Name
Critical Minerals, Renewables, and Collaboration: Unlocking WA’s Potential
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 8:20 AM - 9:05 AM
Speakers
Rebecca Tomkinson, CEO, Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia
Brett Beady, Partner, MD Australia, Investment Team Leader, Resource Capital Funds
Luca Giacovazzi, CEO, Wyloo Metals
Michael Willoughby, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals, Mining and Transition Materials, HSBC
Sandra McInnes, Chief Sustainability Officer, Pilbara Minerals
Brett Beady, Partner, MD Australia, Investment Team Leader, Resource Capital Funds
Luca Giacovazzi, CEO, Wyloo Metals
Michael Willoughby, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals, Mining and Transition Materials, HSBC
Sandra McInnes, Chief Sustainability Officer, Pilbara Minerals





Description
With its rich critical mineral resources, emerging midstream processing capabilities, and alignment with the Future Made in Australia Act, Western Australia is uniquely positioned to lead the global energy transition. The passage of this landmark legislation injects $22.7 billion into renewable energy, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing. This session will explore how WA can harness these opportunities to establish itself as a renewable energy superpower while addressing challenges such as energy security, infrastructure development, regulatory hurdles and meaningful community engagement.
- What opportunities do the Future Made in Australia Act and state funding provide for renewable energy and critical minerals?
- How can WA accelerate the development of common-user infrastructure and project-ready land to lower capital costs and attract investment for critical minerals projects?
- What steps is the WA government taking to improve regulatory approval timelines and reduce bottlenecks without compromising ESG standards?
- How can mining companies and the government ensure meaningful engagement with Traditional Owners, and what best practices exist for sharing the economic and social benefits of critical minerals projects?
- How are new demands for supply chain transparency and carbon footprinting under EU battery passport regulations impacting Australian miners?
- With increasing global competition for critical minerals investment, how can WA position itself as a leader in midstream processing and a stable, sponsor-friendly environment for developing critical minerals projects?
Session Type
Keynote Panel
Location
BELLEVUE 1 - MAIN STAGE