The Northern Miner

RAI$E at the PDAC
2018-03-02 09:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | One King West Hotel, 1 King St West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H1A1, Canada
RAI$E at the PDAC One-to-One Small Cap Mining Conference
Friday, March 2nd (10am to 5pm) | One King West Hotel | Toronto, ON
RAI$E at the PDAC is a one-day conference connecting mining companies and mining funds, analysts, finance professionals & investors for a FULL DAY of pre-scheduled meetings.

Understanding the Mining Industry From A to Z
2018-03-01 - 2018-03-03 | Radisson Admiral Hotel Toronto – Harbourfront, 249 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2N5, Canada
Join the more than 200 participants who have mastered the mining industry by taking our acclaimed three-day course “Understanding the Mining Industry From A to Z”. This modern and interactive course provides you with an overview on all aspects of mining and financing, including:
Day 1 – Introduction to Mining (mine life stages, exploration, mining studies, the mining process, design and planning, quantification and interpretation, extraction and processing, rehabilitation)
Day 2 – The Economics of Mining (operations into economics, exploration expenditure, determining capital requirements, mining equipment options, economic evaluation)
Day 3 – Financing and Deal-making (raising funds and financial instruments, equity investments, debt and project finance, joint ventures, marketing and off-take agreements, technical report and media release interpretation)
Your class leader is Dr. Willem Smuts, a geologist with a Masters degree in sedimentology from the University of Port Elizabeth and a Ph.D. from Pretoria University, who has authored over 79 scientific and technical papers. Willem has 27 years of technical and management experience in research, exploration, mining and consulting. He has edited several leading mining magazines, independently consults on coal, gold and base metals exploration and has been delivering hands-on mining courses for companies and individuals around the globe.

Argus Global Antimony Conference 2018
2018-02-28 09:00 - 2018-03-01 12:00 (America/Toronto) | TBC, Singapore, Singapore
Key Highlights:
. What are the emerging opportunities coming from new antimony applications?
. Will rising antimony price spark interest from investors on new mining infrastructure?
. Lead-acid battery recycling –Would this be a game changer? What are the trends, opportunities and challenges?
. Flame retardant manufacturers are seeking for alternative to replace antimony due to health and environmental concerns. To what extent will this initiative impact the demand of antimony?
Why attend?
Meet with global antimony miners and producers, traders and industrial users, as
well as analysts in Asia’s largest commodity
trading hub
. Discover the impact of China’s latest environmental friendly policies on the global supply chain
. Learn about the latest market development and trends in the global antimony industry

MDRU Geophysics for Mineral Exploration Short Course
2018-02-26 08:00 - 2018-02-28 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 3B7, Canada
This innovative three-day training course led by Prof. Mike Dentith uses applied learning techniques and real-world mineral exploration scenarios to train participants in the key principles of interpreting geophysical data sets, without the need for complex mathematics and physics. Participants will learn how to integrate geological and geophysical methods to optimize mineral exploration opportunities.
When: 26 – 28 February, 2018
Where: UBC Robson Square, Downtown Vancouver
Cost: MDRU Corporate Members $960 + GST (see event website for Non-Member and Student prices)
For more information, including the key principles covered each day, download the course flyer on the MDRU event website.

Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership Webinar
2018-02-06 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada
Join a short webinar to learn about the part-time, 80% online Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership (MEERL) program at Queen’s University. Hear from Mike Doggett, professor and mineral economics consultant, and Maraika De Groot, special projects coordinator for MEERL and geological engineer from Queen’s.

Awards Gala & Final Round of Presentations
2018-01-28 13:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Alberta
Join us for the Awards Gala and Final Round of Presentations of the 2nd Annual Goodman Gold Challenge!
The GGC is a mining investment competition where students must analyze the investment potential of three gold mining companies and recommend one as investment. The winning team receives the cash equivalent of 4 ounces of gold!
Final Round of Presentations: Sunday January 28th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, Laurentian University room A-226 – FREE
Awards Gala: Sunday January 28th from 6:00PM to 9:00PM, Vale Cavern, Science North – $80.00 (including HST)
The Awards Gala will include dinner, complimentary wine, cash bar, keynote speaker, and the opportunity to meet the participants and sponsors.
Keynote Speaker: Greg Huffman, Managing Director | Global Head – Mining Sales, Canaccord Genuity
Contact: goodmangoldchallenge@laurentian.ca or 705-675-1151 ext. 7222

Vancouver Resource Investment Conference
2018-01-21 - 2018-01-22 | Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Cambridge House International Inc. and Katusa Research will co-produce the 2017 Vancouver Resource Investment Conference which is the world’s largest resource investment conference dedicated to resource exploration. Investment thought leaders and wealth influencers provide our audiences with valuable insights. C-suite company executives covering every corner of the mineral exploration sector as well as metals, oil & gas, renewable energy, media and financial services companies are available to speak one on one. This is a must-attend for investors and stakeholders in the global mining industry.
Over the past 21 years, Cambridge House has built its resource investment conferences to be the largest and best in the world, focused on mineral exploration. These have been exceptionally strong in attracting retail investors. This partnership with Katusa Research will bring in new professional and institutional investors and speakers from around the world.
Over the past decade, Marin Katusa, President of Katusa Research, has emerged as a world leader in analyzing resource sectors in both mining and energy and in using his research to manage strongly performing resource funds. During this time, he raised more than $1 billion for the energy and mining sectors. His recently published book, The Colder War, which documents the geopolitical shift of control of mining and energy sectors to the emerging markets, is a New York Times best seller.
Pre-register online for free admission or pay $20 at the door.

PMP Exam Preparation
2018-01-15 08:00 - 2018-01-19 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2C6, Canada
This 5-day course is an intense review of exam material. At the beginning of each module, there is a practice pre-test before the presentation of the course material which is followed by realistic, challenging, multiple-choice questions. This course is aligned with the PMBOK 6th Edition and includes access to an online exam simulator.

3rd Mines & Mining Industries Summit 2018
2018-01-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Alberta
We are pleased to inform you the 3rd Iran Mines & Mining Industries Summit” Development & Investment” (IMIS 2018) would take place by Independent Inc. for Contemporary International Conferences & Fairs (IICIC) & under the patronage of Iranian Mines & Mining Industries Development & Renovation Organization(IMIDRO) on 19-20 June, 2018 at IRIB International Conference Center in Tehran-Iran.
IMIS2018 Topics:
1- Exploration:
• Investment in green & brown fields, rules & regulations, models of cooperation, JV, FDI
• New technologies & approaches in exploration
• IMIDRO exploration business model for interested companies
2- Empowerment & Development:
• Digitalization & applying new technologies in mines & mining industries
• Importance of continuous training in mines & mining industries
• R &D
3- Investment:
• IMIDRO Projects for investment & investment models of IMIDRO
• Rules & regulations compatibility & appliance
• Iran’s mining investment risks , advantages & solutions
• New investment approaches in mines & mining projects
4- Infrastructure & HSE:
• Risk reduction & safety in mines
• Importance of training & education in HSE
• Applying new technologies, approaches & machines in HSE
• New coming energy zones & infrastructure development
• Infrastructures comprehensive development such as ports, railroads, supply of water, power & gas

Canadian Mining Hall of Fame 30th Annual Dinner and Induction Ceremony
2018-01-11 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada
The Board of Directors of The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame cordially invites you, your colleagues and guests to the 30th Annual Dinner and Induction Ceremony.
2018 Inductees
Ross J. Beaty
Robert A. Gannicott
A. Terrance MacGibbon
Edward G. Thompson
Tables of Ten: $2,950.00
Individual Tickets: $295.00
The dinner fills up very quickly. The best way to ensure your reservation is to reserve online. You may pay with credit card, or choose “Request an Invoice” and send payment by cheque after you have registered.
History of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame was conceived by the late Maurice R. Brown, former editor and publisher of The Northern Miner, as a way to recognize and honour the legendary mine finders and builders of a great Canadian industry. The Hall was established in 1988 and currently has over 170 members.
Maurice (Mort) Brown, well known and widely respected, convinced three preeminent Canadian mining organizations as well as The Northern Miner to sponsor The Hall with an annual financial contribution and staff support. The member organizations are:
The Mining Association of Canada, founded in 1935, the national organization of the Canadian mining industry. Its members are engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication.
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, the national voice of the Canadian mineral exploration and development community. Its 5,000 plus individual and corporate members are the people who find mineral deposits and raise the money to develop them into wealth-producing enterprises.
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, which provides a vehicle to exchange technical knowledge and information among its more than 15,000 members. CIM is the Community for leading expertise.
The Northern Miner, which covers the worldwide activities of mining companies based in North America. It began publication in 1915, and provides mining and exploration news, information for investors and informed discussion on issues affecting the mining industry.
A Board of Directors (12 members appointed by the four sponsors) conducts the business of The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.

“Mineral Processing for non-mineral Processors” Short Course
2017-12-11 | OreVenture, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mineral processing can involve four general types of unit operation:
• Comminution
• Sizing & Classification
• Concentration
• Dewatering
Knowing the fundamental principles, conventions and terminology in mineral processing, and having broad overview of current technical and operating issues and circuit design considerations are essential for engineers, technicians, operators, support staff such as accountants, brokers, investors and others working in the mineral processing industry.
The course covers unit operations in mineral processing including comminution, physical separation, flotation, classification and dewatering.
Upon completion of this course the participants are able to
• Identify various unit operations in mineral processing.
• Understand the step used for the processing of various minerals.
• Describe and explain commonly occurring processes for mineral beneficiation.
• Analyse reasons for selection of processes based on raw material properties.
• Have knowledge of process conditions to suggest process selections for hypothetical raw materials.

“Mineral Processing for non-mineral Processors” Short Course
2017-12-08 | OreVenture, Toronto, ON, Canada
Mineral processing can involve four general types of unit operation:
• Comminution
• Sizing & Classification
• Concentration
• Dewatering
Knowing the fundamental principles, conventions and terminology in mineral processing, and having broad overview of current technical and operating issues and circuit design considerations are essential for engineers, technicians, operators, support staff such as accountants, brokers, investors and others working in the mineral processing industry.
The course covers unit operations in mineral processing including comminution, physical separation, flotation, classification and dewatering.
Upon completion of this course the participants are able to
• Identify various unit operations in mineral processing.
• Understand the step used for the processing of various minerals.
• Describe and explain commonly occurring processes for mineral beneficiation.
• Analyze reasons for selection of processes based on raw material properties.
• Have knowledge of process conditions to suggest process selections for hypothetical raw materials.

American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting, Exposition, & Short Courses
2017-12-03 - 2017-12-08 | Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
American Exploration & Mining Association (formerly known as the Northwest Mining Association until 2013) is a 122 year old, 1,900 member, non-profit, non-partisan trade association based, in Spokane, Washington. AEMA members reside in 42 states and are actively involved in prospecting, exploring, mining, and reclamation closure activities on USFS administered lands, especially in the West. Our diverse membership includes every facet of the mining industry including geology, exploration, mining, engineering, equipment manufacturing, technical services, and sales of equipment and supplies. AEMA’s broad membership represents a true cross-section of the American mining community from small miners and exploration geologists to both junior and large mining companies. More than 90% of our members are small businesses or work for small businesses. Most of our members are individual citizens.

11th Annual Investing in African Mining
2017-11-27 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | The Tower hotel, St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1LD, United Kingdom
Now in its 11th year, our full-day Investing in African Mining seminar during Mines and Money is the premier African focussed mining event in London. The seminar is supported by the UK Association of Mining Analysts (AMA) who’s members comprise a significant portion of the audience. The seminar features updates by mining companies on their African projects and presentations on current trends in African mining by expert advisors. The seminar typically features 17 presentations and an audience of 150, 70% of whom are senior financial and mining executives, and 60% are from Europe.
Our Premier Sponsors are Toronto Stock Exchange and Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

mineLatinAmerica 2017
2017-11-23 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Dentons Canada LLP, 77 King Street West, Suite 400 Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 0A1, Canada
Our sixth full-day mineLatinAmerica event (and tenth in the series) takes place in Toronto on Thursday Nov. 23, 2017 and features updates by mining companies on their Latin American projects and technical presentations and panel discussions on current trends and doing business in Latin America’s mining industry (legislation, financing, country spotlights, risk mitigation, CSR, etc.) by expert advisors and service providers.
Dentons Canada LLP and Toronto Stock Exchange are Premier Sponsors for the event and Hatch is a Corporate Sponsor for our CSR Panel.

“Water Treatment & Management in Mining and Mineral Processing” Short Course
2017-11-22 - 2017-11-23 | Oreventure, Toronto, ON, Canada
Water is fundamental to mining and mineral industry and widely used for processing and treatment, heating, cooling, dust suppression, etc. Managing water and effluent discharge quality throughout the mine life is key to efficient mining and has a big role in mining environmental impact and footprint.
Treatment technologies often must deal with regulatory requirements, environmental sensitivity, social issues and conflicts and there are risks associated with each option. Mining companies must treat wastewater to highest standards, need to recycle and have commitment to sustainable water use.
In this course we introduce participants the basic concepts of available technologies and operations involved in treatment and managing water and waste water in mining and mineral industries.

Silver and Gold Summit
2017-11-20 - 2017-11-21 | The Hilton Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, 94102
Cambridge House International Inc. and Katusa Research will co-produce the Silver and Gold Summit 2017.
The 2017 Silver and Gold Summit will be held in San Francisco, California November 20 & 21. This is the third year occurring in San Francisco having previously being relocated there from Spokane, Washington, where it was held for the past several years.
Over the past 20 years, Cambridge House has built its resource investment conferences to be the largest and best in the world, focused on mineral exploration. These have been exceptionally strong in attracting retail investors. This partnership with Katusa Research will bring in new professional and institutional investors and speakers from around the world.
Over the past decade, Marin Katusa, President of Katusa Research, has emerged as a world leader in analyzing resource sectors in both mining and energy and in using his research to manage strongly performing resource funds. During this time, he raised more than $1 billion for the energy and mining sectors. His recently published book, The Colder War, which documents the geopolitical shift of control of mining and energy sectors to the emerging markets, is a New York Times best seller.
Tickets are $40.00 USD in advance or $60.00 at the door

“Uranium Ore Processing” Short Course
2017-11-20 - 2017-11-21 | OreVenture, Toronto, ON, Canada
Uranium is known to occur in over 200 different minerals but most of these do not occur in deposits of sufficient grade to warrant economic extraction. Uranium ore can be extracted by open pit, underground or in-situ mining methods.
Uranium mill process flowsheets and unit operations for yellow cake production vary based on chemical and mineralogical characteristics of the ore to be processed. Ore characteristics are a particularly important component of the understanding the process development. Numerous other factors such as geology, radiation safety, economics, geography, environment, and regulations can change the uranium ore processing technology selection criteria.
In this course we introduce participants to the basic concepts and operations involved in uranium ore processing including:
• An overview of the various types of mining techniques in uranium industry.
• An introduction of the mineralogy of uranium bearing ores and associated minerals and the impact this has on the method of uranium extraction used.
• The basic operations and equipment used in uranium mills.
• The structure of flowsheets and their application to various uranium ores.
• Metallurgical testwork required to characterise a uranium ore.
• Meeting regulatory compliance for environmental and radiation concerns in the Uranium industry.

"Gold Ore Processing" Short Course
2017-11-16 - 2017-11-17 | OreVenture, Toronto, Canada
Gold is among the first metals used by man because it naturally occurs in its native state. Over the years different process flowsheets have been developed with the purpose of optimising gold extraction from a particular feed material using the most appropriate technology.
Due to numerous factors ranging from technical e.g. geological, mineralogical, metallurgical and economical to non-technical such as geographical, environmental and political, diverse industrial flowsheet for gold production have been developed in different part of the world.
In this course we introduce participants the basic concepts and operations involved in gold extraction. Attendees of the course will:
• Study the introductory concepts of the mineralogy of gold bearing ores and minerals and the effect this has on the method of gold extraction used.
• Learn the basic operations and equipment used in gold extraction.
• Understand the structure of flowsheets and their application to various gold ores and minerals.
• Understand metallurgical testwork required to characterise a gold ore.
• Develop skills and knowledge in achieving maximum productivity at minimum costs.

Manitoba Mining & Minerals Convention
2017-11-15 - 2017-11-16 | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J3, Canada
What sets us apart?
A dynamic, leading-edge mineral industry event presenting three jam-packed days of professional networking, information-sharing and a diverse showcase of Manitoba’s latest groundbreaking geoscience activities, exploration highlights, near-term development projects, financing and investment opportunities, product and service innovation and much, much more. We engage the best and the brightest…from key international, national and local industry players and mining communities, to investors, educators, scientific institutions, Indigenous leaders and government. Together, we’re committed to exploring opportunities, innovating ideas, and working hard to advance Manitoba’s rich mineral potential and geologically diverse land base.
Discover Manitoba’s mining and mineral potential…

World-class deposits
Expansive underexplored terrain
Geologically diverse land base
Vast untapped mineral potential
$3B + annual total mineral production
Leading mineral exploration incentive programs
Dynamic, stable multi-billion dollar economy
Distinctive business edge and geographic location
Advanced professional training and research capacity
Cutting-edge Northern Manitoba Mining Academy

In Manitoba, there’s always mORE to explORE.

Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
2017-11-13 08:00 - 2017-11-17 12:00 (America/Denver) | Colorado School of Mines, 80401
This intensive 3- or 5-day course has been presented over 950 times to more than 21,000 people since 1970. Organized for managers, engineers, geologists, landmen, scientists, accountants and others concerned with evaluating investments, this course relates to the economic analysis of income producing and service producing investments using discounted cash flow analysis criteria and procedures.
The course covers economic analysis techniques used to optimize the development and operation of mining, petroleum and non-natural resource production and processing operations.

Precious Metals Investment Symposium 2017
2017-11-09 07:30 - 2017-11-10 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Pullman Melbourne On The Park Hotel, 192 Wellington Parad, Melbourne, 3002, Australia
Make sure you’re at the 8th Annual Precious Metals Investment Symposium. The 2-day investment and educational event is being held at the Pullman Melbourne On The Park Hotel on the 9th-10th of November 2017.
This year’s event is set to continue as the largest and most comprehensive precious metals investment event in Australia.
Learn how to invest and profit from gold and silver. Connect with mining companies, bullion companies and other successful investors
Mingle and chat with precious metal experts from all over the world. Discover the latest hard asset investment vehicles
PMIS 2017 will feature exhibitors showcasing the latest news and information in mining, refining, retail and storage. The world class line-up of keynote speakers including billionaire Eric Sprott and silver guru David Morgan, will provide some incredible insights for precious metal investing.
PMIS 2017 will provide the perfect forum for Australia business leaders and investors to come together to educate, inform, network and do business in the important sector of precious metals.
We look forward to seeing you in November.

GSM Lecture - Terry MacGibbon
2017-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2C6, Canada
Terry MacGibbon, Executive Chairman, TMAC Resources Inc.
A Historical Review and Case Study of Four Successful Mining Companies from Start Up Through Production
November 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Fraser Auditorium, Laurentian University
Free Admission
Join us as Terry presents a historical review and comparison of the outstanding advancement of each of these companies from their transformative acquisitions, through exploration, permitting, development, and production and how these events and the capital markets affected funding, share price and values.

Mineral Resources Review 2017
2017-11-01 - 2017-11-04 | Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre, 120 New Gower Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1C6K4, Canada
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR’S PREMIER MINERAL EXPLORATION AND MINING CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW
Mineral Resources Review showcases all aspects of the mineral exploration and mining industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is Eastern Canada’s largest mineral industry conference and trade show, attended by about 750 registered delegates, trade show exhibitors and visitors. Events include a short course, 3-day technical session with government and industry keynotes, core shack displays, prospectors tent, a commercial trade show, a procurement session, the NL Mines Branch poster session, and a public lecture. The conference also features a wide array of social activities and networking opportunities.

The Progressive Mine Forum
2017-10-23 08:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | The Carlu, 444 Yonge St., Toronto, M5B 2H4, Canada
Building on the success of its inaugural conference, the Canadian Mining Symposium in London, England, in May of this year, The Northern Miner is launching its second one-day event entitled The Progressive Mine Forum.
Live roundtable discussions will be complemented by real-time interaction with the audience via social media, as well as commentary from industry leaders. We are set to take the event forum to an entire new level of inter-activity.
The event will also be the occasion for the launch of the PDAC’s 85th anniversary special edition publication. The Northern Miner’s leading industry reporters will examine what innovations the PDAC believe will be re-shaping the industry in the next 15 years and a live roundtable discussion will be borne out of those reports.
The Progressive Mine Forum will be held at The Carlu’s Round Room in downtown Toronto. This innovative event will focus on bringing together service providers, mining company executives as well as students and young professionals to learn about and interact with the most cutting-edge innovations that are set to re-define the mining industry.

Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgists
2017-10-23 - 2017-10-24 | Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Metals and alloys are used in a great variety of applications. Understanding how metals behave and how they can be obtained by processing raw materials is valuable to employees in this area. Extraction of metals applying various technologies, including physical separation, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy and electrometallurgy.
Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgists Workshop is an important learning platform where a comprehensive overview of metallurgy and advances in the field are shared among the participants both formally and informally. This course provides important, practical knowledge to the non-metallurgist. The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject ranging from topics relevant to conventional or modern technology.

DMEC Exploration 2017
2017-10-22 - 2017-10-25 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada
Exploration ’17 is the sixth of the very successful series of DMEC decennial mining exploration conferences, which have been held in the seventh year of every decade starting in 1967. The theme of the Exploration ’17 conference is “Integrating the Geosciences: The Challenge of Discovery”, featuring a multi-national, multi-disciplinary technical programme, exhibition, workshops and field schools.

Exploration 2017 – Integrating the Geosciences
2017-10-21 - 2017-10-25 | Alberta
Integrating the Geosciences: The Challenge of Discovery: October 21 to 25, 2017 with 1000 delegates and noted speakers reviewing the role of integrated geosciences and how we can overcome the dirth of discoveries in the last ten years.

North Americas IT in Mining & Energy Conference (NAITMEC)
2017-10-19 - 2017-10-20 | Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
There has not been a better or a more challenging time to be a CIO. With rising opportunities in technology advancement, like digital transformation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics and more; presenting CIOs with the prospect of discussing topics of significant value to their organisation. At the same time risks associated with security are also at the top on board level agenda. “Where should we play and how can we win?” is one question leaders are seeking to get an answer.
“North Americas IT in Mining & Energy Conference (NAITMEC)” is a unique event that will bring together CIOs & IT Leaders from the Mining & Energy Sector to evaluate emerging trends to stay ahead and increase IT operations business value.
