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June 2027

Toronto

How Defence Spending is Driving Opportunities for Critical Minerals

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Defence Demand Reshapes Critical Minerals

Growing geopolitical tensions, NATO commitments, and the need for secure supply chains are driving unprecedented demand for defence-critical minerals. The 2nd annual Critical Minerals for Defence Forum will bring together mining leaders, investors, defence suppliers, Indigenous leaders and government to explore how this long-term shift is creating new opportunities for Canada's critical minerals sector. The conference will cover policy, financing, processing, procurement, and strategies for connecting projects with long-term defence and industrial buyers.

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  • The Critical Minerals for Defence Forum is designed to connect mining project proponents with downstream buyers and finance. As government defence spending increases and mining becomes part of national security, this event facilitates the necessary connections to fully integrate this supply chain.

  • This Forum focuses exclusively on the finance and strategy needed to secure allied critical minerals supply chain. From First Nations and finance through to defence primes, this event brings together all the right people in one room

  • The 2nd Critical Minerals for Defence Forum will again take place in Toronto in June 2027. The date and venue will be announced in August 2026..

  • Yes. The Forum is built around high-value networking, with dedicated networking breaks, exhibition areas, receptions, and opportunities to connect with mining executives, investors, Indigenous leaders, government representatives, and solution providers.

  • You can attend as a delegate, become a sponsor or exhibitor, or apply to speak.  Send an enquiry to events@energyandmines.com

  • We spend months undertaking primary research with all the stakeholders in mining - defence supply chain in Canada and beyond. - the government, First Nations, mining company representatives, industry bodies , defence OEMS, the military etc. Through these conversation we craft an agenda that coalesces the current thoughts and concerns of all sectors. If you feel you contribute as a speaker get in touch with your ideas and we’ll set up a research call.