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The resources alumni community came together on April 1, 2026, for the first MineChat of the year. The milestone evening was marked by a series of “firsts” that set the tone for an exciting 2026 program.

WASMA’s Resources Leadership Summit, held on 20 March, brought together nearly 300 current and emerging leaders from across the industry for a full day of insight, discussion, and shared experience. The program explored four key leadership themes shaping the industry today.

WASMA returned to the WA School of Mines (WASM) Graduates Hall on 25 February 2026 for its first Kalgoorlie Sundowner of the year, bringing together students, alumni and industry for an evening of connection and insights.

The 2025/26 Executive Mentoring Program officially concluded on 5 February 2026, marking the end of a three-month journey focused on professional growth and industry connection.

Being appointed President this year has been a privilege, and a reminder of the responsibility that comes with representing an iconic organisation. WA School of Mines Alumni has history, attitude, and a reputation built on hard work, heat, dust, determination and the kind of education you simply can’t replicate anywhere else.

Last week we held the inaugural President’s Lunch with our recently elected Alumni President, Darren Stralow. We extend our sincere thanks to UBS for sponsoring the event and to the UBS team Steven Drummond, Edward Fan and Josh Snow for their attendance.

Though the evening may have ended with breakdancing and handstands, the 2025 WASMA Sandvik Gala Ball was a night to remember!

Last week, the WA School of Mines Alumni elected Darren Stralow as our President for the next two years. As his term begins, we asked Darren a few questions to learn more about him and his priorities for the next two years.

It’s Kenya, 2011. I’m 23. The smoke was thick in the ‘enkaji’ or mud hut. But after a while, I had gotten used to the smoke from the acacia, and

A torrential downpour couldn’t dampen the spirits at last week’s August MineChat, where WASMA Alumni and colleagues from across the resources sector came together for an evening of networking and conversation.