- Future Minerals Forum 2026: Spotlight on New Projects and Emerging Companies -
The Future Minerals Forum 2026, one of the world’s leading global mining conferences, will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 13 to 15, 2026.
Mining Insight magazine, which covered the 2025 edition of the Forum on site, has now been selected as an official media partner for the fifth edition of the event.
The upcoming Forum will shine a spotlight on new players in the industry, including early-stage exploration and mining companies, as well as innovative and emerging projects. The organizers expect to welcome more than 18,000 participants, among them key industry experts, decision-makers, and technology leaders shaping the future of mining worldwide.
The 2025 Forum attracted over 18,000 attendees from 165 countries and featured 250 distinguished speakers. It brought together the world’s top investors, mining executives, and government representatives from 87 countries, along with more than 50 international and non-governmental organizations, making it one of the most comprehensive global gatherings in the mining sector.
The inaugural Forum was launched with the support of the Government of Saudi Arabia and major international partners including ESNAD, Ma’aden, Aramco, and Hadeed. Since then, the event’s network of strategic partners has continued to expand, now including Saudi Gold Refinery, Saudi EXIM, MCS, and Zahid Group, among others.
As an official media partner, Mining Insight will provide readers with exclusive updates, in-depth coverage, and behind-the-scenes insights from the Forum, keeping the global mining community informed about the latest trends, projects, and partnerships shaping the future of the industry.
