3rd Critical Minerals Careers Fair

The CMA invites students, parents & teachers to explore critical minerals careers on 30 September 2026 at the Natural History Museum.
About this Event

The Critical Minerals Association (UK) & Natural History Museum’s 3rd Critical Minerals Career Fair brings together students, educators, employers, and industry professionals to explore the wealth of career opportunities emerging across the UK's critical minerals sector.

Critical minerals are crucial inputs for modern technologies and sit at the heart of the energy transition. This event aims to inspire the next generation of talent, connect young people with leading universities and employers, and equip professionals with insight into the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping one of the UK's most strategically important industries.

Agenda:

• 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM Arrivals
• 10:25 AM - 10:30 AM Welcoming Remarks from the Natural History Museum
• 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Careers Talks
• 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch and Interactive Exhibition
• 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM Introduction to Afternoon Session
• 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM Minerals Treasure Hunt
• 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Docuseries Screening
• 2:00 PM - 3:40 PM: Careers Talks
• 3:40 PM - 3:45 PM Closing Remarks
• 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Exhibition & Networking

Tours of the Minerals Gallery:

• 12:00 – 12:40 Lunch tour
• 13:00 – 13:40 Second tour
• 14:00 - 14:40 Third tour
• 15:00 – 15:40 Final tour