Annual Critical Minerals Symposium

The 5th Annual Critical Minerals Symposium will be held September 24-25, 2026, in Golden, Colorado, hosted by the Payne Institute for Public Policy and Colorado School of Mines. The event will address the growing importance of critical minerals in technology, energy demand, global markets, and geopolitics. It will bring together government officials, business leaders, investors, and academics to discuss opportunities and challenges shaping the future of critical minerals. In addition to keynote sessions, the symposium will feature side events and roundtable discussions for deeper engagement.

Learn more here: https://payneinstitute.mines.edu/