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VDMA Mining & Minerals represents the interests of companies in the mining technology sector which manufacture machinery and equipment for the extraction and processing of raw materials at the surface and underground, as well as companies in the mining consulting, research and development sectors.

Around 160, mainly medium-sized companies are organized in VDMA Mining & Minerals, representing more than 90 per cent of the total turnover volume. For our members, we bundle industry-specific information on all relevant current topics in the fields of market, technology and research. Within the framework of working groups, steering committees and also ad-hoc committees, we are strongly committed to their interests. The members of VDMA Mining & Minerals achieve an export quota that varies between 90 per cent and 96 per cent. This ranks us among the most export-intensive branches of the German machinery and equipment manufacturing.

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Industry Meeting Mining & Minerals 2026

Industry Meeting Mining & Minerals 2026

  • Mining.
  • Industry dialog
  • Personal Meeting

Save the Date: On November 19, the industry traditionally meets at the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex.

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Fri. 06.02.26 Fri. 06.02.26

  • Mining.

As already anounced at the event Hands-on Digitalization – Interoperability in Mining in Essen, we are pleased to invite you to our follow-up meeting of Group 2 "Digitization Landscape - What approaches are available?"

Places available

Mon. 09.02.26 Thu. 12.02.26

  • Exhibitions

From February 9 to 12, 2026, the raw materials world will be looking to Cape Town: the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 will once again bring together the most important players in the sector at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Under the motto "Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships", the focus this year will be on cooperation to overcome the challenges facing the industry together.

From February 9 to 12, 2026, the raw materials world will be looking to Cape Town: the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 will once again bring together the most important players in the sector at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Under the motto "Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships", the focus this year will be on cooperation to overcome the challenges facing the industry together.

Thu. 19.02.26 Fri. 20.02.26

  • Research, Innovation & Technology

On behalf of the Chairman of the Steering Committee for Research and Technology, Dr. Paul Althaus, DMT GmbH & Co. KG, we cordially invite you to the next meeting on February 20, 2026, at Andritz Küsters GmbH in Krefeld.

Places available

Tue. 24.02.26 Wed. 25.02.26

  • Africa
  • Foreign Markets

On behalf of the chairman, Hansjörg Hopp, ifm electronic gmbh, we cordially invite you to the next meeting of the Africa Steering Committee in Frankfurt at the VDMA.

Places available

Thu. 12.03.26 Fri. 13.03.26

  • Management

After two successful rounds in Vienna and Amsterdam, the event is entering its third round. Reserve your place now for March 12-13, 2026 and look forward to ... Rome!

Places available

Tue. 24.03.26 Wed. 25.03.26

  • Mining.
  • Foreign Markets

On behalf of the Chairman, Oliver Wilke, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH, we cordially invite you to the next meeting of the Steering Committee Latin America at Schulte Strathaus GmbH & Co. KG in Werl. Afterwards, you are invited to a lunch and a company tour.

Places available

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