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Under the Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
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The Future Minerals Forum is a government-led mineral platform, which has become the leading gathering bringing ogether industry leaders, experts, governments, academia, and stakeholders to drive mineral resilience and promote responsible supply.

Why Attend?

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  • The State of the Sector unveils the Future Minerals Barometer, a pioneering benchmark tracking value chain progress across seven global mineral corridors. It establishes FMF as the world’s reference point for data, analysis, and strategy in mineral development.

Who Should Attend?

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  • Mining CEOs, investors, analysts, consultants, and government leaders seeking strategic insights and actionable intelligence on the global minerals economy.

Programme Highlights

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  • Presentation of the Future Minerals Barometer: A comprehensive data-driven report designed to track progress across the mineral value chain, evaluate implementation of the FMF International Minerals Framework, and inform global decision-making.
  • Expert Insights and Discussions: Contributions from 22 leading organizations, including McKinsey & Co., GlobeScan, Global AI, S&P Global, and major mining company leaders, multilateral organizations, and investors.

Expected Outcomes for 2026

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  • Elevated global recognition of the Future Minerals Barometer as the industry’s go-to source for data, analysis, and insights.
  • Enhanced FMF brand positioning and thought leadership.
  • Stronger partnerships between FMF, research institutions, and industry experts for continuous knowledge exchange.

Key Benefits

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  • Exclusive first look at the Future Minerals Barometer findings and indicators.
  • Access to expert insights from leading institutions shaping the minerals economy.
  • Opportunity to engage with decision-makers influencing the future of global mineral development.

Speaker Line-up

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Senior leaders from consulting firms, multilateral institutions, and global mining executives shaping the sector’s strategy.

Key Focus Areas

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CEO perspectives and market outlook

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Global minerals and investment trends

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Introduction to the FMF Critical Minerals Framework

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State of the Sector sentiment survey

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Value chain enabler tracking

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FMF project dashboard

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Insights and recommendations

250 +

Speakers

18000 +

Participants

170 +

Countries

150 +

Agreements

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When & Where

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

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Participant Profile

Participation in the State of the Sector is open to:

  • Mining CEOs, investors, policymakers, and analysts.
  • Representatives from consulting, research, and multilateral institutions shaping the global minerals agenda.
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Opportunity for Insight and Impact

The State of the Sector unveils the Future Minerals Barometer and brings together global leaders to interpret its findings.

Through expert discussion and analysis, participants can:

  • Assess progress across global mineral value chains.
  • Identify trends shaping investment and sustainability priorities.
  • Strengthen the evidence base guiding FMF’s International Minerals Framework.