awards
Each year, we like to recognise an individual or company’s contribution in key areas of the mining industry. This year the categories are:
1. Exploration Discovery of the Year
This award will be judged by a select panel of representatives from investors and financial institutions, who will evaluate which discovery has the most potential.
2. Rising Star in the Mining Sector
This award recognises upcoming talent in education, apprenticeship or fully employed. (Age 25 & under on first day of Conference)
3. Best Innovation in Mining
This award invites nominations for individuals or a company responsible for ground-breaking developments for technological advancement within the mining supply chain.
4. ESG/Outstanding Community Outreach Project
There are unsung heroes who need recognising; please look around for those who are making a difference.
5. Finance Deal of the Year
Recommend a company y or person for this award, to be judged by London stock broker who gives the most credit to a deal secured in the last year.
6. Lifetime Achievement Award in the Mining Industry
This prestigious award is for that person in the mining industry who has significantly contributed to the sector, either in education, government or industry.
Caption: Frances Wall, professor of Applied Mineralogy at Camborne School of Mines receives the Lifetime Achievement Award 2026.
If you would like to nominate an individual or company for an award – NOMINATE SOMEONE