September 2026 Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE 

• Letter from the CEO
• Industry News - A combination of news articles specifically curated for news relevant to the Latin American region. 
• New Members - Get in contact with our new member companies to create new business opportunities. 
  
• Upcoming Events - See what's upcoming in your city 
• Past Events - View event photos, hear about the latest activities and initiatives 
• Featured Members - Find out which companies are being featured this month

Letter from the Chief Executive Officer

Dear Members, friends and associates of ALABC,

As we look towards the end of the year I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect briefly on our organisation and the amazing businesses that make up our ALABC community.

In the last twelve months the global geopolitical landscape has changed vastly, traditional trade and investment alliances reset, supply chains disrupted, trade routes and associated costs a mess. As a result, the Australian government has recognised the need to broaden our trade and investment horizons and has been promoting market diversity. The ALABC business community is already ahead of this trend, recognising Latin America as a naturally aligned market. With rich natural and mineral resources, abundant lands that support agriculture, and creative, innovative and entrepreneurial people in common we have all the ingredients to build business success.

We congratulate the Australian and Chilean governments for announcing Strategic Partnership status and ALABC will be advocating for other such partnerships. This is diversification of markets in action.

We have lots on between now and the end of the year with webinars, our IMARC activities, luncheons and Christmas celebrations. Keep a look out for our expression of interest to participate in a delegation to Latin America in the second quarter of 2027. We are excited to bring this offering to our members!

If you are a new member, welcome, if you are an existing member we value you and your membership.

Kim Prior

Chief Executive Officer
ceo@alabc.com.au

Showcase your business at the ALABC LatAm Lounge, IMARC 2026

The ALABC LatAm Lounge returns to IMARC 2026, offering members opportunities to showcase their business, connect with Australian and Latin American mining leaders, and take part in presentations and networking activities.

Advertising packages: AUD 1,500  Exclusive to ALABC Members

Not a member yet? New members can receive 10% off their ALABC membership fee.

For bookings or enquiries, please contact the ALABC Secretariat at secretariat@alabc.com.au by 9 October.

International Mining and Resources Conference 2026

The International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) is Australia’s largest mining event, taking place at the ICC Sydney from 27-29 October 2026. It is the leading platform in the country for the global mining industry to come together, deliver ideas, and ignite discussions.

We have partnered with IMARC 2026 to bring you exclusive offers for Australia's largest mining event!

Use code ALABC10 for discounted Delegate Passes or a FREE Expo Pass.

Exclusive LATAM Airlines Travel Benefits for ALABC Members

We are delighted to reintroduce you to the partnership between LATAM Airlines and the Australia–Latin America Business Council.

ALABC members can now enjoy special discounts on flights from Australia to South America, helping ensure your business and personal journeys reach their destination smoothly.

For further information and to receive your discount code, please contact secretariat@alabc.com.au.

FIHAV 2026 – Registration Now Open

FIHAV remains Cuba’s largest multisectoral trade fair and a key space for engagement between Cuban institutions and international business communities. This year’s edition will include:

• A virtual exhibition space for companies to showcase products and services.
• Online presentations, product launches, and business‑focused events.
• A Business Forum where the Government will explain new economic measures and present the updated Portfolio of Foreign Investment Opportunities.
• Complementary in‑person activities in Havana for delegations present in the country.

Trade Expo El Salvador: Now Open

Trade Expo El Salvador brings together exporters, manufacturers and service providers with qualified national and international buyers through pre-scheduled B2B meetings, executive networking and conferences on industry trends.

The fair is organised across five strategic pavilions: retail, food, beverages and consumer goods; packaging, plastics and paper; industrial manufacturing, technology and components; chemical, pharmaceutical and specialised supplies; and business services and exportable solutions.

The Business Show Australia

Strong international business starts with being in the right rooms.

As proud partners of The Business Show Australia, we're inviting our community to attend this November at ICC Sydney. Two days, 8,000 business leaders, and 150 sessions covering investment, growth strategy, digital transformation, and more. Come as our guest. Walk away with the connections and insights your business needs to grow.

📅 25 & 26 November 2026 | ICC Sydney

Fleet Space Technologies

Fleet Space is pushing the boundaries of innovation with breakthrough advances in space technology, multiphysics data acquisition, edge computing, and AI. The satellite-enabled solutions we deliver are unlocking new capabilities in the global space sector, defence, and mineral exploration needed for net-zero.

Pioneering the world’s first end-to-end mineral exploration technology – ExoSphere by Fleet® – Fleet Space integrates its proprietary satellite network, global exploration data acquisition, and AI into a single solution, delivering 3D subsurface insights in real-time with near-zero environmental impact.

Cheeky Foods

Cheeky Foods is an Australian importer and distributor of Latin American, Colombian and African food products, operating since 2009. With a mission to promote cultural exchange through Hispanic cuisine, the company distributes more than 300 products across major Australian cities, including frozen fruits and vegetables, beverages and grocery lines. Cheeky Foods supplies restaurants, supermarkets, food trucks and individual customers, backed by a trusted supplier network that ensures authenticity and quality. Wholesale supply is available for businesses of all sizes.

AI LAMB

A.I. LAMB is Australia’s leading go-to-market consultancy for the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector. Since 2020, we have helped international METS companies enter the Australian market and supported Australian businesses expanding globally.

We specialise in developing and executing go-to-market strategies that guide businesses through market entry, growth, or a strategic change in direction. Our team brings over two decades of collective experience across mining, technology, and industrial sectors spanning Australia, LATAM, and North America.

Studio Black Iris

Studio Black Iris is a brand, creative and advocacy practice working with organisations across the social, environmental and cultural sectors. The studio’s work spans brand strategy, design, reputation, policy and advocacy, helping organisations strengthen their market position, build lasting partnerships and engage more effectively with customers, communities, institutions and governments.

Rubicon Water

Rubicon Water is an Australian water technology company specialising in the measurement, control and automation of large-scale irrigation and water distribution networks. Its integrated smart gates, software and autonomous control technologies help water authorities and irrigation operators improve efficiency, reduce losses and manage water more effectively at scale.

Founded in Australia in 1995, Rubicon has systems supporting improved water management in more than 20 countries, including across Latin America.

Rubicon’s focus is to support these regions as they face increasing pressure to manage what matters most: water.

Official Opening: ALABC LatAm Lounge Launch

The ALABC LatAm Lounge will officially open at IMARC 2026, bringing together Australian and Latin American mining leaders, businesses and government representatives. The Lounge will provide a dedicated space for networking, business connections and showcasing opportunities throughout the event.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am EADT
Venue: ICC Sydney, IMARC Exhibitor Floor

Use code ALABC10 for discounted Delegate Passes or a free Expo Pass

ALABC LatAm Mining Dinner 2026 

As one of the key sideline events of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), the dinner brings together up to 350 senior executives, government leaders, ministers and industry decision-makers from Australia and Latin America for an evening focused on building connections, strengthening partnerships and creating new opportunities across the mining and resources sector.

For sponsors, it is a unique opportunity to put your brand directly in front of influential decision-makers and demonstrate your commitment to the Australia–Latin America mining relationship

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm EADT
Venue: Doltone House Darling Island, 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009

Melbourne Annual Dinner & Business Excellence Awards 2026 - 23 September

ALABC hosted its Melbourne Annual Dinner and Business Excellence Awards 2026 at the RACV City Club on the 23 September.  What a glittering affair!

This year we had a record number of award applicants across a diverse range of industries and countries.  We would like to acknowledge the amazing work of all the businesses who applied, and congratulate everyone who participated. 2026 saw a new Social Enterprise category and the calibre of companies blew the judging committee away. This new addition to the awards will now become a fixture into the future. 

Special congratulations to our award winners: 

• Category (A) - Don Kyatt Group  
• Category (B) - AusIMM
• Category (C)  - Calima Workforce Solutions
• Category (D) Social Enterprise - Warriors Team Brisbane

This year’s speaker line up was superb, presenting on the theme of “Celebrating Excellence”.  

Coming up to the AFL Grand Final provided us with the opportunity to see how business and sport are closely aligned and natural partners. H.E. Vitaliano Gallardo, Ambassador of Peru, Alberto Chico Garcia (LATAM Airlines) and Julian Lyngcoln (Global Victoria) provided us with insights on the importance of connections - sporting, transport links and business, whilst our panellists, including AFL superstar Joshua Kennedy,  H.E. Diego Felipe Cadena, Ambassador of Colombia, and Deputy Chair Trevor Woolfe introduced up to AFL Colombia.

Thank you to the 2026 Champion Sponsor LATAM Airlines, Global Victoria and our corporate table partners for their support.

Brisbane Annual Dinner 2026, 8 September

Our Brisbane Annual Dinner at Customs House was a sell out! Animated conversation, the room filled with the perfume of Ecuadorian roses and colourful cowboys.

The day kicked off with ALABC CEO Kim Prior and directors Trevor Woolfe, Lina Gillespie and Kurt Benavides attending a welcome breakfast for the diplomatic community held at the University of Queensland before UQ’s Latin American Colloquium. Now in its 19th year, the colloquium’s theme this year was Shared Futures, Shared Solutions: Australia-Latin America Cooperation in an Era of Global Volatility.

H.E. Máximo Gowland, Ambassador of Argentina and Dean of GRULAC, opened the Brisbane Annual Dinner, highlighting the need for deeper regional cooperation. We thank Prof. Deborah Terry AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Queensland, for her welcome remarks, and Prof. Doug Aitken for his inspiring address on the power of partnerships.

We would like to sincerely thank our sponsors and partners: The University of Queensland (Gold), LATAM Airlines (Champion Partner) and MPOWER by Ecuapremium Group (Bronze) for their ongoing support of ALABC.

2-3 September, Adelaide - Copper to the World 2026

Julie Boden, Chair and Kim Prior, CEO joined the Copper to the World Conference in Adelaide as a Collaboration Partner. 

We thank and congratulate our Strategic Partner, Austmine, and CEO Tony Davis for a successful event. Austmine is a significant supporter of Australian METS in Latin America and recognises the central role both regions play in the global copper sector. 

Keynote speaker Juan Ignacio Díaz of the International Copper Association delivered a compelling call to action, underscoring both the scale of new copper supply needed and the urgency to act. 

We would also like to recognise the participation of HE Ambassador Vitalian Gallardo and the Embassy of Peru at Copper to the World presenting the “Peru Hour”.  As the world’s third largest producer of copper there are significant opportunities for Australian METS and miners to invest and build partnerships.

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