MiningWorld Russia 2027: mining technology in Moscow

27–29 April 2027
Crocus Expo, Pavilion 2, Krasnogorsk, Moscow area, Russia

MiningWorld Russia is the 31st annual exhibition for mining machinery, equipment and technologies. Its published sectors span exploration and mine construction through extraction, mineral processing, transport and related infrastructure. The organiser presents it as a meeting place for equipment manufacturers, technology providers, buyers and mining professionals from Russia and the wider CIS region. The published 2027 schedule is 10:00–18:00 on 27 and 28 April and 10:00–16:00 on 29 April. Crocus Expo is in Krasnogorsk, a separate municipality in the Moscow area; Moscow is the event's marketed city.

Why MiningWorld Russia matters to mining professionals

Compare systems across the mining value chain

Mining operations rely on equipment that works together across extraction, processing, transport and site infrastructure. The published categories let technical teams investigate machinery, components, power systems, automation, laboratory technologies, safety and environmental equipment in one industry-focused setting.

Assess options against an operating need

Use supplier conversations to examine operating conditions, capacity, integration, maintenance, parts, service and documentation. Exploration and laboratory specialists can focus on measurement, sampling and testing workflows; mine and plant teams can compare equipment relevant to production and process constraints.

Previous-edition scale

The organiser's 2026 post-show report lists 10,350+ visitors, 515+ exhibitors, participants from 39 countries and 30,200 m². These are reported 2026 figures, not forecasts for 2027. A focused shortlist and technical brief can help visitors use a broad supplier-comparison opportunity purposefully.

Who should visit MiningWorld Russia?

Mining operators and technical teams

Useful if responsible for extraction, maintenance, plant performance or mine development. Prioritise equipment that addresses a defined constraint, then compare operating conditions, compatibility, maintenance and support. Official visitor information names mining operations and mine-company design and construction.

• Identify the process stage and site conditions relevant to your requirement.
• Compare capacity, duty cycle and compatibility with installed equipment.
• Ask about wear parts, service, commissioning and operator training.
• Separate immediate procurement needs from longer-term project research.

Buyers, procurement teams and distributors

Useful if you source machinery, components, power equipment or services, or assess products for a distribution portfolio. The organiser identifies procurement decision-makers; its 2026 visitor profile reports components and spare-parts supply and machinery and equipment supply as major attendee business areas.

• Bring an application, product specification and documentation requirements.
• Compare operating requirements and service support, not only headline capacity or price.
• Check parts availability, warranty, service coverage and delivery assumptions directly.

Exploration, geodesy and laboratory specialists

Useful for exploration, geodesy, mine surveying, sampling or laboratory analysis. The official visitor page names exploration and geodesy; event sectors include exploration machinery and laboratory equipment.

• Define the measurement, sampling or testing task to improve.
• Compare accuracy, throughput and operating range against your workflow.
• Ask about consumables, calibration, maintenance and technical support.

Mineral-processing engineers and plant managers

Useful when evaluating processing equipment, plant upgrades or a mineral-recovery stage. Published sectors include processing machinery, engineering, power, water and air purification, and environmental monitoring.

• Bring process-flow information and the performance issue to investigate.
• Compare equipment against feed characteristics, throughput and integration limits.
• Ask about utilities, instrumentation, service intervals and plant interfaces.

What can you find at MiningWorld Russia?

Exploration, construction and engineering

• Exploration equipment and machinery
• Construction technologies for mining
• Engineering, design and services

Extraction, processing and laboratory work

• Mining equipment and machinery
• Mineral-processing equipment and machinery
• Laboratory equipment and materials

Transport, power and components

• Mineral-transportation equipment and machinery
• Power-supply equipment
• Spare parts and components

Digital, safety and environmental systems

• IT and mining-automation technologies
• Mining-safety equipment and machinery
• Water and air purification and environmental-monitoring systems

These groupings help connect adjacent requirements—for example, a processing need with laboratory equipment, power supply and components. The 2026 exhibitor list is a previous-edition reference, not the 2027 lineup.

What should you try to achieve at MiningWorld Russia?

If you manage a mine or plant

Set an objective such as: shortlist two equipment approaches for one bottleneck and identify the technical evidence needed to compare them.

If you buy or distribute equipment

Set an objective such as: compare a focused group of suppliers against a specification and record open service, parts and delivery questions.

If you work in exploration or geodesy

Set an objective such as: assess survey or exploration technologies against your field workflow, data needs and support requirements.

If you lead processing or laboratory work

Set an objective such as: compare solutions for one process or testing requirement and identify claims needing follow-up validation.

How to prepare before MiningWorld Russia

1. Write a problem statement

Describe the need: process stage, current limitation, operating environment, required outcome and integration constraints. State what evidence would justify further evaluation.

2. Build a targeted exhibitor list

Use the organiser's exhibitor information when the 2027 directory is available. The 2026 list can help identify companies and categories, but is not the 2027 lineup. Rank targets A—essential, B—useful and C—explore if time allows.

3. Prepare technical and commercial questions

Ask which applications and conditions a model suits; what capacity or operating range is specified; what site infrastructure and interfaces are required; how it integrates with existing systems; which wear parts and maintenance intervals apply; what commissioning and service are available; what conformity documents should be reviewed; and which delivery assumptions need confirmation.

4. Request meetings around decisions

The organiser describes MiningWorld Connect as a platform for exhibitor updates and meeting planning. Check which tools and arrangements are available to 2027 participants. If a supplier meeting matters, share the application and questions in advance.

5. Plan the three days

Group related sectors and appointments, reserve time for follow-up and confirm visitor arrangements with the organiser before travelling. The final day has shorter published hours.

How to make the most of the MiningWorld Russia exhibition

Use one consistent record for each conversation: Company → product or service → application → evidence requested → contact → next action. A processing-equipment note could capture material and throughput, feed assumptions, plant interfaces, requested documents and who will review them. Brochures are not specifications. Record model names accurately, mark unverified performance claims for follow-up and compare suppliers against consistent criteria.

Networking at MiningWorld Russia

Prepare a brief introduction explaining your role, the operation or product area you represent and the question you want to resolve. Buyers can include the application and purchasing stage; suppliers can state their product category and support capability. Agree on a concrete next step, such as a specification exchange, technical call, product document or internal review. Confirm which MiningWorld Connect tools are available for 2027.

Travelling to MiningWorld Russia

Crocus Expo, Pavilion 2 is physically in Krasnogorsk, outside the City of Moscow municipality. Distinguish the venue location from the marketed city when planning local arrangements. The organiser's published hours are 10:00–18:00 on 27–28 April and 10:00–16:00 on 29 April 2027. Check current venue access, transport and visitor instructions with the organiser before travelling.

One day or all three days at MiningWorld Russia?

One day may suit a short supplier list or one priority sector. Arrange essential discussions first and leave time to compare alternatives.

Two days may help when comparing several categories or combining engineering and procurement reviews. Reserve time for adjacent systems, components and follow-up questions.

All three days may suit visitors covering several process stages, a broad sourcing brief or a team with separate technical and commercial objectives. Schedule essential meetings before the shorter final day.

MiningWorld Russia is useful for a live project

For an equipment evaluation or plant upgrade, prepare a concise, non-confidential brief: process stage, material or application, operating conditions, required capacity, available utilities, integration limits and decision timing. Ask suppliers which assumptions need checking before a proposal can be meaningful. An exhibition conversation does not replace a site assessment or formal technical review.

After MiningWorld Russia: turn conversations into decisions

Sort contacts into three groups:

• A—immediate: linked to a current operating need or procurement step.
• B—potential: relevant but requiring technical, commercial or timing clarification.
• C—market intelligence: useful information without an active next step.

Request missing specifications, compatibility details, service arrangements, parts, commissioning, documentation or terms. Compare responses against consistent criteria and share findings with colleagues assessing technical fit and operating risk.

Who should consider exhibiting at MiningWorld Russia?

The published sectors indicate relevance for manufacturers, suppliers and service companies in machinery, exploration, processing, transport, components, engineering, laboratories, automation, power, safety and environmental systems. The organiser's 2026 report lists 515+ exhibitors; this does not establish the 2027 count or guarantee commercial results. Define an exhibiting objective, prepare clear technical information and qualify conversations as follow-up opportunities rather than guaranteed sales.

MiningWorld Russia visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Define the operating, technical or sourcing decision to advance.
• ☐ Review current exhibitor information and rank A, B and C priorities.
• ☐ Prepare technical questions and meeting requests.
• ☐ Check current registration and travel requirements through official sources.
• ☐ Note the venue municipality, pavilion and daily hours.

During

• ☐ Compare suppliers against consistent specifications and conditions.
• ☐ Record model names, evidence needed, contacts and next steps.
• ☐ Separate verified specifications from claims needing follow-up.

After

• ☐ Prioritise contacts and request missing evidence.
• ☐ Share findings with technical, operational and procurement colleagues.
• ☐ Validate compatibility, service and commercial assumptions.

Is MiningWorld Russia worth visiting?

MiningWorld Russia is most relevant to professionals in mining operations, exploration, mineral processing, engineering and equipment supply or procurement. Its 12 published sectors and 2026 reported scale provide a basis to investigate several parts of the supply chain. Value depends on how closely the 2027 exhibitors match your needs and how well you prepare. A focused brief, comparable questions and disciplined follow-up are more useful than trying to see every stand.

MiningWorld Russia 2027 at a glance

Your MiningWorld Russia visit: discover, compare, verify, follow up

Choose the operational question that matters most, compare relevant solutions and leave with the evidence and conversations needed for a better-informed next decision.

Mining equipment opportunities in Russia

Market size and demand

An organiser-published article dated 15 September 2025, citing the National Rating Agency (NRA), estimated Russia's mining-equipment market at RUB 200 billion at end-2024 and described about 3,500 units in operation. These attributed estimates are not a current market valuation or a forecast for 2027. The article reported that equipment purchases declined in 2024 and Q1 2025 while equipment, maintenance, parts and fuel costs rose.

Drivers and opportunities to investigate

The article linked replacement needs to the fleet, reported that up to 10–15% of equipment may require annual replacement according to ACRA, and described needs for spare parts and heavy equipment. It also reported an NRA estimate that 80–90% of equipment in the Russian market was made in China. These are topics to investigate, not guaranteed demand.

• Replacement equipment: compare machinery against site conditions and lifecycle support; validate cost, availability, service and warranty.
• Parts and maintenance: assess components for installed equipment; confirm compatibility and supply continuity.
• Automation: evaluate systems against a defined process-control need, including integration and support.

MiningWorld's published equipment, components, automation and engineering sectors align with these topics, but aggregate estimates do not establish segment-level demand. Current primary market data and product-specific entry rules were not verified for this guide.

Discover Moscow

MiningWorld Russia is marketed as a Moscow event, while Crocus Expo is physically in Krasnogorsk, a separate municipality in the Moscow area. Visitors with time beyond the exhibition can explore cultural institutions in Moscow.

State Tretyakov Gallery

The State Tretyakov Gallery presents Russian art from the 12th to early 20th century and is located on Lavrushinsky Lane in Moscow.

New Tretyakov

At Krymsky Val in Moscow, New Tretyakov focuses on 20th-century and contemporary art, a different perspective from the historic collection at the State Tretyakov Gallery.

Keep time for the city separate from the exhibition schedule and confirm current visitor information before making plans.