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From October 27 to 29, 2026, the Yekaterinburg-EXPO International Exhibition Center will host the "Mine" international exhibition, the "Electrical Engineering & Energy" specialized project, and the Eurasian Industrial Forum. Participants will discuss key challenges facing the mining and energy sectors, Russia’s technological independence, and long-term development scenarios for the raw materials industry.
From Critical Minerals to Space Resources
The centerpiece of the first day will be a plenary session dedicated to the geopolitics of critical mineral resources, the strategic priorities of the raw materials sector, and the prospects for nuclear energy. Scheduled speakers include Dmitry Trenin, President of the Russian International Affairs Council; Sergey Bornikov, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences; and Valery Yazev, President of the Association of Mining Industrialists of Russia.
During the strategic session titled "Vertical of the Future: From Mine Depths to Space Orbits," experts will examine how the mining and energy industries are set to evolve over the next 20–30 years. Speakers will include Yury Plakitkin, Head of the Center for Energy Analysis and Innovation, and futurist Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Mining Equipment and Industrial Technologies
The "Mine" (Rudnik) exposition will feature mining machinery, ore preparation and processing equipment, automation systems, power supply solutions, and industrial safety technologies. Participating companies include SIBUR Holding, BGRIMM Technology Group, Sinoma-Liyang Heavy Machinery, Becker Mining Systems Rus, Zyfra Group, Reksoft, NPO ERGA, and others.
On October 27, the Shadrinsk Auto-Aggregate Plant (ShAAZ) plans to unveil a new model of a load-haul-dump (LHD) machine. That same day, discussions will focus on the development of rare and rare-earth metal processing, the robotization of exploration and extraction, autonomous technologies, and the localization of Russian-Chinese manufacturing in the Urals.
In total, more than 250 companies from four countries will take part in the exhibition, with Russian enterprises representing 32 regions. The exposition will be housed in Pavilions 1 and 2, as well as in an outdoor exhibition area.
Digitalization and Industry Development
On October 28, the "Digital Industrial Urals" forum will bring together technology developers and representatives from the extractive industries. The program includes discussions on technological sovereignty, the outcomes of digitalization, the implementation of domestic mining and geological information systems, digital twins, and artificial intelligence.
As part of the Gold Industry Congress, an open, expanded meeting of the Union of Gold Producers of the Urals will take place. On October 29, participants will continue discussions on workforce issues, geomechanics, and industrial and environmental safety.
Who will attend the exhibition
The organizers expect over 6,000 professionals from Russia, neighboring countries, Turkey, and China. Potential attendees include representatives from Uralkali, EuroChem, ALROSA, Polymetal, Belaruskali, Nornickel, the Russian Copper Company, and UMMC.
The exhibition will serve as a platform for equipment manufacturers to connect with potential clients and discuss the technological requirements of industrial enterprises.
The business program will place special emphasis on investment opportunities in the Sverdlovsk Region, industrial cooperation, and the implementation of the state program, "Scientific and Technological Development of the Sverdlovsk Region for 2025–2030."
The "Mine" exhibition is held with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Sverdlovsk Region, and the "Mining Industrialists of Russia" Association.
Source of information and photo: MIne
