ABMEC 2025 Conference Set to Redefine Mining Innovation
The Association of British Mining Engineering and Consultants (ABMEC) has confirmed the return of its Annual Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for 26–27 November 2025 at Doncaster Racecourse. Widely recognised as one of the UK’s foremost mining industry events, the conference has become a key platform for advancing technical knowledge, showcasing innovation, and strengthening collaboration across the sector.
Once again partnering with the Mining Association of the UK (MAUK), ABMEC will bring together leading suppliers, manufacturers, consultants, and mine operators for two days of discussion, insight, and practical engagement. The programme will feature expert speakers, technical presentations, and an extensive exhibition of the latest products, services, and technologies shaping the future of mining.
Topping the agenda is a renewed focus on pioneering solutions and replenishing the talent pipeline. ABMEC is offering free delegate passes to students, reaffirming its commitment to cultivating the next generation of mining engineers, consultants, and geoscientists.
Dr Kate Thornton, CEO of ABMEC, sums it up: “The ABMEC Conference is a vital platform for showcasing the innovation, resilience, and technical excellence that define the UK’s mining supply chain. We are especially proud this year to welcome the next generation of engineers and geoscientists through free student access, reinforcing our commitment to building a diverse and skilled future workforce.”
It’s clear that ABMEC is playing the long game, boosting UK mining’s competitive edge while nurturing sustainable growth.
A Legacy of British Mining Excellence
ABMEC has been championing the British mining supply chain since the 1930s. Today, it stands as the only UK association that advocates for equipment manufacturers, service providers, and engineering consultancies servicing both surface and underground operations.
With a membership base representing over £1 billion of UK export business, ABMEC firms supply equipment involved in mining everything from coal and salt to potash, gypsum, and even tunnelling and marine operations. The association provides vital services—be it networking, government funding access, inquiry support, or global trade development.
What’s on the 2025 Agenda?
- Stimulating keynote addresses from mining and engineering luminaries
- A rich exhibition floor brimming with equipment and tech innovations
- Networking that fuels investment, policy discourse, and partnerships
- A platform for students—a gateway to future careers in mining
Registration is now open for delegates and exhibitors. It’s a golden opportunity for policy makers, industry investors, and construction professionals to glimpse the cutting edge of mining engineering in Britain and beyond.
Looking Ahead
The ABMEC 2025 Conference isn’t just another item in the diary, it’s a statement: UK mining’s future hinges on collaboration, innovation, and renewal.
For investors, policy makers, engineers, and educators alike, it’s a chance to witness where the sector is heading—and to help steer its journey.
