Speaking at a business conference in Devonport, Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Councils chief executive Ray Mostogl said the sector would continue to deliver 50 per cent of the state's exports over the next 30 years to achieve the target.

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He said achieving the target would require greater efficiency and a concentrated effort across the sector.

"Tripling the exports will not be just about more volume, it will be about adding the resources and materials already in Tasmania," he said.

"The result will not come from a set and forget approach, but with clear objectives and excellent collaboration this is all very doable."

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Mr Mostogl said to reach the 30-year target exports would need to rise from $5 billion recorded in 2020 to $15 billion by 2050.

He said the recent acquisition of a $64 million ship loader at the Burnie Port was a welcome addition and explained having the right infrastructure was essential to achieving the target.

Mr Mostogl said the sector needed to improve its efficiency and innovation and identified digital infrastructure as a priority if Tasmania wanted to remain competitive in a global market.

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He said the states mining sector was in a privileged position to provide minerals and resources to meet rising global demand while also being an industry leader who could worked in collaboration with external stakeholders.

"TMEC's objective is to coexist with other land users and providing the primary material to fuel this growth will require collaborative efforts to ensure industries and other land users can coexist," he said.

"The questions and challenges put forward during the conference have only created a heightened appetite for all stakeholders to create a sustainable future for the industry."

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