Mining & Critical Minerals Europe Conference & Exhibition
20–21 October 2026 | Hilton London Metropole | London, United Kingdom
The Mining & Critical Minerals Europe Conference & Exhibition is one of Europe's leading international mining events, bringing together the entire critical minerals value chain—including mining companies, investors, governments, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, researchers, and financial institutions—to discuss the future of mining, clean energy, and critical mineral supply chains. The conference is designed to accelerate investment, innovation, and collaboration across the European mining ecosystem while supporting the global energy transition.
Conference Focus
The conference explores many of the strategic issues shaping the future of the mining industry, including:
Critical minerals for clean energy and advanced manufacturing Mining investment and project financing Exploration and mineral development Mineral processing and value-added manufacturing Artificial Intelligence and digital mining technologies ESG and responsible mining Clean energy integration and mine decarbonization Supply chain resilience and security Innovation and technology commercialization International partnerships and investment opportunities
A strong emphasis is placed on the role of critical minerals in supporting electric vehicles, batteries, semiconductors, aerospace, defence, renewable energy, and other strategic industries.
Who Should Attend
The event attracts senior decision-makers from across the mining ecosystem, including:
Mining company executives Government officials and policymakers Investors and financial institutions Critical minerals developers Mining technology companies Equipment manufacturers (OEMs) Engineering and consulting firms Universities and research organizations Clean energy companies Supply chain and manufacturing partners
More than 200 delegates, 80+ investors, and participants from multiple countries are expected to attend.
Why This Event Matters for CEMI and MICA
This conference aligns closely with CEMI and MICA's mission of accelerating mining innovation commercialization and international collaboration.
Potential opportunities include:
Expanding MICA's international network across Europe Building relationships with mining companies seeking innovative technologies Recruiting new MICA members and strategic partners Identifying commercialization opportunities for Canadian SMEs Promoting Canadian mining innovation internationally Connecting with investors interested in mining technologies Developing partnerships in mineral processing, AI, automation, and clean mining technologies Supporting Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy through international collaboration Strategic Value
Europe is making significant investments to secure domestic and allied sources of critical minerals needed for batteries, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing. This conference provides an excellent platform to position Canada—and particularly CEMI and MICA—as trusted partners in helping accelerate the deployment of innovative mining technologies that improve productivity, reduce emissions, strengthen supply chains, and enhance global competitiveness.