Full Day Conference

Location: Elks Lodge 82, Thunder Bay
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Tickets: This event is sold out                                   

 

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

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

 

Special Guest Speakers:

        - Minister of Mines, George Pirie.
        - Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Greg Rickford

 

 

          Breakfast / Network Sponsor:                               Lunch Sponsor:                 Virtual Sponsor:

                                                          

 



2024 Conference Speakers
September 12, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast & Networking
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: sponsored by Woodland Heritage Northwest
Company: Woodland Heritage Northwest
Overview:
Kick-Off the Full Day Conference with an early morning breakfast and networking session. Network with your peers from the mines, political representatives, suppliers, and Indigenous communities.
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September 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am
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 12, 2024 9:20am - 9:40am
Wabun Partnership Model
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Jason Batise
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 12, 2024 09:40am - 10:00am
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 12, 2024 10:00am - 10:40am
Ring of Fire Panel Discussion
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Wyloo, Webequie, Marten Falls
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 12, 2024 10:40am - 11:00am
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
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September 12, 2024 11:00am - 11:20am
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 12, 2024 11:20am - 11:40am
Update on Lake Superior Lithium Inc.
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Andrew 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 12, 2024 11:40am - 12:00pm
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals Project
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Mike Garbutt President and CEO
Company: Clean Air Metals Inc.
Overview:
Canadian based platinum and palladium exploration company focused on advancing its flagship Thunder Bay North Critical Metals projects located in the Thunder Bay region of Ontario.
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September 12, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lunch & Further Networking
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Sponsored by CEDC
Company: Thunder Bay CEDC
Overview:
Further networking opportunities available during Lunch, sponsored by Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC).
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September 12, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm
State of Mining Address 2024
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Minister 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 12, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm
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 12, 2024 1:20pm - 1:40pm
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 12, 2024 1:40pm - 2:00pm
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 12, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm
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 12, 2024 2:20pm - 2:40pm
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 12, 2024 2:40pm
Making Reconciliation Real While Building Ontario’s North
Elks Lodge 82 - 201 N. Syndicate
Speaker: Minister Greg Rickford
Company: Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Overview:
Under Premier Ford’s leadership, Ontario is investing in skilled labour training in Northern and Indigenous communities to support responsible critical mineral development and economic prosperity.
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