National Mining & Related Industries Day 2018

On 22nd November, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove hosted a gala reception at their Canberra residence in Yarralumla to celebrate the sixth annual National Mining and Related Industries Day.

Patron and Founder, Mrs Gina Rinehart, along with Co-Patron Mr Tad Watroba, also welcomed guests who came from all over Australia. The Governor-General gave a welcome address after which Mrs Rinehart gave a short speech to acknowledge key industry partners.

The reception was a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for Australia’s mining and related industries – ultimately, one of our country’s most significant and necessary industries.