The Northern Miner

Saskatchewan Geological Open House - Saskatoon
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-03 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Co-hosted by the Saskatchewan Geological Survey (Ministry of Energy and Resources, Government of Saskatchewan), and the independent, non-profit Saskatchewan Geological Society, this event fulfills the mandates of both groups by profiling high-quality geoscience in support of Saskatchewan’s mineral industry while promoting earth sciences in the public at large.
The Open House remains the premier annual meeting venue for mining and mineral exploration companies active in Saskatchewan with over 700 local, national, and international delegates attending annually.
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Each year, the Open House features a strong technical program that begins Tuesday morning and concludes Wednesday afternoon. The program will profile the geoscience endeavors of the Saskatchewan Geological Survey and feature a number of talks from academia and industry that highlight various Saskatchewan exploration and development projects as well as advances in exploration techniques. An IceBreaker evening, trade show, poster session, and short courses round out the event.

Challenges and Best Practices in Metal Leaching and Acid Rock Drainage - Vancouver
2025-12-02 08:00 - 2025-12-03 17:00 | Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Leading practitioners will illustrate challenges and best practices in metal leaching and acid rock drainage.
The workshop will focus on field-scale research and operational experience. Case studies will be drawn from mine sites around the world.

Ontario Mineral Exploration Showcase 2026 - Thunder Bay, Ont.
2026-04-08 08:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00 | Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
The North West Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) presents the NWOPA Showcase in Thunder Bay under the theme “30 Years of Highlighting the Exploration of Northwest Ontario.”
The two-day event will celebrate three decades of mineral exploration, prospecting, and industry development across the region, while bringing together prospectors, exploration companies, industry professionals, and stakeholders to highlight past successes and future opportunities in Northwestern Ontario’s mineral sector.

CIM CONNECT 2026 - Vancouver
2026-05-03 08:00 - 2026-05-06 17:00 | Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
In May, 2026, CIM CONNECT 2026 will bring together thousands of mining professionals from across the globe to explore the technologies, leadership, and sustainable practices defining the next century of mining innovation.

With technical sessions, high-level panels, and a world-class exhibition floor, CIM CONNECT is where the industry comes together to connect ideas with action.

DRC Mining Week - Lubumbashi, DRC
2026-06-17 08:00 - 2026-06-19 17:00 | Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia Hotel, Lubumbashi, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
DRC Mining Week aims to bring together the brightest minds, innovative ideas, and diverse perspectives to address the challenges facing Africa’s mining sector.
This year’s set of events connects Africa with the world’s best, influence sustainable progress, and empowers professionals to lead the change.
More than 1,491 delegates across 11 international pavilions and 16,500 local and international mining professionals are expected to attend.
