Events

Webinar Overview Canada’s mining innovation ecosystem is at a critical inflection point. The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) is advancing MICA-2, a proposed five-year, $148M national initiative under ISED’s Strategic Response Fund designed to accelerate commercialization, strengthen regional innovation networks, and scale Canadian mining technologies globally. Join us for a comprehensive overview of: • What MICA-2 is • Why it matters now • How it complements (not duplicates) federal mandates • The commercialization gaps it addresses • The role of ecosystem partners across Canada • How your organization can formally endorse and support MICA-2 This session is designed for innovation centres, mining companies and OEMs, post-secondary institutions, regional development organizations, industry associations, government partners, technology SMEs, and strategic collaborators. We are inviting ecosystem partners to submit Letters of Support to demonstrate national alignment and demand for MICA-2. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/57e61c62-2dd4-4761-9fc8-a116cdc44587@f097258d-e15d-47a1-8598-c07390ea236c

Aperçu du webinaire L'écosystème canadien de l'innovation minière se trouve à un point d'inflexion critique. Le Centre d'excellence en innovation minière (CEMI) fait progresser le projet MICA-2, une initiative nationale proposée de cinq ans dotée de 148 millions de dollars. Ce projet, relevant du Fonds de réponse stratégique d'ISDE, est conçu pour accélérer la commercialisation, renforcer les réseaux d'innovation régionaux et propulser les technologies minières canadiennes à l'échelle mondiale. Joignez-vous à nous pour un survol complet des points suivants : Qu'est-ce que MICA-2? Pourquoi est-ce crucial en ce moment? Comment l'initiative complète (sans les reproduire) les mandats fédéraux. Les lacunes en matière de commercialisation qu'elle comble. Le rôle des partenaires de l'écosystème à travers le Canada. Comment votre organisation peut officiellement appuyer et soutenir MICA-2. Cette séance s'adresse aux centres d'innovation, aux entreprises minières et aux équipementiers (OEM), aux établissements d'enseignement postsecondaire, aux organismes de développement régional, aux associations sectorielles, aux partenaires gouvernementaux, aux PME technologiques et aux collaborateurs stratégiques. Nous invitons les partenaires de l'écosystème à soumettre des lettres d'appui afin de démontrer l'alignement national et la demande pour le projet MICA-2. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3cad9f1e-1bfc-46ea-ba73-3b667a08b5f1@f097258d-e15d-47a1-8598-c07390ea236c

Join BC’s critical minerals decision-makers from government, mining and First Nations in Vancouver to hear how defence priorities, public funding, and partnerships with First Nations are changing project risk, financing, and investment pathways. Featuring 50+ speakers, including Kendra Johnston (BC Government), Wendy Hadwen (Department of National Defence), Isabella Chan (NRCan), and leaders from Canada Growth Fund, CIB, BC Hydro, Newmont, Nisga’a Nation, Imperial Metals, Seabridge Gold, Taseko Mines, Selkirk Copper, Haisla Nation, and many more. Use “CEMI20” for a 20% discount on registration Visit BC Critical Minerals Forum for details https://bit.ly/3ZPWQmE

As a new partner of CEMI, the Centre for Industrial Residue Technology (CTRI) invites you to discover its approach as an applied research centre with 25 years of expertise serving the mining sector. Rather than presenting a list of services, we offer an immersive experience through our facilities, inspired by real-world mining situations. You will see how a complex challenge, whether technical, operational, or environmental can be analyzed, structured, and tested, then translated into a measurable, implementable solution. From characterization and proof of concept to technology validation and scale-up, this session highlights how CTRI helps reduce technological risk, support sound technical decision-making, and accelerate the deployment of sustainable and high-performance solutions at every stage of the mining lifecycle. Webinar Objectives To introduce CTRI as an innovation partner throughout the entire mining lifecycle, particularly in: Process optimization and material valorization. Technology risk reduction, leveraging 25 years of applied research expertise in proof-of-concept development, technology validation, scale-up, and pre-commercial demonstration. Transforming complex challenges into concrete, implementable solutions that strengthen technical decision-making and accelerate deployment in real operating environments. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cb9ad4f5-476e-4eb5-9b91-00732d397e31@f097258d-e15d-47a1-8598-c07390ea236c

Water in Mining Global Summit returns to Vancouver on 20-22 April 2026, bringing together the global mining industry’s leading executives, engineers, regulators, communities and innovators to tackle the sector’s most critical and complex challenges: managing water across mining operations with sustainability, community engagement and technical excellence. Backed by industry research and insights from our expert advisory board, this 3-day event will address both technical and strategic challenges under the guiding themes of innovation, resilience, and collaboration.

CIM CONNECT EXPO - 100th Anniversary Celebrating 100 years of mining innovation, the CIM Expo brings together industry practitioners to share technologies, processing breakthroughs, and sustainable solutions, all while building connections that shape the sector.

Join us for the MICA Social Night at CIM! Network with mining leaders and SMEs bridging the gap from lab to mine site. MICA Social Night: Connecting Innovation & Industry The Bridge from Ideas to Impact. Step away from the convention floor and join the MICA Network for an exclusive social evening designed to connect the brightest minds in mining. This isn't just a mixer; it’s a strategic gathering of the leaders driving the next era of Canadian mining technology. Why Join Us? Meet the Leaders High-Value Networking Fuel the Ecosystem Whether you are looking for your next tech partner or want to talk shop with the industry’s top innovators, the MICA Social Night is the place to be during CIM Connect Vancouver. Let’s bridge the gap—one conversation at a time.

Focused on exploration and mining development in Northern BC.

GeoConvention is an annual technical conference and exhibition produced, in partnership by the Canadian Energy Geoscience Association (CEGA), formerly Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists and Canadian Well Logging Society and the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG). For 2025, the conference will be hosted in Calgary at the Telus Convention Center. GeoConvention offers delegates and attendees the opportunity to network, knowledge share and learn with fellow industry professionals, visit exhibitors and give back to the earth science community.

The CMI Summit V—“Command Capital in Critical Minerals – Aligning Government Priorities with Private Equity”—returns to Toronto on May 13-14, 2026 for two intense days of keynote addresses, deep-dive presentations, interactive panels, and candid Q&As, capped by a networking wine reception on Day 1. Delegates will dissect how defense budgets, national security mandates, and industrial-policy incentives are reshaping capital flows into tungsten, rare earth elements, uranium, and other critical minerals. Sessions will spotlight deal structures that marry public funding with private risk capital, breakthroughs in extraction and refining technologies, and case studies in fast-tracked permitting. With government leaders, institutional investors, and mining executives seated at the same table, Summit V promises hard-hitting debate and actionable strategies aimed at building resilient, ethically sourced supply chains that satisfy both government imperatives and shareholder returns.

The 81st annual convention for the diamond drilling industry.

A unique tech exhibition held inside an operating underground mine.

Connecting Innovation & Industry Join the MICA Network in Sudbury for an evening of technology demonstrations and meaningful networking. In collaboration with Mining the Future Week, this event brings together innovators, mining companies, SMEs, and industry leaders to showcase emerging technologies and strengthen connections across the mining ecosystem. This is more than a networking event—it’s a space where innovation meets opportunity. Discover new technologies, meet the people behind them, and explore how collaboration can accelerate adoption across the mining industry. Why Attend? Technology Demonstrations See innovative solutions from MICA-supported companies and partners shaping the future of mining. Meet Industry Leaders Connect with mining professionals, innovators, and decision-makers from across the sector. High-Value Networking Build relationships with organizations looking to collaborate and advance mining innovation. Strengthen the Ecosystem Be part of the community working to grow Sudbury’s role as a global mining innovation hub. Whether you’re looking for your next technology partner or want to connect with forward-thinking leaders, the MICA Sudbury Demo Day & Networking Night is the place to be during Mining the Future Week. Let’s move mining innovation forward—together. For sponsorship opportunity, please email Giah at gsumalde@cemi.ca.

Canada's only Tier I global mining investment conference.

A forum on how NATO security priorities are reshaping mineral demand.

Massive energy event featuring a dedicated Critical Minerals Pavilion.

Over 400 exhibits showcasing the latest in mining innovation and services.