Global ministers confirmed for Resourcing Tomorrow government roundtable

Resourcing Tomorrow has already confirmed a senior ministerial line-up for its 4th Annual Government Roundtable, reinforcing the forum’s position as one of the most critical closed-door government and industry meetings on the global mining calendar.

Taking place on 30 November 2026 in partnership with the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom, the invitation-only Roundtable will bring together ministers, ambassadors, senior officials, mining leaders and investors ahead of the main Resourcing Tomorrow London conference.

Confirmed ministerial attendees include:

• H.E. Chris McDonald, Minister of State for Industry, Department for Business and Trade, United Kingdom
• H.E. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi, Minister of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Hon. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Hon. Davit Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, Republic of Armenia
• Hon. Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Republic of South Africa
• Hon. Rick Tchamako Mahe, Minister of Land and Natural Resources, Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, Republic of Vanuatu
   

A significant delegation from the United States of America is also confirmed, with representatives from the Department of War, Department of Energy and USEXIM due to participate.

Senior government participants from the Republic of Rwanda, French Republic, Canada, Republic of Türkiye, Republic of Panama, Czech Republic, Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of Ecuador, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Uganda, Kingdom of Thailand, Republic of Zambia, State of Western Australia, State of Nevada and Republic of the Philippines are also confirmed to attend.

Andrew Thake, Divisional Director of Resourcing Tomorrow, commented:

“This level of ministerial attendance sends a clear message. Mining is central to national security, economic resilience and supply chain security. Governments are moving quickly to secure future supply, and Resourcing Tomorrow is where the leaders with the authority to act are coming together.”

The Roundtable will focus on securing mineral supply chains, unlocking investment, accelerating project development and supporting responsible mining and processing across both established and emerging jurisdictions.

The event serves as the precursor to Resourcing Tomorrow London, held from 1–3 December 2026 at the Business Design Centre under the theme Beyond the Echo Chamber: Turning Policy Into Action.

Across the main three-day conference, more than 2,300 delegates will gather for ministerial sessions, CEO interviews, investor meetings, country showcases, technical presentations, leadership discussions, networking receptions and the globally renowned Awards & Gala Dinner.

For more information or to find out how to get involved, visit resourcingtomorrow.com/government-roundtable or contact the Resourcing Tomorrow team.