Since its inception in 2022, the #FutureMineralsForum (#FMF) has recorded impressive and unprecedented growth. In 2022, the forum had 32 country representatives at the Ministerial Roundtable, 6 governmental and non-governmental organizations, 3,689 attendees, and 5 MOUs. In 2023, #FMF topped the previous edition with 63 government representatives at the Ministerial Roundtable, 21 governmental and non-governmental organizations, 9,000 attendees, and 60 MOUs. This growth highlights its growing global status and impact on the mineral sector. In 2024, the forum witnessed the participation of 75 government representatives at the Ministerial Roundtable, 35 governmental and non-governmental organizations, 14,000 attendees, and 75 MOUs and business agreements. Now in its fourth edition, #FMF25 will feature 100 government representatives at the Ministerial Roundtable. This extensive collaboration will include working groups composed of government bodies, international organizations, trade associations, and NGOs coming together to drive forward the shared goals of sustainability and innovation in the global mineral sector. FMF 2025 is also focused on delivering investment partnerships in supplier countries across the entire mineral value chain. Beyond this, the forum will shed light on the importance of social impact initiatives in the mining and minerals sector and their role in developing economies and societies. What’s more, the forum will welcome high-level speakers from top-tier companies across the entire mineral value chain. Some of our confirmed speakers include Tom Palmer, CEO of Newmont Corporation; Jonathan Price, President and CEO of Teck Resources; Dominic Barton, Chairman of Rio Tinto; Mark Cutifani, Chairman of Vale Base Metals; Robert Friedland, Founder and Co-CEO of Ivanhoe Mines; Jeremy Weir, Chairman and CEO of Trafigura and other distinguished personalities.
