In pictures: Leaders gather ahead of Mining Summit in Perth
The dinner was hosted by Nine Perth managing director Clive Bingwa, Nine chief executive officer Matt Stanton and AFR editor-in-chief James Chessell.
Among the topics discussed with guests including WA Premier Roger Cook, Treasurer Rita Saffioti, Mines Minister David Michael and federal Resources Minister Madeleine King was the future of the mining industry in the state, ahead of the AFR's Mining Summit being held at the Ritz Carlton Perth on Thursday.
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