中国国际矿业大会是中国政府主办的矿业行业最高层的会议，涵盖了地质勘查、勘探开发、矿权交易、矿业投融资、冶炼与加工、技术与设备、矿业服务等整个矿业产业链。中国国际矿业大会不仅是一个矿产勘探、开发的交易平台，更是国内外矿业企业和相关机构交流沟通的桥梁。大会自1999年开始每年举办一届，迄今已举办十五届。自2009年，国土资源部首次与天津市人民政府共同主办中国国际矿业大会，迄今已连续合作五年。大会历经十五届的发展壮大，已经跻身于全球顶级矿业盛会。
　　第一届（The 1st）
　　主 题：促进矿业进一步对外开放
　　时 间：1999年10月26日
　　地 点：辽宁大连
　　关注点：中国矿业寻求新突破
　　本届大会名为“中国矿业法规国际研讨会”，大会掀开了中国矿业走向世界的新篇章。
　　Theme: To promote the mining industry further opening-up
　　Date: October 26, 1999
　　Location: Dalian, Liaoning Province
　　Focus: China mining industry breaks new ground
　　This conference was called "China International Symposium on Mining Laws and Regulations",it opened a new chapter in China mining industry.
　　第二届（The 2nd）
　　主 题：提高西部矿产勘查开发对外开放水平
　　时 间：2000年10月13日
　　地 点：新疆乌鲁木齐
　　关注点：西部，中国矿业新的着眼点
　　本届大会名为“西部开发与中国矿业投资国际研讨会”，是西部大开发拉开序幕以后的第一次矿业领域会议。会议提出，提高西部矿产勘查开发对外开放水平，加大西部地区矿产勘查力度，实现中国矿业重心的逐步西移。
　　Theme: To raise the level of opening-up of western mineral resources exploration and development
　　Date: October 13, 2000
　　Location: Urumqi,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
　　Focus: Western region,the new focus of China mining
　　This conference was called "The International Symposium on Development of Western Region and Investment of China Mining". It was the first mining conference after the beginning of the western region development. The conference proposed that we should strengthen the mineral exploration in western China, and open the door on mineral exploration in western to outside world.
　　第三届（The 3rd）
　　主 题：增进了解加强合作 促进矿业共同发展
　　时 间：2001年9月20日
　　地 点：陕西西安
　　关注点：新世纪矿业的变革与展望
　　本届大会名为“中国矿业--2001国际研讨会”，大会展示了新时期我国地质勘查体制、矿业体制的重大变化。来自11个国家和地区的近200名代表参加了会议。加拿大和澳大利亚驻华使馆首次成为协办方。
　　Theme: To enhance mutual understanding and international cooperation and promote common development of mining industry
　　Date: September 20, 2001
　　Location: Xi’an，Shanxi Province
　　Focus: Reformation and prospect of mining industry in the new age
　　This conference was called "China Mining-2001 International Symposium", it showed the big change of China in the geological prospecting system and mining system in the new period. 200 delegates from 11 countries and regions attended the conference. Canada and Australia embassies first became the assistant organizers.
　　第四届（The 4th）
　　主 题：积极履行承诺 主动适应规则
　　时 间：2002年10月22日
　　地 点：重庆
　　关注点：入世，中国矿业的机遇与挑战
　　本届大会名为“中国矿业--2002国际研讨会”。参加本次会议的世界银行集团代表和亚太经合组织成员经济体代表与国内矿业界人士一起，就全球及地区矿业发展的趋势，中国加入世界贸易组织后的矿业发展、矿业融资和矿山开发，以及外商来华投资矿业的政策等一系列战略问题展开了深入的研讨。
　　Theme: To honor the commitments and adapt to the rules
　　Date: October 22, 2002
　　Location: Chongqing
　　Focus: WTO accession, the opportunities and challenges for China mining industry
　　This conference was called "China Mining-2002 International Symposium". Delegates of World Bank Group and the APEC member economies together with delegates of China mining industry, launched an in-depth discussion of the development trend of global and regional mining, mining development after  China's WTO accession, mining financing, and mining policy in China.
　　第五届（The 5th）
　　主 题：增进交流合作 推动改革发展
　　时 间：2003年10月27日
　　地 点：云南昆明
　　关注点：逐步实施“引进来”、“走出去”资源战略
　　本届大会名为“中国矿业--2003国际研讨会”。大会围绕中国矿业政策演变、区域矿业合作等方面问题进行了探讨交流。来自14个国家和地区的300多名代表参加了会议。
　　Theme: To strength exchange and cooperation and promote reform and development
　　Date: October 27, 2003
　　Location: Kunming,Yunnan Province
　　Focus: The gradual implementation of "bringing in"  and   "going out" resource strategies
　　This conference was called "China Mining - 2003 International Symposium". The evolution of China mining policy and regional mining cooperation were discussed in this conference. More than 300 delegates from 14 countries and regions attended the conference.
　　第六届（The 6th）
　　主 题：加强国际交流与合作 促进矿业繁荣与发展
　　时 间：2004年11月16日~18日
　　地 点：北京
　　关注点：矿业走向复苏
　　本届大会名为“中国矿业--2004国际研讨会”。本届大会首次组织由国内外展商同时参加的重要展览，展览内容涉及从各地资源项目、矿业技术和设备、融资服务到矿业企业其他相关服务的完整产业链。到会国内外代表共计1000多名，来自近30个国家和地区。
　　Theme: To promote the international cooperation and communication and contribute to the development and prosperity of the mining
　　Date: November 16~18, 2004
　　Location: Beijing
　　Focus: The recovery of mining industry
　　This conference was called "China Mining-2004 International Symposium". This conference first organized a mining exhibition for the domestic and foreign exhibitors, which covered from the resources, the mining technology and equipment, and financing services to mining enterprises of other related services. More than 1000 delegates from nearly 30 countries and regions attended the meeting.
　　第七届（The 7th）
　　主 题：加强矿业合作 实现互利共赢
　　时 间：2005年11月15日~17日
　　地 点：北京
　　关注点：中国国际矿业大会成为全球四大矿业大会一员
　　本届大会首次以“中国国际矿业大会”的名字亮相。大会围绕中国矿业政策、全球矿业回顾与展望、矿产品市场、矿业新理论和新技术、矿业融资、中国及周边国家矿业投资机会、矿山安全与环境等组织14场专题研讨会。国内外重要矿业公司首席执行官论坛，尤其引人注目。来自20多个国家和地区的近2000名代表参加了会议，其中，国外代表达到总数的三分之二。
　　Theme: To enhance the mining cooperation and realize mutual benefit and win-win progress
　　Date: November 15 ~17, 2005
　　Location: Beijing
　　Focus: CHINA MINING Conference became one of the world's top 4 mining conferences
　　It was the first time to use the name "CHINA MINING" .This conference organized 14 symposiums on different topics ,such as China  mining industry policy, new theory and new technology, mining financing and mining investment opportunities in China and neighbor countries. Especially, there was a forum for the CEOs from important mining companies in China and abroad. Nearly 2000 delegates from more than 20 countries and regions attended this conference, among them, tthe foreign delegates accounted for 2/3 of the total.
　　第八届（The 8th）
　　主 题：繁荣矿业经济 促进和谐发展
　　时 间：2006年11月14日~16日
　　地 点：北京
　　关注点：推动中国和全球矿业健康发展
　　本届大会设立八大专题研讨，同时还举办了全球矿业部长、全球CEO、国家及地区、海外投资、矿业设备五大论坛。会议期间，以国土资源部为代表的政府展区也首次在矿业大会上亮相。
　　Theme: To prosper economy of mining and promote harmonious development
　　Date: November 14~16, 2006
　　Location: Beijing
　　Focus: To promote the sound and rapid growth in China and global mining industry
　　This conference set up 8 workshops, and also held 5 forums: Global Mining Ministers, Global CEO, Countries and Regions, Overseas Investment and Mining Equipment. A special Government Exhibition Area first  appeared in the conference ,and represented by the exhibition of Ministry of Land and Resources of the People's Republic of China.
　　第九届（The 9th）
　　主 题：落实科学发展观 推进绿色矿业
　　时 间：2007年11月13日~15日
　　地 点：北京
　　关注点：绿色矿业理念深入人心
　　本届矿业大会针对绿色矿业政策、资源高效利用、矿山环境与矿业安全以及国际矿产品市场等问题进行了讨论，为推动矿业节约、清洁、安全和可持续发展，以及世界矿业繁荣做出了贡献。
　　Theme: To implement the scientific development concept, promote the "green mining"
　　Date: November 13~15,2007
　　Location: Beijing
　　Focus: The conception of "green mining" has win support among the people
　　Delegates had in-depth discussions on "green mining" policy, efficient utilization of resources, mine environment and the mining safety and international commodity markets, in order to promote mining saving, cleaning, security and sustainable development as well as made a contribution to the world's mining boom.
　　第十届（The 10th）
　　主 题：迎接新挑战 推动矿业持续繁荣
　　时 间：2008年11月11日~13日
　　地 点：北京
　　关注点：与全球矿业携手发展，共同面对金融危机
　　在国际金融危机的背景下，本届大会受到全球矿业界高度重视。大会就矿业发展趋势和投资政策计划，以及矿业发展的新理论、新技术和矿山责任等进行了深入讨论。本届大会还专门设立多个矿产品专题论坛。很多国家，包括加拿大、澳大利亚和南非等都出现在了本届矿业大会的展览区。此外，还有许多来自蒙古、智利、墨西哥和菲律宾的代表。本次大会总展位数量超过100个。
　　Theme: To meet new challenges and promote sustainable boom on the mining
　　Date: November 11~13, 2008
　　Location: Beijing
　　Focus: To develop with the global mining and face financial crises together
　　Under the background of the international financial crisis, this conference attached great importance to the global mining industry. Delegates had in-depth discussions on questions related to the Mining Industry Trends, Mining and Finance and Mining Technology and Equipment etc. This conference also had set up a multiple minerals project sessions. Several countries, including Canada, Australia, and South Africa appeared in the exhibition area at CHINA MINING Congress & Expo 2008. In addition, there were many delegations from Mongolia, Chile, Mexico and Philippines. The total booths number in this area reached over 100.
　　第十一届（The 11th）
　　主 题：抓住机遇 共同发展
　　时 间：2009年10月20日~22日
　　地 点：天津
　　关注点：加大地质找矿力度，为全球矿业复苏注入新活力
　　本届大会由高峰论坛、行业展览和专题活动三部分组成，推出了17个主题、23个论坛，420个展位，来自50多个国家和地区的3500名代表参会。大会期间，来自12个国家的矿业首脑和南非、蒙古等10个国家的驻华大使，国内外80多家重要矿业公司以及世界银行、摩根大通等知名金融机构的高层管理人员，共同探讨了全球矿业发展趋势和矿业发展面临的挑战与机遇。
　　Theme: To seize the opportunity and develop collectively
　　Date: October20~22, 2009
　　Location: Tianjin
　　Focus:To reinforce the geological prospecting and breathe life into the global mining  recovery
　　The 11th CHINA MINING Congress & Expo 2009 consisted of three parts - Conference, Exhibition and Coherent Events. It featured 17 keynotes , 23 breakout sessions and 420 exhibition booths. More than 3500 delegates from Government officials,specialists and scholars , mining companies and financing institution in more than 50 countries and regions attended this meeting to discuss the development trend of global mining and mining development challenges and opportunities.
　　第十二届（The 12th）
　　主 题：合作 责任 发展
　　时 间：2010年11月16日~18日
　　地 点：天津
　　关注点：立足国内开发与加强国际合作结合
　　时任国务院副总理李克强出席大会并发表重要讲话。他指出，中国将按照坚持科学发展、加快转变经济发展方式的要求，把立足国内开发与加强国际合作结合起来，充分利用“两个市场”、“两种资源”，不断增强经济社会发展的能源资源保障能力。来自全球50多个国家和地区的政府官员、专家学者和矿业企业、金融机构的代表共4000多人参加大会。在大会组织的项目对接签约仪式上，共有62个项目签约，签约金额达到117亿元。大会期间，天津矿业权交易所正式揭牌。
　　Theme: Co-operation, Responsibility and Development
　　Date: November 16~18, 2010
　　Location: Tianjin
　　Focus: Based on the domestic development and strengthen international cooperation
　　China vice Premier Li Keqiang addressed during the opening ceremony of CHINA MINING Congress & Expo 2010 and he talked about how China and the world should co-operate and work together for mutual benefit and how to develop a sustainable mining industry.More than 4000 delegates from Government officials , specialists and scholars , mining companies and financing institution in more than 50 countries and regions attended this meeting. In the project signing ceremony, a total of 62 project contracted, and contract amount to 11.7 billion Yuan. During CHINA MINING 2010, the Tianjin Mining Exchange was officially opened.
　　第十三届（The 13th）
　　主 题：加强国际合作 加快找矿突破
　　时 间：2011年11月6日~8日
　　地 点：天津
　　关注点：提高矿产品保障能力和利用效率
　　大会包括高峰论坛、行业展览和专题活动三部分内容。高峰论坛邀请了国内外矿业界的政府官员、行业领袖以及专家学者，就矿业行业发展趋势、矿业与资本市场、国内外投资机会、矿业与可持续发展、矿产品专题、地质勘查、矿业技术与设备等议题进行深入研讨。
　　Theme: To strengthen international cooperation and speed up the prospecting breakthrough
　　Date: November 6~8, 2011
　　Location: Tianjin
　　Focus: To improve the minerals support capability and  utilization efficiency
　　The 13th CHINA MINING Congress & Expo 2011 consisted of three parts - Conference, Exhibition and Coherent Events. Government officials, industry leaders, and experts from both Chinese and foreign mining industries had in-depth discussions on questions related to the mining industry during the conference. The topics covered Mining Industry Trends, Mining and Finance, Mining and Macroeconomy, China Outbound Mining Investment, Sustainable Mining, Mining Commodities, Geological Survey, Mining Technology and Equipment, etc.
　　第十四届（The 14th）
　　主 题：携手应对 共促发展
　　时 间：2012年11月4日~6日
　　地 点：天津
　　关注点：携手应对挑战，开放合作
　　大会设有主题论坛、国外矿业部长论坛、企业发展高层论坛3个主旨论坛以及40多场分论坛，论坛内容包括政策与金融、矿业普查勘探与开采、矿产品以及矿业可持续发展等。投资--合作--贸易成为了本届矿业大会最主要的目标，与会代表集中讨论并达成共识。来自全球主要矿产国家和地区的22位矿业部长、副部长出席了本届大会，就矿业发展、投资环境、国际合作以及中外矿业贸易等议题在论坛上发表了演讲，并与东道主中国以及其他国际矿业政府和企业领导举行了会谈，签署了一系列有关地质与矿产领域的合作协议。
　　Theme: Hand in hand to promote common development
　　Date: November 4~6, 2012
　　Location: Tianjin
　　Focus: Join hands to meet challenges and cooperate in an open attitude
　　CHINA MINING 2012 Conference featured 3 keynote and over 40 breakout sessions structured in streams according to different areas, incl. Policies & Financing; Prospecting, Exploration & Mining; Commodities; Country Investment as well as Mining Sustainability.Investment - Cooperation - Trade as main goals of CHINA MINING have been discussed and achieved during this year's event.22 Foreign (Vice) Ministers led mining delegations from world leading mining jurisdictions to discuss mining development, international cooperation and trade with the Chinese and international mining governments and companies.
　　第十五届 （The 15th）
　　主 题：机遇 挑战 发展
　　时 间：2013年11月2日~5日
　　地 点：天津
　　关注点：共同构筑互利共赢的全球矿产品供需和贸易格局
　　会议设有主题论坛、国外矿业部长论坛、企业发展高层论坛，并推出了34场分论坛、10场国外项目推介会，内容丰富，参与度高，互动性强。共有来自55个国家和地区的7000余名政府官员、矿业界人士、专家学者齐聚天津，比上届增加1000余名。其中：国外代表1300余名，苏丹、智利、澳大利亚、阿根廷、加拿大等国家组织了强大的参会参展团。来自澳大利亚、加拿大、津巴布韦、苏丹、秘鲁、塞尔维亚、格陵兰、印度、纳米比亚、阿根廷、玻利维亚等11个国家（地区）的12名矿业部长或副部长、14位大使（公使）出席了本届大会。
　　Theme: Opportunities, Challenge and Development
　　Date:  November 2~5, 2013
　　Location: Tianjin
　　Focus: Work together to build a mutually beneficial and win-win pattern for the supply, demand, and trade of global mineral commodities
　　This conference introduced keynote session, mining ministers' forum，mining development forum and another 34 sub-forums and 10 countries(regions) investment projects shows featuring rich content, high participation and strong interaction.A total of 7000 plus government officials, mining industry figures, experts and scholars from 55 countries and regions joined CHINA MINING 2013, adding over 1000 than last event. Of those 1300 delegates abroad, Sudan, Chile, Australia, Argentina and Canada organized strong participant entrants. 12 mining ministers or deputy ministers and 14 ambassadors（envoys）from such countries and regions as Australia, Canada, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Peru, Serbia, Greenland, India, Namibia, Argentina, Bolivia, attended this conference.