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- ESGS CONFERENCE 2026: CLIMATE CHANGE IN MINING
| Date | 26 August 2026 |
| - | 27 August 2026 |
| Resources |
ESG Conference 2026 Announcement 05022026.pdf
SAIMM Sponsorship Prospectus 18022026.pdf |
Background
Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 event, the second ESGS Conference in 2026 will focus on the overarching theme of Climate Change in Mining. The conference will bring together mining leaders, policymakers, financiers, and sustainability experts to explore how the industry can adapt, innovate, and thrive in the face of climate challenges.
Submit an Abstract
Abstract submissions are now open!
The ESG Conference Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the ESG Conference Committee 2026.
Why submit an abstract?
- Strengthen your professional reputation.
- Showcase your organisation’s achievements and accomplishments.
- Offer the industry valuable insights, case studies, and expertise.
- Inform stakeholders, including colleagues and researchers, about your accomplishments and progress.
- Create new opportunities for collaboration to benefit the industry.
Submission process
Abstracts will be subject to peer review, the committee will decide whether to accept or decline the submissions. Relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and uniqueness of ideas, contribution significance, and presentation quality are among the selection factors. Download abstract submission template
Authors will be notified in writing of the acceptance of their abstract. Once accepted the author can submit a full paper for review. Download paper guidelines
Please note
- All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings and presented during technical sessions.
- All presenting authors are required to register and pay for conference attendance prior to publication in the conference proceedings.
Key Dates
- Abstract Submission: 27 April 2026
- Paper Submission: 1 June 2026
registration fees
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Early Bird Registration SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA |
9 200,00 |
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Registration SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA |
9 800,00 |
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Early Bird Registration Non-Members |
9 200,00 |
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Registration Non-Members |
9 800,00 |
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Author Registration |
5 000,00 |
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Students |
1 000,00 |
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Retired Member |
1 000,00 |
Topics to be Covered
Risk
- Policy & Regulation
- Modelling
- Transitional Risk
- Operational Risk
- Building Resilience
Governance and Finance
- Paris Agreements & Decarbonisation Targets
- Lender Requirements
- Finance Derisking
- Carbon vs Sustainable Finance
- MATA
- GISTM
Sustainability
- Circular Economy
- Technology Innovation
- Post-Mining Livelihoods & Just Transition
- Collective Social Response
Adaptability
- Water Stewardship
- Biodiversity
- Waste Management (including GISTM)
- EMS/Systems Thinking
- Regional Collaborative Development
Who Should Attend
WHY ATTEND ESGS 2026?
- Explore how climate change is reshaping mining risks and opportunities.
- Gain insights into governance frameworks and finance mechanisms for climate resilience.
- Discover innovative sustainability practices and technologies for a low-carbon future.
- Learn practical approaches to environmental management for thriving mining regions.