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SUMMARY:Critical Materials Conference: Aerospace & Defence 2026
DESCRIPTION:Project Blue’s inaugural Critical Materials Conference: AEROSPACE & DEFENCE 2026  is coming to in Washington\, DC. \nThe conference will bring together stakeholders from across the aerospace and defence value chains to explore the critical raw materials enabling advanced manufacturing\, national security\, and next-generation technologies. \nMMTA Members are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount on the registration for this event. Log into your Member Benefits page for the discount code and use it when registering HERE \nWhat To Expect\n \nThe 2026 programme will feature in-depth presentations\, expert-led panel discussions\, interactive sessions\, and targeted networking\, designed to stimulate debate and foster collaboration across multiple value chains. \nAttendees can expect strategic insights spanning market intelligence\, technology shifts\, geopolitical risk\, supply chain resilience\, investment dynamics\, and cross-sector material requirements — with a particular focus on defence\, aerospace\, and electrification trends. \nIndustry participants from across mining\, materials processing\, technology\, manufacturing\, and finance will explore how critical material strategies are evolving under increasing pressure from defence priorities\, energy transition demands\, and global security considerations. \nNetwork with industry peers\, strengthen relationships\, and explore commercial opportunities at one of the sector’s must-attend events. \n \n was last modified:   by
URL:https://mmta.co.uk/event/critical-materials-conference-aerospace-defence-2026/
LOCATION:Willard InterContinental\, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington DC\, WA\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Specialty Chemicals and Critical Materials Training
DESCRIPTION:Powering AI\, Electrification and Defense\nThe outlook for the global Specialty Chemicals Market is optimistic\, driven by the AI\, Electrification\, Defence and Pharmaceutical sectors. \nIn this new opportunity-reach cycle\, understanding how economics\, innovation\, regionalization and geopolitics influence profitability in the specialty chemical sector is essential for success. \nThe  NEW Specialty Chemicals & Critical Materials Training (London\, Jun 30 – Jul 1) by S&P Global equips you with the knowledge to drive in these growing markets. \nEarly bird rate is available until 19 May 2026. MMTA Members are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount to this training. Please log into your member benefits page on the MMTA website or MMTA app and apply your discount when registering HERE \nWhat you will learn:\n\nMap critical value chains across semiconductors\, lithium-ion batteries\, rare earths\, and defense chemicals\, linking raw materials to end-use performance.\nEvaluate market attractiveness using chemical-industry metrics such as capacity\, feedstock exposure\, cost positions\, and pricing power.\nIdentify supply risks specific to sectors\, including processing bottlenecks and geopolitical concentration\, and understand mitigation strategies like dual sourcing and localizing refining.\nConnect the importance of these materials to macro demand drivers\, including AI data centers\, electrification\, and defense procurement.\n\nIf you would like to register a group\, contact maria.ferreiro@spglobal.com \nTrainers: \n\nMark Morgan\, Ph.D.\nVice President\, Chemical Consulting\nS&P Global \n \nLuca Raffellini\nExecutive Director\, Chemical Consulting\nS&P Global \n  \n was last modified:   by
URL:https://mmta.co.uk/event/specialty-chemicals-and-critical-materials-training/
LOCATION:S&P Global\, 25 Ropemaker Street\, London\, EC2Y 9LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
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SUMMARY:Summer Cricket Match 2026
DESCRIPTION:Summer Cricket Match \nThe MMTA 2025 Cricket team \nWednesday 22 July 2026 \nThe Minor Metals Trade Association is continuing with tradition of having a summer Cricket match. We are looking for players\, of all genders\, to join the mixed MMTA team. \nWe plan to play in a friendly tournament on Wednesday 22 July 2026\nat Westminster School’s Vincent Square cricket ground in central London.\nThis will be a Twenty 20 tournament\, with morning and afternoon games.\nThere will be refreshments throughout the day\, with guests invited.\nMembers are welcome to attend\, whether as players or as guests.\nFurther details will be provided. \nEmail Admin@mmta.co.uk to join \n was last modified:   by
URL:https://mmta.co.uk/event/summer-cricket-match-2026/
CATEGORIES:MMTA Events,Networking
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
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SUMMARY:T.I.C. 67th General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The T.I.C. General Assembly is the annual conference and general meeting of the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) the trade body for the tantalum and niobium industries. This year it is held in Yinchuan\, China. \nNon-members as well as T.I.C. members are welcome to attend this event. The T.I.C. General Assembly attracts\nglobal industry leaders. Full details will be made available at www.tanb.org \nThe 2026 conference will explore tantalum and niobium markets such as \n\nCapacitors\nSuperalloys\nSemiconductors\nHSLA Steel\n\n was last modified:   by
URL:https://mmta.co.uk/event/t-i-c-67th-general-assembly/
LOCATION:Yinchuan\, China
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Critical Materials Forum London
DESCRIPTION:Join Project Blue  and the MMTA during LME Week and meet market participants from across the mining and metals sector on Tuesday 20 October 2026 for an afternoon of presentations\, market discussion and networking drinks. \nOur Forum is free to attend and will take place at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms\,  61-65 Great Queen St\, London WC2B 5DA\,  ahead of the MMTA Anniversary Dinner at the venue in the evening. \nHear from an expert panel of speakers on critical metals strategic to key industries including defence and aerospace\, clean energy transition\, electronics and automotive. More details HERE \nThis event gets booked up quickly\, please pre-book your place HERE \n \n was last modified:   by
URL:https://mmta.co.uk/event/critical-materials-forum-london-2/
LOCATION:De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms\, 61-65 Great Queen Street\, London\, WC2B 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conferences,MMTA Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:MMTA 53rd Anniversary Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 20th October 2026\, 7pm-1am\nThe MMTA 53rd Anniversary Dinner returns to De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden\, London during LME Week 2026. Join us for the minor metals networking event of the year\, starting with the drinks reception from 7pm. This will be followed from 8:15pm by a three course black tie dinner in the magnificent Great Ballroom \, and with a drinks bar open after dinner until 1am. \nBOOK HERE –  Member £145 \nBOOK HERE – Non Member £185 \n  \n  \n was last modified:   by
URL:https://mmta.co.uk/event/mmta-53rd-anniversary-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms\, 61-65 Great Queen Street\, London\, WC2B 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MMTA Events,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T160000
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SUMMARY:MMTA Christmas Lunch 2026
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\n \nSAVE THE DATE\nThe MMTA cordially invites you to its 2026 Christmas Lunch\, Thursday 10 December 12-4pm\nThe central London venue is Ironmongers’ Hall\, Shaftesbury Pl\, Aldersgate St\, Barbican\, London EC2Y 8AA \nMap and directions: https://goo.gl/maps/QLbWTRcFzqfX4puy8 \nJoin MMTA members and friends for our last networking event of 2026\, with drinks \, carols and a festive meal.\nDrinks reception from 12pm. Sit-down to lunch at 1pm. \nBOOKING COMING SOON \nIf you would like to book your place via invoice\, please email admin@mmta.co.uk  \n was last modified:   by
URL:https://mmta.co.uk/event/mmta-christmas-lunch-2026/
LOCATION:Ironmongers’ Hall\, Shaftesbury Place\, Off Aldersgate Street\, Barbican\, London\, London\, EC2Y 8AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MMTA Events
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