Under the Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
See you at FMF 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!
See you at FMF 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!
See you at FMF 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!
See you at FMF 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!
The Future Minerals Forum is a government-led mineral platform, which has become the leading gathering bringing together industry leaders, experts, governments, academia, and stakeholders to drive mineral resilience and promote responsible supply.
As the premier global platform for shaping the future of minerals, the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has consistently brought together world leaders, industry experts, and key stakeholders to drive actionable outcomes.
Recognized globally as an integrated powerhouse for the minerals and mining sector, FMF redefines global dialogues on mineral discovery and sustainable production.
In its 5th edition, FMF has facilitated groundbreaking agreements, launched transformative initiatives, and sparked strategic dialogues that have reshaped the minerals industry.
Nowhere else do ministers, global influencers, CEOs, investors, and industry pioneers converge to set the direction for the future of minerals. It is more than just an event—it is a movement, a cause that unites nations in securing the minerals needed for sustainable global development.
FMF is more than a conference and exhibition; it is a cause driven from Saudi Arabia. A cause that brings the world together to deliver the minerals for creating a new era of global development, prosperity, and stability.
For the fifth year of global engagement, FMF presents a comprehensive three-day agenda designed to connect policy with practice, thought leadership with business, and nations with industry.
An exclusive, by-invitationonly Ministerial Roundtable will set the tone under the theme: Minerals for a New Era of Development. Focused on leadership, action, and the introduction of new voices, it frames the dialogue by bridging public sector strategies with private sector priorities across the global mineral ecosystem.
Over three days, from 13 to 15 January 2026, attendees will hear from ministers, policymakers, and executives. Day 1 – 13 January – will focus on top-level government engagement, with a spotlight on ministerial vision and strategic alignment. Days 2 and 3 – 14 & 15 January – will feature rich programming across the mineral value chain, involving open discussion, networking, and knowledge exchange.
Select theaters and exclusive content sessions will run in parallel with the International Exhibition and National Country Showcases beginning 14 January. This program connects intellectual debate with commercial ambition—enabling impactful partnerships between governments, investors, and industries
Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a leader in the global minerals and energy sectors, not only through its vast natural resources but also by fostering a global dialogue on sustainable mineral supply
With Vision 2030, the Kingdom has accelerated investments in green technologies, sustainable mining practices, and international collaborations that shape the future of the industry.The highly anticipated event is scheduled to be held in Riyadh in January 2025.
In its 5th edition, FMF reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to shaping international cooperation in minerals.
The Future Minerals Forum is a government-led mineral platform, which has become the leading gathering bringing together industry leaders, experts, governments, academia, and stakeholders to drive mineral resilience and promote responsible supply.
The Future Minerals Forum 2026 will once again shine a spotlight on junior exploration and mining companies, providing the ideal platform for emerging players driving early-stage mineral discovery and development to connect, showcase, and attract global investment.
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FMF 2026 offers exhibitors opportunities to showcase cutting-edge technologies shaping the industry to a global audience of over 18,000 attendees, including industry experts, decision-makers, and dignitaries, at the Hub of Excellence.
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Experience the future of transport in the mining and minerals sector with an exclusive first look at next-generation heavy-duty trucks and advanced terrain vehicles, built to conquer the world’s toughest terrains.
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Explore opportunities for partnerships, investments, and collaborations.
Gain insights from thought leaders on the future of minerals and sustainable value chains.
Be part of a cause that is driving a new era of global development and prosperity.
FMF offers unrivalled access to global decisionmakers, breakthrough innovations, and transformative technologies across the entire minerals value chain.
Chair
Lundin Mining Corporation
Bilateral Relations Manager
Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources (KSA)
Executive Director
CAEM
CEO
Polyus
Managing Director
Lynas Rare Earths
President GBU's Silica and Speciality Chemicals
Solvay
CEO
Sigma Lithium
President/Founder
CTA Environmental Consultants / WIM Central America
Chief Executive Officer
KAZ Minerals
Executive Chair and Founder
TDi Sustainability
President and Chief Executive Officer
Alcoa
Global Business Line Manager Mining & Materials
ABB Process Industries
Chief Executive Officer
Maaden
Chairman and CEO
TechMet
Precious Metals Analyst
BMO Capital Markets
Chief Development Officer
BHP
Executive Vice-President Strategy & Corporate Development
Gold Fields Limited
Chief Operating Officer and Director
Kuya Silver
Regional Head of Batteries Mining and Industries
Société Générale
Chief Executive Officer
Valterra Platinum
CEO and Managing Director
PLS
Co-Founder and Director
Sandstorm Gold Royalties
Chief Executive Officer
World Gold Council
Chairman
Critical Minerals Association – USA
Director General
Cobalt Institute
Chair
Rio Tinto
Board Member
BHP
Program Chair
World Mining Congress 2026
Strategic Advisor
Rare Earth Industry Association (REIA)
Vice Chairman
Executive Vice President
Chair of the Board
Global Battery Alliance
Director
Critical Minerals Security, CSIS
Segment Director, Mining
Seequent
Head of Metals and Mining
BloombergNEF
Fellow in Energy, Minerals and Materials
Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy
CEO
Henri Poincare
Co-Founder & Senior Partner
Embellie Advisory
CEO Designate and Chief Regional Officer: South Africa
Sibanye-Stillwater
General Director, Mining & Hydrocarbons Technologies Institute
King Abdulzaziz City for Science & Tcehnology (KACST)
Managing Director – Head Investment Banking Global Mining & Metals
National Bank Financial Markets
Senior Geologist, Owner of the National Core Library Initiative (NCL)
Saudi Geological Survey
CEO
Al Masane Al Kobra Mining (AMAK)
Senior Computer Scientist, Owner of National Information Initiative (NGD)
Saudi Geological Survey
Chief Executive Officer
ARGAS (Arabian Geophysical & Surveying Company)
Founder and Lead Consultant
Hyacint Consult
Senior Director - Metals & Mining
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Chief Executive Officer and President
Fiore Group
Chairman
Ninety One
Group Chief Executive Officer
Hancock Prospecting
CEO
Vale
Chief Executive Officer
Cerro De Pasco Resources
Chairman of the Board
Gecamines
CEO
Saudi Exim Bank
President & CEO
Epiroc AB
Associate Fellow
Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
Executive Vice Chairman & Director
I-Pulse
Executive Director
Global Battery Alliance
Vice President M&A and Head of XCarb Innovation Fund
ArcelorMittal
Chief Executive Officer
Antofagasta Minerals
Chairman and Group CEO
UPL
Chief Executive Officer
Verdigris Strategic
Chief Executive Officer
Jean Boulle Group
Managing Director, Mining Shared Value
Engineers Without Borders Canada
Chairman
Trafigura
Chairman & Chief Investment Officer
CMOC
Principal
Discovery Group
Chairman of the Supervisory Boards
Siemens Energy and Daimler Truck Holding
Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer
CEER National Automotive Company
General Partner
Knauf Group
Chief Executive Officer
Tavistock
President
Colombian Mining Association (ACM)
Chairman and CEO
CVMR Corporation
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Albemarle
KSA Managing Partner & Country Head
IBM Consulting
President and CEO
Brunswick Exploration
Mineral Resources Development Program Manager
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia
Managing Director - Strategy Risk & Advisory
J.S. Held
Managing Partner
Latitude Five
Chief Executive
Africa Regions and Offshore
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Lucid
Director and Executive Advisor
Executive Director
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Ivanhoe Mines
Partner
Head of Private Equity
Managing Partner
Pacific Road Capital
Chief Executive Officer
The London Metal Exchange
Chairman
Codelco
Board Member
American Rare Earths
Managing Partner and Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer
Orion Resource Partners
President & Chief Executive Officer
Pan American Silver
Chief Executive Officer
Minerals Council South Africa
Global Sector Lead Mining, Minerals and Metals
Worley
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Impossible Metals
Executive Chairman
EMR Capital
Chief Executive Officer
Eramet
CEO
Neptuno Pumps and Center for Innovation and Circular Economy (CIEC)
Co-Head of Global Metals & Mining
Barclays Investment Bank
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mining Association of Canada (MAC)
President, Minerals
Metso Corporation
Professor
KAUST
Professor, Applied Mathematics & Computational Science
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KAUST
Professor of Mining and Minerals Engineering, Camborne School of Mines
University of Exeter
Director, Payne Institute and Professor of Public Policy
Colorado School of Mines
Associate Professor
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
Chief Executive Officer
DataVolt
Chief Executive Officer
Wheaton Precious Metals
Founder
Ivanhoe Mines, Ivanhoe Electric and I-Pulse
President and CEO
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
Secretary General
International Lithium Association
Head of Global Affairs
Appian Capital Advisory
Chief Executive Officer
Piranha Company
President and CEO
Metso Corporation
Vice President
Zijin Mining Group
CEO
Vale Base Metals
Non-Executive Director
Saudi Stock Exchange; NASDAQ; FTSE entities
President
Young Mining Professionals, Riyadh
President and CEO
Ivanhoe Electric
Chief Executive Officer
First Quantum Minerals
Regional Vice President for the GCC
Engie
Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Mosaic
Vice Chairman & President
Ganfeng Lithium
Senior Executive Vice President of the Mining Business Unit
Orano
Dive into the FMF25 Post-Show Report, an interactive recap of last year’s groundbreaking event. Explore details of all sessions, including links to recorded videos of thought-provoking discussions led by global leaders, ministers, and industry influencers. Reflect on the highlights of the exhibition, key moments, and an attendee breakdown to see who participated and how the event shaped the future of the minerals industry.
The FMF aims to be at the forefront of mineral conversations by publishing its signature research to inform better decisions. Its core focus is shaping critical minerals conversations through thought leadership.
FMF26 will convene high-level Leadership Roundtables, spotlighting Africa, Central Asia, and Latin America - regions rich in resources yet underrepresented on the global stage.
These exclusive roundtables bring together governments, investors, and industry leaders from resource-rich countries to unlock new partnerships, shape regional strategies, and build a unified voice in the global minerals conversation with the goal of creating a unified global minerals movement.
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Following its first hugely successful year at FMF, the 2026 event will see its second ever Knowledge Exchange.
This is a dedicated space for in-depth discussions on advancements in geology, sustainability, mineral intelligence, and talent development, fostering the exchange of ideas to strengthen the industry’s future.
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FMF26 will host the second meeting of the Centers of Excellence & Technology initiative, gathering industry leaders and experts from mining, academic, and technological sectors. In 2026, there will be four meetings focused on Technology, Sustainability, Talent, and Policy.
The meetings aim to build capacity in mineral supply. The Centers of Excellence & Technology initiative represents a transformative vision for the mining sector, addressing the need for the critical minerals required for the global energy transition, while fostering local development and promoting sustainability and innovation.
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The Future Minerals Forum 2026 will welcome geological experts and senior leaders of geological surveys to the third International Geological Survey Meeting.
On the agenda will be how to address critical challenges in geological surveying, improving access to geological data, and progress on the creation of a global Center of Excellence to enhance exploration and targeting efforts.
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Secure your booth and position yourself in front of a dynamic audience that holds significant influence over the future of minerals on a global scale. As the demand for energy transition minerals surges amidst the rapid expansion of clean technologies, both multinational corporations and innovative startups stand to benefit from the emerging opportunities in minerals and metals within the super-region, and the world.
