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Themed ‘The New Critical Minerals Economy’, hosted at the historic National Club in Toronto, Canada
The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) 2026
CMI Mission, Vision and Activities
CMI Mission, Vision and Activities
CMI Mission, Vision and Activities
The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) is a global brain trust for the critical minerals economy, serving as a central hub that connects companies, capital markets, and policymakers, and delivering actionable intelligence through its monthly CMI Masterclasses, weekly Critical Minerals Report (CMR), bespoke research, and board-level advisory services across exploration finance, supply chains, and geopolitics. CMI also organizes its flagship Annual Critical Minerals Institute Summit, a global gathering of government leaders, institutional investors, and industry executives, with the upcoming CMI Summit V— “The New Critical Minerals Economy”—scheduled for May 13–14 in Toronto, Canada. For more information, please contact Chrissy Hessam, Director, Membership Services, at Chrissy@criticalmineralsinstitute.com or +1 647 289 7714, or visit CriticalMineralsInstitute.com.
The CMI Watchlist 2026
CMI Mission, Vision and Activities
CMI Mission, Vision and Activities
CMI first introduced its Critical Minerals Watchlist in 2024, identifying 18 minerals essential to Western economic resilience and highlighting growing supply-chain vulnerabilities. Building on this foundation, the Watchlist was expanded in 2025 and further refined into the 2026 Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) Watchlist, which now encompasses 24 critical materials. Derived from a comprehensive analysis of national and multilateral critical mineral frameworks, the CMI Watchlist serves as a data-driven blueprint for governments, industry leaders, and investors navigating an increasingly complex landscape defined by surging demand, constrained supply, and geopolitical competition.
CMI’s leadership emphasizes that without coordinated, strategic action, disruptions across these critical material supply chains could pose significant risks to both economic stability and national security. For more information, please contact info@criticalmineralsinstitute.com.
Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) Gold Members
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The Critical Minerals Institute offers a 1-year subscription to the Critical Minerals Report (CMR), exclusive invitations to monthly online events featuring leaders in the critical minerals sector, and special rate discount to the annual Critical Minerals Summit (CMI) and other Partner events for only CAD$250 per year!
The CMI Team
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Our team of experienced critical mineral professionals are dedicated to helping our industry succeed at achieving supply chain processes to meet demand. Aware of the shortage of capital, professionals and of course, critical minerals - this group of international experts, speakers and consultants have joined forces to create intel, secure talent and invest in events and the publication and distribution of a weekly newsletter called the Critical Minerals Report (CMR).
Who we are.
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Who we are.
The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) is a trusted global leader in connecting companies, capital markets, and experts in the critical minerals industry. CMI provides a wealth of exclusive insights, resources, and networking opportunities, helping members drive innovation and lead in the competitive global market.