The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is set to hold a trade mission entitled “Australian Innovation for Sustainable Mining in the Philippines” from 17 to 20 November 2025, with events in Manila and Baguio.
According to the Commission, this mission presents a rare opportunity for Philippine mining companies to engage directly with Australian METS (Mining Equipment, Technology and Services sector), renowned for their expertise in sustainable mining practices and innovative technologies.
This mission aligns with Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, underscoring the importance of deepening economic ties and fostering collaboration around sustainable mining.
As Southeast Asia is poised to become one of the world’s largest economies, the Philippine mining sector stands at a critical juncture, where integrating innovative Australian technologies and practices can unlock tremendous value while protecting the environment and communities, it added.
During the mission, Philippine mining engineers, contractors, and agents will have the chance to participate in business-to-business sessions organized by Austrade in Manila and Baguio.
These sessions will facilitate meaningful engagements and knowledge exchange with the Australian METS delegation, opening pathways for joint ventures, technology adoption, skills training, and capacity building.
Austrade Manila is inviting engineers, contractors and agents engaged in Philippine mining to participate in the business matching session on 17 November 2025 at 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Ascott BGC. For interested parties and those who have questions, please email tata.corpuz@austrade.gov.au on or before 30 September. Invitations will be sent.
Facts on Australian Mining Equipment and Technology Services (METS)
- Australia ranks in the top 5 producers for 18 different metals and minerals (Australian Green Economy Prospectus)
- METS contributed 15% of Australia’s GDP in 2024 (METS Insight: State of Mining Review into 2025 - Mining.com.au)
- Creates more than 1.1 million jobs and METS businesses employ 300,000 people directly
- 65% of Australian METS firms export overseas (Austmine 2020 National METS Survey)
- A$27 billion annual worth of Australia’s METS exports (Regional Export Strategy)
- 22% women in mining in 2022-2023 – up from 12% in 2003-2004 (MCA Annual Report 2024)
- Australian universities in top 1% in the world across 15 different fields (Australian Green Economy Prospectus)
