Toronto, ON | November 3-5, 2024
Our Technical Program is Released!
View Technical ProgramMarriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Keynotes
Olga Kovalik
EVP,
Vale Base Metals
Stephen Davy
Vice Chair, Investment Banking,
Scotiabank, SVP Mining
Piotr Pikul
Partner,
McKinsey & Company
Mark Travers
CEO,
Brazilian Nickel Limited
Deshnee Naidoo
Former CEO,
Vale Base Metals
Who Should Attend?
- Mine Owners
- Mine Operators
- Contractors
- Mining finance organizations
- Legal professionals involved in mine project financing and contracting
- Mine capital project management and delivery
- Project management groups
- Project managers
- Mine capital project procurement
- Mine capital project study groups
- EPC and ECPM companies
- Consulting engineering companies
- Mining schools
Symposium Program
Rocks to Riches
- From initial exploration and study development, this session focuses on the entire journey of building the business case to transform geological data into a constructible, permittable, and financeable mining asset.
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Topics include:
- Data gathering, geological modeling, resource classification, and risk assessment of tonnages and grades in situ.
- Moving the studies from PEA, PFS, FS phases with a focus on project success. Focus on critical success factors.
- Optimized deployment of development funds. What are the critical areas where funds will have the largest impact on de-risking the project.
- Early stage funding methodologies.
- The session will delve into the classification of measured, indicated, and inferred mineral resources.
Putting Your Neck on the Line
- This session covers the crucial stages from making the final investment decision to the successful delivery of a mining project.
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It includes discussions on:
- Applying modifying factors to mine design, equipment sizing, and production planning.
- Emphasis on the importance of stochastic mine planning to create multiple scenario sensitivities for enhanced value and risk analyses.
Whose Money to Use?
- A comprehensive review of various financing mechanisms for mining projects.
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Topics include:
- The evaluation of different funding sources and strategies to secure investment.
- Current rules for disclosing mineral resources and reserves.
- Incentive programs for critical and strategic mineral production.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
- This session focuses on real-world experiences and lessons learned from past mining projects.
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Attendees will hear about:
- Both successful projects.
- Challenging projects.
- Providing valuable insights into best practices and common pitfalls.
- Key takeaways will include:
- Strategies for mitigating risks.
- Optimizing project outcomes.
Additional Highlights
- Keynote Speakers:
- Industry leaders will share their perspectives on the future of mining project development and execution.
- Workshops:
- In-depth workshops providing hands-on learning experiences on specific topics related to mining projects.
- Networking Events:
- Opportunities to connect with peers, industry experts, and potential partners.
- Corporate Exhibits:
- Showcasing the latest equipment, services, and technologies in the mining industry.
