Sofia Economic Forum VII

Euromines President Emeritus Mark Rachovides will speak at the Sofia Economic Forum VII during the panel “Energy Resilience: Nuclear Power Stability and the Vertical Gas Corridor,” on 26 October 2026 at 15:55– 17:00 EEST in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The discussion will explore the role of nuclear power in maintaining regional electricity grid stability amid extreme weather and low Danube water levels, alongside the importance of the Vertical Gas Corridor in strengthening energy security and diversifying energy supplies across Southeast Europe.

Panellists:

  • Iva Petrova – Minister of Energy of the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Kalin Peshov – Chairman of the Management Board, Glavbolgarstroy (GBS)
  • Oscar Prat – Senior Bulgaria Project Director, Westinghouse Electric Company
  • Kiril Ravnachki – Executive Director, Bulgartransgaz EAD
  • Bogomil Manchev – Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bulatom
  • Sabrina Schulz – Germany Director, European Initiative for Energy Security (EIES)
  • Mark Rachovides – President Emeritus, Euromines
  • Chair: Konstantin Valkov, Director of Special Projects and Lecturer, New Bulgarian University.
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Eurpmines partners with Accelerating Resource Development

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Euromines is a media partner of Accelerating Resource Development, organised during the LME Week in London. The event will be focused on the technologies and partnerships needed to meet the demands of the future.

Join the Financial Times, Fleet Space and Accenture during LME Week for this exclusive event. Bringing together senior leaders from across mining, technology and frontier industries, discussions explore how AI, machine learning and advanced sensing technologies are enabling a faster, smarter approach to resource development.

Request to join the event here.

EIT RawMaterials – Expert Forum: Launch of the Exploration & Mining SIGN

Euromines will contribute to the EIT RawMaterials Exploration & Mining Expert Forum, taking place from 20–22 October 2026 in Seville, Spain, alongside the Mining and Minerals Hall (MMH), with two sessions featuring industry representatives from across our membership.

On 21 October, at 09:00–09:30 CEST, Enrique Delgado, President of  Aminer, will participate in “Transforming perceptions, securing supplies: Preparing Europe for a new mining era”.

The panel will discuss how Europe and its Member States can promote responsible mining through strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, innovative technologies, supportive policies and meaningful community engagement. It will explore how building public trust can help mining deliver lasting benefits for local communities and European society.

At 10:10-10:50 CEST, Mark Rachovides, President Emeritus of Euromines, will moderate a panel featuring representatives from three Euromines member companies: Savannah Resources, Boliden Somincor and DPM Metals.

The forum will bring together industry representatives, policymakers, investors and researchers to discuss key challenges facing Europe’s exploration and mining sector, including permitting, investment, sustainability and social acceptance. The programme will also mark the launch of the new Exploration & Mining Strategic Impact Group Network (SIGN).

Panel Discussion: Winning Hearts before Breaking Ground

How can Europe develop the mines it needs while earning public trust?

The panel will explore how mining companies can engage with local communities, address public concerns and build social acceptance throughout the lifecycle of mining projects.

Speakers:

  • Emanuel Proença, CEO, Savannah Resources
  • Gonçalo Pernas, Head of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility, Boliden Somincor
  • Ivan Ivanov, Sustainable Development Director, DPM Metals, Chelopech
  • Mark Rachovides, President Emeritus, Euromines (Moderator)

Explore the event programme

Discover the event and full programme here.

Mark Rachovides - EIT RawMaterials - Expert Forum Launch of the Exploration & Mining SIGN

Mining and Minerals Hall 2026

Euromines will participate in Mining and Minerals Hall (MMH 2026), taking place from 20 to 22 October 2026 in Seville, Spain. 

Mark Rachovides, President Emeritus of Euromines, will participate in the panel discussion “The World Facing the Challenge of Critical Minerals: Real Capacity or Structural Dependence?” on 20 October. He will be joined by Lluis Rodriguez, VP & CR Iberia Director & Ext Comm Europe at ICL, a member of the Euromines Executive Committee, representing Euromines member company ICL Iberia.

Cynthia Mestanza, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager at Euromines, will moderate the panel debate “What happens next? Rehabilitation and opportunities for sustainable continuity” on 22 October.

Cynthia’s session will explore how the mining sector can contribute to nature restoration throughout the life cycle of a mining project, demonstrating how rehabilitated mining areas can be transformed into restored landscapes that support nature recovery and enable future land uses.

Bringing together perspectives from industry, regional authorities and academia, the discussion will address lessons learned, current challenges and emerging opportunities in mine rehabilitation and restoration. Panellists will also consider how restoration practices can be further supported across Europe to promote the sustainable and responsible legacy of mining activities.

Panel discussion: The World Facing the Challenge of Critical Minerals: Real Capacity or Structural Dependence

Date: 20 October 2026
Time: 12:00-13:15 CEST
Location: Auditorium Atalaya

Panellists

  1. Ana Palacio, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain and Visiting Professor, Georgetown University
  2. Manuel Viera, President of the Mining Chamber of Chile
  3. Daniel Torrejón Braojos, Deputy Director General of Mines, Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge
  4. Jesús Portillo García-Pintos, Director General of Mines, Sustainable Mining and Raw Materials Science; Chairman of S3P Mining Regions, Regional Government of Andalusia
  5. Mark Rachovides, President Emeritus, Euromines
  6. Lluis Rodriguez, VP & CR Iberia Director & Ext Comm Europe, ICL (Moderator)

Panel discussion: What happens next? Rehabilitation and opportunities for sustainable continuity

Date: 22 October 2026
Time: 12:00–13:15 CEST
Location: Auditorium Atalaya
Language: English

Panellists

  1. Manuel Vázquez Mora, Technical Adviser on Mining Matters, Directorate-General for Industry, Energy and Mining, Regional Government of Andalusia
  2. José F. Martín Duque, Professor of Geomorphology, Complutense University of Madrid
  3. Mark Tibbett, Professor of Soil Ecology, University of Reading, United Kingdom
  4. Les Sawatsky, Consultant in Water Resources Management and Engineering, Teleo Engineering Ltd.
  5. Kate Harcourt, Senior Independent Director, Atalaya Mining
  6. Cynthia Mestanza, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, Euromines (Moderator)

Programme

12:00–12:03 – Welcome and introduction

Opening remarks by Cynthia Mestanza.

12:03–12:22 – Panellists’ field presentations

Short presentations highlighting practical experience and perspectives on mine rehabilitation and restoration.

12:22–13:00 – Panel discussion and Q&A

An exchange on lessons learned, ongoing challenges and opportunities to strengthen restoration outcomes across Europe.

13:00–13:15 – Closing remarks

Cynthia Mestanza - MMH 2026

Euromines partners with Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe 2026

Battery & ES Tech 2026

Euromines is a media partner of Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe 2026, to be held 8-9 September at Fira Barcelona-Gran Via, is the meeting point for everyone who builds, deploys or specifies battery systems in Europe — grid-scale BESS, ports and data centres, defence and aerospace, rail, robotics, drones, and industrial mobile equipment. Beyond EV.

Two days to evaluate technologies, compare certified suppliers, and connect with the projects and partners that will define Europe’s battery industry through 2030.

Whether you’re deploying storage or building it into your product — this is where Europe’s battery decisions happen.

What you will find:

7 thematic tracks: next-generation chemistry, smart management, grid integration, circularity, European regulation, and project financing. Keynotes, roundtables and technical sessions with real case studies.

Are batteries part of your next project — or your next product?

Registration and agenda:

Register to Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe 2026

Where energy managers, EPCs, OEM engineers, defence teams, and industrial decision-makers evaluate technology, close partnerships, and define the next phase of European battery deployment.

EAGE Global Energy Transition Conference & Exhibition (GET2026)

EAGE 2026

Euromines is a media partner and participant of the 7th EAGE Global Energy Transition Conference & Exhibition (GET 2026), taking place from 2–6 November 2026 in Hannover, Germany.

As part of the programme, Rolf Kuby, Director General of Euromines, will participate in a panel discussion during the session “European and National Raw Materials Strategies – from Design to Implementation” on 4 November. Bruno Jacquemin, Délégué Général of A3M – Alliance Minerais, Minéraux, Métaux, a Euromines member, will also contribute to the session, sharing the French industry perspective on critical raw materials and European resilience.

Panel Discussion: European and National Raw Materials Strategies - from design to implementation

EAGE GET 2026 - Rolf Kuby

Rolf Kuby, Director General of Euromines, will participate in the panel discussion “European and National Raw Materials Strategies – from Design to Implementation” on 4 November 2026, from 08:45 to 10:05 CEST, at the Hannover Congress Centrum. He will contribute the perspective of the European mining industry, highlighting its role as a key partner in the successful implementation of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and in strengthening Europe’s secure and resilient supply of critical raw materials.

Panellists:

Registration and agenda:

Discover the full event overview, agenda, speakers and registration details here.

Euromines Members: Receive an exclusive 15% discount on your registration. Contact us for more information.

Euromines partners with Metals and Mining Summit 2026

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Euromines is a media partner of the FT Metals & Mining Summit, taking place in-person in London and online on 14-16 October. The event gathers major mining CEOs and executives, financiers, metals traders and policymakers to understand the future outlook of the sector. On this year’s agenda Anglo American, Vale, BHP, RioTinto, Teck and 80+ speakers will discuss how shifting geopolitics, national security policies, and surging demand are impacting operational strategies and capital flows.

Strategically placed ahead of LME week, when all major players are in London, the event boasts an attendee list you won’t find anywhere else. 73% in 2026 held a ‘head of’ level job title of more senior, meaning the networking is invaluable.

“An exceptional gathering marked by strategic networking with high-level delegations, fostering meaningful connections in the mining and metals sector.” – Project Director, Innomotics

Hear from leading executives on and off the stage:

  • Duncan Wanblad, Chief Executive Officer, Anglo American
  • Gustavo Pimenta, CEO, Vale
  • Katie Jackson, CEO Copper, Rio Tinto
  • Jonathan Price, President & CEO, Teck Resources
  • Ruth Crowell, Chief Executive Officer, LBMA
  • Jeff Currie, Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways, Carlyle
  • Plus many more

Registration and Agenda

Discover the full programme and registration details here.

Euromines members: Save 15% on your in-person or digital pass with discount code MINES.

European Permitting Conference

From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Rethinking Industrial Permitting for a Competitive & Climate-Neutral Europe

Euromines will participate in two sessions at the first European Permitting Conference, taking place on 8 September 2026 in Brussels, bringing together representatives from EU institutions, Member States, permitting authorities and industry to discuss how Europe can accelerate permitting for strategic industrial and energy projects.

In Session 2, Euromines member RHI Magnesita will contribute to a discussion on the role of CCS in strengthening Europe’s industrial base.

In Session 4, Rolf Kuby, Director General of Euromines, will moderate an interactive panel featuring our member Boliden Mineral AB, focused on streamlining permitting and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, energy security, and industrial resilience. See below for details.

Conference agenda

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Euromines participation:

Session 2

Strengthening Europe’s industrial base with CCS value chain 

Keynote:

Panel:

  • Martin Pischler, Head of Global Quality Management and Sustainability, RHI Magnesita 

  • Tom O’Brien, Group Chief Executive, Nephin Energy

  • Gerda Verburg, Chair of ElementNL 

  • Răzvan Popescu, CEO, ROMGAZ 

  • Caterina de Matteis, Senior Manager for Energy and Climate, IOGP Europe (Moderator)

Session 4

Making permitting work in practice: Perspectives from Member States and industry 

Keynote:

Panel:

Registration

Registration is now closed.

Rolf Kuby - European Permitting Conference

About the Informal Coalition on Permitting (ICP)

The Informal Coalition on Permitting brings together over 30 European and national organisations representing renewables, CCS, energy infrastructure, producers, raw materials and European industry. It serves as a cross-sector platform to identify systemic permitting bottlenecks and advocate for practical, evidence-based solutions. The Coalition promotes reforms that accelerate strategic and enabling projects while upholding robust environmental standards, ensuring that permitting becomes a driver of Europe’s energy transition, competitiveness, and security of supply.

Euromines partners with the 10th MINEX Europe Mining and Exploration Forum

MINEX Europe 2026

Euromines is a media partner of the 10th MINEX Europe Mining and Exploration Forum will take place on 28-30 October 2026 in Trim, Ireland – a short distance from Dublin Airport.

The Forum in Trim will focus its agenda on the missing pieces: how the mineral-rich European jurisdictions like Ireland can turn strong policy into trusted practice; how companies, communities and policymakers can rebuild mining’s moral legitimacy; and how Europe can turn its industrial ambitions into bankable projects that are not only investable and sustainable, but seen by citizens as essential.

The Forum and Industry exhibition will take place on 28-29 October 2026 at the Knightsbrook Hotel Spa and Golf Resort .

On 30 October, the Forum participants will be offered an opportunity to visit Tara Mine – one of Europe’s largest mines operated by Boliden, producing zinc and lead concentrates for the European market.

Registration and Agenda:

Learn more & register here: https://2026.minexeurope.com/

Euromines members benefit from a registration discount. Contact us for more information.

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.