Rare Earth Exchanges

1st North American Rare Earths Conference
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-17 | Vancouver, BC Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Events is delighted to announce the 1st North American Rare Earths Conference will take place in Vancouver during 15-17 April 2026.
In conjunction with this event, on Thursday 16 in the afternoon, we will have an update on the scandium market and we will also be holding the inaugural AGM for the International Scandium Associati

Critical Minerals North America Conference & Exhibition
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-24 | New York City, NY, New York, NY, United States
ACCELERATING CRITICAL MINERALS, NEW ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS IN U.S. & CANADA

The Critical Minerals North America Conference and Exhibition is the Americas’ longest-running international critical minerals, commodities, investment, new energy & technologies show, bringing together the entire mineral resources value chain to New York City.
Critical minerals are crucial to high-tech commercial and defense technologies, including semiconductor chips, advanced alloys, jet engines, batteries, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels. North America is diversifying its critical minerals supply chains to reduce reliance on China & adversarial nations and boost minerals security as those minerals pose significant challenges to
national security and the aerospace & defense (A&D) sectors. Since mid-2023, the U.S. Department of Defense has invested $250 million in funds appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act to expand domestic production of critical materials.​​
We are discussing all aspects of mining exploration opportunities, investment strategies, financing options, development of new critical technologies, security of sustainable supply chains, First Nations and community engagement, ESG practices, processing, recycling, and batteries.​​
We expect over 300 senior-level executives from international organisations, governments, and stakeholders from more than 20 countries for 2 days of partnering, networking, and business matching.
Join us at an invaluable platform in the United States to access a strategic agenda covering the latest industry issues, the exhibition floor, and a 1-2-1 meeting tool for new partnerships & opportunities.

ALTA 2026 – “Rare Earths and Uranium”
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-07 | Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
This conference will focus on the latest metallurgical innovations and process developments in the extraction and refinement of rare-earth elements (REEs) and uranium. These critical materials are essential for a wide range of strategic applications, from clean-energy technologies to advanced electronics and national defense. The conference will highlight cutting-edge research and industrial advancements in beneficiation, hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processing, selective separation techniques, and the treatment of complex ores and tailings. Sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the strategic importance of securing domestic and diversified supply chains will also be addressed.

Critical Minerals Australia Conference & Exhibition
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21 | Novotel Perth Langley, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
ACCELERATING CRITICAL MINERALS, CLEAN ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS IN AUSTRALIA

Critical Minerals Australia Conference and Exhibition is Australia’s longest-running international critical minerals, investments, clean energy & technologies show, bringing together the entire mineral resources value chain to Perth.
The global energy transition to deliver a clean energy future depends heavily on critical minerals and the security of the supply chain, and will decrease dependence on fossil fuels in favour of lower-carbon hydrogen, renewable, and nuclear energy sources. Critical minerals are crucial for high-tech technologies such as semiconductors, batteries, and electric vehicles. Australia is well placed to seize those opportunities thanks to its rich geological reserves, expertise at extracting minerals, and track record of a reliable producer and exporter of energy and resources.
We are discussing all aspects of mining exploration opportunities, investment strategies, financing options, development of new critical technologies, security of sustainable supply chains, First Nations and community engagement, ESG practices, processing, recycling and batteries. For the first time, we are covering silver, which is essential for the green energy transition and has been identified as a priority metal in NSW.​
We expect over 300 senior-level executives from international organisations, governments, and stakeholders from more than 10 countries for 2 days of partnering, networking, and business matching.
Join us at an invaluable platform to access the most relevant critical minerals event in Australia, with a strategic agenda covering the latest industry issues, an exhibition floor, and a 1-2-1 meeting tool for new partnerships & opportunities.

REIA Annual Conference
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-10 | Frankfurt Marriott Hotel, Hamburger Allee 2, Frankfurt, 60486, Germany
Join us in Frankfurt!

The 2026 REIA Annual Conference (REIA2026) will bring the rare-earth industry experts closer to the automotive, wind energy, and other end-use industries to explore together common technical and supply challenges in the current market. REIA2026 will feature a variety of formats designed to engage industry leaders and promote impactful dialogue.
REIA2026 will take place at the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel. We will kick things off with a Cocktail Reception for attendees at the hotel, on the evening of 9 June 2026. This will be followed by two days of presentations and panel discussions, from 10 -11 June 2026. We will host a Conference Dinner in Frankfurt in the evening of 10 June 2026.
​For more information, please contact events@global-reia.org.

Mining Asia Conference & Exhibition
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-24 | Sands Expo & Convention Centre Level 3, 10 Bayfront Ave, 018956, Singapore
ACCELERATING MINING, CRITICAL MINERALS, TECHNOLOGY & CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENTS IN ASIA

​Now in its 11th year, Mining Asia Conference & Exhibition is firmly established as Southeast Asia’s largest commodities, critical minerals, mining investment, clean energy & low-carbon technologies exhibition, bringing together the entire mineral resources value chain to Singapore.
The global energy transition to deliver a clean energy future depends heavily on critical minerals and the security of the supply chain, and will decrease dependence on fossil fuels in favour of lower-carbon hydrogen, renewable, and nuclear energy sources. Critical minerals are crucial to advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defence, and high-tech industries such as semiconductors, batteries, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels, making the mining industry essential to the global clean energy transition toward net-zero targets.
We are highlighting mining investment trends, exploration opportunities, precious, base & bulk metals, financing models, ESG, sustainability goals, commodities forecasts, and technological innovations that play a crucial role in shaping the new era of the mining & energy industry.
We expect over 500 senior-level executives from international organisations, governments, and stakeholders from more than 30 countries for two days of partnering, networking, and business matching.
Join us at an invaluable platform to get access to the most relevant mining & critical minerals event in Asia for new partnerships & business opportunities.

IUMRS-ICEM 2026
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-01 | The Empress Convention Center, 199, 42 Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
On behalf of the Materials Research Society of Thailand (MRS-Thailand) and the Organizing Committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome all researchers, and participants to the International Union of Materials Research Societies –19th International Conference on Electronic Materials 2026 (IUMRS-ICEM 2026), which will be held at The Empress Convention Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 28 June to 1 July 2026.
IUMRS-ICEM is a serial international conference in materials research organized by the International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS). For IUMRS-ICEM 2026, the conference is hosted by the Materials Research Society of Thailand (MRS-Thailand) in partnership with the Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University. The conference serves as an important platform for scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world to exchange knowledge and recent advances in electronic and functional materials, as well as materials for energy, environmental, and sustainable technologies. The conference continues to play a vital role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthening global research networks in the materials science community.
The IUMRS-ICEM 2026 will feature 13 technical sessions covering a broad range of topics, including Semiconductors, Photonic Materials and Devices; Polymers, Biomaterials and Medical Devices; Biosensors, Flexible, and Wearable Electronics; Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Electronic Materials; Solar Cells, Materials and Devices for Energy Harvesting; Batteries, Materials and Devices for Energy Storage; Materials Processing for Advanced Packaging Technologies and Applications; Instrumentation and Advanced Materials Characterization; AI-driven Electronics, IoT and Digital Technologies for Next-generation Innovations; Recycling Materials and Environmentally-friendly Processing; Quantum Materials and Technologies (Devices, meta materials); Industrial Perspectives in Materials and Innovation (by Invitation); Rare Earth, Critical Materials and its Applications. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in stimulating discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities with experts from the international academic community and industry.
It is a great honor for MRS-Thailand to host IUMRS-ICEM 2026 and to welcome the international materials research community to Thailand. This conference reflects our community’s strong commitment to advancing materials research that addresses current scientific challenges and supports sustainable technological development. I am confident that IUMRS-ICEM 2026 will provide a platform for experts to share their knowledge, collaborate on new ideas, and inspire collaborations and future research directions in electronic materials and related technologies
I sincerely hope that you will find the conference both productive and enjoyable, and I look forward to welcoming you to Chiang Mai for IUMRS-ICEM 2026.

Critical Minerals & Energy Transition Summit
2026-08-11 | Hilton Sydney, 488 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
ACCELERATING NET ZERO FUTURE IN AUSTRALIA

Critical Minerals & Energy Transition Conference and Exhibition is Australia’s international renewable energy, critical minerals, green steel, hydrogen & technologies show, bringing together the entire energy and mineral resources value chain to Sydney. New South Wales has recently announced ambitious plans to transform the energy system from reliance on coal-fired power to 80% renewable energy by 2030.​
Global energy transition to deliver a clean energy future depends heavily on critical minerals, the security of the supply chain, and will decrease the dependence on fossil fuels in favour of lower-carbon, hydrogen, renewable, and nuclear energy sources. Critical minerals are essential to the country’s security and economic prosperity and are key building elements of all advanced technologies.
We are showcasing mining & energy companies, technology providers, downstream manufacturers, renewable energy, battery hubs, and universities. That connected ecosystem fosters strong partnerships that are carving out Australia’s position as the Renewable Energy Superpower.​​
We expect over 200 senior-level executives from international organisations, governments, and stakeholders from more than 10 countries to partner, network, and do business matching.
Join us at an invaluable platform to get access to the most relevant clean energy, mining & critical minerals event in Australia for new partnerships & business opportunities.

COM 2026
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-20 | Calgary, Alberta, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The 65th Conference of Metallurgy and Materials (COM 2026) will take place at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta, on August 17-20, 2026.
Discover the Symposia
METALLURGY

Hydrometallurgy: Precious Metals Processing
Hydrometallurgy: Processing of Critical Materials
Pyrometallurgy: Hydrogen Uses in Process Metallurgy
Sustainability: Transforming Processes and Project Delivery

MATERIALS

Light Metals: New Age Alloys, Processes and Solutions
Materials: Corrosion and Environmental Degradation
Materials: Factory of the Future
Materials: Manufacturing for Extreme Conditions
Materials: Next-Gen Electrochemical Devices; Materials to Systems

Argus Australia Critical Minerals Forum 2026
2026-08-19 13:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
The Argus Australia Critical Minerals Forum 2026 brings together industry leaders, investors, policymakers and market experts to discuss the latest developments in rare earths, lithium, manganese and nickel markets. Gain valuable insights into evolving supply chains, investment trends and Australia's role in the global energy transition, while networking with key stakeholders across the critical minerals value chain.
Venue: The Westin Perth, Cassia and Karri Room, 480 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000, Australia. Event times shown in AWST (Perth local time).

22nd International Rare Earths Conference
2026-10-27 - 2026-10-29 | JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, 176 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho District, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Metal Events is delighted to announce it will hold its 22nd International Rare Earths Conference in South Korea for the first time.
The rare earth industry in South Korea plays a strategic but relatively limited role in the global supply chain, as the country lacks significant domestic reserves of these critical minerals.
Instead, South Korea focuses on refining, processing, and manufacturing high-value products—such as semiconductors, batteries, and electric vehicle components—that depend on rare earth elements.
To reduce its heavy reliance on imports, particularly from China, the government has invested in supply diversification, recycling technologies, and overseas resource partnerships. Major industrial players are also working to secure stable supply chains, reflecting the country’s broader effort to strengthen economic security in advanced technology sectors.
To this end, Korea has increased state-backed financing for overseas projects by over 70% in 2026, and is actively pursuing partnerships with Australia, Vietnam, and Laos.
We are excited to hold our annual event in the vibrant city of Seoul and we will have a great programme with expert speakers and plenty of time for networking.
This event, which is considered as number one in the industry calendar, will take place in Seoul in October 2026 and we will, as always, have an excellent programme with expert speakers.
