Critical Minerals Discussion Panel
Schedule
Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 11:45 am to Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 01:45 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The National Club | Toronto, ON

About this Event
CIM Toronto Branch presents IN PERSON luncheon series:
Critical Minerals Discussion Panel
Securing Canada's Stake in the Global Critical Minerals Race
Panel Participants:
Gordana Slepcev, President & CEO - Lomiko Metals Inc.
Kerem Usenmez, President & CEO - Volta Metals Ltd.
Pierre Neatby, COO - Scandium Canada
Introductions:
Alessio Scurci - Chair (CIM Toronto Branch)
Panel Moderator:
Stephanie Skitch - 1st Chair (CIM Toronto Branch)
Abstract:
Canada is at a pivotal moment in the global critical minerals race. This panel will discuss how to secure mineral development, leverage them for defence and electrification, compete against state-backed capital (notably China), and build public support for decisive action.
Discussion Topics:
1. What can Canada do to secure the development and production of its strategic and critical minerals?
2. How can Canada use strategic critical minersl to support defence and electrification?
3. What can be done in a global environment where private capital is competing with government budgets from China?
4. Do Canadians appreciate the importance of this time in determining Canada's position in the world mineral economy?
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https://portal.cim.org/mpower/cim/membership/apply-for-branch
Please note that CIM Toronto membership is separate from CIM National membership.
Note: Attendance at this event may qualify toward professional development credits. If you require confirmation of your attendance for PD credit, please email [email protected].
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Save the dates:
Thu, November 20th - Luncheon
Thu, December 4th - Christmas Social
Thu, January 15th - Luncheon
Thu, February 5th - Virtual AGM
Where is it happening?
The National Club, 303 Bay Street, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 12.70 to CAD 4634.12
