AEMEE CEO Jyi Lawton in a panel discussion at a national resources conference, highlighting Indigenous business leadership and sector collaboration.

Growing Indigenous Market Share in
Australia's Resources Sector

AEMEE is the national, Indigenous-led industry body for Indigenous enterprises in the resources sector, creating commercial opportunities, strengthening supply chains, and advancing Indigenous visibility, ownership and economic outcomes.

21+ Years Industry Leadership
Australia Wide National Footprint
120+ Indigenous Enterprises
$1.3B+ Combined Annual Turnover
16+ Annual Conferences Delivered

Sector impact

The Indigenous business economy in resources

A snapshot of the scale, capability and economic contribution of the Indigenous businesses that make up the AEMEE network.

21+ Years of industry leadership

The national voice connecting Indigenous businesses with industry, government and procurement opportunities.

120+ Member businesses

Indigenous owned businesses, Traditional Owner enterprises, PBC entities and Indigenous corporations.

$1.3B+ Combined annual revenue

More than $1.3 billion in annual turnover across the AEMEE network.

2800+ Jobs supported nationally

Collectively supporting more than 2,800 jobs and building local capability.

16+ National conferences delivered

Bringing together Indigenous businesses, industry leaders and government.

25%+ Traditional Owner & PBC enterprises

One quarter of membership are Traditional Owner and PBC organisations.

15+ Industry service categories

Capability across mining, energy, civil construction, logistics, environmental management and more.

8/8 States & territories

A truly national footprint across every Australian state and territory.

National Member Footprint

Western Australia: 44.7% Northern Territory: 26.2% South Australia: 15.4% Queensland: 37.9% New South Wales: 35.2% Australian Capital Territory Victoria: 14.9% Tasmania: 5.8%
AEMEE member density by state and territory
State / TerritoryMember share
Western Australia44.7%
Queensland37.9%
New South Wales35.2%
Northern Territory26.2%
South Australia15.4%
Victoria14.9%
Tasmania5.8%
Australian Capital TerritoryData pending

AEMEE Family Network

A Family of Capable Indigenous Businesses

From emerging enterprises to businesses turning over tens of millions, the AEMEE network spans every discipline in the resources sector, across every state and territory.

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The AEMEE Family network provides real connection and that genuine sense of family. It connects us all, we’re all in it together and we’re stronger together and that’s what it feels like being part of AEMEE. I’m proud to be part of it.

Tammy O'Connor, Founder & Managing Director of KingKira.

Tammy O’Connor

Founder & Managing Director

KingKira

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Being a part of the AEMEE Family is something really unique and special. It helped connect us to opportunities when we first started out and has continued to create long term connections in the sector

James Curran, Founder & Managing Director of Moec

James Curran

Founder & Managing Director

Moec

Our strategic priorities

Building Indigenous market share, visibility, ownership and influence across Australia's resources sector.

AEMEE's strategic priorities focus on growing Indigenous business capability, strengthening supply chains, creating commercial opportunities and ensuring Indigenous voices help shape the future of the resources industry.

Indigenous Business Network

Growing Australia's largest network of Indigenous businesses and Traditional Owner enterprises operating across the resources sector. We connect members to opportunities, partnerships, markets and each other.

Conference & Industry Leadership

Delivering Australia's premier Indigenous resources sector conference and awards program, bringing together Indigenous businesses, Traditional Owners, industry, government and investors to drive national conversations and commercial outcomes.

Corporate & Strategic Partnerships

Building long-term partnerships with industry, government and key stakeholders to strengthen Indigenous supply chains, unlock opportunities and create lasting economic outcomes across the sector.

Visibility & Industry Engagement

Increasing the visibility of Indigenous businesses at major industry events, forums and trade shows, ensuring Indigenous voices, capability and success stories are represented on national and global stages.

Critical Minerals & Mine Closure

Positioning Indigenous businesses and Traditional Owners at the forefront of Australia's critical minerals transition and mine closure agenda. We advocate for greater Indigenous ownership, participation in emerging supply chains, and long-term commercial opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

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2026 annual conference

AEMEE Broome 2026

Beyond Boundaries: Partnerships, Power, Prosperity.

Join us in Broome for Australia’s premier national forum bringing together industry leaders, government, and Indigenous enterprises to shape the future of the sector.

• 4-5 November, 2026 · Broome, WA

• Includes the AEMEE Excellence Awards

• Tickets via Humanitix — invoice payment available

Large scale ballroom setting at the AEMEE National Conference, featuring industry leaders and Indigenous business owners celebrating excellence in the resources sector.

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Updates & insights

Latest news, member spotlights, and policy updates from the AEMEE network.

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