Metals & Mining Summit 2026

Critical minerals are now central to global industrial strategy as AI infrastructure, electrification and defence requirements reshape demand for metals and strengthen the focus on secure supply chains.

Ahead of LME Week, the FT Metals & Mining Summit 2026 will bring together ministers, industry leaders, investors and policymakers to discuss the key forces transforming the global mining and metals sector. Discussions will cover critical mineral security, geopolitics, trade, regulation, investment, M&A, technology and shifting demand patterns. New for 2026, the Precious Metals Symposium will examine gold’s growing significance in global markets, investment strategies, pricing and risk management.