India Mining Week 2026 Announcement
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy formally announced India Mining Week 2026, India's largest conference-cum-exhibition for the mining and minerals sector, scheduled to be held from November 15-17, 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. The event was unveiled during a curtain raiser ceremony where Minister Reddy was joined by Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey, Secretary of Ministry of Coal Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary of Ministry of Mines Piyush Goyal, and Additional Secretary of Ministry of Coal Rupinder Brar, along with other senior officials and industry leaders.
The three-day summit will be organized under the theme "Stronger Resources, Smarter Mining, Sustainable Tomorrow" and is positioned as a premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, and business engagement across the entire mining value chain. Minister Reddy described the event as reflecting India's new confidence, vision, and global aspirations in the mining sector, highlighting transformative reforms undertaken over the past decade including transparent auctions, commercial coal mining, accelerated exploration, ease of doing business, and technology-led governance.
Concurrent Launches and Strategic Initiatives
During the event, Minister Reddy launched two significant initiatives: the Online Portal Application for Registration of Coal Exchanges and the Eighth Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks. Secretary Piyush Goyal emphasized that the critical minerals auction will strengthen domestic availability of critical minerals, encourage greater private sector participation, attract investment, and reinforce India's resilient mineral value chains.
Event Scale and Participation Expectations
India Mining Week 2026 is expected to attract substantial participation with 25,000+ industry professionals and decision-makers, 500+ exhibitors and technology providers, 200+ eminent speakers and industry experts, and participation from 50+ countries. The event will feature 100+ conference sessions and technical presentations, 1,000+ government and PSU delegates, and 300+ mining and mineral companies. It will include dedicated B2B meetings, networking platforms, technology demonstrations, product launches, with special focus on critical minerals, coal, metals, and mining innovation.
Strategic Importance and Sector Reforms
Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt highlighted that India has achieved over one billion tonnes of coal production for two consecutive years and crossed one billion tonnes of coal supply, significantly strengthening the country's energy security, industrial productivity, and economic resilience. He described commercial coal mining as a landmark reform that has encouraged wider participation, attracted fresh investments, enabled adoption of advanced technologies, and promoted global best practices. The mining sector is emerging as a key driver of economic growth, regional development, and employment generation, with the government focusing on transparent governance, responsible mining practices, and technological advancement.
Event Structure and Focus Areas
The summit will feature a high-level conference, international exhibition, technical sessions, leadership dialogues, and dedicated networking opportunities. Discussions will focus on critical themes including mineral security, exploration, digitization, automation, mine safety, sustainability, critical minerals, resource efficiency, innovation, and the future of mining. The exhibition will showcase the latest advancements in mining equipment, technologies, automation solutions, safety systems, mineral processing, sustainability initiatives, and resource development innovations.