Denver Mineral Exploration Symposium.
Changing Thinking in Mineral Exploration.
Golden, CO
25-26 September 2026
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
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 that partners with CASERM.
Meet the organizers.
+500
Participants
+125
Speakers
+50
+200k
Booths
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students
DMES by the numbers
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Terry Briggs
Chief Development Officer | AngloGold Ashanti
BSc majoring in Geology, Masters in Engineering
Terry Briggs is Chief Development Officer of AngloGold Ashanti, where he leads growth and strategic direction across exploration, global projects, business development, and corporate strategy. He brings nearly 25 years of international experience spanning underground and open-pit operations, with roles across the full mining lifecycle from exploration and development to production and closure.
Prior to joining AngloGold Ashanti, Terry spent over a decade with Newmont Corporation in senior leadership roles where he was responsible for business and strategic planning across a global portfolio of operations and projects. His career also includes technical and operational roles with Gold Fields, Oz Minerals, and other major mining companies.
Terry has a strong focus on project development, strategic decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration, and has contributed to industry through technical publications, professional organizations, and leadership in advancing global mining standards.
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