Metals & Mining Summit

A sincere thank you to the mining and metals leaders, investors, policymakers and delegates who joined us in London for the FT Metals & Mining Summit 2026. Your participation made this year's Summit a valuable forum for discussing the strategic challenges, investment opportunities and geopolitical forces shaping the future of the industry.

Discussions explored how growing competition for critical minerals, shifting geopolitical alliances and rising demand from AI infrastructure, defence and electrification are influencing global mining strategies. CEOs and senior executives from Anglo American, Rio Tinto, Vale and other major mining companies shared their perspectives on securing supply, attracting investment and navigating an increasingly complex operating environment. The Summit also examined the role of government policy, access to capital and industry consolidation in shaping the sector's future.

Missed a session? Whether you want to revisit a CEO interview or catch up on a panel discussion, sessions are available to stream on-demand via the agenda page now.

Not a registered delegate? Explore on-demand access to catch up on the discussions and insights from this year's Summit.

Speaking Opportunities

Laura Cross
laura.cross@ft.com

Sponsorship Opportunities

Peter Bamford
peter.bamford@ft.com

Delegate Services 

Shivani Budhdev
shivani.budhdev@ft.com

Get ahead of the forces reshaping the global order

Anticipate the shifts that will impact your strategy and returns, from resource nationalism to AI-driven demand

Access the world's most influential decision-makers

Connect with CEOs, investors and policymakers to unlock new relationships and gain a competitive advantage

Turn insight into action in a rapidly shifting market

Pinpoint where to invest, secure supply and stay competitive as capital flows shift and supply chains realign

Strategic minerals and economic security

How are governments reshaping global supply chains through industrial policy, partnerships and resource sovereignty?

Capital flows into strategic metals

Is growing sovereign and private capital interest in copper and gold shaping how the mining sector is valued?

Demand in a new technological era

How is demand for metals used in electrification, AI infrastructure and defence redefining markets — particularly for copper and aluminium?

The midstream

Can Europe and North America secure competitive processing capacity in a market shaped by energy costs and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms?

Supply constraints and new frontiers

Can new project pipelines, technological innovation and emerging mineral sources meet rising industrial demand?

Governance and stewardship in a politicised cycle

How are boards and policymakers navigating national security scrutiny, environmental standards and long-term resilience?

Official event brochure

Discover the insights and leaders shaping the future of mining

2026 Companies List

View the high calibre of companies already signed up to attend

Mining in the Age of AI

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping demand for copper

Where connections turn into deals

• Access a high-calibre network of major mining CEOs, senior investors and policymakers you won’t meet anywhere else

• With 20% C-suite and 73% at 'Head of' level and above, connect with the people who matter most

• Build meaningful relationships through curated networking, from 5* drinks receptions to informal networking lunches and coffee breaks

• Kickstart new business deals ahead of time using the FT Live networking app

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