15–17 NOVEMBER 2026 / Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi
Co-Organised By: MGMI | Ministry of Coal | Ministry of Mines | Informa Markets
Thematic Pavilions

Twelve thematic pavilions and exhibition areas

Alongside the sixteen specialised zones, the exhibition floor is organised into twelve thematic pavilions and exhibition areas — from coal gasification and critical minerals to mine closure, digital technologies, finance, education, dedicated state and country showcases, and a curated Mining Innovation Experience walkthrough.

A coal gasification plant with pipework and processing towers
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Coal Gasification Pavilion

Transforming Coal into Tomorrow's Clean Energy

The Coal Gasification Pavilion will present opportunities to convert coal into cleaner fuels, chemicals and industrial products.

Coal gasificationCoal-to-chemicalsHydrogenSyngasMethanolAmmoniaCarbon captureClean coal technologiesGasification equipmentProject developmentTechnology licensingInvestment
Piles of critical mineral ore including lithium, nickel and copper at an active mine site
02

Rare Earth & Critical Minerals Pavilion

Securing Critical Minerals for the Global Energy Transition

The pavilion will present the critical-mineral value chain from exploration through processing and strategic supply.

Rare earth elementsLithiumGraphiteCobaltNickelCopperExplorationProcessingRefiningRecyclingSupply chainsStrategic partnerships
Mining machinery loading extracted ore at an open-pit mine at sunset
03

Minerals Pavilion

Unlocking India's Mineral Wealth for Sustainable Growth

The Minerals Pavilion will showcase India's broad mineral resource base and opportunities for value addition.

ExplorationMiningBeneficiationMineral processingValue additionMineral securityIndustrial mineralsMetallic mineralsNon-metallic mineralsDownstream manufacturing
A reclaimed former mine site transformed into a green landscape with lakes, palm trees and solar panels
04

Mine Closure & Repurposing Pavilion

Transforming Mine Closure into New Beginnings

An immersive platform presenting practical approaches to progressive closure and post-mining use.

Activities may include
Closure-starts-on-day-one guidanceAbandoned-mine safetyEcological restoration galleryCoal-mine repurposing modelsMetals-mine repurposing modelsNon-metallic mineral reuseCommunity and livelihood transitionWater reuseRenewable-energy opportunitiesBefore-and-after experience wall

Expected outcomes include lower closure risk, reduced liability, safer land, protected communities, restored ecosystems, new employment, productive reuse, new revenue opportunities, social stability and stronger public trust.

A mine engineer using a tablet with AI overlays as drones and autonomous equipment operate on the mine site
05

Smart Mining & Digital Technologies Pavilion

Reimagining Mining Through Digital Intelligence

The pavilion will showcase connected, automated and intelligent mine operations.

AIIoTDigital twinsAutomationRoboticsDronesRemote operationsCybersecurityData analyticsPredictive maintenanceMine control centresAutonomous systems
An AI-connected autonomous mine site at dusk with drones overhead, representing emerging mining technology
06

Startup & Innovation Pavilion

Igniting Ideas That Transform Mining

A curated platform for startups, incubators, innovators and research institutions.

Focus areas
StartupsIncubationDeep techEmerging technologiesInnovation challengesCommercialisationResearch and developmentIndustry pilotsStartup pitchesInvestor engagement
Innovation Incubation Hub activities
Live prototype demonstrationsStudent poster presentationsStartup and incubation showcasesIndustry–academia networkingInnovation pitch competitionMentorship from mining companies and investorsBest Innovation Awards

The hub connects academia, incubation centres, startups, mining companies and investors — expected outcomes include stronger academia–industry linkages, commercialisation of research, scalable technologies and pilot discussions.

Mining equipment at a quarry, representing investment opportunities in mining
07

Financial District

Catalysing Capital for Tomorrow's Mines

The Financial District will connect project owners and investors through a structured investment-engagement process.

Participants may include
Mine ownersProject developersInvestorsBanksInsurersVenture-capital firmsInfrastructure fundsGovernment agenciesFinancial advisers
Activities may include
Project-owner registrationInvestor registrationOpportunity profilesDigital project signageGovernment portal demonstrationsPanel discussionsCurated investor meetingsExpressions of interestInsurance and bank-guarantee guidanceQR and CRM-enabled follow-up

Investors and project owners move through a structured journey — register, present, match, engage, facilitate, follow up — with success measured by registrations, expressions of interest, bank-guarantee enquiries, proofs of interest and footfall.

A mineral processing plant with conveyor gantries and rail wagons at a mine site
08

Fertiliser Pavilion

Powering Agricultural Growth Through Mineral Innovation

The pavilion will highlight the relationship between minerals, fertiliser production and national nutrient security.

PhosphatePotashSulphurFertiliser mineralsNutrient securityProcessing technologiesCircular nutrientsMineral recoveryImport substitutionSustainable fertiliser production
The flag of India
09

Indian State Pavilion

Showcasing India's Mining Powerhouses

The pavilion will allow Indian states to present:

Mineral resourcesState mining policiesInvestment opportunitiesExploration blocksInfrastructureIndustrial corridorsEase-of-doing-business initiativesProject pipelinesSuccess storiesPartnership opportunities

The planning document identifies illustrative strengths such as iron ore and steel, coal, zinc, non-ferrous minerals, technology-enabled mining, diamonds and export-oriented mining.

Global business leaders meeting at an Indian mine site with a world map of connections overhead
10

Country Pavilion

Connecting Global Mining for a Shared Future

International delegations and country groups will present:

Mineral resourcesMining technologiesInvestment opportunitiesExploration projectsProcessing capabilitiesTrade opportunitiesBilateral cooperationCritical-mineral partnershipsESG expertiseKnowledge exchange

The source document identifies potential strengths associated with Africa, Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, Chile and Canada.

Young professionals working at a digital control room with data screens, representing technology exposure and skill development for the next generation of mining leaders
11

Education and Future Workforce Pavilion

Building the Next Generation of Mining Leaders

The Education Pavilion will offer students, institutions and young professionals an immersive introduction to the modern mining industry.

Core Experiences
Skill developmentEducation DayMining OlympiadDiscovery CornerYoung Mining Leader programmeWomen in MiningMining Innovation Incubation HubMine-rescue demonstrationsVR mine experienceMineral identificationGeological mappingAI-based mine-planning gameCareer fairDirect industry engagementJob opportunities
Technology Exposure
DronesGISLiDARDigital twins
Delegates experiencing cutting-edge mining equipment and digital solutions at an interactive exhibition zone
12

Mining Innovation Experience

A Journey Through the Mine of the Future

A curated walk-through experience built around working technology and live demonstrations, rather than a conventional stand-and-booth format.

Signature innovation zones may include
AI & Agentic SystemsAutonomous Systems & RoboticsDigital Twin TheatreFuture Mine Control CentreSatellite & Digital EarthCritical Minerals LabClean Coal & MethaneElectrified MineNature-Positive MineSafety & Cybersecurity
Each zone may include
A clear narrativeA live demonstration stageShort hourly technology sessionsMeet-the-Innovator countersScheduled one-to-one meetingsInteractive modelsVisitor participationWorking prototypes

Proposed signature experiences include a human mine-planner-versus-AI-agent challenge, a scaled autonomy demonstration track, an immersive four-dimensional mine walkthrough and a live national mineral-intelligence map.

The full list of the 12 pavilions and their sub-themes appears in the exhibition-area plan.

Reserve your stand

Stands are selling by hall. Book early to choose your pavilion and position on the exhibition floor.