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Western Mining Summit - Denver, Colo.
2026-05-20 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Gaylord Rockies Resort, Denver, CO, United States
Hosted by the Colorado Mining Association (CMA), this year’s Western Mining Summit celebrates the CMA’s 150 the anniversary, honouring a legacy of leadership and innovation that continues to define the future of mining.
With a focused agenda of panels, presentations, and networking opportunities, the Summit delivers meaningful connections and practical insights.

Canadian Diamond Drilling Association: 81st Annual General Meeting & Convention - Victoria
2026-05-24 08:00 - 2026-05-26 17:00 | Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association brings the 81st Annual General Meeting & Convention to Victoria in May, under the theme “Viva Victoria.”
The event will feature keynote, award-winning speaker John Westhaver and three days of networking, technical sessions, exhibits, and industry recognition.

Discoveries 2026 Mining Conference - Mazatlán, Mexico
2026-05-26 08:00 - 2026-05-28 17:00 | Mazatlan International Center, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
The Discoveries Mining Conference returns for its 12th edition in May as the foremost technical mining event in Latin America.
Focused on “Exploration, Innovation and Development,” this top notch events attracts more than 2,000 international attendees, features over 50 expert speakers, and brings more than 85 mining companies from across the region.
The three-day event offers a comprehensive experience including cutting-edge technology exhibitions, conference sessions on geological discoveries and mining innovations, and the unique “Core Shack” where geologists and investors examine rock samples from major Mexican projects. The signature Cheese & Wine networking event has become the premier social gathering for Mexico’s mining industry, offering unparalleled networking opportunities.

Mining Asia Conference & Exhibition 2026 - Singapore
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00 | Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Southeast Asia’s largest commodities, critical minerals, mining investment, clean energy & low carbon technologies exhibition returns to Singapore in June.
The conference will highlight mining investment trends, exploration opportunities, precious, base & bulk metals, financing models, ESG, sustainability goals, commodities forecasts, and technological innovations that play a crucial role in shaping the new era of mining & energy industry.
More than 500 senior level executives are expected to attend, who represent international organizations, governments and stakeholders from more than 30 countries for two days of partnering, networking and business matching.

The 65th Annual Conference of Metallurgy and Materials - Calgary
2026-08-17 08:00 - 2026-08-20 17:00 | Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This international forum brings together leaders and experts from industry, academia, and government to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and explore the future of materials and metallurgical sciences.
The four-day event offers a technical program showcasing the latest advances in materials science, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and sustainability, alongside sessions reflecting on the rich history of Canada’s metallurgical industry.
A particular highlight of COM 2026 will be the Factory of the Future Symposium, dedicated to exploring cutting-edge advances in digitalization, artificial intelligence, and trends in next-generation engineering applications. This symposium will demonstrate how innovation is reshaping industries and redefining the role of materials and manufacturing in a rapidly evolving world.

African Critical Minerals Summit 2026 - Johannesburg, South Africa
2026-08-25 08:00 - 2026-08-26 17:00 | Indaba Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa
The African Critical Minerals Summit underscores the importance of critical minerals in enhancing political stability, boosting gross domestic product, attracting investment, and developing infrastructure.
The conference aims to foster collaboration among governments, investors, trade facilitators, and mining houses to establish common policies that enable the responsible and sustainable exploration, extraction, and beneficiation of Africa’s mineral wealth.

Digitalization & AI in Mining - Toronto
2026-09-02 08:00 - 2026-09-03 17:00 | The Westin Toronto Airport, Toronto, Canada
The definitive conference for mining executives, technologists, and operations leaders comes to Toronto in September. This is where the strategy, data architecture, and governance required to implement new technologies are defined. Over two days, attendees will gain actionable intelligence on how to transition from fragmented digital projects to a unified, safe, and highly productive enterprise – all while securing a resilient supply chain for the future.
The Digitalization & AI in Mining North America Conference isn’t just an event; it’s a hub for meaningful connections, cutting-edge solutions, and industry-wide progress. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of mining.

Nigeria Mining Week - Abuja, Nigeria
2026-10-12 08:00 - 2026-10-14 17:00 | Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria
Hosted by the Ministry of Solid Mineral Development of Nigeria and organized by the Miners Association of Nigeria, in partnership with PwC Nigeria and VUKA Group, Nigeria Mining Week is the premier event dedicated to the mining sector, providing a platform for industry professionals, government officials, and key stakeholders to come together, share insights, and explore business opportunities.
Marking the completion of its landmark 10th edition, this event drove the future of Nigeria’s mining industry – where bold ideas, strategic partnerships, and sustainable innovation came together to shape a new era of growth.
Thousands of mining professionals are expected to attend this year, as well as more than 90 sponsors, 557 mining operators and 63 expert speakers from more than 23 countries.

MINEX Europe 2026 Mining & Exploration Forum - Trim, Ireland
2026-10-28 08:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 | Knightsbrook Hotel Spa and Golf Resort, Trim, Ireland
MINEX Europe 2026 Mining & Exploration Forum comes to Ireland in October.
The 10th anniversary edition of the conference is themed “Europe’s Mining: Investable, Sustainable, Essential”. The event focuses on accelerating raw materials policy, financing, permitting reform, and critical material supply chains (battery materials, copper, gold, uranium).
The event includes plenary sessions, panel discussions, an industry exhibition, and will conclude with a technical visit to Boliden’s Tara Mine, one of Europe’s largest zinc and lead operations.

London Mining Week
2026-12-01 08:00 - 2026-12-03 17:00 | Business Design Centre, London, United Kingdom
Resourcing Tomorrow London brings London Mining Week back in 2026 under the theme “Beyond the echo chamber: Turning talk into action.”
A market under mounting pressure needs informed decisions. Demand is rising across defence, AI, energy and industrial supply chains, yet projects continue to face familiar barriers: slow permitting, limited capital, infrastructure gaps, processing challenges and public trust.
As the anchor event of London Mining Week, the event gathers more than 2,300 senior decision-makers in London, at the heart of global finance and policy.
The focus is practical: how capital gets deployed, projects get approved, partnerships are built, and the sector delivers the metals and minerals the world needs.
