HOW CAN MINING BECOME PART OF THE DEFENCE SUPPLY CHAIN

Critical Minerals for Defence will bring together key decision-makers from mining, defence manufacturing, finance, government (federal, provincial, and international), and First Nations to explore how Canada can position its mineral resources at the heart of modern defence supply chains.


With critical minerals now fundamental to national security, advanced technologies, and geopolitical resilience, the Forum will highlight the strategies needed to link upstream production and midstream processing with downstream defence applications.

Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation. Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire

Assistant Deputy Minister,

Policy-Industry,

Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation. Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire

President and COO

Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation. Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Thought Leadership Opportunities

Energy and Mines partners with organizations looking to build profile and thought leadership in the critical minerals sector. To explore opportunities and bespoke packages, contact events@energyandmines.com

Forum FAQs

  • When is the Forum?

    June 9th - 10th ,  2026

  • What is the venue?

    Marriott Downtown at CF Eaton Centre

    525 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5G 2L2

  • Who are the organizers?

    Energy and Mines is an Ottawa-based B2B conference company focused on driving opportunities for mining and energy through in-depth content and high-caliber events. This Forum is part of the Energy and Mines’ Critical Minerals event series which also includes the Ontario Critical Minerals Forum, November 18-19, 2025, Toronto, and Critical Minerals for Defence, June 9-10, 2026 Toronto. 

  • How do I register?

    Registration will open at the beginning of February 2026.  At the moment you can complete the Register Interest form and we'll keep you updated of developments.