The Peruvian government has declared the event a matter of national interest. The call for technical papers is currently open.
Lima, July 14, 2025. Peru is set to become the epicentre of a global debate on the future of mining. From June 24 to 26, 2026, Lima will host the 27th edition of the World Mining Congress (WMC), an event that brings together government, business, academic, and scientific leaders from over 50 countries.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) has declared the event a matter of national interest through Ministerial Resolution No. 174-2025-MINEM/DM, published in the official newspaper El Peruano. The WMC is being organized by the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers (IIMP), an institution with 81 years of history supporting the growth of the mining sector by promoting science, innovation, technology, and professional training.
Under the slogan Mining for the Future: Technology, Trust, and Transformation, the World Mining Congress offers an opportunity to explore the global challenges facing the industry and mining’s strategic role in the energy transition. It also gives participants the chance to engage in professional exchange and enjoy a cultural experience, including guided tours to destinations across Peru.
The event is chaired by Abraham Chahuán, who has had an outstanding career in the mining industry. He serves as Director of Copper Operations for South America at Glencore and is currently the interim President and CEO of Antamina, one of Peru’s leading mining operations.
Call for Technical Papers
As part of the lead-up to the event, the organizing committee has officially issued an international call for technical papers offering transformative ideas and practical solutions for the mining sector.
The call is open to professionals, researchers, and leaders in the mining sector. Technical submissions will be accepted until August 31, 2025. Selected papers will be presented in high-level technical sessions during the congress.
Participants may submit technical proposals aligned with the following thematic areas:
- AI and Data Driven Decision Making
- Health, Safety and Well-being
- Autonomous Systems and Robotics
- Geoscience and Next-Gen Exploration
- Critical Minerals, Strategic Materials and Mineral Policy
- Mining Science and Innovation
- Decarbonization and Low-Carbon Mining
- Frontier Mining and New Resource Access
- Coal Mining Just Transition
- Process Innovation. Circularity and Recovery
- Environmental Stewardship and Nature-Positive Solutions
- Social Performance and Indigenous Partnerships
- Post-Mining Areas, Reclamation, and Revitalisation
- Smart Operations and Systems Integration
- Future Workforce and Education Innovation
- Sustainable Infrastructure and Mine Design
Those interested may submit their proposals or send inquiries to: wmc2026@iimp.org.pe. Abstract review will begin on September 30, 2025.