RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, November 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Future Minerals Forum (FMF), convened by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, today unveiled the full three-day program of its fifth And the largest editionthemed “The dawn of a global cause.” The Forum will take place in Riyadh from January 13 – 15, 2026coming together to 500 leaders governments, multilateral organizations and academia to shape the future of minerals.
FMF 2026 will bring together decision-makers around a common ambition to advance responsible mining development and create new economic opportunities in supplier and customer countries. The program combines high-level policy dialogue with practical investment and innovation sessions designed to accelerate progress in the global mining ecosystem.
Program highlights include:
- 5th edition of the largest in the world Ministerial round table on minerals, with more than 100 government representatives, more than 70 international organizations and top industry CEOs.
- State of the sector, in partnership with McKinsey, will present the first report from the Future Minerals Barometer, which tracks industry trends, executive sentiment, industry reputation and more.
- Inaugural mining investment journey dedicated closed-door sessions for new and existing investors.
- First gateway to financing, in partnership with BMO, will connect institutional investors and family businesses with international mining companies seeking growth capital.
- Inaugural MinGen Workshopsa dynamic workshop for young professionals, women in mining and leadership networking.
The Ministerial Roundtable, a high-level government-led meeting, will headline FMF26, paving the way for the discussions and activities that will follow. “This dynamic, impact-driven platform is one of the main reasons why governments and CEOs regularly return to the FMF,” said Ali Al-Mutairi, Executive Director of the FMF.
The first day will host an international exhibition and interactive knowledge exchange sessions, where industry leaders will provide an overview of the global mineral supply outlook. The second and third days will host leadership roundtables, including a series of regional leadership roundtables for Africa, Latin America and Central Asia, focused on trade and investment opportunities to and from emerging supplier regions.
World leaders confirmed to speak include Dominique BartonChairman, Rio Tinto; Bob WiltCEO, Maaden; Gustave PimentaCEO, okay; Catherine Brutdevelopment director, BHP; and leaders of other leading organizations.
FMF 2026 continues to consolidate Riyadh’s position as a global gathering center for mining dialogues, investments and innovation, towards a more sustainable and equitable mining future.
SOURCE The Future Minerals Forum
