121 for Downstream Buyers
Secure battery metals, faster.
121 Mining Investment gives downstream procurement and offtake teams a direct line to pre‑vetted mining CEOs through private, double‑opt‑in 1‑2‑1 meetings—purpose‑built to progress offtake, JV and strategic investment conversations.
Why downstream buyers choose 121
Lock in future supply
Meet CEOs to explore offtake, JV and direct investment paths that de‑risk your battery metals pipeline.
A pre‑vetted pipeline
Spend time only with cash‑generating producers, near‑production developers and high‑quality explorers across key battery metals and jurisdictions.
Every meeting is relevant
All meetings are double opt‑in and private 1‑2‑1s, so you know who’s across the table and why.
30‑minute deep‑dives
Make decisions faster with focused, half‑hour conversations with mining leadership.
White‑glove scheduling
Our concierge team builds and optimises your agenda so you can stay locked on outcomes.
Market intelligence built‑in
Conference sessions plus The Assay TV Live on site keep your team ahead of pricing and policy shifts.
Global coverage
Engage a globally based project mix at each edition to compare options side‑by‑side.
Cost‑effective for buyers
Qualified downstream buyers can register at no cost.
Battery metals mining companies who attend our shows
A sample of the battery‑metals companies you can meet at 121 events:
The meetings process explained
1. Apply (free)
Submit a short form to register for free as a downstream buyer. Once approved, we’ll open your meeting planner.
2. Plan your targets
Browse company profiles in the planner, filter by commodity and jurisdiction, and shortlist who you want to meet.
3. Double‑opt in matching
Send and receive meeting requests. Every meeting is double opt‑in, so both sides arrive prepared.
4. Concierge‑built schedule
Our white‑glove meeting concierge builds a smooth, back‑to‑back agenda around your priorities.
5. Two days of private 1‑2‑1s
Meetings run in private, 30‑minute slots over two days, focused on supply, offtake and strategic partnership outcomes.
6. Keep momentum
Use conference sessions (and, at select editions, The Assay TV Live) to pressure‑test themes, then move discussions toward MoUs and term sheets post‑event.
Upcoming events
121 Mining Investment London
In the heart of mining’s finance capital, London delivers two days of pre‑arranged 1‑2‑1 meetings with a global mix of projects—supported by a full conference programme and The Assay TV Live on site.
17-18 November 2025 | May 2026
121 Mining Investment Cape Town
South Africa’s largest dedicated mining investment event brings two days of focused 1‑2‑1 meetings plus market‑moving commentary from leading analysts and fund managers—ideal for lining up new offtake options before the year’s deal cycle begins.
09-10 February 2026
High-impact networking, curated for you
White‑glove Meeting Concierge
Let our team do the heavy lifting. The concierge service builds and optimises your schedule, manages changes on the day, and keeps meetings running to time—so you stay focused on supply, pricing and partnership terms.
Private 30‑Minute Meetings
Every conversation happens in a private, 30‑minute slot with company leadership—long enough to dive into grades, timelines and offtake structures, short enough to keep momentum.
Conference Intelligence & The Assay TV Live
Between meetings, get fast, actionable context from panel discussions, fireside chats and company updates—with The Assay TV Live capturing insights on site at select editions.
Pre‑Vetted Battery Metals Pipeline
Meet producers, near‑term developers and explorers across lithium, nickel, graphite, manganese and more—curated for relevance to downstream procurement.
For further information:
To discuss in detail how we can help you, please get in contact.
Got questions?
The 121 Mining Investment global events series connects downstream buyer procurement teams, offtakers and investors with mining company management teams for 1-on-1, private in-person and online meetings.
With each edition featuring two-days of 1-on-1 meetings matching projects to investment capital, conference programmes packed with market intelligence and investment ideas, and participation limited to qualified professionals and mining executives, the 121 Mining Investment series offers a highly efficient use of your time and resources.
121 Mining Investment events provide the premier opportunity to develop supply changing relationships with junior mining companies.
