The “Big Event” Canadian Mining Expo (CME) is back larger than ever and there’s no better time to shine a spotlight on the host city – Timmins. The event takes place June 5-6 at the iconic McIntyre Community Complex.
Timmins is in the heart of Canada’s golden region, along the Golden Highway, better known as the Abitibi-Greenstone Belt which contains some of the world’s largest deposits of gold, silver, copper and zinc in addition, platinum group metals and industrial minerals such as talc can be found in the region. The area stretches from Val D’or Quebec, through Kirkland Lake, to Timmins and Gogama and west to Chapleau, Wawa, Marathon and beyond.
Since gold was first mined in the area in 1910, Timmins has developed into a prominent global hub for metal and mineral mining and exploration. Almost half of all mines in operation or under development in northern Ontario are in the Timmins region and given the fact that 38% of the total procurement of goods and services by mines goes to suppliers located close to mine sites, the Timmins Advantage is clear.
The Canadian Mining Expo is held within a geographical region where there are some 54 operating mines within 300-400 kilometers. It just makes sense as to why Timmins and the Canadian Mining Expo have grown this event to over 400 indoor and outdoor booths and attracts more of a global audience each year it operates. The event has established a slogan recently, “Where the World Comes to Explore.”
Timmins is at the center of a market opportunity in mining.
And it is not just Northern Ontario, each year delegates from the junior and producing mines that are in Northwestern Quebec grow the audience. An event like this has so much to offer the procurement staff from within those mining operations. It becomes profitable for a mine to send its key staff members to these types of events as it can help them source new technologies, products and services thus helping them increase their production, reduce their costs and downtime and do it in a safe manner.
Timmins is the largest producer of gold, which is Ontario’s highest valued mineral production at over $5 billion annually. Timmins’ central location between northern Ontario and northwestern Quebec mining centers makes it an ideal location for equipment manufacturers and service providers to access both Ontario and Quebec markets.
One of the most prominent items in the Timmins region is the strong relationship local mines have with First Nations groups. The Timmins area has a very strong indigenous engagement with mining which is very positive as the indigenous partners in the region are very entrepreneurial. They want to be part of mining development and see their businesses grow.
Trends come and go – but there’s a new trend that looks like it is going to be around for quite some time – partnerships. Samsung partnering with Canada Nickel; the Ontario government partnering with Marten Falls and Webequie; Mitsubishi and Frontier Lithium; Sibelco and Avalon Advanced Minerals; and the list goes on and on.
Glenn Dredhart, President of Canadian Trade-Ex and Publisher of Mining Life & Exploration News Magazine is the organizer of the Canadian Mining Expo and says, “the Canadian Mining Expo has been promoting the mining operations, junior mining, supply and service companies, education and training institutions, investment information, new trends, technology and the inclusiveness of First Nations in mining for the past 30 years.
This year that tradition continues as everything that is mining will be on display at the McIntyre Complex which includes two arena facilities (one skating and the other a curling rink) an Auditorium, Ballroom, Restaurant, Breakout Rooms, the Lion’s Den Lounge along with a large outdoor space for large equipment and pavilions. Timmins is one of Northern Ontario’s only facilities capable of hosting such a large event.
“We’re excited, the industry is excited, and Timmins is excited,” Dredhart said. The Canadian Mining Expo is the premier mining trade show in Ontario and is a boots on the ground type of event that is supported by the mining communities that surround it.
There are many activities to curb one’s appetite while attending the event.
This year introduces the Indigenous Partnerships Forum which is hosted by Wabun Tribal Council. Meet with and hear from successful Indigenous companies, their partnerships and processes. Connect with government officials, industry leaders, the Minister of Mines and Indigenous leaders and organizations who have fostered profitable and sustainable business partnerships.
The very popular and well attended Projects in the Pipeline Conference will showcase Canada’s largest gold producers, active juniors (future producers) and the Minister of Mines, George Pirie will be giving the Ontario State of Mining Address during lunch. You will hear from companies such as Onyx Gold, Gowest Gold, STLR Gold Inc., Canada Nickel Company, Agnico Eagle, Equinox Gold’s Greenstone Mine, GFG Resources, EV Nickel, Galleon Gold and more.
For those planning to attend the mining expo in Timmins we recommend you register now for the individual events, as space is limited. Visit the website to see what events are sold out. To view the complete agenda and complete your registration online visit:
For group registrations call 1-705-264-2251 and ask for Rhonda Larochelle or email info@canadiantradex.com
Upon registration your name will be automatically entered into a free draw for a chance to win 1 ounce of gold.
