BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil — Five mining nations. One global platform for mining innovation.

The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) and the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network, in partnership with FIEMG Lab in Brazil, are pleased to announce Mining Innovation Without Borders (MIWB Brazil 2027), taking place March 31 – April 1, 2027, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

From innovation to implementation. From technology to market. Beyond borders.

Connecting Global Mining Innovators and Industry Leaders

MIWB Brazil 2027 brings together innovators, mining operators, and industry leaders from Canada, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Australia to accelerate mining technology commercialization and foster international collaboration across key mining nations.

The summit will showcase up to 50 high-potential mining technologies, primarily at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or higher, creating direct pathways between cutting-edge innovation and real-world commercial opportunities.

Who Should Get Involved?

  • Startups, SMEs & Innovators: Showcase commercialization-ready mining technologies (TRL 7+) and access high-growth international markets.

  • Mining Operators, Engineering Firms & Technology Integrators: Discover validated, innovative solutions and build strategic partnerships to solve core operational challenges.

  • Investors, Sponsors & Industry Partners: Connect with emerging high-impact technologies, industry leaders, and dynamic international mining ecosystems.

Expression of Interest & Information

Ready to take your mining innovation beyond borders?


About CEMI and the MICA Network

The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to solving complex operational challenges in the global mining sector and accelerating the commercialization of viable innovations.

CEMI manages the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network, a pan-Canadian initiative supported by the Government of Canada's Strategic Innovation Fund. MICA bridges the gap between mining companies and technology innovators to modernize operations, boost environmental and economic performance, and secure resilient critical minerals supply chains.

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