ALTA Innovation in Mining and Metallurgical Processing 2026 Australia

The annual ALTA conference was established in Australia by metallurgical consultant Alan Taylor in 1995. The conference is a world-class annual metallurgical meeting and a leading platform for innovation for more than a quarter century.

The ALTA conference is well-known for providing exceptional opportunities to share ideas and develop new connections. The carefully crafted programs are practically oriented and the themes running through the conference reflect key current and developing technology trends.

A very special thanks to our invited world-class speakers for their key participation and contributions. In addition, we greatly value our sponsors, exhibitors and delegates who make ALTA an annual must-attend meeting and many attendees are long-term ALTA regulars.

In 2024, the ALTA conference became a part of Cambridge EnerTech, a leading provider of global energy storage conferences and exhibitions. The conference founder, Alan Taylor, remains actively involved in the continued growth of the conference.

The conference is known for its practical, industry-focused programs rather than purely academic research.

Provides a platform for experts, researchers, mining companies, and technology providers to share innovations and build partnerships.

Conference topics commonly include:

Nickel, cobalt, and copper processing

Lithium and battery materials

Rare earth elements and uranium

Gold and precious metals processing

Sustainable mining technologies

The event also includes technical short courses, exhibitions, and networking opportunities for industry professionals