Mining CEOs, Ministers and Chiefs to convene at the Ontario Critical Minerals Forum, November 18-19, 2025, Toronto

July 29, 2025 at 08:50 AM EDT

Toronto, ON — July 29, 2025 - TheNewswire: Energy and Mines is pleased to announce the Ontario Critical Minerals Forum, taking place November 18–19, 2025, at the Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, Toronto.

Solving issues around finance, infrastructure, permitting and indigenous partnerships are the key factors for the successful development of Ontario critical mineral projects. These are the main themes of this important event in November.

“As global demand for responsibly sourced critical minerals continues to surge, Ontario is well-positioned to play a central role,” said Adrienne Baker, Director, Energy and Mines. “This Forum will bring together key miners, government representatives, Indigenous leaders, and financial institutions to chart a path forward, ensuring Ontario develops a competitive, resilient, and inclusive critical minerals supply chain.”

All the right people in one room including:

Hon. Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation; Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire, Government of Ontario
Jonathan Price, President and CEO, Teck Resources
Mark Selby, CEO & Director, Canada Nickel Company
Kristan Straub, CEO, Wyloo Canada
Trevor Walker, President and CEO, Frontier Lithium
Yannick Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management
Cornelius Wabasse, Chief, Webequie First Nation
Minh-Tuong Dao, Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank
Hugh Samson, Co-Head, Global Metals & Mining Investment Banking, RBC Capital Markets
Trent Mell, CEO, Electra Battery Materials
Sheri Taylor, Chief, Ginoogaming First Nation
Sarah Goldfeder,Executive Director - Government Relations and Corporate Affairs, General Motors
Anca Drexler, Chief Investment Officer, Building Ontario Fund
Mirco Wojnarowicz, CEO, Rock Tech Lithium
Randy Broderick, Managing Director, Nickel & PGMs, Hatch
Claire Sault, Ogimaa-Kwe Chief, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Chint Kulkarni, Managing Director & Head, Industry & Client Coverage, CIBC
Jamie Levy, President & CEO, Generation Mining
Bruce Achneepineskum, Chief, Marten Falls
Warren Fish, Director of Approvals, Community and Environment, Fortescue
Alden Greenhouse, Vice President of Critical & Strategic Minerals, Agnico Eagle Mines
Victoire de Margerie, Board Director, Ivanhoe Electric
Jason Jessup, CEO and Director, Magna Mining
Rob Carter, Senior Vice President, Canada, Hudbay Minerals
Fred Di Blasio, Co-Founder, Managing Partner and CEO, Longhouse Capital
Mark Passi, Energy Manager, Glencore

Now in its 14th year, Energy and Mines’ annual Toronto event is recognized as a trusted gathering for advancing dialogue at the intersection of mining and energy. This year marks a pivotal evolution, as the event turns its full focus to the opportunities and challenges of scaling Ontario’s critical minerals sector — a timely and strategic topic as Canada works to secure its role in global supply chains amid shifting geopolitical priorities and competition for critical resources.

Program Highlights:

The two-day Forum will feature keynotes, panels, and case studies exploring every facet of critical minerals development, including:

Financing realities and de-risking strategies for early-stage projects;
The evolving role of Indigenous-led investment and equitable partnerships;
Regulatory and permitting reforms aimed at streamlining project approvals;
Infrastructure requirements to align energy, transportation, and community needs;
Expanding Ontario’s midstream processing capacity for a secure domestic supply chain;
Global procurement trends and buyer expectations shaping access to international markets;
Advancing development in the Ring of Fire region through shared infrastructure and Indigenous leadership.

For more information visit

🔗 www.ontariocriticalminerals.com

About Energy and Mines:

Energy and Mines has been at the forefront of convening the mining sector’s energy transition leaders for over a decade. Its Toronto event, now in its 14th year, has built a strong reputation as a trusted platform for addressing the intersection of mining, energy, and sustainability. The Ontario Critical Minerals Forum builds on this legacy, delivering a timely and essential forum to support Ontario’s emergence as a global leader in critical minerals.

Media Contact:

Adrienne Baker

Director, Energy and Mines

adrienne.baker@energyandmines.com