Gold Group preparing for big run at Diggers & Dealers
Gold Group preparing for big run at Diggers & Dealers
OUT AND ABOUT: The Roadhouse was rubbing shoulders with the mining industry hoi polio last week when we attended the Gold Industry Group’s inaugural industry networking event.
The soiree was held at The Perth Mint and was attended by the Western Australia Minister for Mines and Petroleum Sean L’Estrange, and 90 members and industry colleagues who had gathered to discuss the future of Australia’s gold industry and the vision of the Group.
Perth Mint chief executive officer and Gold Industry Group chairman Richard Hayes kicked off the night’s activities by giving those in attendance an idea of the importance of the Group to the gold industry and what it can achieve collectively.
“The Gold Industry Group’s ultimate reason for being is to provide a unified voice for the industry and to promote gold across Australia and beyond,” Hayes said.
“It is about engaging and educating our community on the contribution and value that this industry brings to society.
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Mr Hayes said the Group was focused on forging partnerships and affiliate projects with organisations that share the Group’s vision.
The Gold Industry Group evolved from the Gold Royalties Response Group, which launched the #heartofgold campaign in response to speculation of gold royalty increases.
The founding members of that group realised what can be achieved when an industry comes together with a common set of goals.
The #heartofgold online community attracted more than 16,000 followers and now lives on through the Gold Industry Group.
“The Group is about bringing our members’ knowledge and experience together, so as to provide a united voice for the industry on a range of issues,” Hayes said.
“By supporting and educating our community and building relationships, we can make a difference to ensure a strong and sustainable future for Australia’s gold industry.”
Hayes received encouraging support from Minister L’Estrange, who shared similar views on the opportunity to promote the gold sector.
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“Gold is a sector that is incredibly important to the State of Western Australia and its fantastic you’ve come together as an organisation to share your experiences and ideas,” L’Estrange said.
“Western Australia produces six per cent of the world’s total gold production and I think a lot of people in Australia wouldn’t realise the significance of that contribution to our economy.
“I recognise the importance of supporting exploration as the ore is getting harder to find.
“My role as Minister for Mines and Petroleum is to continue to shape the conditions for success through programs such as the explorations incentive scheme.”
On the night the Gold Industry Group also announced it will be partnering with Deloitte to host an Innovation breakfast at the Diggers & Dealers Forum in Kalgoorlie on August 2.
I is also teaming with Women In Mining WA to host a Women in Gold Sundowner on October 7 and supporting the Precious Metals Investment Symposium on October 10 -11.