Government Affairs
International Mines Ministers Summit
On March 2, 2026, PDAC, the World Economic Forum and The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development co-hosted the eleventh annual International Mines Ministers Summit (IMMS). The Summit brought together 26 government representatives responsible for mining from around the world alongside leaders of industry, financial institutions, and civil society.
Held during the PDAC 2026 Convention, the event provided an important setting for the global mining community to explore challenges and opportunities affecting the industry. This year’s Summit focused on the theme Aligning Priorities: Producer-Consumer Strategies for the Future of Minerals. Discussions focused on the growing urgency of aligning producer and consumer country strategies in the face of rapidly increasing demand for critical minerals driven by the global energy transition and digitalization. While longstanding differences in priorities persist, participants broadly agreed that these are increasingly interdependent and can be addressed through enhanced cooperation, stronger institutions, and innovative policy and financing approaches.
A report of the event has been prepared, and is available in English, French and Spanish. The next International Mines Ministers Summit will be held in March of 2027.
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