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Critical Minerals Forum

Mining for the Future

Critical Minerals Forum

Mining for the Future

Mining for the Future: Reinventing Supply and Strategy

As critical mineral demand surges and market volatility intensifies, the mining sector stands at a crossroads. Traditional extraction models are being challenged by circular economy principles, AI-driven operations, and the urgent need for transition finance. Meanwhile, tech giants are bypassing conventional supply chains, and investors are seeking new frameworks to evaluate opportunities across the entire mining lifecycle.

Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Venue

Accenture

30 Fenchurch St
London
EC3M 3BD

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This event has been made possible with the support of Accenture.

Forum program

9:30am Registration
10:00am Welcome and opening remarks
10:20am Building resilience in critical minerals: lessons from global leadership, followed by a keynote interview
10:50am Panel: The diversification imperative: crafting mining's next-generation portfolio

As the global economy reorients towards electrification and sustainability, leading mining companies are grappling with the strategic imperative to shift their portfolios. This C-suite discussion will focus on the bold moves from traditional iron ore and bulk operations towards critical minerals and speciality materials. We will dissect the monumental capital investment involved, the challenges of operating in lower-margin segments, and the lessons learned from recent market dynamics.
11:35am Morning coffee break
11:50am AI and digital transformation in the mining industry followed by a keynote interview
12:20pm Global volatility and investor confidence followed by a keynote interview
12:50pm Lunch break
1:50pm Fireside chat with audience Q&A
2:20pm

Panel: Unlocking value: investing in mining's future amidst global disruption

As the world grapples with heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, how do major mining companies and their financial partners continue to drive growth and deliver returns. This panel gathers C-suite voices from top miners and prominent equity firms to explore strategies for optimising capital-intensive projects, navigating complex M&A, and safeguarding investor confidence. Join us to uncover insights on transforming volatility into opportunity for long-term value creation.
3:05pm Keynote interview
3:35pm Future of critical minerals investment followed by a keynote interview
4:05pm Closing remarks
4:10pm Networking drinks

Meet the speakers

Christopher Cann

Managing Partner
Harbour

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