Programming
The agenda for Minerals North 2019 is currently under development, and times are subject to change. This page will be updated as plans are confirmed. 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.
Wednesday May 22, 2019
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
- 11am - 4pm Mine Tour with Conuma Coal at Willow Creek Mine
- 10am - 4pm Golf at Moberly Lake Golf Course
- 10am - 1pm - Permitting Workshop
- 1pm - 3pm 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.
Thursday May 23, 2019
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast at the tradeshow
8:30 - 8:45 - Opening remarks with representatives from the District of Chetwynd, West Moberly First Nation, Saulteau First Nation and Minerals North Conference Association
8:45 - 9:15 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 - President, Mr. Robin Campbell
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 - 11:20 The Importance of Mining in Northern BC": Innovative Earth Science Research for all British Columbians
- Geoscience BC - Christa Pellett, Vice President
11:20 - 12:30 Updates from Exploration Companies
- New Gold - speaker tba
- Kemess, Mt Milligan and Endako Projects - Paul Jago, Centerra Gold
- Other companies will be posted as they are confirmed
12:30 - 1:30 Luncheon with keynote speaker Ellis Ross, MLA
1:30 - 2:30 Update from Exploration Companies (continued)
- Limestone Cowboys - speaker tba
- Other companies will be pasted as they are confirmed
2:30 - 3:00 Education
- Industry Training Authority (ITA) - Michael Cameron, Director of Indigenous Initiatives
- Northern Lights College - speaker tba
3:00 - 3:30 Refreshment Break at the tradeshow
- Drum fitness - tradeshow floor
- Gemstone Jewelry Craft session - tradeshow floor
3:30 - 4:30 Breakout sessions
Camp Services - Medical/Environmental Strategies for Services (Cottonwood Hall)
- Iridia Medical - Allan Holmes MD, FRCP
- Northern Health - Barbara Oke, Regional Manager, Health and Resource Development
Tailings, Dams and Management (Tamarak Hall)
- Stantec - Jennifer Anema, Environmental Scientis - invited
Environment and Geoscience
- SNC Lavalin, Tyler Anderson, AScT, EP Operations Manager, Environment and Geoscience Infrastructure
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
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
- Coeur Mining re: Silvertip Project, speaker tba
- Conuma Coal - Mark Barkoski, President
- HD Mining International Ltd - Brandon Lewis, Environmental Manager
- Teck Coal Ltd. - speaker tba
10:30 - 11:00 Refreshment Break at the Tradeshow
- Yoga Session on the Tradeshow Floor
- Gem Stone Jewellry Craft Session on the Tradeshow Floor
11:00 - 11:40 Transportation
- CN Rail, Transportation and Operations - speaker tba
- BC Trucking Association - Dave Earle, President and CEO
11:40 - 12 noon - Reclamation and Greenhouse
- Twin Sisters Nursery - speaker tba
Noon - 2pm Closing Lunch
- Honourable Bruce Ralston Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology , invited
- Honorable Michelle Mungall Minister of Energy, Mines & Petroleum, invited
- Prize Draws Closing Remarks
