About The Perth Hub
The Invest and Trade Western Australia team in Perth works in partnership with overseas office locations to coordinate ministerial missions and delegations and further strategic partnerships.
We have a Clients Services team who can help you with investment and trade opportunities in Western Australia. If you have a related enquiry complete our online form and the team can assist you!
We speak a range of languages including English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Cantonese, Malay, Hakka, Indonesian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and French.
Contact the Perth team
Telephone: +61 (08) 6277 3000
Email: investandtrade@deed.wa.gov.au
Our Deputy Director
Simone Spencer | Deputy Director General - Strategy, Performance and International Engagement
Simone is the Deputy Director General, Strategy, Performance and International Engagement at the Western Australian Department of Energy and Economic Diversification. Simone and her team shape and align strategy, policy, planning, evaluation and communication across DEED to ensure effective delivery and resource utility while leading the Government’s investment, trade and international engagement agenda.
Key areas of focus for Simone and her team include economic diversification, industry decarbonisation and fostering a cohesive approach to the State’s long-term economic development including leading Invest and Trade Western Australia, the State’s ‘front door’ for investors and exporters.
Critical minerals delegation visit the United States and Canada
Western Australia is globally recognised as a reliable and ethical supplier of the critical materials needed to support clean energy, defence capability and advanced manufacturing.
With both Canada and the United States working to diversify supply chains, Western Australia is exceptionally well placed to help meet their needs and to deepen collaboration across our shared economic and strategic priorities.
The below Western Australian companies will attend a mission led by Hon. Min. Michael MLA with the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) and Invest and Trade WA’s Trade Commissioner for the Americas, Brianna Peake.
- Ardea Resources
- Black Cat Syndicate
- Caravel Minerals
- Chalice Mining
- Dreadnought Resources
- Element 25
- Empire Metals
- Encounter
- International Graphite
- Lynas Rare Earths
- Magnium
- Nimy
- PLS
- RareX
- Western Mines Group
- Wyloo Gascoyne
In addition to attending the 2026 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention held in Toronto, Canada, the delegates will also attend networking and investor sessions in both Canada and the US.
If you are interested in similar trade opportunities, register your interest with Invest and Trade Western Australia via this form: Register of Interest
If you are interested in learning more about both trade and investment opportunities in key markets let us know through our Online enquiry form
Published on: 27 February 2026
Get in touch
If you are looking for opportunities in business, investment or trade, contact our experienced team at Invest and Trade WA.
Our in-house experts can support you directly and provide referrals or introductions across our network of overseas offices, industry bodies and government agencies.