The Responsible Minerals Initiative holds an annual conference in conjunction with the RBA's Responsible Business annual conference. This event brings together representatives of industry, government and civil society for updates, in-depth discussions and guidance on best practices to help companies make informed choices about responsibly sourced minerals in their supply chains. In addition, RMI hosts a Seminar Series on current topics and offers various webinars throughout the year.
RBA and RMI Annual Conference 2026
Join us November 17-19, 2026 at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California for our annual conference and experience for attendees, including members of the RBA and its Initiatives as well as non-member companies and representatives from industry, government, intergovernmental organizations, civil society and other key stakeholders.
As we have in recent years, we've combined the RBA and Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) annual conferences to create one comprehensive event that will feature plenary and breakout sessions on labor, environmental, and mineral issues critical to the entire value chain and your efforts to have a positive impact, followed by training and partner sessions.
Conference Schedule
- November 17: Members Day; RBA and RMI Member Meetings
- November 18: Annual Conference Day 1
- November 19: Annual Conference Day 2; Environmental Summit
All sessions will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule.
Learn more and register here.
T.I.C. General Assembly & Conference
September 13-16, 2026. Yinchuan, China.The annual gathering of the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.), bringing together global stakeholders from across the tantalum and niobium value chains.
Event Website & Registration: T.I.C. General Assembly & Conference
International Tungsten Industry Association (ITIA) Annual General Meeting
September 15-16, 2026. Berlin, Germany.The ITIA Annual General Meeting convenes members and stakeholders from across the tungsten industry to discuss market developments, sustainability, recycling, and industry priorities.
Organization Website: International Tungsten Industry Association (ITIA)
LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference
October 4-6, 2026. Sorrento, ItalyThe annual conference for the global precious metals industry, jointly organized by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM).
Event Website & Registration: LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2026
LME Week & LME Metals Seminar
October 19-20, 2026. London, EnglandLME Week is the annual gathering of the global metals community. Highlights include the LME Metals Seminar and networking events attended by producers, consumers, traders, investors, and policymakers.
Event Website & Registration: LME Week 2026
Past Events
2025 RBA & RMI Annual Conference
Information on the 2025 RBA & RMI Annual Conference can be found here.
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