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November 5, 2024

Vale’s Mechanical Bot Featured

Winnipeg – The Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention (CCMEC), the largest event of its kind in the region, closes out its two-day event today. Among the features of the conference – a sold-out trade show floor, 16 technical sessions featuring 45 industry experts, two Indigenous keynote speakers, a mine rescue demo, a cultural dance performance and a visit from Vale’s mechanical bot, which the company uses to remove employees from risky situations and increase the safety of its operations.

The Mining Association of Manitoba Inc.(MAMI) is managing the convention for the first time, having taken over from a volunteer board that ran it successfully for a number of years. The goal is to expand the convention and make it an international event of choice for the future.

“CCMEC presents a significant opportunity for industry stakeholders to come together, share insights, network and explore opportunities,” said MAMI President and CCMEC Chair Stacy Kennedy. “We want to encourage meaningful discussions about the sector, the challenges, solutions and emerging trends.” 

The second and final keynote on November 5 is Glenn Nolan, former President of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada. Nolan will discuss the importance of building respectful and meaningful partnerships with First Nations communities, highlighting the collaborations between Missanabie Cree and the Renabie Mine as an example of successful partnership development between communities and the mineral industry. 

“We’re very pleased to offer an enhanced Indigenous element this year, showing the industry’s recognition of the critical role Indigenous communities play in resource development, and the importance of collaboration and partnership in the sector,” Kennedy added.

CCMEC thanks all the 2024 participants for their contributions and support, including sponsors, exhibitors, delegates, speakers and volunteers, with special acknowledgement of funding partner Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Vale, MB Operations for its generous commitment at the Diamond level

Additional sponsors at the elite level include Hudbay Minerals, Rodren Drilling and the provincial government’s Department of Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources.

Day 2 Tickets can be purchased at registration at the Victoria Inn or visit our online booking portal here.

Photo by Phil Hossack

CCMEC would like to thank all of its 2024 SPONSORS for their generous support:

Diamond Level: Vale

Funding Partner: PrairiesCan

Gold Level: Hudbay Minerals, Rodren Drilling and The Province of Manitoba, Department of Economic Development , Investment, Trade and Natural Resources. Hudbay is also the exclusive sponsor of the Indigenous Artisans Marketplace.

Silver Plus Level: PDAC

Silver Level: 1911 Gold, Alamos Gold, Major Drilling, Sigfusson Northern, Stantec and UCN.

Copper Level: Engineers GeoScientists Manitoba, Foraco, IMDEX, Kinross Gold, Manitoba Mineral Development Fund, Ontario Ministry of Mines, Orix GeoScience, Platinum Diamond Drilling, SGS, Tanco and WCB/Safe Work Manitoba.

Lithium Level: AECOM, ALS, Big Ice Services, Canadian Dewatering, Ecoreg Solutions, Inc., Efficiency Manitoba, Grid Metals Corp., Horizon North, KGS Group, Manitoba Hydro, New Age Drilling, NiCan Limited, Northstream Safety & Rehab, Procon Mining and Tunneling, Quesnel Brothers Diamond Drilling, Rivacore Surveys and Locates, SLR Consulting, Standard Machine, Telus Health, Thompson, Dorfman and Sweatman LLP, Top Rank Diamond Drilling, and Westlund PVF.

CCMEC is also offering some other unique sponsorship opportunities and EarthEx Geophysical Solutions snapped-up a lunch day sponsorship, with Cyr Drilling committing to a health break sponsorship.

Thank you to Calm Air and Custom Helicopters for sponsoring our Reception!