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VDMA Mining & Minerals represents the interests of companies in the mining technology sector which manufacture machinery and equipment for the extraction and processing of raw materials at the surface and underground, as well as companies in the mining consulting, research and development sectors.

Around 160, mainly medium-sized companies are organized in VDMA Mining & Minerals, representing more than 90 per cent of the total turnover volume. For our members, we bundle industry-specific information on all relevant current topics in the fields of market, technology and research. Within the framework of working groups, steering committees and also ad-hoc committees, we are strongly committed to their interests. The members of VDMA Mining & Minerals achieve an export quota that varies between 90 per cent and 96 per cent. This ranks us among the most export-intensive branches of the German machinery and equipment manufacturing.

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Members Meeting and Industry Meeting Mining & Minrals

Members Meeting and Industry Meeting Mining & Minrals

  • Mining.
  • Trade association
  • Personal Meeting

On 20 November 2025, our Members Meeting and Industry Meeting followed by a get together will take place at the Zeche Zollverein in Essen.

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Wed. 02.07.25 Thu. 03.07.25

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  • Africa
8th Mining On Top Africa 2025

“Partnering for Prosperity: Maximising the Benefits of Africa’s Geological Endowments” MOTA 2025 offers a high-level platform for stakeholders across the mining and engineering ecosystems to engage in meaningful dialogue, forge partnerships, and unlock new business opportunities. This year’s theme emphasizes strategic cooperation to harness Africa’s rich mineral resources for shared prosperity.

“Partnering for Prosperity: Maximising the Benefits of Africa’s Geological Endowments” MOTA 2025 offers a high-level platform for stakeholders across the mining and engineering ecosystems to engage in meaningful dialogue, forge partnerships, and unlock new business opportunities. This year’s theme emphasizes strategic cooperation to harness Africa’s rich mineral resources for shared prosperity.

Tue. 08.07.25 Tue. 08.07.25

  • OPC UA
  • Mining.
17th Meeting (online) - Specialist Group Processing - OPC UA - Mining Initiative

We cordially invite you to the next online meeting of the Specialist Group Processing.

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Wed. 17.09.25 Sat. 20.09.25

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Mining Indonesia 2025

Mining Indonesia is Asia's largest international mining equipment exhibition and provides a professional platform for the Indonesian mining industry to do business.

Mining Indonesia is Asia's largest international mining equipment exhibition and provides a professional platform for the Indonesian mining industry to do business.

Wed. 17.09.25 Fri. 19.09.25

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Mining & Metals Central Asia 2025

Mining and Metals is the leading trade fair for all mining specialists in Central Asia. The German Pavilion is organized by VDMA Mining.

Mining and Metals is the leading trade fair for all mining specialists in Central Asia. The German Pavilion is organized by VDMA Mining.

Mon. 22.09.25 Fri. 26.09.25

  • Exhibitions
Perumin 2025

Perumin 2025 will take place in Arequipa, Peru, as a major mining and industrial event. The trade fair, which will take place from September 22 to 26, 2025, will bring together experts and companies from the mining industry to present innovations, technologies and solutions.

Perumin 2025 will take place in Arequipa, Peru, as a major mining and industrial event. The trade fair, which will take place from September 22 to 26, 2025, will bring together experts and companies from the mining industry to present innovations, technologies and solutions.

Tue. 21.10.25 Thu. 23.10.25

  • Exhibitions
IMARC International Mining and Resources Conference + EXPO 2025

IMARC provides a platform for your business to gain thought leadership, strengthen your brand position, generate valuable leads, build new relationships and make lasting connections in Australia.

IMARC provides a platform for your business to gain thought leadership, strengthen your brand position, generate valuable leads, build new relationships and make lasting connections in Australia.

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Industry knowledge
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Future
Digitalization, CO2 neutrality, shortage of young talent - the VDMA Mining & Minerals collaborates with you on solutions.

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Industrial Strength

  • ● medium-sized
  • ● globally oriented
  • ● ready for action
  • ● solution-oriented
  • ● flexible
  • ● efficient
  • ● cooperative
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Climate Change means Mining
We at VDMA Mining & Minerals offer the technology and know-how to extract and process the raw materials for the energy and climate turnaround.

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Safe and reliable
We elaborate practice-oriented DIN, CEN and ISO standards for the mining industry.