With geopolitical tensions, industrial policy and supply-chain security increasingly influencing procurement decisions, understanding demand from downstream customers is essential in developing critical minerals projects that can compete for investment, partnerships and long-term offtake.

This is one of the key discussions taking place at The Ontario Critical Minerals Forum, November 24-25, Toronto, which will bring together 600+ senior leaders from mining, First Nations, government, finance, processing, infrastructure and downstream industries.

Senior leaders from the automotive, battery and defence sectors will come together for a dedicated discussion on how their critical minerals sourcing strategies are changing—and what Ontario and Canada need to do to become competitive long-term suppliers. Confirmed speakers include:

• Tobias Abt, Manager – Raw Material Procurement and Strategic Market Development, Mercedes-Benz
• Joel Karlsberg, Chief Procurement Officer, PowerCo Canada
• Roman Shimonov, CEO, Roshel – Smart Armored Vehicles
• Rajshekar DasGupta, CEO, Electrovaya

The panel will examine what is driving critical minerals procurement decisions today; the importance of domestic and allied-country processing capacity; how early major buyers are prepared to engage with mining and processing projects; and what would make Ontario and Canada more attractive sources of critical raw materials and processed inputs.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear directly from major buyers—and connect with the mining companies, governments, investors and First Nations shaping the next phase of Ontario’s critical minerals sector.

Download the updated brochure

Register here – Launch pricing ends September 11.

We look forward to seeing you in Toronto!

Best wishes

Adrienne Baker

Director

Energy and Mines