TORONTO, ONTARIO – April 29, 2025 – The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) is pleased to announce that Chris Richardson, Chief Executive Officer of IDAP Global LLP, will kick off CMI Summit IV with the opening-day keynote titled “Abundance: Critical Minerals for Prosperity in An Uncertain Future.” Richardson will speak on Tuesday, May 13, from 8:55 to 9:20 AM, delivering a forward-looking framework for harnessing finance, technology, supply-chain innovation, and strategic policy to unlock the full economic potential of critical minerals worldwide.
“Chris brings a distinctive blend of fintech vision and deep-tech pragmatism,” said Tracy Hughes, Founder & Executive Director of CMI. “His experience digitising real-economy assets and steering cross-border capital into high-growth ventures makes him the ideal voice to advance our conversations on prosperity, security, and sustainable supply chains.”
In addition to his keynote, Richardson will appear on Wednesday, May 14, from 2:15 to 3:05 PM in the high-profile panel “The War for Capital in the Critical Minerals Sector: Where and How to Find Capital Resources,” alongside senior financiers from ARA Partners, Kingswood Capital Partners, and Jefferies.
Richardson added:
“The next leap in critical minerals development will be financed at the intersection of technical innovation, resilient supply-chain design and purposeful policy. I look forward to sharing how investors and operators can collaborate to create long-term prosperity—particularly in regions that have been underserved by traditional capital flows.”
CMI Summit IV: The War for Critical Minerals and Capital Resources
Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 13–14, 2025
Summit Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Registration & coffee: 7:30 – 8:30 AM
Reception: Tuesday, May 13, 5:00 – 6:30 PM — hosted by ArcStone Securities and Investment Corp.
Location: The National Club, 303 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website: CriticalMineralSummit.com
To register or secure a CMI Summit IV 2-day Delegates Pass, click here
About IDAP Global LLP
IDAP Global LLP is a London-headquartered investment and strategic-advisory firm that aims to generate a wealthier world for all by supporting mid-market private enterprises at the vanguard of sectors in transition. With a global presence and a focus on frontier and emerging markets, IDAP leverages deep technology, capital-markets expertise and on-the-ground networks to channel capital where it can generate both competitive returns and real impact.
About the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI):
The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) is a trusted global leader in connecting companies, capital markets, and experts in the critical minerals industry. By combining in-depth research, thought leadership, and extensive industry expertise, CMI provides exclusive insights, invaluable resources, and robust networking opportunities that empower its members to thrive in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Through collaboration with businesses, governments, and other stakeholders, CMI addresses both the challenges and opportunities within the critical minerals sector, highlighting the value, sustainability, and strategic importance of these essential materials. As a result, CMI ensures its members are equipped to drive innovation, lead in cutting-edge technology, and fuel industrial advancement worldwide.
To secure a CMI Membership, click here or to secure a CMI Summit IV 2-day Delegates Pass, click here
For further details, please contact Tracy Hughes, Executive Director, Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) | +1 647 289 7714 | CriticalMineralsInstitute.com • CriticalMineralSummit.com
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