Vietnam, Australia boost energy and critical minerals cooperation
VOV.VN - Vietnam desires to expand cooperation with Australia in energy and critical minerals, with Ambassador Pham Hung Tam holding meetings with government officials, scientific organisations and industry leaders at the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) 2026 in Sydney.
During his working trip from October 26 to 29, the ambassador met Australian Minister for Resources Madeleine King. Both sides welcomed the first Vietnam–Australia Ministerial Dialogue on Energy and Minerals, held in August during the state visit to Australia by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam. They agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy and critical minerals, contributing to the countries’ growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The ambassador also held discussions with representatives of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), and the Australian Coal Association. The talks examined opportunities for scientific and technological cooperation, mining technology development and coal supplies to Vietnam.
Meetings with companies including Arafura, Lynas, Australian Rare Earths, Cobra and Australian Strategic Minerals focused on investment opportunities and technology transfer in Vietnam, particularly in rare earth mining and processing. Discussions also covered access to advanced technologies, more effective project assessment and the sustainable development of mining and processing projects.
Held in Sydney on October 27–29, IMARC 2026 brought together the international mining and resources community to discuss developments across the industry’s value chain. Its conference programme and exhibition covered topics including responsible resource extraction and processing, mineral supply-chain security, geopolitical competition, automation, artificial intelligence, refining capacity, waste reduction and workplace safety.
With more than 500 companies showcasing equipment, technologies and services across a 20,000-square-metre exhibition space, IMARC provided a platform for connecting governments, research institutions, investors and businesses. The event offered Vietnam an opportunity to explore practical partnerships across the critical minerals sector, from exploration and mining to processing and refining.
The ambassador’s meetings underscored the role of economic and science diplomacy in advancing Vietnam–Australia cooperation, particularly in critical minerals and rare earths. By strengthening links with Australian research institutions and industry, Vietnam aims to explore possibilities of investment, technology cooperation and more sustainable resource development.
Vietnam, Australia work to turn momentum into substantive cooperation
VOV.VN - The Australia Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI) held its 2026 annual conference in Sydney, New South Wales, on October 15, gathering government, business and academic representatives from both countries to discuss ways to make Vietnam-Australia cooperation deeper, more substantive and more sustainable.
