London hosts forums on critical materials and mining supply chains

Global industry leaders and policymakers are focusing on the shifting landscape of critical minerals and metal supplies. The Project Blue Critical Materials Forum London 2026 highlighted a structural shift in the global order, driven by economic development, electrification, energy security, and geopolitical factors.

Market analysis from the forum indicates significant price disparities in the sector, with rare earth prices outside of China reaching up to 18 times higher than Chinese prices, a gap expected to persist.

Additionally, the Resourcing Tomorrow 2026 conference is scheduled for December in London. The event aims to address industry pressures such as tighter capital markets, increased government involvement, and supply chain scrutiny, specifically focusing on financing and advancing energy transition projects.