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28 April 2025
CIM is proud to announce the appointment of Randy Smallwood as its Incoming President-Elect. A respected leader in Canada’s mining sector, Smallwood will officially take on the role of CIM President in May 2027, following Candace MacGibbon (2025–2026) and John Rhind (2026–2027).
In this role, Smallwood will work closely as a member of the CIM Council with the president and president-elect to provide direction ensuring it continues to be the leading not-for-profit technical institute for professionals within the Canadian minerals, metals, materials, and energy industries.
Randy Smallwood is the President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals, one of the world’s largest precious metals streaming companies. A founding member of the company, he has been a driving force behind its growth and success. Before his tenure at Wheaton, he played a pivotal role in the development of Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. and its subsequent merger with Goldcorp in 2005 — a transformative event that helped shape the modern landscape of Canadian gold mining.
Smallwood brings a strong sense of purpose to his new role at CIM. “Our sector stands at a pivotal moment,” he shared. “While the road ahead is complex, I’m committed to steering CIM with an eye to empowering innovation and creating meaningful value for our entire industry.”
His background in geological and mine engineering, coupled with decades of executive leadership experience, equips Smallwood with a deep understanding of the mining life cycle and the complexities of responsible resource development. He also served as Chair of the World Gold Council from 2020 to 2023, contributing global insights to the industry.
His vision for CIM includes driving collaboration, supporting technical excellence, and fostering a culture of learning and innovation — all critical in navigating the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today, including the energy transition and digital transformation.
Wheaton Precious Metals’ support of CIM reflects the company’s longstanding commitment to advancing the Canadian mining industry. As a key Industry Partner, Wheaton contributes thought leadership and sector expertise while benefitting from CIM’s vast networking and learning resources. Under Smallwood’s leadership, Wheaton has exemplified how strategic innovation, and responsible development can elevate the broader mining community.
“Randy's executive experience and vision align closely with CIM's mission and values,” noted Ian Pearce, CIM Past President. “He brings a unique perspective that will strengthen CIM’s work to cultivate knowledge, best practices, and innovation across our industry and the communities we operate in.”
CIM President Candace MacGibbon added, “We are excited to welcome Randy. With his passion for continuous improvement and deep industry insight, he will help lead CIM toward even greater impact and relevance.”
As CIM looks to the future, the organization is poised to benefit immensely from Smallwood’s leadership — a blend of operational expertise, forward-thinking vision, and a lifelong dedication to the mining industry. We look forward to welcoming him together at CIM CONNECT 2025.
