The world’s leading figures in the mining industry will convene at the World Mining Congress 2026 (WMC) in Peru, an event that will bring together, in one place, those currently making the most relevant decisions shaping the industry.
Confirmed CEOs and leaders include key figures from globally recognized companies such as Iván Arriagada (Antofagasta), Juan Luis Kruger (Minsur), Natascha Viljoen (Newmont), Roque Benavides (Buenaventura), Jorge Gómez (Collahuasi), Eva Arias (Poderosa), Marna Cloete (Ivanhoe Mines), David Strang (Ero Copper), and Mikael Staffas (Boliden). Also participating are leaders such as Rohitesh Dhawan, CEO of ICMM, and Tim O’Connor, Group Exploration Officer at BHP.
The participation of top executives in the world’s leading mining event reinforces its position as a unique platform to gain first-hand insights into how major companies are addressing the industry’s key challenges—from the pace of investment and risk management to productivity and innovation.
From conversation to action
The World Mining Congress, taking place from June 24 to 26, is specifically designed to drive concrete actions beyond diagnosis. In this context, the participation of CEOs and decision-makers brings the knowledge and experience needed to turn ideas into solutions for the future of mining.
For executives, investors, and industry professionals, accessing these perspectives offers a valuable opportunity to understand the decisions that will shape the sector in the years ahead.
Registration is now open at https://wmc2026.org/. The congress will bring together, over three days, authorities, executives, experts, and academics from around the world, along with an agenda that includes conferences, panels, specialized courses, and technical visits.
