Conference Programme

In advance of the Government Roundtable each attendee will be allocated a Roundtable to sit at. Each Roundtable will be moderated by a Rapporteur who will report and present recommendations to the whole audience at the end.

•   Key Pillars of the G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan

Red Roundtable: Defining and Implementing Standards for a Responsible Critical Minerals Market

This session will explore the practical steps needed to establish a global framework for standards-based critical mineral markets. It will focus on creating a system that reflects the true costs of extraction and processing, while ensuring ethical practices and transparency throughout the supply chain. The goal is to move from ambition to a clear roadmap with measurable criteria.

Discussion Points:

•  What are the core criteria for a minimum threshold for standards-based markets (e.g., labor rights, anti-corruption, environmental protections)?
• How can traceability be effectively strengthened to verify compliance with these standards
• What are the anticipated market impacts of implementing a standards-based approach, and how can they be managed to avoid unintended consequences?
• How can collaboration among different stakeholders (industry, governments, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, etc.) ensure the roadmap is practical and inclusive?
• What role can new technologies play in monitoring and ensuring compliance with these standards?

Blue and Yellow Roundtables: Mobilizing Capital and Fostering Sustainable Partnerships

This roundtable will address the financial challenges and opportunities in securing critical mineral supply chains. It will focus on attracting and directing scaled investment toward responsible projects, while fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that promote economic development in resource-rich nations.

Discussion Points:

• What are the key barriers to investment in critical minerals projects (e.g., permitting delays, price volatility), and what are the most effective strategies to de-risk these projects?
• How can innovative financing mechanisms, including those from multilateral development banks and private lenders, be leveraged to mobilize private capital?
• How can partnerships with emerging market and developing country partners be structured to support local economic growth and build community trust?
• What role do institutions like the World Bank's RISE Partnership and the Minerals Security Partnership play in a coordinated investment strategy?
• How can a commitment to debt sustainability and transparency be integrated into critical mineral-related infrastructure financing?

Green Roundtable: Driving Innovation for a Circular Critical Minerals Economy

This session will focus on the role of innovation and technology in addressing strategic gaps in the critical minerals lifecycle. The discussion will centre on how to advance research and development to reduce dependency on primary extraction and create more resilient, circular supply chains.

Discussion Points:

• What are the most critical innovation gaps in the critical minerals value chain (e.g., processing, recycling, substitution)?
• How can private and public innovation ecosystems be better coordinated to accelerate R&D in these areas?
• What policies or incentives can promote the development of circular economy models, including better recycling and material redesign?
• How can new technologies, such as advanced processing techniques and substitution methods, address both supply chain vulnerabilities and environmental concerns?
• How can international cooperation facilitate the sharing of new technologies and production processes with partner nations?

Governments confirmed for 2025 include:

Algeria, Argentina (Mendoza), Armenia, Australia (Western Australia), Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, Manitoba), Chile, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, European Commission, Federal Republic of Somalia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greenland, India, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ,Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Macedonia, Madagascar, Moldova, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand , Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal , Sierra Leone, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Timor Leste, Tlicho (Indigenous Nations), Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Zambia & Zimbabwe

Mining Companies and Traders confirmed for 2025 include:

Advanced Propulsion Centre, Barclays, BCM Group, BDI,  CSIS, Cobalt Institute, Copper Mark, Critical Minerals Africa Group, Critical Minerals Association UK, Critical Minerals Africa Group,Critical Minerals Forum, dss+, EBRD, EIT InnoEnergy, EIT Raw Materials, EITI, Embellie Advisory, Euromines, Fiore Group, Global Battery Alliance, Global Witness, ICA, ICMM, ILiA,LBMA, London Stock Exchange, NATO, Nickel Institute OECD, Refute, Stratum International, Weir Minerals, SAFE, S&P Global, Techmet, Wood MacKenzie, Weir

For more information, please contact Andrew Thake [email protected]

Only 17% of mining projects are delivered on time and budget. This isn’t just a funding issue—it’s a crisis of confidence.  Mining can’t afford business-as-usual. This keynote draws a bold line between capital overruns and inefficiency—and explains how to tackle both. Get ready for a reset on how value is created in capital projects.

Key discussion points:
• Strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enhance resilience in critical mineral supply.
• Innovations in financing, logistics, and partnerships to support sustainable global mining operations.
• Insights into evolving market trends and their implications for the future of critical mineral trade.

Key discussion points:

Building standards-based markets

• Building standards-based markets
• Mobilising capital and strategic partnerships
• Promoting innovation across the supply chain

• Innovation Priorities: Leverage AI and transformative technologies for predictive maintenance, autonomous operations, advanced geological modeling, and improved environmental and safety outcomes.
• Adoption Strategies: Accelerate R&D and technology uptake through innovation hubs, pilot funding, skills development, and cross-sector collaboration with tech providers, researchers, and governments.
• Transformative Impact: Build a roadmap for mining’s tech-driven future, attract investment into innovative ventures, and ensure that innovation addresses sustainability, community engagement, and long-term competitiveness.

Three tech start-ups. Five tech investors/experts. One winner. The Technology Pitch Battle will have three tech star-tups pitch for just three minutes, followed by an in-depth seven-minute Q&A session from the investor panel as the start-ups battle it out to become the winner. At the end of the session each judge will give their reasons for which is the most exciting tech start-up and why.

In this talk Rick gives his overview of some of the juniors at the event, and what questions investors should be asking.

Key discussion points:

• Navigating geopolitical risks and resource nationalism to ensure stable access to critical materials.
• Diversifying supply chains and integrating circular economy strategies to reduce dependency on single sources.
• Aligning supply chain security efforts with ESG and sustainability priorities.

Key discussion points:

• Understanding the impact of green energy policies, AI growth, and traditional uses on future copper demand.
• Addressing supply challenges from project delays, production costs, and geopolitical instability.
• Exploring innovative financing models and market consolidation to ensure sustainable copper supply.

Québec's long-term commitment to critical minerals is pivotal for attracting investment and fostering growth in its mining sector. By clearly linking mineral development with strengthening supply chains for future energy transition, securing our economy, and fostering a new age of digital and technological advancements, Quebec provides clarity and direction for mining companies. We believe that encouraging companies to focus on critical mineral development also creates opportunities for value-added processing and manufacturing. This dedication empowers companies to strategically target high-potential exploration potential, optimize resource allocation and thus reduces investment risk. For investors, Quebec's strategy offers a stable and predictable regulatory environment, coupled with government support for critical mineral projects.
 
This panel will explore how this commitment to critical minerals materialises. From a broad overview of the mining policies of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests, to the actual financial and local assistance provided by Invest-Québec, and SOQUEM which enacts the critical mineral policies on the ground at the early onset of exploration. Finally, this panel will also include a representative from Agnico-Eagle to express how they intend to become an  essential partner in critical mineral development.

Welcome Address by Dr. Esther N. Udo, Director, Investment Promotion & Mineral Trade

Closing Remarks by the Honourable Minister, Dr. Dele Alake.

Key Discussion Topics:

• Permitting Progress: Has it really been streamlined—or are projects still mired in delay?
  Where’s the Money?
• How much of the €22.5B has actually moved, and who is benefiting?
  Real or Rhetoric?
• Have Strategic Projects attracted global capital and offtakers—or remained siloed in the EU?

Key discussion points:

• Rising demand for defence-critical minerals and the geopolitical risks affecting supply
• Challenges and barriers to reshoring, diversification, and securing resilient supply chains
• Policy tools and strategic initiatives to align mining with defence sector needs

Key discussion points:
• Opportunities for Ukraine’s mining sector to drive post-war reconstruction and strengthen global critical mineral supply chains
• Strategies for attracting sustainable investment and ensuring responsible development amid geopolitical and governance challenges
• Leveraging mining as a catalyst for broader economic renewal, workforce development, and Ukraine’s global economic positioning

Participants Inner U of seats will be invited if they so wish to make comments as part of this discussion.

Please note that this is not a comprehensive final list of participants. Attendees are also welcome to turn up on the day.

Key discussion points:
• Strategies to accelerate permitting processes while maintaining environmental standards and protecting stakeholder rights
• Aligning policy frameworks across government levels to reduce regulatory conflicts and project delays
• Innovative approaches and best practices for fostering trust, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and promoting collaborative permitting reform

The story of Africa’s next energy revolution will not be written in policy—it will be financed in bonds. Morton Energy Partners is building that bridge. We are developing a climate-bond platform that channels institutional capital into the decarbonisation of mining—turning stranded diesel assets into renewable power hubs, and transforming legacy mines into clean, bankable energy ecosystems.

Key discussion points:
• Integrating due diligence, traceability, and transparency to strengthen responsible mineral supply chains
• Addressing ESG challenges and balancing ethical, environmental, and economic considerations in global sourcing
• Leveraging technology and stakeholder collaboration to ensure accountability and promote sustainable supply chain practices

Key discussion points:

• Forecasting defence demand for critical raw materials and incentivising upstream investment
• Enhancing CRM recoverability, traceability, and circularity through design-stage collaboration and recycling initiatives
• Infrastructure, co-investment, and AI-driven forecasting to build resilient, secure supply chains

Participants Inner U of seats (will be invited if they so wish, but are not obliged to, to make comments as part of this discussion)

Please note that this is not a comprehensive final list of participants. Attendees are also welcome to turn up on the day.

Four mining projects. Five natural resources investors. One winner. The Critical Metals Mining Pitch Battle will have three mining companies pitch for just three minutes, followed by an in-depth eight-minute Q&A session from the investor panel as the miners battle it out to become the winner.

Contestants:

Key discussion points:

• Investment opportunities and production challenges in the uranium mining sector
• Public perception and safety innovations in modern nuclear technologies
• Strategic positioning of SMRs and geopolitical factors influencing uranium supply

At Resourcing Tomorrow, we believe mining offers exciting, dynamic, and rewarding career paths. Whether your interests lie in engineering, sustainability, technology, innovation, finance, legal, consultancy, or beyond, the opportunities in the industry are vast.

Join us for the NextGen Networking Drinks—a great chance to connect with students and industry professionals alike. Please head to the Forze Hydrogen Race Car to join the session.

Evy Hambro is the team leader for the Natural Resources team within the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock's Active Equity Group. He is responsible for the platform of Thematic products and co-manages the BGF World Gold, BlackRock Gold & General and BGF World Mining funds. He is also co-manager of the BlackRock World Mining Trust and BlackRock Natural Resources Hedge Fund and manager of several segregated portfolios

Key discussion points:

• Impact of Trump 2.0’s critical mineral strategies, including resource deals and the Defence Production Act.
• Consequences of tariff policies, trade tensions with China, and the push for onshoring/friendshoring.
• Long-term implications for global supply chains, resource governance, and leadership in mining.

Key discussion points:

• Aligning mining operations with gigafactory demands and integrating circular economy principles.
• Strategies for securing raw materials, streamlining processing, and reducing reliance on single suppliers.
• Learning from China’s approach to innovation, decarbonisation, and scaling battery supply chains.

Participants Inner U of seats will be invited if they so wish to make comments as part of this discussion.

Please note that this is not a comprehensive final list of participants. Attendees are also welcome to turn up on the day.

Now in its 19th year, the In Gold We Trust report explores whether the gold bull market is just starting, the plausibility of USD 4,800–8,900 gold by 2030, BRICS-driven demand shifts, strong central bank buying, silver’s potential outperformance, and why mining stocks may be primed for a re-rating.

Key discussion points:
• Evolving ESG priorities in mining amid shifting political narratives and economic pressures.
• Leveraging ESG as a strategic risk management framework to enhance resilience and stakeholder trust.
• Balancing cost pressures with commitments to community engagement, DEI, and carbon reduction in a changing global landscape.

Uzbekistan Technological Metals Complex (TMK) is the state-owned enterprise operating across the full value chain of critical raw materials – from upstream mining operations to midstream metal production to end-product manufacturing at downstream facilities. With over 100 assets across 25 strategic minerals, TMK provides a diversified, government-backed platform for international collaboration. Established under presidential decree, TMK is expanding its role in the global supply of critical raw materials and actively seeking long-term partnerships to accelerate this growth responsibly, with a strong emphasis on ESG principles.

Key discussion points:

• Integrating circular economy principles to reduce reliance on virgin materials and improve sustainability.
• Leveraging emerging technologies like hydrogen-powered machinery and advanced recycling to decarbonise operations.
• Addressing geopolitical risks and supply chain security through resilient, closed-loop systems.

Key discussion points:

• Capital Efficiency vs. Overruns: Clarify distinctions, diagnose root causes, and promote shared accountability across the mining value chain.
• Orebody & Design Innovation: Improve ore variability modeling and adopt smarter plant/infrastructure layouts to reduce material use and costs.
• Decision-Making & Governance: Strengthen project governance, discipline in business cases, and internal decision-making structures.
• Practices & Standards: Rethink engineering standards, procurement approaches, and operating practices to focus on value creation.

Please note that this is not a comprehensive final list of participants. Attendees are also welcome to turn up on the day.

Key discussion points:

• Leverage sustainable finance tools such as green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and blended finance structures to channel capital toward responsible mining projects.
• Prioritize funding structures that deliver equitable benefits for local communities and minimize environmental impact, aligning with global sustainable development goals.
• Mobilize impact investors, development banks, and climate-focused funds to bridge the financing gap for critical mineral projects supporting the energy transition.
• Integrate carbon footprint, biodiversity impact, and circularity metrics into project evaluation to de-risk investments and attract long-term capital.

This session is suitable for miners, investors, downstream and governments.

Please note that this is not a comprehensive final list of participants. Attendees are also welcome to turn up on the day.

As Timor-Leste looks beyond its historic reliance on oil and gas revenues, the country is positioning itself as a rising mining frontier in Southeast Asia. With the government prioritising economic diversification, the mining sector has emerged as a key pillar of growth — one that balances investment potential with strong environmental and governance commitments.

Key discussion points:
• Driving efficiency, safety, and productivity through AI, automation, data analytics, and other digital solutions across the mining value chain.
• Implementing strategies for workforce upskilling, cybersecurity, and realising measurable returns on digital transformation investments.
• Exploring emerging opportunities and previously overlooked areas within the mining production chain ripe for digital innovation.

Key discussion points:

• Deglobalization challenge: How are companies navigating the complex balance between shareholder expectations and local government interests? What consensus is emerging on sustainability performance? 
• Investor expectations and financial metrics: What are today’s investors looking for in the critical minerals sector? Which financial metrics and capital structures are best aligned with current market conditions and investor sentiment? What is the value of industrial capital versus financial capital?
• CRM strategies, vertical vs. horizontal integration: Does scale still matter, or is control of the value chain the key to resilience and differentiation? How are new entrants reshaping the competitive landscape?

Key Topics of Discussion:

• Financing Challenges and Market Dynamics – Exploring the $6 trillion investment gap facing the mining sector, the limited access to equity finance for juniors, and the growing influence of passive ETFs and late-stage investor preferences.
• Investor Priorities and Project Attractiveness – Identifying what makes a junior mining company appealing to financiers today, including feasibility, risk management, and ESG performance.
• Strategies for Capital Access and Collaboration – Examining practical solutions such as partnerships, innovative financing structures, and alignment with investor expectations to overcome barriers to funding shovel-ready projects.

Key discussion points:

• Exploring investment opportunities in critical minerals and inclusive resource development across Africa.
• Advancing infrastructure resilience and regional connectivity through initiatives like the Lobito Corridor.
• Strengthening U.S.-Africa relations and scaling renewable energy access to power sustainable development.

Please note that this is not a comprehensive final list of participants. Attendees are also welcome to turn up on the day.

Four mining projects. Five natural resources investors. One winner. The Mixed (Any Commodity) Metals Mining Pitch Battle will have three mining companies pitch for just three minutes, followed by an in-depth seven-minute Q&A session from the investor panel as the miners battle it out to become the winner.

Key discussion points:
• Drivers of record-high gold prices, including inflation, de-dollarisation, and geopolitical instability.
• M&A trends and investment strategies across juniors, mid-tiers, majors, and royalty/streaming companies.
• The influence of ETFs on investor sentiment, market liquidity, and capital flows.

After an uncertain year featuring a macroeconomic inflationary environment , the previous US and UK elections, and continuing geopolitical tensions, did our 2025 predictions of an ease in commodity price volatility and supply risks equilibrate really happen? Did we get it right? 

Please join Women in Mining UK at Resourcing Tomorrow as we circle back on our original 2025 commodity outlook discussion and review the lessons learnt from the past twelve months, and the themes expected to drive performance of metals and mining markets in the year ahead.