04-08-2025
Diggers & Dealers 2025: Day 1 of WA annual mining forum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
The annual Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum begins in its famed home of Kalgoorlie-Boulder today, with goldies once again ruling the roost.
Brokers, explorers, contractors miners and media have been piling into the regional town since Sunday, filling up pubs and accommodation to the brim.
Despite the ripper run in the yellow metal it's uranium players
Paladin Energy
and
Boss Energy
that will greet them as the opening company acts at the Goldfields Arts Centre on Monday, despite a recent capitulation in both share prices.
Presenters
Dr Chris Keefer
from Canadians for Nuclear Energy and
Aidan Morrison
from Centre for Independent Studies are also due to present.
Stay tuned for rolling coverage over the next three days.
Cars and utes are stacked around the block.
Punters who have travelled from Perth and beyond have been rushing in to grab their passes and a free coffee before the presentations kick off.
Delegates are making the final touches to their booths.
And the main auditorium has been slowly filling as chairman Jim Walker readies for his speech.
The weather is brisk but sunny, and the mood so far genial and upbeat.
Stay with us as we keep you updated on the key moments from the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie.
