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Projects in the Pipeline

Location: Fort William Gardens, Thunder Bay

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Projects in the Pipeline: The Next 5 Years

Challenges and opportunities that are facing the Mining Industry. Both senior and junior mining companies will be talking about their operations and where they are going in the next 5 years. Hear from CEOs and Management level representatives from Canada's top producers and future leaders. Learn of opportunities that exist within the supply and service sector as these companies prepare for the expansion and development of world-class mine operations.

A light lunch is included and there is a special guest speaker at noon.

The 2023 speakers are listed below. The 2024 lineup will be announced soon.

2023 Conference Speakers

2023

Creating lithium supply chain in Ontario.

Elks Lodge 82- 201 N. Syndicate

Speaker: Jim Jaques

Company: Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.

Overview:

Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. will be the first mover in creating a vertically integrated lithium supply chain in Ontario. Avalon will connect both its own as well as regional mineral resources...

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2023

Ramping Up For Production

Elks Lodge 82 201 N. Syndicate

Speaker: David Newhook

Company: Equinox Gold - Greenstone Mine

Overview:

David Newhook, Greenstone Mine Director of Operations, will provide an update on the status of the construction of the Greenstone Mine and their plans as they ramp up for production. Greenstone...

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2024

Musselwhite: Positioning a historic operation for future success

Elks Lodge 82 201 N. Syndicate

Speaker: Mark Kiessling

Company: Newmont Musselwhite

Overview:

Musselwhite mine has celebrated over 25 years in operation. Since 2019 the mine has undergone significant operational improvements and modernization that will position the operation for future...

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2023

Critical Minerals and the State of Mining - Northwestern Ontario

Elks Lodge 82 201 N. Syndicate

Speaker: George Pirie

Company: Ontario Ministry of Mines

Overview:

Minister George Pirie was appointed as Minister of Mines by Premier Ford in June 2022. George’s family roots began in the Porcupine over 100 years ago. He is a graduate of Laurentian University and...

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2023

Unlocking exploration value and advancing key projects

Elks Lodge 82 201 N. Syndicate

Speaker: Caroline Pienaar

Company: First Mining Gold Corp.

Overview:

Caroline, Exploration Manager at First Mining Gold, will provide insights and updates on the advancement of the Springpole & Birch-Uchi Projects in Ontario as well as the recently acquired...

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2023

Unique economic opportunity of the Raleigh Lake project

Elks Lodge 82 201 N. Syndicate Ave

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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2023

Unlocking the potential of Kinross Great Bear Project

Elks Lodge 82 201 N. Syndicate

Speaker: Ian Russel

Company: Kinross Gold

Overview:

The Kinross Great Bear project is making strong progress to unlock the tremendous value this project offers. We’re building a strong local workforce and supply chain network with a commitment to...

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2023

Alamos Gold Island Gold

Elks Lodge 82- 201 N. Syndicate

Speaker: Austin Hemphill

Company: Alamos Gold

Overview:

Alamos Gold The Island Gold Mine is one of the highest grade and fastest growing deposits in the world with 1M+ oz produced since commercial production declared in October of 2007. The mine is...

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