Programming
If you would like to access our mobile app please follow this link. Please note that all sessions will be held at the Recreation Centre in Chetwynd unless otherwise indicated.
For downloadable copies of the agenda for each day, please follow the link adjacent to the date.
Wednesday May 22, 2019 - final agenda for Wednesday
Preconference sessions are planned throughout the day. The muster point for all sessions is at the Registration Desk at the Recreation Centre.
Choose from the following:
- 9am - 4pm A tour of Tumbler Ridge Geo Park (CANCELLED)
- 11am - 4pm Mine Tour with Conuma Coal at Willow Creek Mine
- 10am - 4pm Golf at Moberly Lake Golf Course
- 10am - 1pm - Permitting Workshop (please note that this session was added late and not included in the on-line registraton). If you plan to attend, please e-mail your attendance here. There is no charge, but by registering you will be helping us determine catering numbers).
- 1:30 - 3:30pm Central Mountain Caribou Engagement Session
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm A guided tour of Carvers Row
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm Minerals North Conference Association AGM
Please go to the "pre-conference session" page for more information on each of these options.
Join us for our Opening Reception with local entertainment and refreshments at our Spirit Park from 6pm - 10pm.
Entertainers include local drummers, Harley Davis, Hill Billy Mafia, and Highway 29
Thursday May 23, 2019 - final agenda for Thursday
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast at the tradeshow
8:30 - 8:45 - Opening remarks with representatives from the District of Chetwynd, Peace River Regional District, West Moberly First Nation, Saulteau First Nation, and Minerals North Conference Association
8:45 - 9:45 The importance of Mining in Northern BC - What's New and What's News
- Gordon Clarke Director, BC Minerals Development Office, MEMPR Vancouver
- John R. Degrace, P.Eng./P.Geo Ministry of Energy Mines, and Petroleum Resources
9:45 - 10:30 Panel Speakers and Presentations
- Association of Minerals Exploration - Rob Stevens, VP Regulatory and Technical Policy
- Mining Association of BC - Lindsay Kislock, VP Corporate Affairs
- Coal Canada - Mr. Robin Campbell, President
10:30 - 11:00 Refreshment Break and Energy Booster
- Refreshment Break at the Tradeshow
- Yoga Session on the Tradeshow Floor
- Gem Stone Jewellry Craft Session on the Tradeshow floor
11:00 - 11:30 Ministry Update
- Helen Cullen, Regional Director , Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
11:30 - 12:00 The Importance of Mining in Northern BC": Innovative Earth Science Research for all British Columbians
- Christa Pellett, Vice President - Geoscience BC
12:00 - 1:00 Luncheon with keynote speaker Ellis Ross, MLA
1:00 - 2:00 Updates from Exploration Companies
- New Gold - Sachi De Souza, Environmental Engineer, Blackwater Project
- Kemess, Mt Milligan and Endako Projects - Paul Jago, Centerra Gold
- Teck Coal Ltd - Ray Proulx, Senior Coordinator, Environment and Social Responsibility
2:00 - 2:15 Update from Exploration Companies
- Limestone Cowboys - Pat Jarvis, Manager
2:15 - 3:00 Optimizing Fish Habitat - Offsetting Plans for Streamlined Project Approval in Northern Canada
- Rick Palmer, M.Sc, R.P Bio, Fisheries Biologis, Palmer Environmental Consulting Group
Surface Water and Groundwater Interactions – the most important, and least understood component of hydrogeological investigations for protection of aquatic and terrestrial habitat
- Rob Frizzell, M.Sc., P.Geo, Senior Hydrogeologist, Palmer Consulting Group
3:00 - 3:30 Education and Training
- Industry Training Authority (ITA) - Michael Cameron, Director of Indigenous Initiatives
- Northern Lights College - Lisa Verbisky, M.Sc, Inst. Dip., Associate Dean, Academic and Vocational Programs
3:30 - 4:00 Refreshment Break and Energy Booster at the Tradeshow
- Drum Fitness - tradeshow floor
- Gemstone Jewelry Craft session - tradeshow floor
4:00 - 5:00 Breakout sessions
Camp Services - Medical/Environmental Strategies (Cottonwood Hall)
- Iridia Medical - Allan Holmes MD, FRCP; Valerie Fast, Nursing Team Lead
- Northern Health - Barbara Oke, Regional Manager, Health and Resource Development
Tailings Management in Western Canada (Tamarak Hall)
- Stantec Consulting Ltd - Sean Ennis, Regional Business Leader, Mining
Environment and Geoscience
- SNC-Lavalin Inc., Geoscience & Materials - Chad LePoudre, Vice President
Minerals North Hosting workshop
- For communities interested in hosting a future Minerals North, in this informal session the Minerals North Conference Association will describe what is involved in applying for and delivering the annual Minerals North event.
6:30 - Midnight: Banquet with entertainment by Fired Up Duelling Pianos - Conference Hall
Friday May 24, 2019 - final agenda for Friday
7:30 - 9:00 Breakfast at the tradeshow
9:00 - 11:00 Tradeshow is open to delegates, students and the general public
9:00 - 10:30 Mining Updates
- Conuma Coal - Lukas Klemke, VP Operations
- HD Mining International Ltd - Brandon Lewis, Environmental Manager
10:30 - 11:00 Refreshment Break and Energy Booster at the Tradeshow
- Breath Session on the Tradeshow Floor
- Gem Stone Jewellry Craft Session on the Tradeshow Floor
11:00 - 11:45 Transportation
- BC Trucking Association - Dave Earle, President and CEO
Noon - 2pm Closing Lunch
- Honourable Michelle Mungall Minister of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources
- Prize Draws and Closing Remarks
