Critical minerals are foundational to the next phase of global energy and industrial development
Demand for minerals such as lithium, copper, nickel, cobalt, graphite and rare earth elements is rising rapidly as electrification, grid expansion, energy storage, advanced manufacturing and clean technologies scale across North America. The Critical Minerals Zone at Global Energy Show Canada brings together the companies enabling secure, resilient and competitive mineral supply chains.
Canada hosts production or advanced projects in at least six priority critical minerals, including lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, copper and rare earth elements, all essential to electrification, energy storage and infrastructure. This positions Canada as a key contributor within a broader North American and global supply chain.
This zone showcases technologies, projects and services spanning exploration, extraction, processing, refining, recycling and advanced materials. Exhibitors include mining companies, processors, equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, technology providers and governments supporting critical mineral development.
As governments and industry prioritize supply security and domestic processing capacity, projects are advancing across Canada and North America. New mines, processing facilities, midstream infrastructure and recycling operations are moving from planning into execution to support energy systems, manufacturing and infrastructure build out.
From upstream resource development to downstream processing and integration, the Critical Minerals Zone connects resource supply with real world energy and industrial demand.
MARKET SIGNALS DRIVING CRITICAL MINERALS DEVELOPMENT
Global demand for critical minerals is projected to increase two to four times by 2030, driven by electrification, grid expansion, energy storage deployment and advanced manufacturing, according to the International Energy Agency.
As demand accelerates, governments and industry are advancing critical mineral strategies focused on supply security, domestic processing and diversified sourcing, with significant public and private investment supporting new projects across Canada and North America.
Manufacturers, utilities and infrastructure developers are seeking reliable long term mineral supply to support project timelines, cost certainty and system resilience.
These dynamics are translating into active exploration, permitting, construction and procurement activity across the critical minerals value chain.
WHY EXHIBIT?
Position your company at the centre of North America’s critical minerals supply chain.
Connect directly with mining companies, processors, manufacturers, utilities, investors and government stakeholders advancing mineral development and procurement.
Showcase technologies, services and solutions supporting secure, scalable and competitive critical mineral production and processing.
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT
Mining and exploration companies
Mineral processing and refining companies
Advanced materials and battery supply chain firms
Equipment manufacturers and technology providers
Engineering, procurement and construction firms
Recycling and circular economy solution providers
Government agencies and investment bodies
Logistics, infrastructure and supply chain service providers
This opportunity is a purpose-built destination zone for investors, operators, and policymakers to learn, explore, and do business in the digital energy space.
- Network directly with utilities, project developers, governments, and buyers seeking digital solutions.
- Fuel real dialogue around technology, policy, and investment in a dedicated AI & digitalization community space.
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