April 30, 2025

CIM is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Smallwood, as the Incoming President-Elect (2027-2028). Mr. Smallwood will assume the role of CIM president in May 2027, following John Rhind (2026-2027) and Candace MacGibbon (2025-2026).

In this role Mr. Smallwood will work closely with the president and president-elect to provide direction to CIM, 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 a founding member of Wheaton Precious Metals and serves as its president and CEO. Previously, he was executive vice-president of corporate development, leading the company’s growth through the evaluation and acquisition of streaming opportunities. Before joining Wheaton Precious Metals, he was director of project development at Wheaton River Minerals Ltd., playing a key role in its 2005 merger with Goldcorp.

Mr. Smallwood was instrumental in building Wheaton River/Goldcorp (now part of Newmont) into one of the world’s largest and most profitable gold companies. He continues to focus on advancing Wheaton Precious Metals’ growth profile. He holds a geological engineering degree from the University of British Columbia and a mine engineering diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. From 2020 to 2023, he also served as Chair of the World Gold Council.

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"Randy's executive experience and vision for the Canadian minerals and metals industry aligns closely with CIM's mission and values. With his decades of executive leadership and operational experience, Randy 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.” Ian Pearce, Independent Director and Advisor; CIM Past President

"We are excited to welcome Randy as Incoming President Elect (2027-2028). CIM will benefit from Randy’s valuable insight shaped by his extensive experience in the mining industry within Canada and internationally. CIM has a long-standing reputation for excellence, and I am confident that with Randy’s future leadership and passion for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning, we will continue to build upon this legacy and drive innovation and growth within CIM and the industry.” Candace MacGibbon, Corporate Director; CIM President

“I am deeply energized by the opportunities that are currently shaping the future of Canada’s mining industry. From my early days as a Claim Staker to my current role as the CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that come with each phase and cycle of responsible resource extraction. Throughout this journey, I’ve remained firmly convinced of the essential role technical excellence plays in overcoming challenges, unlocking new opportunities and delivering society with the resources it needs. Our sector stands at a pivotal moment, and 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. It’s an honour to lead this effort, and I firmly believe that together, we can achieve remarkable success.” Randy Smallwood, President and CEO, Wheaton Precious Metals; CIM Incoming President-Elect.

For more information or to request an interview, please contact:

Rosemary Mantini
Communications Manager
rmantini@cim.org

About CIM

The Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is the trusted authority and the collective source for advancing knowledge and leading practices within Canada’s minerals and metals industry. We provide a platform for knowledge sharing, professional development, collaboration, and strategic industry partnerships through our technical societies and a nationwide network of branches. With more than 10,000 members, we are a vital hub for industry professionals at every stage of the minerals life cycle. CIM supports industry excellence through events – including CIM CONNECT, our premier convention and expo – publications, and expert-led training.