Full Day Conference

Location: Elks Lodge 82, Thunder Bay
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

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Conference Summary:
Full Day Conference is broken into 3 distinct sections.

       -  First Nations Forum, Critical Minerals, & Projects in the Pipeline, (see the 2024 speakers below).



2024 Conference Speakers
September 2024
Opening Remarks & I.C.E.
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Michael Fox
Company: Indigenous & Community Engagement (ICE)
Overview:
Michael Fox kicks off the Indigenous Partnership session and discusses I.C.E's role in advancing partnerships.
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September 2024
Wabun Partnership Model
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker:
Company: Wabun Tribal Council
Overview:
Jason will introduce Wabun Tribal Council's approach to facilitating dialogue between First Nations and Resource developers. Results will be shown, demonstrating the benefits.
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September 2024
A New Benchmark for Sustainable Mining
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Kristan Straub
Company: Indigenous & Community Engagement (ICE)
Overview:
Kristan Straub, CEO of Wyloo, discussed idea sharing between Indigenous organizations and the results. Also discussed was minimizing the impact on the land and sharing culture. Support of...
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September 2024
Ring of Fire Panel Discussion
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker:
Company: Panel Discussion
Overview:
Advancing Eagle's Nest Project - Marten Falls, Webequie Chiefs will join Wyloo Canada's CEO to discuss opportunities, challenges and progress.
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September 2024
Unique economic opportunity of the Raleigh Lake project 2024
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Anthony Kovacs
Company: International Lithium Corp.
Overview:
The Raleigh Lake project contains both lithium and rubidium resources. The rubidium is in close association with but independent of the lithium resource. This duality offers a unique economic...
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September 2024
Update on Lake Superior Lithium Inc.
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Andrew Ramchara Ramcharan
Company: Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
Overview:
Avalon will share updates on the developments at Lake Superior Lithium Inc., focusing on our future lithium hydroxide processing facility in Thunder Bay. This project is pivotal in connecting the...
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September 2024
Green Technology Metals' Integrated Lithium development strategy
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Cameron Henry
Company: Green Technology Metals
Overview:
Cameron will present on Green Technology Metals' Integrated Lithium development strategy, which includes establishing multiple lithium mines and processing hubs to support a central lithium...
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September 2024
State of Mining Address 2024
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: George Pirie
Company: Ontario Ministry of Mines
Overview:
Northwestern Ontario fosters the collaboration we need to make the province of Ontario the best place to invest in the mining sector. Ontario has the minerals, expertise, and talent to become the...
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September 2024
From Prospect to Production
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Tina Pint
Company: Barr Engineering and Environmental Science Canada Ltd.
Overview:
Shortening the Project Development Timeline by Centering Sustainability Concepts in Design Permitting new mines is crucial but too often has long timelines.
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September 2024
Greenstone Progress 2024
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Dan Barrie
Company: Equinox Gold - Greenstone Mine
Overview:
Greenstone Mine, an open pit located 275 km northeast of Thunder Bay, in the Municipality of Greenstone, Ward of Geraldton and within Treaty 9 Territory, is an Equinox Gold mine. David Newhook will...
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September 2024
First Mining Gold: Unlocking Golden Opportunities in ON & QC
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Caroline Pienaar
Company: First Mining Gold Corp.
Overview:
Caroline will share updates on the recent advancements on the unlocking of exploration values and key opportunities at First Mining Gold’s Ontario & Quebec projects.
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September 2024
Kinross – Great Bear: Building NW Ontario’s next World Class Gold Mine
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Ian Russell
Company: Kinross Gold
Overview:
Great Bear Resources began work on the Project in 2017. Kinross closely followed the growth of this exploration property and in February of 2022 acquired the company and project. With a rapidly...
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September 2024
Madsen Mine – Restart of the Madsen Gold Mine in 2025.
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Derek Teevan
Company: West Red Lake Gold Mines
Overview:
West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSX-V: WRLG) is working towards the restart of the Madsen Gold Mine in 2025. Since acquiring the asset in mid-2023, the team has used data from an extensive and ongoing...
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September 2024
Making Reconciliation Real While Building Ontario's North
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Greg Rickford
Company: Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Overview:
Under Premier Ford’s leadership, Ontario has attracted global investment and supported business diversification among the energy and mining sectors.
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