Top LATAM Expos in Mining and Critical Minerals 2026

Latin America continues to play a pivotal role in the global supply of critical minerals underpinning the energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and strategic industries. As investment accelerates across lithium, copper, rare earths, and battery minerals, industry leaders are increasingly turning to regional forums to navigate policy shifts, financing models, ESG expectations, and market-entry strategies. The coming year will see a series of flagship mining and critical minerals events that bring together operators, investors, governments, and technology providers shaping the region’s next phase of growth. Below is a curated overview of the most important conferences and exhibitions across Latin America for companies looking to stay informed, build partnerships, and position themselves strategically in the critical minerals value chain.

1. Mining & Critical Minerals Latin America
   Date: 10-11 December 2025
   Venue: Sao Paulo, Brazil
   
   The Mining & Critical Minerals Latin America Conference & Exhibition is the region’s leading event for commodities, critical minerals, clean energy, and low-carbon technologies, uniting the entire mineral resources value chain in Brazil.As the global energy transition accelerates, the demand for critical minerals- essential for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, defense, and high-tech industries- continues to grow. The conference highlights mining investment trends, exploration opportunities, ESG goals, financing models, and technological innovations shaping the future of mining and energy. Join 200+ senior executives from 20+ countries for two days of strategic discussions, networking, and business matching, and gain access to Latin America’s most important platform for advancing the critical minerals sector.
   
   
2. Brazil Critical Minerals Summit
   Date: 18-19 June, 2026
   Venue: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
   
   The Brazil Critical Minerals Summit 2026 returns after two highly successful editions, offering a premier platform to understand Brazil’s rapidly evolving critical minerals landscape. Held in Belo Horizonte, the event brings together senior industry leaders, investors, and government authorities to exchange insights and explore new opportunities across Brazil’s expanding mineral portfolio, now covering lithium, niobium, graphite, iron ore, and rare earth elements. Organised by The Net-Zero Circle by IN-VR and fully endorsed by Invest Minas, the summit features two days of strategic content, high-level announcements, tailored one-to-one meetings, and targeted networking. Designed for companies seeking market entry, partnerships, or investment opportunities, the summit provides direct access to key decision-makers shaping Brazil’s next chapter in critical minerals development.
   
   
3. Discoveries 2026 Mining conference
   Date: 26-28 May 2026
   Venue: Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
   
   Discoveries 2026 Mining Conference is the leading technical mining event in Latin America, bringing together over 2,000 international attendees, 50+ expert speakers, and representatives from 85+ mining companies. The conference combines a strong technical programme with high-impact networking, covering geological discoveries, mining and exploration technologies, and the social, legal, and political challenges shaping projects from exploration to production. The exhibition area highlights innovative solutions from leading suppliers and contractors, while the Core Shack serves as a dedicated hub for geologists, prospectors, and investors to examine rock samples, drill core, and technical data from key Mexican projects. Complemented by sponsorship opportunities and the flagship Cheese & Wine networking event, Discoveries 2026 offers a dynamic platform for collaboration, investment, and industry engagement.
   
   
4. EXPOSIBRAM 2026
   Date: 24-27 AUgust, 2026
   Venue: Expominas, Brazil
   
   EXPOSIBRAM, the Brazilian Mining Expo and Congress, is widely regarded as one of the most important mining events in Latin America. Held annually by IBRAM, the Brazilian Mining Association, the event is organised by a national, private, non-profit institution that represents companies and organisations operating across Brazil’s mining sector. The international exhibition serves as a major platform for business development, bringing together suppliers, producers, and service providers from across the value chain. Alongside the expo, the Brazilian Mining Congress offers a strategic forum for discussing industry scenarios, market dynamics, and emerging trends shaping the future of mining in Brazil and the wider region.
   
   
5. 7th International Congress and Exhibition Lithium Latin America
   Date: 3-4 June 2026
   Venue: Buenos Aires, Argentina
   
   The Congress and Exhibition Lithium Latin America is the region’s only international, professional forum dedicated to high-level networking across the lithium industry. The event brings together leading lithium producers, regulatory bodies, government representatives, technology and equipment providers, and investors from across Latin America, the United States, Canada, and Europe. Designed as a focused platform for strategic exchange, the congress and exhibition will have 400+ participants and enable stakeholders to connect directly, share market perspectives, and explore collaboration opportunities across the lithium value chain.
   
   
6. Exponor 2026
   Date: June 8-11, 2026
   Venue: AIA – Fairground and Community Activities, Antofagasta, Chile
   
   Exponor 2026 is eld biennially, the exhibition connects global mining and energy leaders with suppliers, innovators, and investors. The event offers direct access to a targeted audience of decision-makers, providing a strong platform to showcase technologies, products, and services. Seminars, technical talks, business roundtables, and networking sessions support partnership building, investment discussions, and long-term business development across Latin America’s mining and energy markets.z
   
   
7. 11th San Juan Mining International Mining Expo
   Date: 6-8 May 2026
   Venue: San Juan, Argentina
   
   San Juan International Mining Expo is a leading industry event held in Argentina’s main mining region, uniting the entire mining value chain on one platform. The expo brings together major mining companies, senior executives across key commodities, equipment and technology suppliers, government authorities, international delegations, investors, and industry institutions. It serves as a strategic forum to explore innovation, business opportunities, and partnerships shaping the future of mining in Argentina and beyond.
   

As competition for capital, talent, and access to high-quality mineral assets intensifies, engagement with the right industry platforms has become a strategic necessity rather than a networking exercise. These events and expos offer more than visibility- they provide direct access to decision-makers, policy signals, and partnership opportunities that can materially influence market-entry and expansion outcomes.

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