Future Minerals Forum (FMF) is more than a Conference and exhibition; it is a government-led forum, a cause driven from Saudi Arabia that brings the world together to deliver the minerals for creating a new era of global development, prosperity, and stability.
Since its maiden edition in 2022, FMF has grown in leaps and bounds to become the leading global platform for shaping the future of minerals.
Now in its 5th edition, FMF 2026, themed “Dawn of a Global Cause,” will build on the momentum of past editions to drive a new age of mineral development across supplier countries.
Dawn of a Global Cause will convene senior governments, industry experts, investors, academia, government, and non- governmental organizations, and other stakeholders across the entire mineral value chain to promote resilient and responsible supply of minerals. The forum will facilitate agreements, launch transformative initiatives, and spark dialogues reshaping the future of minerals.
ERM at the Future Minerals Forum
Tuesday 13 January 2026
What does best practice look like in sustainable mine water management? Focusing on water use, treatment methods & water stewardship
Time: 12:00 – 12:30
Stacy Hope (ERM Partner and former Managing Director of Women in Mining UK) will moderate this panel discussion on how best practice look like in sustainable mine water management.
How to resolve three key policy challenges to enable growth in mineral supply (permitting delays, cross border alignment, lack of capacity in regulatory agencies)
Time: 14:00 - 14:50
Location: Dome
Stacy Hope (ERM Partner and former Managing Director of Women in Mining UK) will moderate this panel session which delves into specific policy challenges to enable growth in mineral supply.
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Africa: Unlocking infrastructure funding for copper belt production
Time: 11:30 - 13:00
Peter Rawlings (ERM Managing Partner for the Middle East) will be part of this roundtable discussion focusing on how to unlock funding for copper belt production in Africa.
Thursday 15 January 2026
Perspectives on the new UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy: Vision 2035
Time: 11:30 - 12:30
Neil McKenna (Consulting Partner - EMEA Sustainable Mining Services) will be part of this showcase panel to debate about the new UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy.