The conference will cover the following:
- MINING INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Mine Planning and Design
- Surface and Underground Mining Systems
- Mine Optimisation
- Explosives and Blasting Technologies
- Sustainable Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
- Mine Closure and Decommissioning
- Mine Resources Management
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in Mining Systems
ADVANCEMENT IN MINERALS PROCESSING
- Advances in Minerals Processing
- Mine to Mill Concepts
- Advanced Comminution, Crushing and Milling Technologies
- Hydrometallurgy and Bio-Processing Innovations
- Process Innovation and Recovery Optimisation
- Tailings Management
- Innovation and Sustainability in Materials Engineering.
GEOLOGICAL AND GEOMATIC ENGINEERING
- Mineral Exploration and Resource Assessment
- Geotechnical Engineering and Rock Mechanics
- Structural Geology and Geophysics
- Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management
- Geophysical Methods for Mineral and Hydrocarbon Exploration
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis
- Remote Sensing Applications
- Surveying for Engineering
- Emerging Technologies in Geomatic Engineering and Geodesy
PETROLEUM AND ENERGY INNOVATION
- Advanced Exploration and Production Technologies
- Sustainable Drilling and Well Construction Technologies
- Offshore and Deepwater Engineering Innovations
- Oil and Gas Management
- Advanced Refining and Petrochemical Technologies
- Clean and Low-Carbon Energy Technologies in the Petroleum Sector
- Critical Minerals and Energy Transitions
- Energy Storage, Battery Technologies, and Grid Stability
ADVANCEMENTS FOR HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
- Biotechnology and Innovations for Environmental Sustainability
- Circular Economy and Waste Management Technologies
- Climate Change Mitigation and Biodiversity Conservation
- Environmental Monitoring and Management
- Work and Process Safety
- Water Sustainability and Wastewater Treatment
- Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES
- Mechatronics, Autonomous Systems and Robotics
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Systems
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics
- Computing Systems, Cloud Technologies and High-Performance Computing
- Power Systems and Electrical Machines
- Virtual/Augmented Reality for Engineering
- Agricultural Technologies for Sustainable Food Systems
- Mechanical Design, Materials and Structural Analysis
- Fluids and Hydraulic Systems
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND GOVERNANCE APPROACHES
- Natural Resource Governance and Policy Frameworks
- Circular Economy and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
- Sustainable Business Development Models and Finance
- Gender and Civic Issues in the Minerals Industry
- Sustainability Reporting, Transparency and Accountability
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Sustainable Investment Projects
- Value Chain Management
- Communication and Media Strategies for Sustainability
IMPORTANT DATES
The deadline for full paper submission is 30th April, 2026.
Acceptance notification: 15th June, 2026.
Camera ready paper submission: 15th July, 2026