What is the German Mining & Resources Network about?

The German Mining & Resources Network is a business-oriented platform which supports the German business community in the global mining and resource markets. Our three thematic focuses:

Raw Materials Supply
Mining Technology
Circular Economy

How do German companies benefit from the Network?

For German companies, the network offers the support needed to expand internationally. The benefits at a glance:

A global network: Facilitating connections between German companies and local contacts in resource-rich countries to business and politics to foster business relations.
Platform for Collaboration: Facilitating exchanges between German companies and institutions abroad as well as in Germany and Europe, fostering valuable partnerships on the topic of raw materials.
Support for Market Entry: Offering hands-support to German companies, particularly SMEs, by helping them enter new markets, identify and assess business partners, and navigate complex geopolitical and regulatory landscapes with reference to raw materials.
Events: Organizing a variety of events, including seminars, B2B meetings, and Digital Roadshows, providing firsthand insights into resource-rich countries.
Information on Financing Instruments:There are various new financing options available for mining projects and sourcing diversification We are happy to inform and connect.

How can I access the Network?

You may either wish to contact our Competence Centers directly. For this, please check the world map below or the contact list. If you are not sure whom to address, we are happy to guide you into the network. Our contact point serves as a door opener to the network.

Raw Materials Contact Point – AHK

Who are we?

The German Mining & Resources Network consists of eight international Competence Centres for Mining and Mineral Resources located at the respective bilateral German Chambers (AHKs) in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Ghana, Peru, Southern Africa plus AHK Central Asia and the German-Mongolian Business Association.

Main network partners are the German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA) and the Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI). The Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) located in Berlin has a coordinating role for the network. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) funds the network.

Our cooperating partners have a diverse background in Mining and Resources starting from the private sector, associations to research institutes.