Full Day Conference 2026

Location: Elks Lodge 82, Thunder Bay
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Tickets: Available in January                    

 

Conference Summary:
Full Day Conference Theme

       -  Critical Minerals & Gold

 

Special Guest Speakers: to be Announced

 

 

          Breakfast / Network Sponsor:                               Lunch Sponsor:                 Virtual Sponsor:

                                                          

 

Stay tuned for updates.



2025 Full Day Conference Speakers
1:00pm - 1:20pm, 11 Sept 2025
Building Canada’s Integrated Lithium Future
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Frontier Lithium
Overview:
The PAK Lithium Project is a joint venture developing North America’s highest-grade lithium resource, featuring a mine, mill, and downstream facility for producing battery-grade lithium salts.
1:40pm - 2:00pm, 11 Sept 2025
Building a Vertically Integrated Lithium Business in Ontario
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Green Technology Metals
Overview:
Green Technology Metals is pursuing a strategy to build a complete lithium supply chain in Ontario. This plan, which aligns with the government’s Critical Minerals Strategy, aims to create a robust...
12:00pm - 12:30pm, 11 Sept 2025
Insights from the Ontario Mining Association
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Ontario Mining Association
Overview:
Highlights from the state of Ontario mining sector including initiatives to support labour and supply chain opportunities
2:00pm - 2:20pm, 11 Sept 2025
Building Ontario a Resilient Lithium Supply Chain: A Tested Blueprint
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Rock Tech Lithium
Overview:
This presentation will explore how Rock Tech Lithium is leveraging its experience in Europe to establish a vertically integrated lithium supply chain in Ontario
10:20am - 10:40am, 11 Sept 2025
Advancing Exploration Success within First Mining Gold
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: First Mining Gold Corp.
Overview:
Over the past few years, First Mining Gold has strategically focused on unlocking high-potential exploration opportunities across Central Canada, with two flagship projects in Springpole, Ontario...
11:00am - 11:20am, 11 Sept 2025
Permitting the recovery of minerals from tailings
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Kane and Associates
Overview:
The change in the Ontario Mining Act will permit the recovery of minerals or mineral-bearing substances from tailings and other waste materials resulting from previous mining Operations
10:40am - 11:00am, 11 Sept 2025
Advancing the Rowan Project to develop a hub and spoke mining camp in Red Lake.
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: West Red Lake Gold Mines
Overview:
West Red Lake Gold reopened the Madsen Mine. They're seeking environmental approvals for an advanced exploration at the Rowan Mine, which could yield 35,000 ounces of gold annually for five years...
12:00pm - 12:30pm, 11 Sept 2025
Advancing economic & community development across NW Ontario
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Ontario Ministry of Northern Economic Development & Growth
Overview:
Hon. George Pirie is the current Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth for Ontario
11:20am - 11:40am, 11 Sept 2025
Positioning ourselves as one of Canada's Top Gold Producers
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Alamos Gold
Overview:
Alamos is a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer with diversified production from three operations in North America.
2:50pm - 3:10pm, 11 Sept 2025
Indigenous Led Projects
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Indigenous & Community Engagement (ICE)
Overview:
As mining evolves, so does its relationship with Indigenous communities. Indigenous leadership is shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.
10:00am - 10:20am, 11 Sept 2025
Vision to Develop a Top Canadian Producing Gold Mine at the Moss Gold Deposit
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Goldshore Resources
Overview:
Starting in 2021, Goldshore Resources has focused on the growth and development of its flagship Moss Gold Project
12:30pm - 1:00pm, 11 Sept 2025
Unlocking Northern Ontario’s Potential through Mining & Energy Development
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines
Overview:
Hon Stephen Lecce is currently Ontario's Minister of Energy & Mines
2:50pm - 3:10pm, 11 Sept 2025
Trends In Indigenous Partnerships
Elks Lodge
Speaker:
Company: Indigenous & Community Engagement (ICE)
Overview:
Outlining recent trends and successes in Indigenous partnerships