about
the event
Highlights from 2025 Conference
440 Conference day delegates, from
18 Different countries
220 Separate companies/organisations
8 Government departments
3 Members of Parliament
52 Conference speakers & panellists
30 Exhibitors
120 Geothermal Forum delegates
40 Geologists Workshop Session delegates
12 Inside Mining Seminar delegates
3 Sponsored happy hour drinks
3 Networking buffet suppers
1 Gala dinner
5 Awards for exceptional services
3 Live entertainment show
12 Site visits (with 70 participants)
1 Sponsored Golf Tournament
Info at a glance
Venue: Princess Pavilion & Gyllyngdune Gardens, 41 Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AR
Conference dates: 10 & 11 June 2026, with Geoscientists on 9 June 2026
Full agenda below
Delegate profiles
Professional & private investors
Brokers & financial institutions
Mine operators & explorers
Supply chain & consultants
Government & trade associations
Why attend
Meet an influential audience
Share the importance of technology metals
Learn new extractive methods
Be part of a booming industry
Show responsible mining techniques
Highlight investment opportunities
Enjoy Cornish culture
Be part of the resurgence of the UK mining sector
Demand will be high; places will be limited.
Early Bird registration now open. Register HERE
EVENT DETAILS
Event
UK Mining Conference in Cornwall
Dates
Wednesday 12 June 2024
Registration from 09:00am
Speaker sessions 10:00am – 4:45pm
Thursday 13 June 2024
Registration from 08:30am
Speaker sessions from 09:30am – 4:45pm
Venue
The Princess Pavilion, 41 Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 4AR
Transport
Train: Falmouth Town from London Paddington; 2 changes, approximately 5 hours.
Air: Newquay airport from London Stansted, Gatwick & Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Humberside, East Midlands.
Car: parking at venues, plus off-road parking available.
Accommodation
All event venues in Falmouth, within walking distance – see map below
TIMETABLE IN BRIEF
SUMMARY OF EVENTS
TIME
Venue
MONDAY 8 JUNE 2026 (PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT)
TUESDAY 9 JUNE 2026 (pre-conference events)
Exhibitor set-up
8.30am – 9.30am
Geologists' Workshop
9.30am – 5.00pm
WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE 2026
THURSDAY 11 JUNE 2026
FRIDAY 12 JUNE 2026 (post-conference events)
| TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR VISIT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Transport |
Train: Falmouth Town from London Paddington; approximately 5 hours.
Air: Newquay airport from London Stansted, Gatwick & Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Humberside, East Midlands. Car: parking at venues, plus off-road parking available. |
|
| Accommodation | All event venues in Falmouth, within walking distance – see map below | |
| Taxis |
Abacus & Falmouth Taxis
Falmouth & Penryn Radio Taxis |
|
| Please note | The Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival - The Falmouth Classics Regatta 12 – 14 June | |
TUESDAY
8 JUNE 2026
| SUMMARY OF EVENTS | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Bus trip to 4 site visits | 8.30am – 9.30am | Princess Pavilion– start & finish |
| Site visits | TBC | See website to express an interest |
| Round of Golf | 12.00pm – 5.30pm | Falmouth Golf Club |
TUESDAY
9 JUNE 2026
| SUMMARY OF EVENTS | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors’ set-up | 8.30am – 9.30am | Princess Pavilion |
| Geothermal Forum | 9.30am – 1.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Geologists Workshop | 9.30am – 5.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Investors’ Congress | 10.00am – 1.00pm | National Maritime Museum |
| Inside Mining seminar | 2.00pm – 5.00pm | National Maritime Museum |
| Happy hour at the bar | 5.00pm – 6.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Cornish arts & crafts demonstration | 5.00pm – 6.00pm | A Gift from Cornwall & |
| Evening buffet | 6.00pm – 9.00pm | Chain Locker & Quayside Inn |
WEDNESDAY
10 JUNE 2026
| TIMETABLE | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibitor set-up | 8.30am – 9.00am | Princess Pavilion |
| Conference registration | 9.00am – 9.30am | Princess Pavilion |
| Speaker sessions | 9.30am – 5.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Happy hour at the bar | 5.00pm – 6.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Networking evening buffet | 6.00pm – 9.00pm | The Falmouth Hotel |
THURSDAY
11 JUNE 2026
| TIMETABLE | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Conference registration | 9.00am – 9.30am | Princess Pavilion |
| Speaker sessions | 9.30am – 5.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Happy hour at the bar | 5.00pm – 6.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Drinks, gala dinner, awards & after-dinner speaker, Mark Steel |
6.00pm drinks 7.00pm dinner |
Princess Pavilion |
| Bar tickets: buffet & drinks | 6.00pm onwards | Princess Pavilion |
FRIDAY
12 JUNE 2026
| TIMETABLE | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Site visits (various) | TBC | See website to express an interest |
| Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival | All weekend | Falmouth Town |
| Falmouth Classics | All weekend | Falmouth Town & Beach |
Important info
Venues & times subject to change. Please check website for updates.
Remember to book your accommodation. Lots of hotels on Cliff Road & Melvill Road within walking distance of key venues.
