Major geopolitical forces are putting new pressures on the global mining industry at a time when the sector is reinventing itself to address the opportunities of a decarbonised economy, says Content Director of world's largest resources industry event, Resourcing Tomorrow.

Andrew Thake said these issues would be key themes at this year’s freshly re-branded Mines and Money London 2022 conference. He said the event, now in its 20th year, is already attracting thousands of global investors and mining company delegates to a city known as a global mining investment hub.

Ramping up supply to support sustainable circular economy

 

“With mining as a key driver of GDP growth, everyone recognises the central role it will play in the global energy transition,” Mr Thake said. “Resourcing Tomorrow will look at this energy transition, ESG, sustainability and the circular economy, and how geopolitical developments such as the war in Ukraine and Covid have led to a re-appraisal of mining supply chains.

 

“Exploration is once again front of mind with a realisation that there is not enough supply to meet the demand for a sustainable circular economy,” he added. 

Resourcing Tomorrow: Forward-thinking agenda and stellar keynotes

With an anticipated audience of 2,000 attendees, Resourcing Tomorrow runs from 29 November to 1 December 2022 at the Business Design Exhibition Centre in London. 

The agenda will look to the future of mining, and through dialogue and debate seek answers to how mining can: 

• Accelerate the energy transition and EV migration 

• Manage geopolitical risks and resource nationalism 

• Build meaningful collaboration, JVs and partnerships 

• Deliver measurable ESG outcomes across the value chain 

• Reimagine its business through technology and innovation 

“With our new look Resourcing Tomorrow agenda, we are anticipating an even larger participation for 2022. We have already sold 85 per cent of exhibition floor space and anticipate 150 miners in attendance,” informed Mike Hill, Event Director at Resourcing Tomorrow. “Our forward-thinking agenda has helped us secure some stellar keynotes including Jakob Stausholm, CEO of Rio Tinto; Mark Bristow, President and CEO of Barrick; Mikael Staffas, President and CEO of Boliden; Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO of the International Council of Mining and Minerals, ICMM, and Elaine Dorward-King, Non-executive Director for Sibanye Stillwater, Kenmare Resources and NovaGold. As a result, we are on course for our biggest attendance since 2017.”

 

Resourcing Tomorrow is brought to you by Mines and Money and represents an incomparable opportunity for all those seeking engagement with the mining sector. International mining companies, investors, government delegations, and suppliers will convene in London from 29 November for three days to benefit from insights and grow relationships. 

As Europe’s leading mining investment event, Mines and Money London brings together 1,500 decision makers, mining leaders, policy makers, investors, commodity buyers, technical experts, innovators, and educators for three days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. There are a number of ways you can get involved, from accessing the conference, to scheduling meetings, to delivering presentations, all event information can be found online here