Delegates attending a major mining forum in Perth say Western Australia’s mining industry and the state remain on track to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, despite recent reports that have raised questions about the target. Across outlets, the reporting focuses on optimism expressed by industry representatives at the event and the view that ongoing plans and investments support the state’s long-term emissions goals. The articles note that some public commentary or reporting has suggested uncertainty about whether net zero by 2050 can be met, but forum participants dispute the implication that progress is slipping. The coverage does not attribute a single new policy change or specific project outcome to the forum, instead portraying the event as a venue where delegates reiterate commitments to decarbonisation pathways. Overall, the sources converge on the same message: participants in WA’s mining sector maintain confidence in reaching net zero by 2050, even as media reports and analysis challenge aspects of the timeline and assumptions behind the goal.