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A New Era in Mineral Exploration
Deep-seated resources and growing exploration challenges; the economics of exploration and national development; incentive and support mechanisms.
IMEC - International Mineral Exploration Conference
Ankara · 4-6 November 2026 — A new era in mineral exploration.
Time until IMEC 2026
77
Days
12
Hours
36
Minutes
30
Seconds
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About the Event
A new era in mineral exploration, discussed in Ankara.
IMEC 2026 brings together the scientific, technical, legal, financial and social dimensions of mineral exploration in one venue. Public sector, industry, academia, investors and civil society convene around critical minerals, innovation, sustainability and international best practices.
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4-6 November 2026 — Ankara, Türkiye
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8 main theme groups, interdisciplinary programme
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Public sector, industry, academia, investors and NGOs in one forum
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Focus on critical minerals, innovation and sustainability
Conference Themes
Main Themes
From exploration to production, from financing to social license — a comprehensive program in eight pillars.
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Critical Minerals and Strategic Raw Materials
Geological discoveries and future supply; lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, copper, etc.; raw-material geopolitics and supply-chain security.
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Innovation in Exploration
Artificial intelligence and machine learning; big-data analytics and automated logging; sensors, IoT and digital exploration tools; remote sensing, drones and satellite-based exploration.
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International Exploration Experience
International exploration projects; success stories, lessons learned and risk management.
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Capital, Investment and Financing
Venture capital and innovative financing models; exploration project finance; public incentives and R&D support; cost analysis; public-private partnerships.
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Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
Comparative international exploration legislation; environmental, forestry and land-use regulations; liability and compensation; public-commercial character.
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Governance and Stakeholder Engagement
Regulatory compliance and permitting processes; cooperation between public institutions and the private sector.
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Society, Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
Social License to Operate (SLO); community engagement and benefit sharing; low-impact exploration methods; site rehabilitation and net-zero mining.
Organized by
MAYEM — Professional Development Association of Mining and Geoscience Professionals
Under the Auspices of
Republic of Türkiye — Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs (MAPEG)