Critical Minerals Innovation Forum

13th - 14th October 2026

London, UK

Part 1: Tailings, waste recovery and the business case that actually stacks up

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Tailings and mine waste represent one of the most immediate near-term opportunities for secondary supply. This part examines the conditions under which recovery projects become commercially viable and what it takes to get them off the ground:

  • The economics of tailings reprocessing across different minerals and geographies
  • Regulatory and liability frameworks that accelerate or obstruct waste recovery projects
  • How companies are structuring partnerships and financing to de-risk recovery at scale
  • Where waste recovery fits within broader mine planning and ESG strategy
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What to expect from this type of session...

Main stage sessions, but not as you know them. Because we’re off-the-record, leading experts can speak candidly about their experience with what works, and what doesn’t. At least half the session is dedicated to audience insights and questions to ensure we tackle the big issues head on.

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