about
the event
Highlights from 2025 Conference
440 day delegates (increase of 25% year on year)
50 speakers
30 exhibitors
2 Networking suppers
1 Gala dinner
5 awards for exceptional services to the industry
1 professional after-dinner speaker
12 site visits
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
TUESDAY 9 JUNE 2026 (pre-conference events)
Geothermal Forum & Geologists Breakout Sessions (these are to be split, 1 x morning and 1 x afternoon further details to follow)
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. |
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| Accommodation | All event venues in Falmouth, within walking distance – see map below | |
| Taxis |
Abacus & Falmouth Taxis
Falmouth & Penryn Radio Taxis |
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| Please note | The Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival - The Falmouth Classics Regatta 12 – 14 June | |
pre-conference eventsTUESDAY
TUESDAY
9 JUNE 2026
| SUMMARY OF EVENTS | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Geothermal Forum & Geologists Breakout Session | 9.30am – 5.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Golf | 1.00pm – 5.30pm | The Library/Boardroom National Maritime Museum |
| Evening buffet | 6.00pm – 9.00pm | Chain Locker & Quayside Inn |
uk mining conferenceWEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
10 JUNE 2026
| TIMETABLE | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors’ set-up | 8.30am – 9.00am | Princess Pavilion |
| Conference registration | 9.00am – 9.30am | Princess Pavilion |
| Speaker sessions | 9.30am – 5.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Bar – sponsored | 5.00pm – 6.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Networking evening buffet | 6.00pm – 9.00pm | The Falmouth Hotel |
uk mining conferenceTHURSDAY
THURSDAY
11 JUNE 2026
| TIMETABLE | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Conference registration | 9.00am – 9.30am | Princess Pavilion |
| Speaker sessions | 9.30am – 5.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Bar – sponsored | 5.00pm – 6.00pm | Princess Pavilion |
| Drinks, gala dinner, awards & after-dinner speaker |
6.00pm drinks 7.00pm dinner |
Princess Pavilion |
| Bar tickets: buffet & drinks | 6.00pm onwards | Princess Pavilion |
post-conference eventsFRIDAY
FRIDAY
12 JUNE 2026
| TIMETABLE | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
|
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival |
All weekend | Free time |
| Falmouth Classics | All weekend | Free time |
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.
