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At FMF 2026 in Riyadh, Gateway to Funding connects growth ready mining companies with global institutional capital through a curated programme designed and delivered with BMO Capital Markets, the world’s leading metals & mining investment bank.

Why attend?

Why attend?

Who Should Attend

  • Mining company leaders (CEOs/ CFOs/IR leads) seeking equity, debt, or strategic investment and partnerships.
  • Institutional & sovereign investors exploring exposure to critical minerals and metals value chains.
  • Saudi and regional family offices evaluating long-term opportunities to invest in the minerals sector.
  • Policy & ecosystem leaders enabling investable pipelines across the Super Region

Why Attend

  • Institutional calibre: Content and curation shaped with BMO’s global mining.
  • Exclusive access: Pre-qualified one-to-one meetings between companies and potential funders.
  • Insights on the sector: Closed door Mining Investment Journey sessions for new and returning investors.
  • On the biggest stage: Integrated into the FMF, the premier global minerals platform maximising visibility, credibility, and deal flow.

Programme Highlights

  • Company Presentations: Strategy briefings by major miners moderated by BMO.
  • Mining Investment Journey: Deep-dive, closed-door sessions.
  • 1:1 Meetings (by invite): Pre-scheduled company investor meetings.
  • Networking: VIP investor lounge access for invited participants and invitations to VIP dinner

Speaker Line-up

  • BMO Capital Markets leaders
  • Industry Leaders: CEOs/CFOs from participating mining companies
  • Saudi National Center for Business Families
  • Emerging fund groups

Why FMF

Co-located within Future Minerals Forum (13–15 January 2026, Riyadh), the world’s premier platform for minerals, Gateway to Funding sits at the crossroads of government, industry, finance, and technology, drawing ministers from 100+ countries, global miners, OEMs, and investors to accelerate sustainable mineral supply.

Why Participate?

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Hosted By:

Future Minerals Forum (FMF) & BMO Capital Markets

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Purpose

To bring together family businesses and global mining companies to explore, understand, and engage in the investment opportunities shaping the world’s minerals supply.

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When & Where

Future Minerals Forum, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, Riyadh 13–15 January 2026 (as part of FMF 2026)

Programme Overview

13 January

Mineral Investment Journey

Investors new to mining, explaining the entire minerals value chain.

14–15 January

Access to Capital Presentations

A curated series of company strategy presentations showcasing investment-ready projects and long-term growth potential.

14–15 January

One-on-One Meetings Session

Facilitated private meetings between investors and mining executives to discuss partnerships and investment opportunities.

Hosted By

The world’s premier platform on minerals, convening governments, investors, and industry leaders to advance responsible mineral development.

The world’s leading metals and mining investment bank, bringing deep sector expertise and global capital access.

Key Benefits

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Learn how mining investment works from exploration to processing

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Gain exclusive access to mining company leadership

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Discover new investment opportunities globally

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Participate in curated one-on one meetings

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Build lasting relationships across the minerals ecosystem