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Ministers, regulators, and policymakers shaping minerals security and sustainable supply
Under the Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
FMF26 is where policy meets action. Governments, regulators, and global institutions gather in Riyadh to shape strategies that will secure the world’s mineral future. This is the platform where decisions on supply, trade, and sustainability are set in motion.
Ministers, regulators, and policymakers shaping minerals security and sustainable supply
Multilaterals and international organizations aligning strategies across borders
Action drivers of the global critical minerals agenda
The Forum brings together the companies and financiers powering the minerals economy. From mine operators and downstream users to investors bridging the $6 trillion funding gap, FMF26 is where deals are brokered and long-term partnerships are forged.
Mining and exploration companies securing new resources
Equipment manufacturers, technology providers, and logistics players
Capital markets, private equity, and institutional investors bridging the $6 trillion gap
Downstream industries—from renewable energy to AI—seeking stable, ethical supply
Securing a sustainable future for minerals means earning public trust and cultivating the next generation of talent. FMF26 welcomes civil society, educators, students, and young professionals who ensure that mining is inclusive, responsible, and socially accepted.
NGOs and civil society leaders from Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America
Students, young professionals, and women shaping the future workforce
Champions of inclusivity, diversity, and social license to operate
The minerals value chain now touches every sector of the global economy. FMF26 convenes pioneers not only from mining, but from technology, finance, energy, and sustainability—creating an ecosystem where breakthroughs can accelerate across industries.
Circular economy & recycling
Environmental management & ESG
Technology & digital solutions
Finance, legal & consulting services
Energy, renewables, and AI integration
FMF26 is a gathering of nations. Leaders from every continent converge in Riyadh, reflecting both the breadth of resource endowment and the diversity of markets driving future demand.
This global reach makes FMF26 the only event uniting the world’s minerals ecosystem under one roof.
46% Middle East & North Africa
23% Asia & Oceania
13% Africa
9% Europe
7% North America
2% South America