1. Buyers/Consumers/Target Audience

• Commodity Type: The type of mined commodity, whether gold, copper, coal, iron ore, or diamonds, determines panel participants. Companies can gain insights into the needs and preferences of various mining operations and industry trends.
• Geographic Location: The project's geographic location influences the applicable taxes, policies, etc., and can be national, regional, or global. Different regulatory environments, market conditions, and cultural factors affecting mining companies in different locations are crucial factors.
• Mining Method: The primary mining method used in the project determines the relevant set of questions. Methods may include open-pit, underground, or dredging.
• Company Size: Mining companies vary in size, from small to medium to large, presenting different challenges and opportunities.
• Attitudes and Behavior: Given ongoing debates about mining practices and sustainability, insights into these areas are highly sought after and valuable.

2. Precious Metals Panel

Professionals involved in precious metal mining, whether from mining companies, refiners, or bullion dealers, constitute this panel. Their real-time insights into issues and potential opportunities are highly valued.

3. Base Metals Panel

Professionals working directly or indirectly with mining companies, as well as expert smelters or metal traders, form this panel. It focuses on metals used to produce other metals.

4. Energy Minerals Panel

Workforces engaged in mining minerals used for energy purposes are included in this category. Main stakeholders comprise mining companies, utilities, and equipment manufacturers.

5. Industrial Minerals Panel

This panel encompasses various materials mined for diverse uses across industries. Participants include mining companies, processors, and distributors of industrial minerals.

6. Mining Equipment and Services Panel

Experts dealing with equipment used in mining different minerals and stones constitute this panel. They can include professionals directly involved in mining technology, drilling equipment, and mining consulting services, contributing valuable insights to surveys related to this sector.

7. Exploration and Development Panel

Given the scientific nature of mining, experts in geography play a crucial role in this panel. Participants are individuals involved in or affiliated with mineral exploration companies, junior mining companies, and investment banks. Funding, often facilitated by investment banks, is essential for supporting research and development in the mining sector.