At VRIC 2025, we welcomed Randy Smallwood, CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals, for an exclusive METALS 100 interview. Randy shared key insights into the company’s stellar performance in 2024, including strong production growth and major acquisitions like the Kone Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire. He also discussed the company’s focus on capital allocation, upcoming projects like Blackwater, and the strategic importance of diversifying into copper mining opportunities.
Randy further shared his bullish outlook on gold and silver prices, highlighting silver’s dual industrial and investment demand. He also reflected on how geopolitical risks and shifting global dynamics shape the future of precious metals. With Wheaton’s long-term vision and disciplined approach, Randy provided valuable advice for navigating the evolving mining landscape. Stay tuned for more exclusive insights from industry leaders!
Randy Smallwood holds a geological engineering degree from the University of British Columbia and is one of the founding members of Wheaton Precious Metals. In 2007, he joined Wheaton full time as EVP of Corporate Development, primarily focusing on growing the company through the evaluation and acquisition of streaming opportunities. In January 2010, he was appointed President, and in April 2011, he was appointed Wheaton’s CEO.
Mr. Smallwood originally started as an exploration geologist with Wheaton River Minerals Ltd., and in 2001, was promoted to Director of Project Development, a role he held through the 2005 merger with Goldcorp (which has since merged with Newmont). Mr. Smallwood was an instrumental part of the team that built Wheaton River/Goldcorp into one of the largest and, more importantly, most profitable gold companies in the world. He is now focused on continuing to add to the impressive growth profile of Wheaton and leading the World Gold Council as its current chair. For more information about Wheaton Precious Metals, please visit this website.
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