World Mining Congress

Name: World Mining Congress
Start: 2026-06-24
End: 2026-06-26
Location: Lima

ConferenceAwardedMining, Metallurgy, Mineral & Energy, ResourcesIn-personTriennial

Lima, PE24 Jun 2026 – 26 Jun 20263 days

Delegates

3,000+

Countries

70+

Duration

3 days · 24 Jun 2026 – 26 Jun 2026

Frequency

Triennial

About this congress

The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026, themed 'Mining for the Future: Trust, Transformation, Technology,' is a leading international forum for the global mining and resources sectors. It aims to bring together industry leaders, governments, investors, academics, researchers, and suppliers to discuss challenges, share research, technologies, and best practices, and redefine how the mining industry delivers critical minerals responsibly, efficiently, and sustainably. The event will focus on accelerating project delivery, optimizing existing resources, and shortening development timelines while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental protection and community well-being. It will also serve as a global platform for collaboration and action, advancing trust, transformation, and technology.

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Key details

City & country: Lima, PE
Dates: 24 Jun 2026 – 26 Jun 2026
Duration: 3 days
Frequency: Triennial
Format: In-person
Rotation pattern: Global rotation
Commercial type: ConferenceExhibitionB2B
Official website: wmc2026.org — register free for link access

Who attends

Senior executivesindustry leaders and suppliersgovernment representativesacademicsresearchersstudentsmultilateral organizations

Programme

Tracks

Mining for the Future: Trust, Transformation, TechnologyLeadership, Urgency, and Mindset ShiftGenerating Greater Value from Existing AssetsDelivering Transformation (Mineral Discovery, Systemic Efficiency, Organisational Capabilities)Mining Science & InnovationAI & Data-Driven Decision MakingProcess Innovation, Circularity & RecoveryEnvironmental Stewardship & Nature-Positive SolutionsCritical Minerals, Strategic Materials & Mineral PolicySmart Operations & Systems IntegrationHealth, Safety and Well-beingAutonomous Systems and RoboticsGeoscience and Next-Gen ExplorationDecarbonisation and Low-Carbon Mining

16 workshops

Host city history — 3 congresses since 1958

2023BrisbaneAU← current

1974LimaPE

1958WarsawPL

OceaniaLatin AmericaEurope

AU ×1PE ×1PL ×1

Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Latin America. Lima has hosted 1× (1974).

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