Three Key Learnings from Diggers & Dealers 2025, in partnership with Mining News
Seven Word Summary: Three key learnings from Diggers and Dealers.
Diggers & Dealers has always been a stage—but this year, more than ever, it highlighted the importance of storytelling.
Company after company took the podium—not just to share updates, but to shape a story. A story about their value, their resilience, their strategy for the future. Behind every chart, resource estimate, or ESG headline was the same goal—to create influence.
In 2025, it’s clear that technical performance isn’t enough. Stakeholders want clarity, employees want direction, and investors want conviction. The leaders who stood out in Kalgoorlie weren’t just explaining—they were influencing.
1. Influence is the new edge
As the Official Communications Partner of MiningNews.net to bring to life #TheForumFeed, our team was on the ground capturing what mattered most. What stood out wasn’t just what was said—it was how it was communicated.
From emerging explorers to established majors, the best presentations had a common thread:
Strong narrative structure that placed facts in a broader context
Clear articulation of value—not just for shareholders, but for communities and partners
A forward-looking message that inspired confidence, not just compliance
Diggers & Dealers reminded us that strategy means little without the ability to communicate and create influence, for good.
2. Stakeholders have changed—and so has the game
Mining has always been capital-intensive—but in this moment, it’s also communications-intensive. The shift is clear:
Investors are more diverse and values-driven
Government engagement is increasingly complex
Communities are more vocal and informed
Workforces are younger, more mobile, and mission-conscious
Leaders are expected to influence across all these fronts—and the skill to do so effectively is fast becoming a defining advantage.
3. Communication is a Strategic Asset
Founder and CEO Nathan Keehan spent time with leaders across the sector throughout the forum. The recurring theme? Clarity, confidence, and creating influence.
In a landscape shaped by transition—energy, technology, reputation—mining and resources organisations need more than operational excellence. They need communications—both strategy and execution.
This year’s forum showed that the strongest companies aren’t just building projects, they’re building lasting influence through consistent, clear, and creative communications.
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