The WAIMM Committees provide essential support services to the governing structure including facilitating opportunities for the development of the Institute. Committees provide cross discipline issues and interests in the mining and petroleum industry. Membership is made up of WAIMM existing members from the industry, academia and research.

The Committees are chaired by a member of the governing council for a period of three years and report directly to the Council.

There are five standing committees and five working committees with responsibilities towards the development of the vision and objectives of the Institute.