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Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Annual Winnipeg convention for all those involved in and interested in mineral exploration in the region.
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St. John's, NL, Canada
Welcome to Mineral Resources Review 2026, a collaborative effort between the Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) and the Department of Energy and Mines, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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The Permanent, West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Foresight 50 event recognized and honours Canadian cleantech ventures with strong leadership, a clear growth trajectory, and a bold vision for environmental and economic impact. This includes: Companies across all cleantech sectors—from clean energy to sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and beyond. Ventures at any funding stage, from seed to post-Series B, Teams seeking strategic connections with international investors, Innovators looking for visibility, credibility, and accelerated growth on the global stage.
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Westminster, CO, USA
The Tailings and Mine Waste (TMW) Conference series began in 1978 and is one of the most respected and established mining conferences in the world. This Conference is hosted annually through Colorado State University in conjunction with the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at the University of British Columbia and the University of Alberta. Each year, TMW brings together engineers, scientists, regulators, and industry leaders to advance best practices in geotechnical, environmental, and regulatory topics related to tailings and mine waste management.
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Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
ACCELERATING TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS TOWARDS THE FUTURE OF SAFE, CONNECTED & INTELLIGENT MINING OPERATIONS MiningTech North America Conference & Expo is firmly established as international mining technology, innovation, AI, digital transformation & clean energy exhibition, bringing together the entire mineral resources value chain to Vancouver, BC.
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H10 Marina Barcelona hotel, Olympic Village, Avinguda del Bogatell, Barcelona, Spain
The 9th Edition Mining 4.0 Europe — Mining Operations & Performance Summit returns on 10–11 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, uniting senior executives from mining operators, OEMs and technology pioneers for two days of candid, closed-door discussion.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Mining & Critical Minerals Canada Conference & Exhibition brings together mining companies, investors, government leaders, Indigenous organizations, technology providers, researchers, and equipment manufacturers to discuss the future of Canada's critical minerals sector. The conference focuses on critical minerals development, investment, clean energy, mining innovation, sustainability, ESG, supply chains, and technology commercialization. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking, business matchmaking, and an industry exhibition, participants explore strategies to strengthen Canada's global competitiveness and accelerate the adoption of innovative mining technologies. For CEMI and MICA, the conference provides an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders, identify commercialization partnerships, recruit new members, showcase Canadian mining innovation, and support the growth of Canada's critical minerals ecosystem.
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Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Geology to Geopolitics: Our Future Together The Yukon Chamber of Mines is pleased to host its 54th Annual Yukon Geoscience Forum & Trade Show from Monday, November 16 to Thursday, November 19 in Whitehorse. This event brings together hundreds of industry experts, service providers, leaders and investors to exchange information, network and advance opportunities surrounding the territory’s responsible exploration and mining sector. As the north’s premier metals and minerals conference, attendees will be offered both technical and sustainability talks, posters and core displays, an industry trade show and awards banquet and many networking opportunities and community touch stone events. Over the course of four exciting and enriching days, registrants can share in the previous seasons’ successes and challenges within an atmosphere of comradery and optimism for how future discoveries and opportunities can benefit the industry, the territory and the country.
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Centre des congrès de Québec, Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Québec City, QC, Canada
Québec Mines + Energy is an event of synergy and exchange of scientific knowledge related to the mining and energy sectors. Its high-calibre program includes training, conferences and networking opportunities intended to enrich your knowledge. The pooling of different types of expertise increases opportunities for new avenues.
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Lusaka, Zambia
The Mining Fleet & Equipment Performance Forum Southern Africa 2026, taking place on 19–20 November 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia, will bring together mining leaders, mine operators, equipment manufacturers, technology providers and industry decision-makers to explore solutions for improving mining productivity, fleet performance, equipment reliability, safety and sustainability.
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Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 525 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L2, Canada
The second Ontario Critical Minerals Forum will convene mining leaders, investors, Indigenous partners and policymakers to explore financing, infrastructure, permitting and partnership strategies critical to scaling Ontario’s supply chain. Join us in Toronto on November 24th and 25th.
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Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The British Columbia MEND ML/ARD Workshop was created to address the limited long-term operating experience for most ML/ARD prediction and mitigation measures and the need for a cost-effective technical forum where challenges and field-scale results can be presented and discussed. Each year the workshop invites leading practitioners and researchers from British Columbia, Canada and abroad to share their knowledge and provide fresh insight into how the tool box of technologies and practices to address ML/ARD issues can be improved. The workshop also endeavours to enable the sharing or experiences and productive dialogue between people from similar and differing communities of interest.
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Novotel Perth Langley, Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA, Australia
Australia's mining sector has long been recognised as a global leader in innovation, automation and operational excellence. In 2026, the challenge is no longer identifying digital opportunities—it is scaling artificial intelligence, automation and connected operations to deliver measurable business value. Digitalisation & AI in Mining Australia brings together mining executives, operational leaders, OEMs, METS companies, technology providers and industry innovators to explore how AI, automation, advanced analytics and digital technologies are transforming the modern mine. Across two days, delegates will hear operator-led case studies and practical implementation stories covering AI, digital twins, predictive maintenance, autonomous operations, OT/IT integration, cybersecurity, workforce transformation and smart mining. The conference focuses on practical lessons learned and measurable outcomes rather than theory. Whether you are building a digital roadmap, implementing AI solutions or modernising mining operations, this conference provides the insights, industry connections and proven strategies needed to accelerate digital transformation. Join the leaders shaping the future of digital mining in Australia.
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Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC, Canada
The HSE Mining Learning Summit, is dedicated to advancing workplace culture, health, and safety, critical to the BC mining industry. This conference is intended for strategic and operational leaders, including worker and management representatives of occupational health and safety committees, safety superintendents, and others representing mining operations and beyond. Our shared objectives are to learn, network, enhance best practices and showcase enabling technical solutions. This conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry experts and the mining regulator to explore innovative solutions to the challenges we face in ensuring the well-being of the workforce.
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Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
A premier industry forum exploring how geoscience moves from discovery to definition to execution.
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Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
From the website: Minerals for Tomorrow highlights the essential role of mineral exploration in building a stronger future. From critical minerals that power clean energy and advanced technologies to the discoveries that strengthen economic resilience and secure defence supply chains, exploration is where it all begins. At AME Roundup 2027, we’ll explore the ideas, innovations, policies, and investments required to find the critical minerals the world needs – responsibly, sustainably, and for generations to come.
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Cape Town International Convention Centre(CTICC), Lower Long Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Mining Indaba is the world's leading conference dedicated to African mining investment and one of the most influential mining events globally. Held annually at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa, the event brings together governments, mining companies, investors, financial institutions, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, Indigenous and community leaders, and development organizations to shape the future of Africa's mining sector. Since 1994, Mining Indaba has served as the premier platform for investment, policy dialogue, partnership development, and innovation across the continent. The conference features high-level ministerial forums, executive keynotes, technical sessions, investment discussions, an extensive exhibition, and business matchmaking focused on critical minerals, responsible mining, ESG, infrastructure, technology adoption, and sustainable economic development. For organizations such as CEMI and MICA, Mining Indaba provides an unparalleled opportunity to build strategic partnerships, showcase Canadian mining innovation, connect with African mining stakeholders, and support the commercialization and deployment of technologies that improve productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness across the global mining industry.
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Labrador City, NL, Canada
MINEx is an annual event bringing together mining industry leaders, analysts, suppliers, businesses, and community partners for two and a half days of insight, discussion, and connection in Labrador West.
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Colorado Convention Center, 14th Street, Denver, Colorado, USA
The event is MINEXCHANGE 2027 – the SME Annual Conference & Expo, organized by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME). It is one of the major North American gatherings for the mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, technology and mining-supply industries. The 2027 event takes place February 28–March 3, 2027, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) South Building, Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention 2027 is the world's premier mineral exploration and mining convention and the largest annual gathering of the global mining industry. Taking place March 7–10, 2027 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Canada, the convention is expected to attract more than 32,000 participants from over 140 countries, including mining companies, exploration firms, investors, government officials, Indigenous leaders, equipment manufacturers, technology providers, researchers, financial institutions, and service providers. Since its inception in 1932, PDAC has become the industry's flagship event, featuring more than 1,300 exhibitors and 800 presenters, with a comprehensive program that includes technical sessions, capital markets programming, Indigenous engagement, sustainability, critical minerals, innovation, investment, policy discussions, and extensive networking opportunities. For CEMI and MICA, PDAC represents one of the most important platforms of the year to showcase Canadian mining innovation, engage mine operators and technology developers, recruit new members, identify commercialization opportunities, build international partnerships, and position Canada as a global leader in mining technology commercialization and the deployment of innovative solutions across the mining value chain.
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Century City Conference Centre, Energy Lane, Century City, Cape Town, South Africa
Hoist & Haul 2027 — Cape Town, South Africa Hoist & Haul 2027 is a major international technical conference focused on mine hoisting and haulage technologies—the systems used to safely and efficiently move people, materials and ore within underground mining operations. The conference takes place April 5–7, 2027, at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, followed by technical mine visits on April 8–9 showcasing South African mining operations.
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Enercare Centre, 100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON, Canada
DiscoveryX is Canada's premier innovation conference and trade show, hosted annually by the Ontario Centre of Innovation. The event serves as the flagship showcase for Ontario's innovation ecosystem, bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, scale-ups, investors, researchers, corporations, government leaders, academic institutions, and industry partners to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies and foster collaboration across sectors. Held at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, DiscoveryX is designed around the theme "Where Next Happens in Ontario," highlighting groundbreaking innovations that are moving from research and development into commercial markets.
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CIM CONNECT Convention + Expo is Canada's premier technical mining convention and one of the country's most important annual gatherings for the minerals, metals, and mining industry. Organized by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, the event brings together thousands of mining professionals—including mine operators, engineers, geoscientists, researchers, equipment manufacturers, technology providers, consultants, government representatives, Indigenous partners, students, and investors—to exchange knowledge, showcase innovation, and strengthen collaboration across the mining value chain. The 2027 convention will be held May 2–5, 2027, in Montréal, Québec, and features Canada's largest mining trade show with more than 500 exhibitors, expert-led technical sessions, professional development short courses, keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking events, student and young professional programming, and the prestigious CIM Awards Gala
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