India Mining Week 2026 draws mining delegations from 19 countries

By Staff Report 1 October 1, 2026 3:44 pm IST

India Mining Week 2026 brings together 19 countries to explore international participation, investment, technology, and collaboration across India’s mining sector.

India Mining Week 2026, the country’s largest conference-cum-exhibition dedicated to the mining and minerals sector, hosted ‘India Mining: Global Connect’, an international outreach interaction that brought together representatives of diplomatic missions from 19 countries to explore opportunities for greater international participation and collaboration in India’s mining and minerals sector. The interaction was organised as part of the build-up to India Mining Week 2026, scheduled to be held from November 15-17, 2026, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, by the Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Mines, Government of India, in association with the mining industry.

The interaction was hosted by Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines, and Smt. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal. Senior representatives from the participating diplomatic missions, along with stakeholders from across the mining and minerals ecosystem, discussed opportunities for country-level engagement and participation at India Mining Week 2026.

Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines, urged the global mining community to actively participate and extend cooperation to India Mining Week 2026. He called upon partner countries to facilitate the participation of leading mining companies, major investors and prominent delegates, stressing that such engagement would be mutually beneficial and help further strengthen opportunities for collaboration in the mining and minerals sector.

He also emphasised the importance of ensuring broad international participation, including Ministers responsible for mining from partner countries, along with leading investors and industry representatives. He extended a warm invitation to all dignitaries and stakeholders to attend the inaugural event of India Mining Week 2026 on November 15 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

Addressing the gathering at the India Mining: Global Connect, Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, invoked the timeless Indian ethos of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, highlighting the spirit of partnership and collaboration that can shape the future of the global mining sector. As India advances as the world’s fourth-largest economy, the mining and minerals sector has a significant role to play in supporting the country’s growth and global ambitions. With India Mining Week 2026 coming up in November, she invited the global mining community to come together, exchange ideas, share expertise and explore opportunities for collaboration. Ms Brar emphasised that India looks forward to the ideas, experience and support of partners from across the world in shaping a more innovative, sustainable and globally connected mining sector.

Representatives from Malawi, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, Algeria, the United States of America, Chile, Bhutan, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Russia, Iraq, Morocco, Venezuela, Spain, Poland, Mongolia, Zambia, France, Ghana and the US Chamber of Commerce participated in the interaction. The discussions explored potential participation through country delegations, government and institutional representatives, business delegations, speakers, technical experts, mining and mineral companies, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, investors, research institutions and industry associations.

The interaction also served as a platform to present the scope and programme of India Mining Week 2026 and deliberate on areas of mutual interest, including critical minerals, mineral exploration, mining technology, heavy mining equipment, innovation, investment, trade and resource development. Participating missions were urged to facilitate the involvement of relevant companies, government agencies, institutions and industry bodies from their respective countries.

As India continues to strengthen its focus on critical minerals, resource security, infrastructure development and domestic manufacturing, international cooperation is assuming greater importance across the mining value chain. India Mining Week 2026 will offer countries and companies an opportunity to showcase their capabilities, explore business opportunities and engage with Indian policymakers, mining companies, investors and technology providers.

The three-day India Mining Week 2026 is expected to bring together more than 25,000 industry professionals and decision-makers, 500 exhibitors and technology providers, 200 speakers and industry experts, over 100 conference sessions and technical presentations, 1,000 government and PSU delegates, and 300 mining and mineral companies, with participation anticipated from more than 50 countries.

The event will feature a high-level conference, international exhibition, technical sessions, leadership dialogues, B2B meetings, technology demonstrations and product launches. Discussions will cover a wide range of areas, including coal, metals, critical minerals, exploration, mining technology, automation, mine safety, sustainability, mineral processing and resource efficiency.

The ‘India Mining: Global Connect’ interaction forms part of the international outreach programme ahead of India Mining Week 2026, with further engagements planned with international governments, mining companies, technology providers, investors and industry organisations in the run-up to the November summit.