The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) is returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 12–14 January 2027. The forum brings global leaders together under the theme “Global Collaboration for Resilient Minerals Supply.”
Hosted by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM), FMF 2027 will focus on financing, accelerating project development, and shortening the time needed to bring products into production.
The forum will further hone in on increasing mineral supply and accelerating the development of minerals value chains within the Kingdom and across emerging supplier regions.
Last year’s event brought together senior government representatives from 91 countries and over 64 governmental and nongovernmental organisations, together with 21,500 attendees from 175 countries.
FMF 2026 also saw the signing of 132 agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for over US$26.7 billion ($38.32 billion).
Over its lifespan, FMF has facilitated 398 agreements and MoUs for over US$75.2 billion.
FMF 2027 to drive global collaboration
This year’s event will be headlined by the Ministerial Roundtable, which brings together senior government representatives, industry leaders, multilateral organisations, academic and financial institutions, and other stakeholders from across the minerals value chain.
The 2027 forum also brings an expanded focus on its ‘Gateway to Funding’ features, highlighting investment opportunities in the Kingdom as well as other regions. It will also touch on the financing and collaboration needed to make this happen, connecting investors with scalable projects.
The ‘State of the Sector’ sessions will provide global commodity outlooks, spotlighting market trends and other strategic insights needed for decision-making, while leadership roundtables will look at regional challenges while developing solutions to strengthen supply chains.
FMF is an industry-leading forum, focused on discussions on the future of minerals. It highlights partnerships, investments, and project opportunities while simultaneously showcasing Saudi Arabia’s mining and industrial opportunities to the world, connecting opportunities with international capital, technology, and expertise.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has seen significant developments in its mineral resource sector since the launch of FMF. These include more mining opportunities due to its transparent tender licensing, and advanced products across sectors including aluminum, iron and steel, titanium, and more.
The Kingdom has launched new programs to support the growth of its mining industry, matched by its mineral exploration spend.
Total exploration expenditures grew from US$54.7 million in 2020 to a record-high US$362.7 million in 2026, with exploration companies growing from six to 191 over the same time period.
FMF is focused on advancing the Comprehensive Mining and Mineral Industries Strategy, an initiative for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its goal is to put implementable projects in front of governments, the private sector, investors, and technology providers.
FMF 2027 will focus on the diversification of minerals supply, the development of stronger mining capabilities, and the building of a more resilient and reliable minerals ecosystem to meet future demand.
Mining.com.au is a media partner for the Future Minerals Forum and will be in attendance.
Write to Amy Rotman at Mining.com.au
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