India holds one of the world's most significant deposits of rare earth elements, positioned strategically for global supply chains.
Organised & Managed by AMIGOCONNECT™ India International Strategic Minerals Expo IISMEXPO 2027 · 22, 23, 24 October 2027 · Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan (IECC), New Delhi - 110001, India
Where the Earth's rarest treasures meet India's industrial future. Powering India’s ₹34,000+ Crore National Critical Mineral Mission across 8 core exhibition pavilions.
India's Critical Mineral Future Starts Here
IISMEXPO is India's premier exposition uniting mining giants, mineral processors, technology innovators, and policy architects on a single global stage. As India ascends as the world's third-largest rare earth reservoir, this platform bridges the gap between geological wealth and industrial destiny.
India's mineral sector is experiencing unprecedented expansion, driven by policy reforms and global demand for clean energy materials.
India's National Critical Mineral Mission identifies 30 strategic minerals essential for defence, technology, and green energy transition.
8 Core Exhibition Pavilions & Allied Industries
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Rare Earth Metals & Strategic Commodities Lanthanides, NdFeB Magnets, EV Motor Alloys
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Heavy Mining Equipment & Earthmoving Machinery Surface haulers, Jumbo drills, Crushing units
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Chemical Processing, Hydrometallurgy & Refining Flotation reagents, acid leaching, smelting
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Clean-Energy Transition & Battery Technology Li-ion storage, fuel cells, cathode materials
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AI, Autonomous Systems & Hydrogen in Mining Fleet AI, predictive maintenance, zero-emission haulers
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Allied Heavy Materials & Processing Cement production plants, Granite, Marble, Stone extraction
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Downstream High-Tech Manufacturing Aerospace, Defense systems, Semiconductors
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Recycling, Tailings & Environmental Engineering Tailings management, E-waste recovery, ESG compliance
Why Exhibit at IISMEXPO 2027?
Targeted Reach
Connect directly with 50,000+ decision-makers, geologists, investors, and policy architects in a single venue.
Global Visibility
Showcase your innovations to international delegations from 40+ countries actively sourcing Indian mineral partnerships.
Deal Flow
Structured B2B matchmaking sessions, MoU signing ceremonies, and curated investor meetings drive real commercial outcomes.
Media & Policy
Unparalleled media coverage and direct access to Ministry of Mines officials shaping India's critical mineral policy.
Powering India’s ₹34,000+ Crore National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)
Aligning with India's 2070 Net-Zero Commitments and Global Mineral Supply Security
Exploration & Mining
Fast-tracking critical block auctions, deep-earth geophysical surveys, and domestic extraction of REEs, Lithium, Nickel, and Cobalt.
Beneficiation & Chemical Refining
Bridging the midstream bottleneck through advanced cracking, hydrometallurgical separation, and NdFeB permanent magnet manufacturing.
Urban Mining & Circular Economy
Scaling secondary metal recovery, lithium-ion battery recycling, and electronic waste processing to ensure closed-loop material security.
State Governments: The Bedrock of Industrial Execution
Showcasing opportunities across Tier-1 states (Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Jharkhand, MP, J&K). Highlighting single-window regulatory clearances, block tenures, taxation frameworks, and dedicated industrial corridors.
Overview of IISME & Indian Mining Ecosystem
Established in 2026, the India International Strategic Minerals Expo (IISME) is India's premier platform protecting and promoting the interests of India's Rare Earth Mining, Metal, and Mineral-based sectors.
Lease & Tenure Guidance
Assisting mining companies and investors with lease grants, renewals, tenures, and regulatory compliance.
Taxation & Production Rules
Navigating federal production benchmarks, royalty structures, and taxation frameworks for private & public blocks.
Trade & Export Growth
Facilitating international trade corridors, export licensing, and global mineral supply chain partnerships.
Workforce & Labor Welfare
Promoting modern workforce welfare, automated safety protocols, and ESG zero-harm standards.
Mineral Production Share by Major States
Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Karnataka account for over 88% of India's total mineral production value.
Tier-1 Mineral Production Powerhouses
4 States representing >88% of national production
Dominates Chromite & Bauxite, Iron Ore, Manganese. Home to East Coast REE Corridor (IREL OSCOM).
Powerhouse for Coal, Iron Ore, and Limestone. Katghora composite Lithium & REE block.
Leads non-ferrous minerals: Lead, Zinc, Limestone, Gypsum, Sandstone, Hard-rock REE ores.
Iron Ore, Hutti Gold fields, Limestone, Mandya district hard-rock spodumene Lithium reserves.
Strategic & Energy Mineral Hubs
Key regional reserves, critical metalloids & offshore corridors
Chota Nagpur plateau: Coal, Iron Ore, Copper, Uranium, Cobalt (Singhbhum).
India's only diamond state (Panna), Copper, Manganese, Coal, REE Tech Park (Bhopal).
Coal, Manganese, Bauxite, and Bombay High offshore energy resources.
AP: Barytes, Limestone, Uranium. Gujarat: Lignite, Bauxite, Salt, Carbonatite REE complexes.
1. The Lithium Map (EV Transition)
Domestic battery mineral reserves are being fast-tracked through private block auctions:
- Chhattisgarh (Katghora Block): Premier Korba battery mineral block auctioned as composite Lithium & REE.
- Jammu & Kashmir (Salal-Haimna): Reasi district deposit with 5.9 Million tonnes inferred lithium resources.
- Karnataka (Mandya District): Hard-rock spodumene reserve explored by the Atomic Minerals Directorate.
2. REE Coastal Corridors & Magnet Scheme
India holds the world's 3rd largest rare earth reserves (13.15M tonnes monazite sands). The Budget 2026–27 launched dedicated corridors co-locating mining with ₹7,280 Cr REPM Magnet Manufacturing (6,000 MTPA capacity).
- East Coast Corridor (Odisha & AP): Monazite sands processed by IREL OSCOM.
- South Coast Corridor (Kerala & TN): Neodymium & Praseodymium rich sands for EV motors.
- Hard-Rock Ores: Carbonatite complexes mapped in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
3. Strategic Metalloid Reserves
Rare Earth Metals & Strategic Commodities
Lanthanides (Neodymium, Dysprosium, Praseodymium), sintered NdFeB permanent magnets, EV motor alloys, and critical raw materials.
Heavy Mining Equipment & Earthmoving Machinery
Surface haul trucks, hydraulic excavators, walking draglines, underground jumbo drills, LHD units, continuous miners, and crushing plants.
Chemical Processing, Hydrometallurgy & Refining
ANFO blasting chemicals, froth flotation reagents, acid leaching technology, solvent extraction units, and high-purity metal refining.
Clean-Energy Transition & Battery Technology
Lithium-ion energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells, cathode/anode active materials, solar photovoltaics, and low-carbon metallurgical integration.
AI, Autonomous Systems & Hydrogen in Mining
Fleet AI, Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS), predictive maintenance ($100k/hr savings), and zero-emission hydrogen-powered heavy haulers.
Allied Heavy Materials & Processing
Cement production machinery, Granite, Marble, Slate, and structural stone extraction plants, and heavy industrial material handling.
Downstream High-Tech Manufacturing
Precision aerospace titanium alloys, defense guidance systems, optical glass, micro-capacitors, semiconductor silicon wafer polishing.
Recycling, Tailings & Environmental Engineering
Tailings management, acid mine drainage mitigation, urban e-waste hydrometallurgy, secondary metal recovery, and ESG compliance.
How IISME Empowers Your Brand
Three days of multi-pronged activities designed to deliver maximum commercial value:
- 200+ Exhibitor Showcase: World-class exhibition in a conducive environment.
- Sector-Focused Conference: Collaborating on growth strategies & best practices.
- Excellence Awards: Spotlighting leaders in Mining, Metals & Rare Earths.
- Curated B2B Matchmaking: 1-on-1 meetings with pre-registered VIP buyers.
- 50,000+ Social Media Reach: Intensive promotion to a database of industry leaders.
- Exclusive Print Coverage: Product launch visibility & features in The Hindustan Times and The Economic Times.
Who Attends IISME 2027?
Bringing together key decision-makers across the global strategic minerals value chain:
Brand Amplification & Media PR
Exclusive sponsorship and exhibitor ROI deliverables designed to position your brand at the forefront of the global minerals market.
National Print Exposure
Guaranteed coverage opportunities and dedicated feature stories in leading national financial dailies, including The Economic Times and The Hindustan Times.
High Impact Media1-on-1 Pre-Registered B2B Matchmaking
Exhibitor packages include pre-event access to the verified VIP Buyer Directory (250+ delegates) to schedule dedicated bilateral meetings in private lounges.
Direct Deal FlowProduct Launch Stage
Align your new technology or machinery launch with opening/closing keynote ceremonies and high-level ministerial VIP delegations in the Plenary Auditorium.
Keynote Stage Access50,000+ Social Network Reach
Direct amplification across Amigo Connect’s network of 50,000+ active mining, metal, and material science professionals across digital and social channels.
Digital AmplificationThe India Strategic Minerals & Rare Earth Excellence Awards 2027
Honoring Industry Pioneers, Sustainable Practices, and Technological Breakthroughs
Celebrating Pioneers Shaping India's Strategic Resource Future
The annual awards ceremony gathers top ministers, mining CEOs, geologists, and technology leaders for a gala evening celebrating extraordinary achievements in mineral exploration, refining, ESG excellence, and circular metal recovery.
Pioneer in Critical Mineral Exploration
Recognizing groundbreaking geological discoveries, remote sensing innovations, and deep-earth block surveying.
Excellence in Hydrometallurgical Innovation
Honoring breakthroughs in chemical cracking, REE solvent extraction, and high-purity metal refining.
Best Green Mining / ESG Initiative
Celebrating zero-harm environmental stewardship, net-zero carbon operations, and community water conservation.
Leading E-Waste Recovery Enterprise
Honoring leadership in urban mining, secondary metal extraction, and closed-loop lithium battery recycling.
Independent Jury Panel
Evaluated by an unassailable panel of senior geologists, technocrats, academic leaders, and policy advisors.
Nationwide Media Spotlight
Winners featured in post-event national print features across The Economic Times and The Hindustan Times, plus broadcast television.
The Mineral Vault
A curated collection of the world's rarest and most strategically significant minerals — each one a geological marvel and an industrial imperative.
Exhibitor Registration
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The Venue: Bharat Mandapam
Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan (IECC), New Delhi - 110001, India — India's Premier International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Grand Entrance
Exhibition Plaza & Halls
Spacious pedestrian plazas, ceremonial VIP driveways, and expansive column-free exhibition halls engineered for heavy machinery and mining technology displays.
Plenary Hall
3,000+ Seat Keynote Auditorium
Acoustically tuned plenary auditorium featuring plush ergonomic seating, state-of-the-art AV projection systems, and translation booths for global summit delegates.
Iconic Landmark
Nataraja Plaza & Light Display
Home to the world's tallest Ashtadhatu Nataraja statue, featuring spectacular tricolor architectural laser lighting that illuminates the New Delhi skyline.
3-Day Conference Agenda
Location: Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan (IECC), New Delhi - 110001, India
Bidding, Policy & Supply Chain Resilience
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Critical Mineral Block Allocations & Auction Frameworks
Fast-tracking private block auctions, composite licensing, and regulatory stream-lining under NCMM.
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Geopolitics & Supply Chain De-risking: REE Corridors & Stockpiling
Securing rare earth corridors, bilateral strategic stockpiling, and international supply chain alliances.
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Sustainable 'Green' Mining & ESG Zero-Impact Extraction
ESG compliance frameworks, net-zero carbon mining, tailings management, and zero-harm technologies.
Technology, Refining & Downstream Manufacturing
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AI, Deep Geophysics & Autonomous Mining Systems
Geospatial AI exploration, autonomous haulage, 3D orebody modeling, and predictive equipment maintenance.
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Hydrometallurgy, Chemical Cracking & REE Refining Tech
Advanced solvent extraction, cracking technologies, and high-purity neodymium/dysprosium separation.
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Clean Energy: Hydrogen Mining Fleets & Solar Smelting
Zero-emission hydrogen heavy haulers, solar-powered metallurgy, and renewable site integration.
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Downstream Focus: EV Battery Materials, Permanent Magnets & Defense Optics
NdFeB permanent magnets, Li-ion cathode materials, titanium aerospace alloys, and semiconductor optics.
Global Trade, B2B Corridors & Gala Awards
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International Trade Pacts, FDI Incentives & Joint Ventures
Bilateral mineral security pacts, foreign direct investment frameworks, and cross-border tech transfers.
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Circular Economy: Advanced Battery Recycling & Urban Mining
Secondary rare earth recovery, e-waste hydrometallurgy, and closed-loop battery recycling hubs.
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Pre-Scheduled 1-on-1 B2B & G2B Buyer Matchmaking Sessions
Dedicated bilateral meeting suites connecting 200+ exhibitors with 250+ verified VIP buyers and state delegations.
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Evening Session: Annual Excellence in Mining & Metals Awards Gala
Gala dinner & awards presentation recognizing industry pioneers across exploration, refining, and ESG leadership.
Event Logistics & Venue
Everything you need to know to attend or exhibit at IISMEXPO 2027.
Official Event Dates
Venue Location
Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan (IECC)
New Delhi - 110001, India
Visitor Passes
International Delegations & Fast-Track Concierge
Dedicated logistical and protocol support for international exhibitors, official state delegations, and overseas trade buyers attending IISMEXPO 2027.
Visa Invitation Letters
Official Government-recognized Visa Assistance letters issued within 24 hours of exhibitor or delegate registration. Request via info@amigoconnect.com.
Partner Luxury & Business Hotels
Exclusive discounted rates at partner luxury hotels including Taj Palace, Le Méridien, Shangri-La Eros, and The Lalit New Delhi with complimentary daily shuttle transfer to Bharat Mandapam.
Airport Direct Links (IGI Airport)
Bharat Mandapam is situated 18 km (25-min drive) from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) via signal-free expressways or direct Airport Express Metro connection to Supreme Court Metro Station.