Interview opportunity: Mining experts forecast explosive growth in strategic metals
Rockstars Mining Investor Event
Your expert interview invitation
• Media invited to request commentary from keynote speakers and CEOs
• Expert outlook reveals new demand surges for copper, lithium, rare earths and silver
• Global futurist forecasts 30% copper deficit by 2035 driven by AI and electrification
• “Mining Rock Stars” investor dinner to be held Tuesday 21 October in Sydney
• Hosted by leading investor relations firms: Investability, Tau Media, and The Capital Network
Presenting ASX Companies:
• True North Copper (ASX:TNC)
• Kincora Copper (ASX:KCC)
• Venari Minerals (ASX:VMS)
• Castile Resources (ASX:CST)
• Critica Ltd (ASX:CRI)
• West Coast Silver (ASX:WCE)
Endorsed by:
• Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
• International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)
• Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC)
Features keynote by global futurist Anders Sörman-Nilsson
Three of Australia’s most respected investor relations consultancies - Investability, Tau Media, and The Capital Network - are joining forces to host “Mining Rock Stars”, an exclusive investor access event taking place in Sydney on Tuesday 21 October.
The invite-only investor event aims to connect institutional investors, family offices, brokers and high-net-worth individuals with ASX-listed resource companies leading the next wave of mining innovation and growth.
Keynote speaker Anders Sörman-Nilsson, a globally recognised futurist, will explore how AI, robotics and global electrification are creating unprecedented demand for strategic metals like copper, lithium and rare earths.
Our mining experts can outline:
• Which metals are most likely to break out in 2026?
• Will rare earths become the new oil?
• How will AI impact exploration and production?
• Can Australia seize the lead in critical minerals?
Please see commentary below and feel free to reach out to be connected with any of these industry experts.
Can you please let me know if you would like an interview?
Very best,
Lel
Key issues to highlight
AI, electrification & geopolitics driving urgent need for critical metals
Record gold prices and rising global demand for energy transition materials
Why this is not just another mining cycle, but structural realignment
What mining sectors are set for outperformance in 2026
How strategic metals are offering a strategic advantage
What commodities will lead this next supercycle?
Commentary
Futurist
The future is electrifying, literally. The 'cloud' isn't ethereal, it's copper wiring and silver contacts in data centers consuming more power than entire nations. As AI doubles energy demand and electric vehicles scale globally, we're facing a 30% copper supply deficit by 2035. This isn't another mining cycle, it's a structural realignment where digital transformation is fundamentally constrained by physical scarcity. Mining companies that can prove carbon-traceable provenance won't just earn premiums; in a fragmented geopolitical landscape, they'll be the only ones with market access.
Anders Sörman-Nilsson
Global Futurist
CEOs
In 2026 the outlook for Australian mining stocks is for upside surprise on commodity prices. Positive momentum in precious metals and resilient demand for traditional industrial commodities could see mining stocks once again dominate Australian share market performance. Investors may see growing value in new economy exposures, and lithium and uranium may deliver on the high expectations of investors
Michael McCarthy
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
moomoo Australia
With the record gold price, and copper back at $5/lb, we expect capital inflows towards resources and hard assets to continue to accelerate, which coupled with continued corporate activity and cash flow generation within the sector to provide a strong tailwind for investors.
Sam Spring
President and CEO
Kincora Copper (ASX & TSXV:KCC)
It is no secret that the Lithium market has had a tough couple of years, but that is all set to change. By 2030 global lithium consumption is estimated to be triple what it was in 2024, with growth driven by EV demand and closely followed by BESS as this subcategory of lithium demand experiences +50% growth year-on-year.
Matt Healy
Executive Director & CEO
Venari Minerals (ASX:ASE)
Rare earths are the building blocks of tomorrow’s technology, and demand is intensifying as structural growth meets renewed Chinese export restrictions and a Western imperative for secure, transparent supply. Against this backdrop, Critica’s Jupiter Project stands positioned as a cornerstone of the emerging Western rare earth supply chain.
Jacob Deysel
Chief Executive Officer
Critica Limited (ASX:CRI)
Copper is an essential driver for global growth and a critical ingredient for future innovation. True North Copper is strategically positioned for copper resource growth and potential near term production in this value-multiplying sector.
Bevan Jones
Managing Director
True North Copper (ASX:TNC)
Silver is at all time highs and with a small pool of high quality silver assets on the Asx West Coast Silver offers a fantastic entry into a metal sector which is experiencing some the most rapid growth seen in generations.
Bruce Garlick
Executive Chairman
West Coast Silver (ASX:WCE)
Investor relations commentary
We’re in a ‘Goldilocks’ environment for Australian mining equities: supportive commodity fundamentals, a widening generalist bid, and geopolitics that favour secure, Western supply, given the current US / global geopolitical tailwinds in the sector. Quality stories with clear catalysts are being bid. We are looking forward to presenting six high quality stories at the Mining Rockstars event on Tuesday 21 October.
Dannika Warburton
Principal
Investability
Mining is entering a new era, where critical minerals, automation and AI are redefining how value is created and measured. As the sector gears up for 2026, innovation and sustainability are converging to drive smarter, cleaner growth. We’re seeing AI evolve from a buzzword to a macro differentiator — driving smarter exploration, cleaner production and stronger ESG outcomes that investors now demand. The momentum around the Rockstars Mining event captures that excitement, it’s where the industry’s next wave of resources leaders, technologies and stories will emerge, and Tau Media is proud to be part of that conversation.
Jessica Lee Fertig
Managing Partner
Tau Media
The demand we are seeing from ASX listed companies and investors proves the future of mining will be one defined by innovation and strategic investment. The sector is rapidly evolving—driven by the global demand for critical minerals essential to clean energy, electrification and advanced technologies. Our Australian companies and investment community are uniquely positioned to lead this next chapter, combining world-class resources with a growing focus on transparency and value creation.
Julia Maguire
Managing Director
The Capital Network
Investor relations firms
Investability is a full-service boutique investor marketing consultancy, specialising in investor engagement and growth marketing for listed and pre-IPO companies. Our strategies are informed by our depth of technical experience in capital markets and practical knowledge of what works from working both institutional buy-side and sell-side.
Tau Media, an independent & boutique investor and media relations consultancy servicing ASX-listed companies in a range of industry sectors with a focus on mining and resources. Tau Media assists organisations to transition from traditional communication to a more modern, data-based communication strategy that is measurable, effective, and scalable.
The Capital Network (TCN) is Australia's premier boutique investor, media and digital relations agency, supported by a team of experienced financial markets professionals. Our mission is to empower extraordinary entrepreneurs, innovators and investors through providing ethical and best practice advisory.
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About Rockstars Mining Investor Event
Australia’s leading investor relations consultancies - Investability, Tau Media and The Capital Network - together with media partner The Stock Network will jointly host the inaugural Rockstars Mining Investor Event in Sydney, bringing together ASX-listed mining executives, investors, analysts, and fund managers for an evening of genuine opportunity.
Contact details:
Lel Smits
Managing Director
The Stock Network
[email protected]
thestocknetwork.com.au