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AEMEE's full strategic plan for 2026 and 2027, covering key priorities, action plan, enablers, and measures of success.

Right now, one issue is hitting everyone, from filling up at the bowser to running a business, fuel and its rising cost.

An Indigenous co-designed project which aims to strengthen First Nations participation in the mine closure and post-mining services sector by mapping the size, scale, capability, and aspirations of Indigenous enterprises across Australia.

Excellence, collaboration, and innovation in Indigenous business were recognised at the 2025 National AEMEE Awards, held in Darwin last week.

At the opening of this year's Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration (AEMEE) Conference in Darwin, Yolŋu designer and entrepreneur Liandra Gaykamangu invited delegates from across the mining and energy sectors to look beyond extraction and infrastructure.

Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network chief executive Naomi Anstess has called for stronger integrity standards, greater equity, and Indigenous-led partnerships across Australia's business sector, speaking before national delegates at the AEMEE Conference in Darwin.

At the annual Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration conference the MCA called on Indigenous businesses and governments to consider equity frameworks alongside procurement frameworks. From contracts to capital. From participation to ownership. Indigenous businesses are leading the next chapter and the resources industry is here to partner, invest, and support.

Indigenous Business Australia Chair Darren Godwell has apologised for the organisation's past failings and outlined reforms aimed at rebuilding trust through faster decisions, new lending products and streamlined operations.

At the AEMEE (Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration) Conference in Darwin, Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Nathan McIvor had a message for mainstream Australia: "Stop trying to fix us. Start learning from us."

At the 2025 AEMEE Conference in Darwin, Minerals Council of Australia Principal Adviser for Indigenous Partnerships and Communities, Matt Denyer, issued a challenge which signalled a shift in national mining policy.

At this year's AEMEE Conference on Larrakia Country in Darwin, a panel led by AEMEE Chair Derek Flucker confronted the harder truths that continue to hold back Indigenous economic self-determination.

Professor Marcia Langton AO has urged the Commonwealth Government to restore the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) to its original standards and end departmental exemptions that she says have undermined accountability across government spending and weakened the policy's intent.

On Larrakia Country in Darwin on Wednesday, Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation chair Brian Lee opened the 2025 Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration (AEMEE) Conference with a focus on self-determination, collaboration and integrity in Indigenous economic development.

Jyi Lawton spoke with calm precision, outlining a simple truth: the resources driving global growth lie on Country, and their custodians should hold the keys.

The partnership has created opportunities for Indigenous women to connect with mentors, allies and peers across the sector.

Australia can become a centre for international dialogue on advancing participation of First Nations people in resources projects, showcasing standout enterprises and amplifying Indigenous women’s voices in the industry, according to the leaders of partner organisations at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), held from 21-23 October 2025 at ICC Sydney.

The 17th AEMEE conference welcomed Indigenous business leaders, owners and stakeholders for a two-day focus on maximising future opportunities to grow the sector, with an eye on sustainability.

The 17th AEMEE conference welcomed Indigenous business leaders, owners and stakeholders for a two-day focus on maximising future opportunities to grow the sector, with an eye on sustainability.

Indigenous business visionaries and some of the leading figures in the resources sector are among an impressive cohort of presenters at next month's 2024 AEMEE Conference.

Aboriginal business owner Derek Flucker highlights how Traditional Owners, First Nations companies and the resource sector working together will protect Indigenous culture. This will secure a meaningful future for First Nations people and prevent the destruction of the world’s oldest living culture, so events like the eradication of Juukan Gorge are never repeated.

Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining Energy and Exploration chairman Derek Flucker: Mining companies are the biggest employer of Indigenous people. If we do anything that is going to throw that out, that's going to cause us a lot of concern.