Video News/Future Minerals Forum 2025

Can gold hit $3,000 this year? Why is silver poised to outperform gold? Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris interviews Randy Smallwood, President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh. They discuss the mining industry and Wheaton's strategic approach to investments. Smallwood shares his insights on the increasing interest in responsible resource extraction in the Middle East, Wheaton's investment strategy, and the company's impressive growth trajectory with new projects in Africa and elsewhere. He also discusses the outlook for precious metals, particularly gold and silver, and explains why Wheaton prefers to maintain a simple, profitable business model focused on precious metals production. Special thanks to our sponsor, the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), for making this coverage possible. Visit https://www.futuremineralsforum.com/ to learn more.