The 2026 China International Mining Conference will feature a "major marketplace" for mining rights transactions.

On May 28th, the China Mining Association issued a notice on the organization of a special session on mining rights trading during the 2026 China International Mining Conference, explaining the content, form, and specific registration matters of the special trading activities. The 2026 China International Mining Conference, hosted by the China Mining Association, will be held in Tianjin from September 10th to 12th. In order to thoroughly implement the requirements of building a unified national large market, coordinate domestic and international markets, explore and improve the system and mechanism of mining rights market transfer, promote the standardized and efficient circulation and allocation of mineral resources, the conference will continue to hold special trading activities for mining rights transfer during the conference. The trading content of the special session activities mainly includes four aspects: mining rights, including the transfer of exploration rights, mining rights, and exploration and development cooperation. Equity, the trading of all or part of the shares of mining companies and their projects, including the transfer and cooperation of income rights and related asset rights. Mining products and machinery equipment, including spot and futures trading of mining products, exploration and mining machinery and related materials trading and cooperation. Technology, engineering, and other mining elements, trading and cooperation of geological exploration, mining engineering, mining and beneficiation technology, professional consulting services, and other mining elements in compliance with national policies. The trading forms of this transaction are flexible and diverse, including autonomous negotiation, competitive commission, targeted matching, exclusive negotiation, all of which can be chosen according to requirements.