Benchmark Summit Toronto 2026
Time and Location
Join us in Toronto for our annual Benchmark Summit 2026 - a day of data-driven insights and unrivalled networking, held during the week of the annual PDAC mining convention.
This year's agenda features in-depth discussions and expert presentations covering the full battery supply chain - from mine to grid.
Expect comprehensive data and analysis on growth trends across the breadth of critical minerals, as well as in downstream markets, including energy storage and EVs.
Don't miss out on unmatched networking opportunities with the decision-makers defining the future of clean energy.
Space is limited - register now to secure your place at this free event. Further details and full agenda will be communicated in due course.
Agenda
Monday 2nd March, 2026
Registration & Networking Lunch
Words of Welcome
Understanding the Current Copper Market
- Charting the impact of mine disruption and supply concentration
- Supply recovery concerns in 2026; lack of greenfield projects; Chinese-owned assets
- Update on price divergence trends; future supply gaps; concentrates outlook; project pipelines
Vale Base Metals: Keynote Presentation
Copper Market Outlook Panel Discussion
Overall Market Outlook for Lithium-ion Batteries
- Demand dynamics and shifting chemistries: from EVs to BESS
- A look across dynamics of Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel and Manganese markets in 2026
Lithium Market Outlook
Lithium Industry Presentation
Speakers
Adam Webb
Head of Battery Raw Materials
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Carlos Piñeiro Cruz
Senior Analyst - Copper Supply
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Shaun Usmar
CEO
Vale Base Metals
Venue
This year's Summit: Toronto will take place at One King West, located in the heart of Toronto....
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