Toronto, October 20, 2025 - TheNewswire — With less than a month to go, mining, government, First Nations, and finance leaders are preparing for the Ontario Critical Minerals Forum, taking place November 18–19 at the Marriott Downtown CF Eaton Centre, Toronto.

With government policy and global geopolitics elevating the urgency around critical minerals, this Forum will provide a timely platform bringing together mining CEOs, government ministers, investors and Indigenous leaders to network and discuss the opportunities and challenges for realizing Ontario’s critical minerals ambitions.

The high-caliber agenda features over 70 speakers including key government experts:

• Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines 

• Hon. Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation / Minister Responsible for the Ring of Fire 

• Isabella Chan, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada 

Mining CEOs and senior representatives from the following companies are also featured on the agenda Glencore, Frontier Lithium, Wyloo Canada, Canada Nickel Company, Electra Battery Materials,  FireFly Metals, Agnico Eagle Mines, Rock Tech Lithium, Magna Mining, Avalon Advanced Materials, Ucore Rare Metals, Hudbay Minerals, Vale Base Metals, Fortescue, Foran Mining, Green Technology Metals, Generation Mining,  Juno Corp., Sherritt International

The agenda also features strategic insights from Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canada Growth Fund, Building Ontario Fund, RBC, CIBC, and First Nations Bank of Canada on financing critical minerals projects and infrastructure. End customers, including RTX and GM, will share insight on Ontario's critical minerals competitiveness in global supply chains. Plus IESO, Hydro One, Glencore, Capstone Infrastructure and Fortis on key developments for energy infrastructure for critical minerals in Ontario.

This is a must attend event for all those interested in being part of Ontario’s critical minerals market and supporting the finance, development, infrastructure and partnerships needed to realize this potential in a short timeline. “This event offers a unique platform for government, Indigenous, and industry leaders to come together to accelerate projects, investment, and partnerships that will shape Canada’s position in global supply chains,” said Adrienne Baker, Director of Energy and Mines, which is organizing the Forum.

The Forum will deliver critical insights tailored to each part of the critical minerals ecosystem. For mining companies, it provides timely updates on government funding programs, permitting reforms, and infrastructure planning. For First Nations, it highlights emerging models of Indigenous-led financing and project ownership. Investors and finance leaders will gain fresh perspectives on de-risking strategies and unlocking capital, while government representatives will engage directly with mining executives and Indigenous partners shaping Ontario’s next decade of growth.

The Forum is supported by industry leaders, with Glencore and Schneider Electric as Thought Leader Sponsors, and KPMG, Hatch, and Torys LLP as Session Leader sponsors. PCL Construction is the networking drinks sponsor and Aderco, Alectra Energy Solutions, NRCan, Matrix, Soilworks and Enbridge are exhibitors and will be onsite showcasing solutions that advance Ontario’s role in the global critical minerals supply chain.

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

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