Millennia Minerals proudly sponsored the FACCI WA Bicentennial Gala 2026 in Perth, celebrating 200 years of French-WA connections and partnerships. Copy
Millennia Minerals Supports 200 Years of French-WA Connection at FACCI Gala
Millennia Minerals was proud to be a sponsor of the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FACCI) WA Bicentennial Gala, From Exploration to Partnership: 200 Years of Connection, held on Saturday, 7th November 2026 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The gala brought together business leaders, government representatives and the French and Western Australian communities for an elegant evening celebrating two centuries of shared history, culture and economic partnership. The program traced that story from First Nations heritage, through more than 200 years of French contribution to the State, to the strategic partnerships being built today.
A diamond to mark the occasion
As part of our sponsorship, Millennia Minerals presented a diamond to one lucky guest on the night. It was a fitting gift for an evening about exploration, and a small reflection of the ethically sourced, fully traceable diamonds at the heart of our West African projects.
Our Chief Executive Officer, Cyril D’Silva, was delighted to present the diamond to the winner, joined by His Excellency David Martinon, Ambassador of France to Australia.
200 years of connection
The bicentenary has deep roots in exploration. In October 1826, French navigator Jules Dumont d’Urville anchored the Astrolabe in King George Sound for 18 days, assessing it as a site for a future port and colony. Two months later, the arrival of HM Brig Amity at Albany marked the beginning of Western Australia’s first European settlement.
As an exploration company ourselves, we feel a natural connection to that story of discovery turning into lasting partnership.
Why European connections matter to Millennia Minerals
Millennia Minerals PLC is a UK registered company, and we are working towards a listing on the London Stock Exchange. Europe is also home to some of the world’s most important diamond and luxury markets. Strong European relationships are therefore central to our growth, from capital markets to the buyers and partners who will carry our diamonds from mine to market.
Supporting FACCI is one of the ways we build those relationships here in Perth. The Chamber connects French and Australian businesses, investors and government, and the gala showed just how much goodwill exists between the two communities.
Thank you
Our thanks go to FACCI WA and its team for an outstanding evening, to His Excellency David Martinon for his warm support, and to our fellow sponsors and every guest who joined the celebration. Congratulations once again to our diamond winner.
We look forward to continuing to support the French – WA business community and to building on the connections made on the night.
