ABMEC Conference & Exhibition 2026
ABMEC Conference & Exhibition 2026 takes place on 24–26 November 2026 at Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster. It is organised by MAUK (The Mining Association of the UK) and ABMEC The British Mining Trade Association, and B2DB lists 17 speakers and 25 sessions announced so far.
ABMEC's annual conference and exhibition for the mining supply chain, held in partnership with the Mining Association of the UK (MAUK) over three days. The programme brings international and UK speakers together to discuss the future of mining, covering innovative approaches, shared industry standards and the sector's role in reaching net-zero emissions and a circular economy. It includes a speaker conference on 25 and 26 November, an exhibition, 3-minute company pitches, pre-conference golf, the Mining Explained Seminar, a charity buffet night and an evening dinner.
Key facts
| Dates | 24–26 November 2026 (upcoming) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster, United Kingdom |
| Organisers | MAUK (The Mining Association of the UK), ABMEC The British Mining Trade Association |
| Series | ABMEC Conference & Exhibition |
| Speakers | 17 |
| Sessions | 25 |
| Stages | Session One: Mining and Critical Minerals, Session Two: Exploration and Early Mine Development, Session Three: Mining (International), Session Four: Mining (UK), Session Five: Mineral Processing, Session Six: Safety, Risk and Wellbeing |
| Official site | abmec.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/ABMEC-Conference-Programme-2026.pdf |
Speakers (17)
Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.
- Julia Cameron President, ABMEC
- Jeremy Wrathall Founder & Executive Chairman, Cornish Lithium
- Daniyar Makhanov COO, Eurasia Critical Minerals Organisation
- Don Turvey CEO, Cornish Metals
- Andrew Fulton Anglesey Mining
- Joe Flack British Gypsum
- Alexander Griffiths Wood Mackenzie
- Alexander Toohie Element
- Andrew Croal Cerrado Gold
- Dr Atul Sharma Wolfson Centre
- Dr Hollie Cockings Frazer-Nash
- Dr Nomsa Jane Moyo Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe
- Jacqueline Meldrum Knight Piésold Limited
- Kirsty Benham Critical Minerals Association
- Martin Teran Valenzuela BIST
- Trevor Lowe HSE
- Philippa Starmer
Agenda (25 sessions)
Day 1 — Wednesday 25 November 2026
- Mining Explained Seminar 09:00–12:00
- Welcome 13:00 — Julia Cameron
- UK Strengths in Mining for Critical Minerals - Driving Growth 13:10 · Session One: Mining and Critical Minerals — Kirsty Benham
- From Exploration to Investment Decision 13:30 · Session One: Mining and Critical Minerals
- Critical Mineral Supply Chains in the Hunt for Energy Security 13:50 · Session One: Mining and Critical Minerals — Alexander Griffiths
- 3-Minute Company Presentations: Highlights from the Mining Supply Chain (1) 14:20 · Session One: Mining and Critical Minerals
- 3-Minute Company Presentations: Highlights from the Mining Supply Chain (2) 15:20 · Session One: Mining and Critical Minerals
- Develop, Grow and Discover – Advancing Parys Mountain, The UK's largest Polymetallic Resource 15:50 · Session Two: Exploration and Early Mine Development — Andrew Fulton
- Society of Economic Geologists: Advancing Science and Discovery Globally 16:10 · Session Two: Exploration and Early Mine Development
- An Introduction to Muon Tomography for Mining Applications 16:30 · Session Two: Exploration and Early Mine Development
Day 2 — Thursday 26 November 2026
- Welcome and Introduction to Moderators 09:00 — Julia Cameron
- Cerrado Gold - Well Funded to Develop High Value Projects 09:05 · Session Three: Mining (International) — Andrew Croal
- Mining in Latin America: Opportunities, Challenges & How UK Companies Can Engage 09:25 · Session Three: Mining (International) — Martin Teran Valenzuela
- The Evolving Mining Landscape in Central Asia 09:45 · Session Three: Mining (International) — Daniyar Makhanov
- British Gypsum's First New Mine in 35 Years 10:45 · Session Four: Mining (UK) — Joe Flack
- Advancing the South Crofty Critical Mineral Project Towards Production 11:05 · Session Four: Mining (UK) — Don Turvey
- Building a Critical Mineral Supply for the UK 11:25 · Session Four: Mining (UK) — Jeremy Wrathall
- Panel discussion: Building and Developing a Mine in the UK 11:55 · Session Four: Mining (UK) — Jeremy Wrathall, Don Turvey, Andrew Fulton, Joe Flack +1 more
- Beyond Capital Cost: Managing True Cost of Ownership in Bulk Solids Handling and Storage in Mining Operations 13:45 · Session Five: Mineral Processing — Dr Atul Sharma
- Unlocking Value in UK Critical Minerals: Building Resilience Through the Midstream 14:05 · Session Five: Mineral Processing — Dr Hollie Cockings
- Role of MMCZ and Opportunities in Mining in Zimbabwe 14:25 · Session Five: Mineral Processing — Dr Nomsa Jane Moyo
- Managing Asset Integrity in a Major Hazard Sector 15:20 · Session Six: Safety, Risk and Wellbeing — Trevor Lowe
- EX Products and Cyber Threats – a Potentially Explosive Mixture 15:40 · Session Six: Safety, Risk and Wellbeing — Alexander Toohie
- The Journey to GISTM Conformance 16:00 · Session Six: Safety, Risk and Wellbeing — Jacqueline Meldrum
- Lifetime Achievement Award 16:30 — Julia Cameron
Organisers, sponsors and partners
Organiser (1)
ABMEC The British Mining Trade Association
Co-Organiser (1)
MAUK (The Mining Association of the UK)
Source: the published agenda. See how B2DB compiles its records.