Key themes and market drivers
Geopolitics and export controls
How export restrictions and geopolitical fragmentation are impacting trade flows, supply availability and market behaviour across critical minerals and rare earths.
Supply chain diversification
The development of non-China processing, refining and manufacturing capacity, investment trends and the practical challenges of building alternative supply chains.
Pricing transparency and market structure
The evolution of pricing mechanisms, the emergence of new western benchmarks and what greater transparency could mean for market participants.
Procurement and sourcing strategies
How downstream industries are adapting procurement approaches in response to supply risk, policy shifts and price volatility.
Government policy and industrial strategy
The role of stockpiling, industrial support mechanisms and regulatory frameworks in shaping future supply security.
End-use demand and industrial applications
The growing importance of rare earth magnets and strategic materials across aerospace, defence, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.
Who will you meet?
This conference is designed for senior decision‑makers and market participants across the rare earths and critical minerals value chain, including:
- Government and policy representatives
- Mining, processing and refining companies
- Aerospace, defence, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing companies
- Magnet manufacturers and advanced materials technology companies
- Procurement, sourcing and supply chain professionals
- Traders and market intermediaries
- Investors and financial institutions
- Consultants and advisors active in strategic materials markets