GMS

CII biennially organises its flagship event in the Mining sector called Global Mining Summit (GMS) and International Mining Machinery Exhibition (IMME). Over the year the Summit has seen participation from major geographies like Australia, Canada, Poland, Czech, Germany, Italy, UK, Indonesia, Russia etc. The event attracts global mining majors which will showcase the latest technologies for the sector and provide an ideal platform for collaborations, technology transfer and networking opportunities with key international players in the sector. The event attracts more than 400 exhibitors from across the globe and more than 10,000 plus business visitors.

h The 18 edition of GMS and IMME is being planned from 7 – 10 December 2026. GMS is scheduled from 7 – 8 December and IMME will continue till 10 December 2026 at Eco Park, Kolkata, India

The Global Mining Summit 2026 aim to highlight the growth and emerging trends in the Indian mining sector. It will focus on the high-priority aspects of the mining business including exploration, ease of doing business, new technology, policy frameworks for sustainable mining, emerging opportunities in critical mineral & rare earth space and urban mining. Major players from the mining, coal, iron ore and other mineral sectors globally, and within India, will use this forum for the exchange of views & ideas and explore business partnerships.