BC Critical Minerals Forum – April 14-15, 2026

Press Release

December 11, 2025

The BC Critical Minerals Forum, taking place April 14–15 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, will place a strong emphasis on partnership models, financing pathways, and equity ownership opportunities for First Nations in the province’s critical minerals sector.

The Forum brings together leaders from mining, First Nations, finance, and government to examine the infrastructure, capital, partnership, and permitting requirements needed to advance BC’s critical minerals value chain.

Paul Blom, Chief Operating Officer of the BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council, will be speaking at the event. He joins a roster of more than 60 speakers, including:

Crystal Smith, Haisla Nation; Member, Indigenous Advisory Council, Major Projects Office

Charles Morven, Secretary-Treasurer, Nisga’a Nation

Andy Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, Nisga’a Lisims Government

Kody Penner, VP Corporate Development, Nations Royalty

Booker Cornea, Associate Vice President, Market and Shareholder Engagement, First Nations Bank of Canada

Find out more at:
bc.energyandmines.com

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