EU-Canada Business Forum

Euromines will participate in the upcoming EU–Canada Business Forum, taking place on 8 June 2026 at the Embassy of Canada in Brussels and bringing together business leaders, policymakers and industry stakeholders to advance transatlantic cooperation on critical minerals, energy, artificial intelligence and emerging trade priorities.

Organised in partnership with the Canada EU Trade and Investment Association (CEUTIA) and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the forum will explore opportunities to deepen economic collaboration between Canada and the European Union, building on the strong foundation established by the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Panel Discussion

Panel 2: Capital for Critical Minerals: Canada–EU Leadership in Financing Major Projects

The discussion will examine how Canada and the EU can strengthen cooperation to mobilise investment for major critical mineral projects and accelerate the development of secure, sustainable and diversified supply chains. Speakers will explore financing challenges, policy frameworks and opportunities to enhance international collaboration in support of the energy and digital transitions.

Speakers

Programme and Registration

Learn more about the programme and register to join industry leaders and policymakers at this important EU–Canada business forum.

Green Transition Forum 6.0 – Europe’s Next Chapter

At the Green Transition Forum 6.0 – Europe’s Next Chapter, Jan Moström, President of Euromines, will join a high-level panel discussion on Europe’s critical raw materials strategy and industrial competitiveness.

The session will take place on 3 June 2026 at the Sofia Event Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, on the Collaboration Stage at 14:15–16:15 EEST.

The discussion, titled, “RESourceEU – Securing Industrial Autonomy, Critical Raw Materials, Reducing Dependencies, and Strengthening Competitiveness,” will focus on securing Europe’s industrial autonomy, reducing critical raw materials dependencies, and strengthening long-term competitiveness through effective implementation of EU raw materials policy, including the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).

Our members DPM Metals and the Bulgaria Chamber of Mining and Geology, will also be participating in the discussion.

Panellists:

Agenda and Registration:

For more information about the agenda and registration, click here.

EU Green Week 2026 Webinar: From Land Use to Land Renewal – The Mining Sector’s Role in Nature Restoration

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Euromines will host a EU Green Week 2026 partner webinar, “From Land Use to Land Renewal: The Mining Sector’s Role in Nature Restoration”, on 12 June, 2026 at 10:00-12:30 CEST, livestreamed here on LinkedIn and YouTube.

The webinar will showcase real-world examples of nature restoration led by the European mining sector, highlighting how former mining sites can be transformed into safe, stable, and environmentally valuable landscapes.

Through three case studies from our members in Spain (Atalaya Mining), Sweden (Boliden), and Greece (Eldorado Gold – Hellas Gold), speakers will present innovative restoration approaches including geomorphic landscape redesign, river and habitat restoration, rehabilitation of legacy mining areas, and large-scale revegetation using native plant species. 

Agenda

Welcome

  • Rolf Kuby, Director General, Euromines 

Keynote – Case studies on the current state of nature restoration in Spain, Sweden and Greece. 

  • Emilio Sanjuán, Head of Permits and Environment, Atalaya Mining
  • Sara Carlsén, Biodiversity Coordinator, Boliden  
  • Anastasia Galatsianou, Biodiversity & Rehabilitation Superintendent, Hellas Gold S.A (a member of Eldorado Gold)

Panel Discussion – Nature restoration practices to reduce the impact of mines even after closures.

  • Przemyslaw Oginski, European Commission, DG Environment, Unit D3 Nature Conservation 
  • Sara Carlsén, Biodiversity Coordinator, Boliden 
  • Anastasia Galatsianou, Biodiversity & Rehabilitation Superintendent, Hellas Gold S.A (a member of Eldorado Gold)
  • Jose F. Martin Duque, Professor of Geomorphology, Complutense University of Madrid  
  • Emily Ritchey, Policy Manager, Transport and Environment 

Conclusions

  • Sofia Noelle Gonzalez, Environmental, Health & Safety Officer, Euromines (moderator)

More Information

For more information, please contact Sofia Noelle Gonzalez at gonzalez@euromines.be.

Euromines partners with Decarb Connect Europe 2026

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Euromines is media partner of Decarb Connect Europe 2026, taking place on June 2–3 in Hamburg.

Decarb Connect Europe brings together industry leaders, investors, energy providers, and technology partners to tackle the real challenges behind decarbonisation. From project approval and financing to large-scale deployment, the agenda is grounded in the commercial realities shaping industrial resilience today. Across two days, sessions focus on the questions companies are actively working through inside the business.

Join us in Hamburg for two days of discussion and collaboration between industrial companies and their technology and investment partners.

Euromines Participation

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Registration and Agenda:

Book now to secure your ticket and save 25% with the discount code EM-25.

Explore the agenda. 

Entrepreneurs’ Forum: Why Do We Need Minerals?

Euromines, together with Aggregates Europe, Greek Mining Enterprises Association, Cyprus Quarries Association, and Eurogypsum, is co-organising the Entrepreneurs’ Forum – Why Do We Need Minerals? This event, held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will take place on 28 May 2026 in Larnaca, Cyprus.

The forum will bring together European leaders, policymakers, industry executives, and experts to explore the importance of minerals and the foundations of Europe’s sustainable future.

Key programme elements include:

  • European perspective – Joan Canton, Head of Unit, Raw Materials, Energy Intensive Industries (GROW I.1), European Commission
  • Cypriot perspective – Dr. Costas Costantinou, Permanent Secretary of the Directorate General for the Environment, Cyprus

Euromines participation

12:00 – The Way Ahead: What Is Needed to Achieve Europe’s Resilience? Key takeaways from leaders of raw materials industries 

Speakers:

Moderator:

  • Rolf Kuby – Director General, Euromines

Programme & Registration

Explore the full programme here.

Register to attend here.

Mineral Wealth of Northern Greece: Challenges & Prospects

Mark Rachovides, President Emeritus of Euromines, will participate in the second panel discussion on Critical and Strategic Mineral Raw Materials in Greece and Europe, taking place on 30 March 2026 at Electra Palace, Thessaloniki, Greece.

This high-level discussion will bring together industry leaders and experts to explore the role of critical and strategic raw materials in strengthening Greece and Europe’s supply chains, supporting the energy transition, and enhancing strategic autonomy.

Panel Details

Critical and Strategic Mineral Raw Materials in Greece and Europe

Speakers:

  • Mark Rachovides, President Emeritus, Euromines
  • Christos Balaskas, President, Hellas Gold S.A.
  • Stefanos Kilias, Emeritus Professor of Ore Deposit Geology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Moderator:

  • Lina Tsireka, Journalist

Learn More

For further details about the event and programme, please visit here (in Greek).

Euromines partners with Competitiveness & Security Business Summit (CSBS) 2026

Euromines partners with CSBS 2026

Euromines is a partner of Competitiveness & Security Business Summit (CSBS) 2026, taking place in Brussels on 18 March 2026.

The New ‘Industrial’ Order is a call for Europe’s renewal through innovation, ideas, and industrial transformation in the changing world.
A shift from legislation to delivery, from fragmentation to scale. 
Decarbonisation, financing and defence integration are reshaping Europe’s industrial DNA – making innovation a system, not just a sector.

CSBS 2026 provides a platform for European businesses, policymakers and experts to assess what is working in the EU’s economic agenda, what is not delivering results, and what is pivotal to invest in if Europe is to remain competitive globally.

Registration & Details

Secure your spot by registering here.

Learn more about the event here.

MCA’s Minerals Week 2026

Dr. Florian Anderhuber, Deputy Director General at Euromines, will participate in a panel discussion at the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA)’s Minerals Week 2026, taking place from 23-25 March 2026 in Canberra, Australia. His session will be held on 25 March 2026 from 11:50 AM to 12:35 PM local time.

Dr. Anderhuber will discuss the EU’s perspective on resilience, and the role of raw materials in local content and “Buy European” requirements. He will explore the upcoming RESourceEU initiative, friendshoring value chains, and increasing market interventions, such as stockpiling and price-flooring tools, with a focus on how to align and strengthen these efforts across jurisdictions.

Event Programme & Registration

Explore the event programme here.

Register to attend here.

Euromines partners with Commodity Trading Week Europe 2026

Euromines partners with Commodity Trading Week Europe

Euromines is a media partner of Commodity Trading Week Europe 2026 which takes place on 6-7th May 2026 at Stamford Bridge Stadium, London. This cross-commodity event will bring together traders, risk leaders, analysts, and market practitioners to explore topics across agriculture, metals, and oil & gas markets.

With 1,000+ registrants and 100+ expert speakers, the event offers insights into price behaviour, volatility, risk frameworks, and trading strategies. Network and exchange ideas through sessions, workshops, and informal settings such as coffee breaks and the most anticipated evening social.

Confirmed speakers include: Dilshat Uteshev (JPMorganChase), Richard Grenfell-Hill (Diageo), Norman Mukwakwami (Trafigura), Dr. Adi Imsirovic (Surrey Clean Energy), Kona Haque (ED&F Man), Vijay Chakravarthy (Louis Dreyfus Company), Elif Imer (ADM), with more to be announced.

Registration & Member Benefits

Registration details are available here.

Euromines Members: Receive exclusive discounts on your registration. Contact us for more information.

Euromines at PDAC 2026

Join us for a session during on 3rd March 2026, 

14:00-16:00 EST during PDAC 2026.

Real-world case studies, market tips, and deal-ready insights on how EU and Canadian companies grow raw materials business through CETA.

What does the EU–Canada partnership mean in practice for raw materials businesses?

Hear directly from industry leaders and investors leveraging the EU–Canada framework to unlock new projects, strengthen supply chain resilience, and accelerate cross‑border growth across mining, processing, and cutting‑edge green and digital technologies.

Through real-life case studies and first-hand insights from senior leaders of international mining companies, investors, and sector organisations, the discussion focuses on market entry, investment facilitation, and commercial cooperation.

Speakers will share practical guidance and reflections on:

  • Where the strongest EU–Canada business opportunities lie
  • How to structure partnerships and investments across borders
  • Which financing instruments and support tools can accelerate projects

A hands-on, opportunity-driven session designed to leave participants with clear, actionable takeaways for their own business strategies.

The event is co-organised with the Canada EU Trade and Investment Association (CEUTIA) during PDAC 2026.

RSVP here