Mining Capital Markets Gain Momentum as Copper Leads | Ilan Bahar

Kitco MINING · Mar 3, 2026 · 18m

BMO Capital Markets Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Metals and Mining Ilan Bahar says the mining sector is entering 2026 with one of its strongest capital markets backdrops in years. Speaking with Kitco Mining at the 35th BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference, Bahar said this year’s event drew 650 investors and 300 companies, reflecting what he described as a “very, very healthy” environment for precious metals, financing activity, and elevated M&A discussions. He also pointed to the pace and focus with which the U.S. government is leaning into critical minerals as…