HardTech Forum Denver: The New Physics of Mineral Discovery

Date & Time

Sept. 26, 2026, 5 p.m. - Sept. 26, 2026, 9 p.m.

Cost

$0

Location

Colorado School of Mines

1500 Illinois St

Golden, CO, 80401


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Description

The energy transition runs on copper, lithium, and rare earths. The easy deposits are gone — securing a stable supply will take new advances in sub-surface sensing and exploration technology.

This September, MistyWest brings HardTech Forum to Denver in partnership with the Denver Mineral Exploration Symposium. Join leaders in exploration geology, R&D, finance, and policy for an evening on changing thinking in mineral exploration.

5:00 – 6:30 PM | Panel Discussion
East Classroom Building
45 minutes panel discussion with Adam Simon, Gustav Nortje, Danny Donahue and Tem Tumurbat, followed by 15 minutes of open Q&A.

6:30 – 9:00 PM | Reception & Networking
Geology Museum
Food, drinks, and plenty of time to connect with a room spanning exploration geology, R&D, finance, and policy. The reception is in the Museum of Mines; home to one of Colorado's two Apollo 17 moon rocks, the historic Colorado State Mineral Collection, and one of the world's most comprehensive public displays of Colorado minerals.

(note: the Museum is a short walk from the East Classroom - see map here)