RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Minerals Forum (FMF), convened by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, today unveiled the full three-day program for its fifth and biggest edition, themed "Dawn of a Global Cause." The Forum will take place in Riyadh from January 13 – 15, 2026, convening over 500 leaders from governments, multilateral organizations, and academia to shape the future of minerals.
FMF 2026 will rally decision-makers around a shared ambition to advance responsible mineral development and create new economic opportunities in supplier and customer nations. The program combines high-level policy dialogue with practical investment and innovation sessions designed to accelerate progress across the global minerals ecosystem.
Program highlights include:
- 5th edition of the world's largest Ministerial Roundtable on minerals, with over 100 government representatives, more than 70 international organizations, and top industry CEOs.
- State of the Sector, in partnership with McKinsey, will unpack the inaugural Future Minerals Barometer Report, tracking sector trends, leadership sentiment, the industry's reputation, and others.
- Inaugural Mineral Investment Journey dedicated, closed-door sessions for new and existing investors.
- Inaugural Gateway to Funding, in partnership with BMO, will connect institutional investors and family businesses with international mining companies seeking growth capital.
- Inaugural MinGen Workshops, a dynamic workshop for young professionals, women in mining, and leadership networking.
The Ministerial Roundtable, a high-level government-led meeting, will headline FMF26, setting the stage open for ensuing discussions and activities. "This dynamic and impact-driven platform is one of the key reasons governments and CEOs consistently return to FMF," said Ali Al-Mutairi, FMF Executive Director.
Day one will host an International Exhibition and interactive Knowledge Exchange sessions, during which industry leaders will present insights into the global mineral supply outlook. Days two and three will host Leadership Roundtables, including a series of Regional Leadership Roundtables for Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia, focusing on the opportunities for trade and investment to and from emerging supplier regions.
Among the global leaders confirmed to speak are Dominic Barton, Chairman, Rio Tinto; Bob Wilt, CEO, Maaden; Gustavo Pimenta, CEO, Vale; Catherine Raw, Chief Development Officer, BHP; and executives from other top-tier organizations.
FMF 2026 continues to cement Riyadh's position as a global convening hub for mineral dialogues, investment, and innovation—toward a more sustainable and equitable minerals future.
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Future Minerals Forum Unveils Three-Day Program for Its 5th Largest Edition
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025–26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Auto PLI Scheme and has achieved certification across multiple platforms.
"FY 2025–26 is a defining year for EKA Mobility. We are not only scaling volumes but also expanding our manufacturing footprint by adding a new plant recently and increasing our planned annual capacity to 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs. With the widest range of fully homologated, born-electric platforms from last-mile to long-haul, we are uniquely positioned as a full-stack EV company. Our growth across electric buses, small commercial vehicles, and now trucks validates both market demand and our execution capability.
India's transition to clean commercial mobility is accelerating, and EKA is at the forefront driving this shift at scale, with technology, innovation, and global ambition."
— Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA Mobility
Strong Business Momentum Across Segments
- Electric Bus Leadership:
Secured wins under PM e-Bus Sewa and PM E-DRIVE; deployed vehicles across 15+ states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Delhi - SCV Breakout Year:
Strong uptake of 3S & 6S passenger vehicles and 3W cargo platforms, accelerating last-mile mobility adoption - Electric Trucks:
New Growth Engine: Entry into heavy-duty trucks contributing to growth and expanding presence in logistics electrification - Hydrogen Fuel Cell:
Deployed a 9-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport with KPIT Technologies and BPCL; plans to deploy 15 more buses
Key Highlights:
Global Expansion:
- Commenced electric bus deployments in Africa
- Partnership with Kerchanshe Group for CKD assembly and distribution
- Agreement with NBFI Capital for manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturing Scale-Up:
- Two Pune facilities operational; Pithampur plant to be operational shortly
- Planned annual capacity: 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs
Retail Network:
- Expanded dealership network; plans to add 120 dealerships in FY27
Order Book Visibility:
- 6,000+ confirmed e-buses to be delivered over the next two years
About EKA Mobility
EKA Mobility is a Pune-based electric vehicle and technology company focused on transforming India's commercial mobility landscape. With a portfolio spanning electric buses, electric trucks, and small commercial vehicles, EKA combines electric vehicle manufacturing with proprietary AI-powered fleet technology to deliver end-to-end mobility solutions.
EKA Mobility is backed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan), VDL Groep (Netherlands), Pinnacle Industries Limited, Enam Holdings and the NIIF India-Japan Fund as equity and strategic partners and has expanded its footprint to markets in East Africa, South Africa, and Australia.
To know more about the company, kindly visit: https://ekamobility.com
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EKA Mobility Achieves 5x Volume Growth
