Opening Plenary | Monday May 4 | 8:30 | Ballroom B
Our Mining Moment
CIM CONNECT 2026 opens with a high‑impact plenary featuring some of the most influential leaders in Canadian mining.
Global demand, commodity prices, and the race for critical minerals are redefining Canada’s mining sector. As supply-chain security and geopolitical uncertainty sharpen focus on reliable producers, Canada has an enormous opportunity.
This plenary will examine the forces at play—the commodities cycle, capital markets, national defence and sovereignty, Indigenous involvement—and what they mean for Canada’s competitive edge.
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Panelists
Jonathan Price
President & CEO
Teck
Jonathan Price was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Teck on November 1, 2023, and has been a member of Teck’s Board of Directors since July 26, 2022.
Randy Smallwood
President & CEO
Wheaton Precious Metals
Randy Smallwood is the President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals, one of the world’s largest precious metals streaming companies. A founding member of the company, he has been a driving force behind its growth and success.
Catherine McLeod-Seltzer
2026 Canadian Mining Hall of Fame Inductee
A highly respected leader in the mining industry, Catherine McLeod-Seltzer has over 35 years of experience building successful mineral companies. Catherine is a director o Teck.
Jack Lundin
President, CEO and Director
Lundin Mining
Jack Lundin is President and Chief Executive Officer of Lundin Mining and a member of the Board of Directors. Since becoming President in 2022 and CEO in December 2023, he has led a significant portfolio transformation, including the acquisitions of the Caserones Mine and Filo Corp., the latter resulting in the formation of Vicuña Corp. and a sharpened strategic focus on copper through the divestiture of the company's European assets.
Moderator
Lucy Potter
General Manager
Rio Tinto’s Commercial Group
Lucy Potter is a General Manager within Rio Tinto’s Commercial group, where she supports technical assurance and enterprise risk to enable safe, sustainable production and optimized commercial outcomes.