Mining World Congress 2026: two virtual days for the global mining community

Mining World Congress 2026 brings together the global resources community for two fully virtual days on 09–10 December. The programme is built for operators, technical leaders and investors working at the edge of the resource sector, with equal coverage across six verticals: rare earth exploration and drilling, battery and critical minerals, sustainability and ESG in mining, AI in mineral exploration and processing, mining technology, and investment and finance. The 2026 edition is hosted entirely through a dedicated virtual event platform, so delegates join live sessions and structured networking from anywhere. Around 200 decision makers from 25 markets are expected, with a notably senior profile: roughly 63% of attendees sit at C-suite level. Speakers confirmed so far include Ilya Epikhin (Arthur D. Little), Mikhail Nikomarov (BCG), Charles Vivian (Tavistock), William Mason (S&P Global), Stacy Hope (ERM) and Alex Stonor (FTE Drilling), among others. Passes cover both days: early bird at £125 and a VIP pass at £165, both discounted from the £495 full price, with access to the networking portal, delegate list and session slides, and recorded videos on the VIP tier. Because the congress is online, there is no physical venue — delegates simply need a stable connection and the access details sent before the event. For anyone planning travel or accommodation around the dates, note that MWC 2026 has no in-person location in London; the virtual format means no hotel near a venue is required.