Denver Mineral Exploration Symposium.
Changing Thinking in Mineral Exploration.
Golden, CO
12-13 September 2025
The Symposium
Two Days of Impactful Talks
The goal of DMES is to bring together the disciplines of exploration geology, research and development, finance, and policymaking to begin a discussion on how best to secure the resources needed to ensure a stable supply chain and continued innovation of new technologies. As the base of the supply chain, exploration geology, and mining provide the raw materials needed for all manufacturing, as well as precious metal reserves. New precious and critical metal discoveries will be showcased. In addition, DMES will include talks on advancements in deposit knowledge, research and development into emerging technologies, the policies needed to implement the exploration and mining of metals, and how to finance this exploration.
About DMES
Meet the organizers.
The exploration symposium is organized by the Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining (CASERM). Proceeds from DMES will go to the Earth Resources Innovation Institute (ERII), a non-profit developed to solve the workforce crisis in mining. More information on ERII can be found here.
"DMES is planned with students in mind. We aim to create something that connects students with employers and showcases their research."
+200
Participants
24
Speakers
15
+50k
Booths
Raised for
students
DMES 2024 by the numbers
Speakers
A fantastic lineup of speakers from across the globe and talks covering the mining life cycle
We are thrilled to announce the
DMES 2025 Conference Keynote Speaker
Sergei Diakov!
Dr. Sergei Diakov has more than 30 years of global exploration expertise working for mining majors BHP, AngloGold Ashanti, and Anglo-American, leading exploration teams to significant discoveries of porphyry Cu-Au deposits.
Patron Sponsor
Benefits
Premium Company Booth
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Designated double booth or exhibition space in a prime location at DMES where they can showcase their core, company, and engage with attendees.
Media and Conference Billing
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Top featured logo in media materials and DMES promotional content, gaining high visibility.
Sponsor of Patron Breakfast, Happy Hours and Coffee Breaks
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Acknowledged as the official sponsor for specific networking events during the conference, notably the Patron Breakfast, as well as the happy hours and coffee breaks.
Includes 8 Professional Registrations
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Covers the cost of registrations for 8 professionals from the sponsor's company to attend the conference.
Gold Sponsors
Benefits
Company Booth
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Designated booth or exhibition space at DMES where they can showcase their core, company, and engage with attendees.
Media and Conference Billing
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Prominently featured in media materials and DMES promotional content, gaining high visibility.
Sponsor of Happy Hours and Coffee Breaks
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Acknowledged as the official sponsor for specific networking events during the conference, including the happy hours and coffee breaks.
Includes 6 Professional Registrations
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Covers the cost of registrations for 6 professionals from the sponsor's company to attend the conference.
Silver Sponsors
Benefits
Company Booth
Media and Conference Billing
Sponsor of Coffee Breaks
Includes 4 Professional Registrations
Copper Sponsors
Benefits
Company Booth
Media and Conference Billing
Includes 2 Professional Registrations
Sponsorship allows you to showcase your company. It provides preferred access to students from the Colorado School of Mines. You assist DMES in becoming one of the most important meetings for the exploration and mining industry in the United States. Your contribution directly supports students in ore deposit studies and helps solve the workforce crisis in the mining industry through our partner ERII.
