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Join Us for three days of Conferences:
Nov 30th starting at 9:00am Projects in the Pipeline Conference. “Challenges and Opportunities facing the Mining Industry”.

Dec 01st starting at 9:00am - Workforce Needs of Mining Companies & Local Training Opportunities for Mining.

Dec 2nd starting at 9:00am - Indigenous Partnership Conference Conferences are free for everyone.

Below you will find short summaries of the topics. If you would like to participate (asking questions and getting reminders, and be part of the door prize be sure to register/login.)

November 30, 2021

Opening Remarks

Nov 30th 9:00am

John Mason

Thunder Bay

John Mason will open the event and provide a brief overview of mining in northwestern Ontario.

Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation: Best Practices

Nov 30th 9:10am

Graeme Wedge

MNP

Graeme Wedge from MNP will talk about the key considerations and best practices on how to engage and consult with stakeholders to help achieve your business objectives.

Magino Project – Building the Next Gold Mine

Nov. 30 10:00am

Roger Souckey, Victor Barua

Argonaut Gold

Roger and Victor will provide an update and status of the Magino Project – Building the Next Gold Mine.

Working with Agnico Eagle – About Us & Our Opportunities

Nov 30th 10:30am

Nathalie Belanger

Agnico Eagle

Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company that has produced precious metals since 1957. The Hope Bay property is located in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut,...

Greenstone Mine – Start of full scale construction

Nov 30th 11:00am

Eric Lamontagne

Equinox Gold Greenstone Gold Mines

Greenstone Mine will be one of Canada’s largest gold mines. With the recent Groundbreaking Ceremony held, Eric Lamontagne will tell you about the shift to construction of...

Key mineral exploration projects in Northwestern Ontario

Nov 30th 11:30am

Paul Malegus

Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry

Key mineral exploration projects in Northwestern Ontario with an emphasis on those advancing toward the development stage

Nickel Prospectivity in Ontario’s Ring of Fire

Nov. 30th 12:30pm

Ryan Weston

Noront

Ontario’s Ring of Fire region is viewed by many in the mining and exploration industry to represent Canada’s next base metal mining camp. Between 2002-2017 exploration...

Advancing a Major New Gold Discovery in Canada’s High-Grade Gold Capital

Nov 30th 1:00pm

Chris Taylor

Great Bear Resources

Chris Taylor will be providing an update on Great Bear Resources’ Dixie Project in Red Lake, Ontario.

Springpole – One of Canada’s Largest Gold Projects

Nov 30th 1:30pm

Dan Wilton

First Mining Gold

First Mining is a Canadian gold developer focused on the development and permitting of the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario.

Lithium Battery Supply Chain

Nov 30th 2:00pm

Don Bubar

Avalon Advanced Material

Avalon Advanced Materials is a mineral development company focused on metals and minerals for use in clean energy and new technology.

Frontier Lithium Corporate Update

Nov 30th 2:30pm

Trevor R. Walker

Frontier Lithium

Trevor R. Walker, President and CEO of Frontier Lithium joined the company in 2010, and has played a key role in the companies PAK Lithium Project in Northwestern Ontario.

Talent & Technology

Nov 30th 3:00pm

Kirsty Liddicoat

Evolution Mining

Red Lake – a cornerstone Evolution asset being restored into a premier Canadian gold mine. The Red Lake operation is located in north-western Ontario and is situated in...

Alamos Gold

Nov 30th 3:30pm

Scott R.G. Parsons

Alamos Gold

Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production...

Metals for the Clean Air Revolution

Nov 30th 4:00pm

Geoff Heggie

Clean Air Metals

Highlights on the current status of our Thunder Bay North Project, a multi-commodity (Pt-Pd-Ni-Cu) deposit located north-east of the city of Thunder Bay.

December 1, 2021

The Center of Excellence for Sustainable Mining and Exploration

Dec 1st 9:00am

Dr Peter Hollings

Lakehead University

Dr. Peter Hollings will highlight the work that CESME is doing to advance research activities at Lakehead University, particularly how we are building partnerships to...

Asin Certificate in Geology & ISTEM Access Programs

Dec 1st 9:25am

Denise Baxter, Lisa Primavesi

Lakehead University

This presentation will introduce two new pathways into STEM studies: the Indigenous STEM Access Program, being piloted this year, and the Asin Certificate in Geology, which...

The Earth Resources Technician Co-op

Dec 1st 9:50am

Dr Joanna Hodge

Fleming College

Fleming College’s Earth Resources Technician Co-op (ERT) program provides pathways to a broad range of geoscience careers. Unique amongst Ontario College geology programs,...

Mitacs funding for research & innovation internships

Dec 1st 10:15am

Wilson Luo, Bill Maloney

Mitacs/Lakehead University

An overview of our different funding programs, eligibility requirements, and how to apply. Details on the process of working with Lakehead University on Mitacs new Business...

ImmersiveLink: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Dec 1st 10:40am

Melissa Hardy-Giles

ORIGIN

ORIGIN’s vision is enhancing identity, purpose and connection to career and culture. ORIGIN is the creator of ImmersiveLink (IL) which is a comprehensive, Virtual Reality...

Work Integrated Learning and Co-op Opportunities

Dec 1st 11:05am

Caitlin Reeves , & Sierra Lemonius-Walker

Lakehead University

Student Success is built on relationships with both students and employers. Through academic and career focused partnerships the SSC facilitates the growth and development...

WorkSCAPE Northwest / Mining Employment Visual Timeline

Dec 1st 11:30am

Madge Richardson

Superior Workforce Planning Board

WorkSCAPE Northwest is a suite of labour market tools that provides an extensive representation of the labour market in the NSWPB region.

Collaboration of Industry & Confederation College – Meeting Labour Needs Part 1

Dec 1st 12:30pm

Nick Lachetta, Carol Cline

Confederation College

Carol is the Dean of Workforce Development at Confederation College, the department provides literacy and basic skills upgrading, employment services and contract training...

Collaboration of Industry & Confederation College – Meeting Labour Needs Part 2

Dec 1st 1:00pm

Marie-Helen Gelinas

Equinox Gold

Marie-Hélène Gelinas, Manager, Human Resources and Community Relations brings over 15 years of Human Resources Management experience in mining operations and mining projects.

Skilled Trades and Technology Programs At Confederation College

Dec 1st 1:30pm

Colin Kelly, John Kantola

Confederation College

An overview of skilled trades and technology programs for in demand sectors.

Collaboration of Industry & Confederation College –Meeting the Labour Needs Part 3

Dec 1st 2:00pm

Tonia Oldford / Pauline “Pinky” McCrae

Northwest Employment Works

Pinky McRae has been working for Northwest Employment Works/Confederation College since 2016. She was initially hired as Outreach and Service Specialist and is now an...

The Future of Shipbuilding in Ontario

Dec 1st 2:30pm

Ted Kirkpatrick, Curtis Lavoie & Shaun Padulo

Heddle Ship yards

A focus on the shipbuilding industry in Ontario and the opportunity for skilled trades jobs within the sector. We will also be highlighting the National Shipbuilding...

December 2, 2021

Welcoming remarks from the ABPA, land acknowledgement

Dec 2nd 9:00am

Jason Rasevych

Anishnawbe Business Professional Association

The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) is a non-profit, member-based organization with an office in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The ABPA primarily serves the...

ESG - increasing importance of S in our “just transition”

Dec 2nd 9:15am

Jason Rasevych

Anishnawbe Business Professional Association

ESG - increasing importance of S in our “just transition” – changing landscape with need to generate social licence for projects to succeed Critical Minerals The need...

Partnering Together for Mutual Benefits

Dec 2nd 9:35am

Rachael Paquette ,Fiona Bondin

J.D. of Paquette & Associates

Partnering Together for Mutual Benefits –Rachael Paquette, J.D, of Paquette & Associates and Fiona Blondin, Director of Indigenous Strategy, Cormorant Utility Services and...

Promoting Change Through Action

Dec 2nd 10:30am

Jason Thompson

Owner of Superior Stategies

Promoting Change Through Action: How to be more inclusive of Indigenous Business in the mining supply chain

Guidelines to working with Indigenous Business

Dec 2nd 11:30am

Brian Davey

Anishnawbe Business Professional Association

Guidelines to working with Indigenous Business in Northwestern Ontario