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Sunday, March 1
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Join us to explore the current trends and analysis of the commodities shaping our industry and hear how movement of metal prices and changes in global…
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2 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Copper trends and analysis
Presenter(s): Colin Hamilton, Teck Resources Ltd
2:20 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Precious debate: Gold versus silver
3 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Uranium market and demand
Presenter(s): Treva Klingbiel, TradeTech, LLC
3:20 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Critical minerals panel
4 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Commodity exploration trends
Presenter(s): Kevin Murphy, S&P Global Energy
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2 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
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Latin America remains a strategic powerhouse for world-class mining, offering exceptional geological diversity, vast resource potential, and expanding…
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2 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Latin America's mining landscape: Rich resources, rising opportunities, complex realities
Presenter(s): Carlos Castro, Glencore
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Challenges, complexities and solutions from a social management perspective
Presenter(s): Renato Urresta, Socionaut Inc.
2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
From discovery to operation: A mineral exploration focus on potential, challenges and innovation in the Andes
Presenter(s): Sebastian Benavides, Anglo American Plc
2:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Overcoming metallurgical challenges: Innovative metallurgical strategies for processing carbonaceous gold in high-altitude operations
Presenter(s): Altan Ochir Erdenechuluun, Boroo Pte.Ltd
3:10 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Argentina: An emerging global copper giant
Presenter(s): Kevin Heather, Aldebaran Resources Inc.
3:35 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Latin America: A world-class geological opportunity
Presenter(s): Adan Pino, Barrick Mining Corp
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2 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Monday, March 2
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Mining is already a major contributor to the economies and employment of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Proposed dual purpose infrastructure …
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10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Unlocking Canada’s future through the Northwest Territory’s big three projects
10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Building modern Arctic infrastructure
Presenter(s): Brendan Bell, West Kitikmeot Resources Corp.
10:35 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Arctic geology and mineral endowment
Presenter(s): Wouter Bleeker, Geological Survey of Canada
10:55 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Geology and development of the Mary River iron deposits
Presenter(s): Jon Hey, Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation
11:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Agnico Eagle’s Nunavut journey
Presenter(s): Conrad Dix, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
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10 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
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The session explores the metallogenic districts hosting epithermal gold deposits in the Americas, the ore-forming processes, key characteristics relev…
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10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Features, distribution and exploration of epithermal deposits in the Americas
11 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Argentina: Lunahuasi discovery
Presenter(s): Bob Carmichael, NGEx Minerals Ltd.
11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chile: Salares Norte discovery
Presenter(s): Diego Huete Verdugo, Gold Fields
11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Nicaragua: Further potential in El Limon district
Presenter(s): Pedro Silva, Equinox Gold Corporation
11:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Fruta del Norte Epithermal District
Presenter(s): Andre Luis Oliveira, Lundin Gold
12 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Expanding the district footprint: Insights into Au-Ag-Zn polymetallic systems in Hemco
Presenter(s): Carlos David Rios Restrepo, Mineros SA
12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hycroft: New discovery of a unique high-grade Ag intermediate sulfidation deposit in northwest Nevada (Brimstone – Vortex)
Presenter(s): Alex Davidson, Hycroft
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10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Machine learning, deep neural networks, computer vision and large language models, collectively referred to as artificial intelligence (AI) has driven…
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2 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Exploring the value of AI for the mining industry
Presenter(s): Cameron Schuler, Vector Institute
2:15 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
When geology meets vision: AI case studies
Presenter(s): Gan Duan, Datarock
2:35 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Accelerating geologically meaningful models with machine-generated structural insights
Presenter(s): Alexander Wilson, Bentley Systems
2:55 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
LLMs: Reliable tool creators, unreliable oracles
Presenter(s): Mike Olsen, SRK Consulting
3:15 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Round table: AI potential and challenges for the mining industry
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2 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
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In 2024, 107.9 million carats worth US $9.5 billion were produced in the world. Canada was the fourth leading diamond producer by volume and value; 1…
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2 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
Diamond market trends
Presenter(s): Paul Zimnisky, Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics
2:25 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Restoring investor confidence
2:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Origins: Driving natural diamond desire
Presenter(s): Avischen Moodley, De Beers Group - Canada
3:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Diamonds in Brazil
Presenter(s): Ken Johnson, Lipari Mining Ltd
3:30 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Rio Tinto's diamond operations in the NWT
Presenter(s): Matt Breen, Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mine
3:55 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
Q&A
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2 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3
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Uranium is reclaiming its place at the center of the energy transition. This session explores the entire uranium lifecycle, from evolving market dynam…
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10 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
Nuclear fuel cycle
Presenter(s): Grant Isaac, Cameco Corporation
10:25 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Uranium’s global resurgence: Market fundamentals and strategic risk landscape
Presenter(s): Nicolas Carter, UxC, LLC
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Nuclear power: Grid scale generation and SMR's for mine sites
Presenter(s): Heather Ferguson, Ontario Power Generation
10:55 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Challenges and opportunities in nuclear waste disposal in deep geological repositories
Presenter(s): Laurie Swami, NWMO
11:20 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Panel discussion
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Demand for Potash is expected to reach $97.5 billion by 2034 fueled by population growth, the drive for food security and fertilizers that boost crop …
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10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Reverting to type: Abundant potash supply persists despite geopolitical upheaval
Presenter(s): Humphrey Knight, CRU International Ltd
10:20 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Polyhalite ore sensing study at Anglo American’s sensor fusion loop
Presenter(s): Brigette Martini, Anglo American
10:40 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Beyond fertilizer: Why potash is Canada’s most critical mineral and what we must do to unlock its full potential
Presenter(s): Lawrence Berthelet, The Mosaic Company
11 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Evaluation of potash exploration data: Geological insight and verification strategies
Presenter(s): Kristl Tipton, Nutrien
11:20 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Panel discussion
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10 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
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Why promote brownfield exploration? Because it represents a significant source of metal that is often overlooked by economic forecasters. How should c…
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10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Brownfield exploration gives copper supply breathing time
Presenter(s): Richard Schodde, MinEx Consulting
11 a.m. - 11:18 a.m.
Brownfields exploration as a driver in project valuation
Presenter(s): Jeremy Vincent, Wheaton Precious Metals
11:18 a.m. - 11:36 a.m.
From dust-covered files to new copper deposits, a junior’s brownfield playbook at Opemiska QC and Thierry ON
11:36 a.m. - 11:54 a.m.
Exploration at giant Muruntau gold deposit, Uzbekistan
11:54 a.m. - 12:12 p.m.
IOCG exploration in the Gawler Craton, South Australia
Presenter(s): Tom Wise, Geological Survey of South Australia
12:12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
AI applied to IOCG exploration, Chile
Presenter(s): Leonid Iakovlev, Stratum AI
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10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Travelling the world through case histories involving the integration of geophysical techniques ranging from airborne gravity gradiometry, ground grav…
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2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Geophysical unravelling of the Inukshuk Ni-Cu-PGE discovery
2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Rare earth elements (REE) mineralisation case studies and exploration guidelines
2:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Airborne natural source EM methods
Presenter(s): Devin Cowan, University of British Columbia
3:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
3D MT, magnetic and gravity inversion modelling at Jervois, NT Australia
Presenter(s): Stephen Hallinan, Viridien
3:20 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Magnetotelluric applications in mineral exploration: Insights from case studies
Presenter(s): Naser Meqbel, 3D Consulting-GEO GmbH
3:50 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Panel discussion
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2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Gallium, germanium, indium, tellurium, scandium and selenium essential to defense, semi-conductor and clean tech are already in our base streams. This…
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2 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
The geopolitics of selected critical metals
Presenter(s): Jack Lifton, Jack Lifton, LLC
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Geology and geometallurgy of Ga, Ge, In, Se & Te
Presenter(s): Robert Bowell, SRK Consulting
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Process pathways to hidden value
Presenter(s): Greg Keramaris, Hatch
2:45 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Lessons from Rio Tinto's approach to byproduct recovery
Presenter(s): Chajan Ganeswaran, Rio Tinto
3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Critical minor metals: Critical, minor or both?
3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Competing in the global critical mineral race: Panel discussion
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2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4
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This session will highlight breakthroughs in geophysics that can reshape mineral exploration, unlock hidden deposits, and transform decision-making un…
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10 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
AI-enabled cosmic ray muon tomography and multiphysics
Presenter(s): Doug Schouten, Ideon Technologies, Inc.
10:25 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Nobody wants to explore slower: Combining real time ANT and MT with AI
Presenter(s): Jack Muir, Fleet Space Technologies
10:50 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reducing exploration risk with joint gravity and magnetic stochastic inversions
Presenter(s): Nicholas Williams, KoBold Metals
11:15 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Earth intelligence and the role of machine learning applied to airborne geophysics
Presenter(s): Stephen Reford, Xcalibur Smart Mapping
11:40 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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A crowd-pleaser every year, this session spotlights the freshest economic discoveries and standout project revivals reshaped by new tech or market shi…
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10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Discovery, growth and potential of the Gradina Prospect, Rogozna Project, Republic of Serbia
Presenter(s): Milorad Antic, Strickland Metals
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The Côte d'Ivoire gold rush: How a dedicated drill fleet grew Boundiali's resources to 2.41 Moz
Presenter(s): Yaya Ouattara, Aurum Resource
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Developing Banio: How Millennial Potash is defining Africa’s next major potash resource
Presenter(s): Peter MacLean, Millennial Potash Corp
10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Onyx Gold’s Argus North discovery: Munro-Croesus project, Timmins, Ontario
Presenter(s): Conor Mckinley, Onyx Gold Corp.
11 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
F3 advances high-grade uranium discoveries at JR and Tetra zones in the Athabasca Basin
Presenter(s): Devinder Randhawa, F3 Uranium Corp.
11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Valeriano copper-gold Project: A new giant in Chile
Presenter(s): Ben Pullinger, ATEX Resources Inc.
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10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.