OEMF-W 2023: Subterranean to Celestial - the Future of Resource Extraction



THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE LIVESTREAMED.

We would like to invite you to the Off-Earth Mining Forum (OEMF) West 2023, a one-of-a-kind event for individuals interested in the latest advancements in the space and mining industries. As we embark on a new era of space exploration, the mining industry is poised to play a critical role in shaping the future of space technology. The Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER), the UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, and the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) are thrilled to host this event and welcome speakers and delegates from national and international research, government, and industry across the broad spectrum of the burgeoning space resources sector.

Why attend?

To learn from world leading experts on the current state of the art in the technology applied to space resources, how it can drive innovation in project life cycles design and autonomous operations in extreme environments - for your application to your companies.

Australia has signed the Artemis Accords and joined the global momentum toward an international wave of lunar exploration. Recently the Australian Space Agency awarded two consortia contracts to develop lunar rovers, under its Trailblazer scheme. It’s time to get on board!

Who should attend?

Although this is the sixth iteration of the conference, which has previously been highly focussed technically, this year is different. We are specifically looking to engage technology executives, internal company drivers of innovation, engineers, scientists, and university students, with sessions tailored to that purpose. Attendees will be individuals who are passionate about space, mining, and related industries, willing to meet and share their experiences, insights, and perspectives on the latest advancements in the field. In previous years we have attracted speakers from the space agencies of the US, Europe, Japan, and Korea, as well as from prestigious companies, universities and research organisations.

What's on the Program?

Speakers will share their experiences, insights, and perspectives on Planetary science and geology, Mining technology and equipment, Robotics, automation and swarm, Legal and regulatory frameworks, Sustainability and ethics, Commercialization of space and business models, Space-mining industry differences and commonalities, Current missions, start-ups and SMEs, and sustainability!

Topics and sessions will include:

The International scene

Keynote presentations from Colorado School of Mines and the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) on exciting space resource projects

Australian Missions

How Australia and Australians are engaging with space resources projects.

System Engineering

Hear about how the two industries differ in their approaches to project life cycles and what each can learn from the other.

Law, Sustainability & Commerce

Mining in space faces a number of challenges. Where are we when it comes to dealing with these challenges and how is risk being reduced?

Extreme Environments

How can operating in terrestrial extreme environments benefit space missions, and vice versa? What can the mining industry learn from remote ops in space?

See our for more details and the latest program updates. 



Host or Publisher Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research, UNSW