G. Kishan Reddy Announces India Mining Week 2026 to be held in November 15–17

G. Kishan Reddy, yesterday formally announced the India Mining Week 2026, India’s largest conference-cum-exhibition for the mining and minerals sector, scheduled to be held from 15 - 17 November 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi. Marking the official curtain raiser of the summit, the Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy along with Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, unveiled the summit logo and summit brochure. Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Smt Rupinder Brar and other senior officials of the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Mines were present on the occasion. The curtain raiser event witnessed participation of industry leaders and other key stakeholders from the mining ecosystem.

The three-day summit will be organised under the theme “Stronger Resources, Smarter Mining, Sustainable Tomorrow”, reflecting India’s vision of building a technologically advanced, globally competitive and environmentally responsible mining sector. India Mining Week 2026 will serve as a premier platform for dialogue, collaboration and business engagement across the entire mining value chain.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, described India Mining Week 2026 as a landmark initiative that reflects India's new confidence, vision and global aspirations in the mining sector. He said the event would serve as a premier international platform to bring together governments, industry, investors, technology leaders, researchers, startups and academia to strengthen partnerships, promote innovation and shape the future of sustainable and technology-driven mining. Highlighting the transformative reforms undertaken over the past decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, he noted that transparent auctions, commercial coal mining, accelerated exploration, ease of doing business and technology-led governance have positioned India among the world's most attractive mining destinations. Referring to emerging global challenges related to energy security, critical minerals and resilient supply chains, he said India is pursuing an integrated approach that combines policy reforms, technological advancement, value addition, sustainability and international collaboration to build a future-ready mining ecosystem. The Minister expressed confidence that the event would strengthen global partnerships, showcase India's mineral potential and technological capabilities, and contribute to realizing the vision of Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat. He urged all technology innovators, researchers, industries and other stakeholders to be part of the India Mining Week 2026.

During the event, the Minister also launched the Online Portal Application for Registration of Coal Exchanges and the Eighth Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, said that India’s mining sector is emerging as a key driver of economic growth, regional development and employment generation. He noted that the Government’s sustained focus on transparent governance, responsible mining practices and technological advancement is creating new opportunities across the sector. Emphasising the importance of collaboration among governments, industry, academia and technology providers, he said India Mining Week 2026 would serve as an important platform to exchange ideas, foster innovation and accelerate the development of a safe, sustainable and globally competitive mining ecosystem.