DRC Mining Week - Lubumbashi, DRC
2026-06-17 08:00 - 2026-06-19 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia Hotel, Lubumbashi, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
DRC Mining Week aims to bring together the brightest minds, innovative ideas, and diverse perspectives to address the challenges facing Africa’s mining sector.
This year’s set of events connects Africa with the world’s best, influence sustainable progress, and empowers professionals to lead the change.
More than 1,491 delegates across 11 international pavilions and 16,500 local and international mining professionals are expected to attend.

Mining on Top Africa 2026 - Paris, France
2026-07-07 08:00 - 2026-07-08 17:00 | Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel, Paris, France
Mining On Top Africa 2026 returns to Paris, uniting senior government leaders, mining executives, financiers, innovators, and development partners for two powerful days of deal-making, strategy, and solution-driven dialogue.
Africa’s mining sector is at a pivotal moment. The push for mineral sovereignty — driving industrialization, job creation, and economic resilience — collides with the global scramble for critical minerals to power the energy transition. The outcome will define the continent’s role in tomorrow’s economy.
MOTA 2026 goes beyond talk — focusing on actionable strategies to strengthen value addition, deepen regional integration, and position Africa as a decisive force in the global mining landscape.

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.

Electra Mining Africa 2026 - Johannesburg, South Africa
2026-09-07 08:00 - 2026-09-11 17:00 | Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa’s leading mining exhibition event comes to Johannesburg in September. Every two years the event brings together mining companies, industry suppliers, contractors and thousands of professionals from across the continent. Visitors come to explore new technologies, compare equipment, meet new suppliers and discover solutions that drive safer, smarter and more efficient mining operations.

Critical Minerals Japan Conference & Exhibition - Tokyo
2026-09-09 08:00 - 2026-09-10 17:00 | Toranomon Alcea Tower Conference Center (TACC), Tokyo, Japan
The Critical Minerals Japan Conference and Exhibition is Japan’s largest international critical minerals, commodities, investment & low carbon technologies exhibition.

This year’s event will highlight global alliances, national security issues, commodities forecasts and demand, mining investment trends, exploration opportunities, financing models, sustainability goals, ESG and many other themes.

More than 250 senior level executives from international organizations, governments and stakeholders from over 20 countries are expected to attend for two days of partnering, networking and business matching.

Central Canada Resource Expo - Thunder Bay, Ont.
2026-09-09 08:00 - 2026-09-10 17:00 | Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
The Central Canada Resource Expo (CEN-CAN Expo) connects professionals from the mining and energy sectors in a two-day event that fosters industry networking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.
The expo features live equipment demonstrations, insightful presentations, a job fair and over 300 exhibits.

Nunavut Trade Show - Iqaluit
2026-09-14 08:00 - 2026-09-17 17:00 | Aqsarniit Hotel & Conference Centre, Iqaluit, Canada
The Nunavut Trade Show returns this year, bringing together businesses, artists, vendors, Inuit organizations and leaders, territorial leaders, and federal departments to make the connections that move the North.
​​​​​​​This year’s show is under the theme “Capacity. Collaboration. Commerce” and will reflect the work happening across the territory to strengthen local business, build meaningful partnerships, and create new opportunities for sustainable economic growth.

Asia Gold Conference and Exhibition – Singapore
2026-09-23 08:00 - 2026-09-24 17:00 | Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore, Singapore
The Asia Gold Conference and Exhibition is the only international event in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region exclusively focusing on gold, silver and other precious metals.
The conference agenda focuses on critical industry issues, developments and key trends shaping the precious metals industry’s future. Speakers will provide unique insights on mining investment trends, exploration opportunities, financing models, ESG, sustainability and technology innovations.
The ​Asia Gold Conference and Exhibition is open only to qualified investors.

MiningTech South America Conference and Exhibition - São Paulo, Brazil
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2026-10-02 17:00 | TBA, Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
The MiningTech South America Conference and Expo will this year focus on the technology ​that is fuelling the mining revolution in exploration, excavation, material handling, concentration & refining, energy storage and use, logistics and recycling.
Organizers anticipate over 200 senior level executives from international organizations, governments and stakeholders from more than 10 countries for two days of partnering, knowledge sharing, networking and business matching.

Mining and Critical Minerals Latin America Conference and Exhibition - São Paulo, Brazil
2026-10-05 08:00 - 2026-10-06 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton São Paulo Itaim, São Paulo, Brazil
The Mining and Critical Minerals Latin America Conference and Exhibition will this year highlight mining investment trends, exploration opportunities, precious, base and bulk metals, financing models, ESG, sustainability goals and many other themes.
More than 150 senior level executives from international organizations, governments and stakeholders from over 20 countries are expected to attend for two days of partnering, networking and business matching.

DRC Critical Minerals and Industrialization Forum - Kolwezi, DRC
2026-10-07 08:00 - 2026-10-09 17:00 | TBA, Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
The DRC Critical Minerals and Industrialization Forum seek to answer how the DRC can convert mineral wealth into long-term industrial and economic value.

The conference will focus on processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, financing and policy and serves as a practical platform for deal-making, partnerships, and project development across the entire critical minerals value chain.

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.

Mining and Critical Minerals Europe Conference and Exhibition - London
2026-10-20 08:00 - 2026-10-21 17:00 | Hilton London Metropole, London, United Kingdom
The Mining and Critical Minerals Europe Conference and Exhibition is regarded as Europe’s premier international commodities, critical minerals, mining investment, clean energy and technologies exhibition, bringing together the entire mineral resources value chain to London. ​
The event will highlight critical mineral processing, mining investment trends, exploration opportunities, precious, base and bulk metals, financing models, ESG and many other themes.
Organizers expect more than 200 senior level executives from international organizations, governments and stakeholders from over 30 countries for two days of partnering, networking and business matching.

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.

Mining and Critical Minerals America Conference and Exhibition - Houston, Texas
2026-11-04 08:00 - 2026-11-05 17:00 | Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria, Houston, TX, United States
The Mining and Critical Minerals America Conference and Exhibition comes to Houston in November for two days of focus on international commodities, critical minerals, new energy, AI and technology.
​Organizers expect more than 250 senior level executives from international organizations, governments and stakeholders from over 30 countries for two days of partnering, networking and business matching.

MiningTech North America Conference and Expo - Vancouver
2026-11-09 08:00 - 2026-11-10 17:00 | Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The MiningTech North America Conference and Expo returns to Vancouver in November, focusing on international mining technology, innovation, AI, digital transformation and clean energy.
Organizers anticipate more than 900 senior level executives from international organizations, governments and stakeholders from more than 20 countries to attend for two days of partnering, knowledge sharing, networking and business matching.
