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PDAC 2012
March 4-7, 2012
Toronto, Ontario
www.pdac.ca
The convention, which includes trade and mining investment shows, attracts people in exploration and mining from around the world. Attendance this year is expected to surpass last year’s 22,000.
Globe 2012: The 12th Biennial Conference & Trade Fair on Business and the Environment
March 14-16, 2012
Vancouver, British Columbia
www.globeseries.com
Business leaders, corporate executives, NGOs, and government policymakers from around the world will meet to explore corporate sustainability and competitiveness, clean energy, climate change, sustainability in finance, and greener cities. A number of special sessions will also be offered addressing water, global emissions management, and greening the retail sector.
University of Alberta – Professional Development Workshops: Mine Planning and Design Workshop Series
March 20-May 11, 2012
www.ualberta.ca/MOL/Courses.htm
Designed for mining professionals who wish to update their theoretical and practical knowledge in drillhole databases, geological modeling, resource modeling, optimization, strategic mine planning, short-term planning, and open pit mine design. The course complements the theory with comprehensive instructions and hands-on computer labs using Gemcom Software. On completion of this series, you will have an in depth understanding of fundamental principles of open pit mine planning and design, which you will then be able to apply using modern mine planning software. The objectives are met through lectures, tutoring, and undertaking a mine design project. The project starts with drillhole data and covers all the steps required to a complete open pit mine design and a short-term mine plan.
Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show
March 29-30, 2012
Moncton, New Brunswick
www.masterpromotions.ca/Previous-Events/atlantic-heavy-equipment-show-2012
This show IS the must-attend event for the heavy equipment, road building, forestry, landscaping and municipality sectors.
- Nearly 12,000 Visitors in 2010!
- Over 200,000 sq.ft. of exhibit space was sold in 2010.
- Even bigger crowds and an even larger event are pegged for 2012!
Sudbury Mining Week
April 28-May 5, 2012
Sudbury, Ontario
www.sudburyminingweek.com
As an annual event with activities for every age, Sudbury Mining Week aims to promote mining and its importance to the economy and culture of Northern Ontario.
Mining Taxation and Financing: The Essential ‘How to’ Conference
May 3-4, 2012
Hyatt Regency, Toronto, Ontario
Sponsor: International Bar Association
www.ibanet.org/conferences/conf430.aspx
CIM Conference & Exhibition 2012 Edmonton
May 6-9, 2012
Edmonton, Alberta
www.cim.org/edmonton2012
The theme of the CIM Conference & Exhibition 2012, “MINERALS FOR ALL SEASONS”, reflects the understanding that, although it is an ancient endeavour, mining and the subsequent provision of minerals, metals and materials is, and always has been, the foundation of our civilization. Mining has a fundamental impact on our daily lives – it helps house, feed, clothe, heat, move, and energize humankind – in all seasons; it is essential to even the most high-tech machinery and gadgets of our modern world.
BC Mining Week 2012
May 13-19 2012
www.miningweek.ca
Events in Vancouver and all around the province! For more information contact BC Mining Week Committee Chair, Claire Thomson, Senior Director of Communications, Mining Association of BC: 604.681.4321 ext 103.
Saskatchewan Mining Week 2012
May 20-26, 2012
www.saskmining.ca
Saskatchewan Mining Week will run from May 20 – May 26, 2012. The 44th Annual Emergency Response/Mine Rescue Skills Competition will take place at Regina Exhibition Park on Saturday, May 26th, 2012.
MASSMIN 2012: 6th International Conference & Exhibition on Mass Mining
June 11-14, 2012
Sudbury, Ontario
www.cim.org/massmin2012
The theme of MassMin 2012 is “Advancing the State-of-the-Art in Mass Mining”. MassMin 2012 will bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners to present the latest accomplishments, innovations and potential future directions in mass mining and its applications around the world. The history of the MassMin Conference is as follows. The first Massmin was convened in Denver, USA (1982), and subsequently in Johannesburg, South Africa(1992), in Brisbane, Australia(2000), in Santiago, Chile(2004), in Lulea, Sweden(2008) and now in Sudbury, Ontario Canada (2012).
MINExpo 2012
September 24-26, 2012
Las Vegas, Nevada
www.minexpo.com
MINExpo is a once-every-four-years opportunity for companies whose products, services and technologies serve the mining industry. The show attracts more than 38,000 mining industry professionals from more than one hundred countries.
COM 2012 – 51st Annual Conference of Metallurgists
September 30 – October 3, 2012
Niagara Falls, Ontario
www.cim.org/com2012
The theme of the Conference is Metallurgy and Materials Impact on Society; the technology achievements of today that answer society’s aspirations for tomorrow. The industrial world of metals and materials keeps changing. The pace of change and intensity of competition increases; society demands sophisticated products and clean technologies for a sustainable future. All metals and materials professionals from their different posts of engagement, in industry, government or academia, work to meet the new challenges. Global partnerships and technological innovation is the assured way by which we can achieve our goals. The technical program will feature papers from all fields of minerals, metals and materials technologies; but the conference focus will be fostered through a number of key international symposia. In addition to the technical program, the conference will offer a Metals Trade Show, Short Courses, and Technical Tours.
The 51st Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2012)
September 30-October 3, 2012
Niagara Falls, Ontario
www.cim.org/com2012
The theme of the conference is “Metallurgy and Materials Impact on Society; the technology achievements of today that answer society’s aspirations for tomorrow.” The technical program will feature papers from all fields of minerals, metals and materials technologies, but the conference focus will be fostered through a number of key international symposia. In addition to the technical program, the conference will offer a Metals Trade Show, Short Courses, and Technical Tours.
Manitoba Mining & Minerals Convention
November 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba
www.manitoba.ca/iem/mrd/minerals/convention/index.html
Learn about mineral exploration and mining, best practices and partnerships among industry, communities, government and stakeholders. Visit a dynamic trade show, exciting mineral property investment opportunities, and geological poster display.
Exploration, Mining and Petroleum New Brunswick
November 2012
www.gnb.ca/0078/minerals/Exmin_Home-e.aspx
