The District of Chetwynd and the Minerals North Conference Association would like to extend their thanks to the following sponsors.
Peace River Regional District, Pretivm Brucejack, Hytech, Centerra Gold, ENS Industrial, Lindberg Construction, Bandstra Transportation, Conuma Coal, New Gold, Association for Mineral Exploration, Ecofish, Black Diamond Cygnus, and Stantec
A Summary of the agenda is provided along with available presentation copies where available.
Pre-conference sessions on Wednesday included a mine tour with Conuma Coal at Willow Creek Mine; Golf at Moberly Lake Golf Course, Permitting Workshop, Central Mountain Caribou Engagement Session and a guided tour of Carvers Row. The day ended with an evening reception at Spirit Park with entertainers Harley Davis, Hill Billy Mafia and Highway 29.
The Thursday program began with welcoming remarks from area local governments and First Nations. The business program followed as outlined below.
The importance of Mining in Northern BC - What's New and What's News
Ministry Update
The Importance of Mining in Northern BC": Innovative Earth Science Research for all British Columbians
Luncheon with keynote speaker Ellis Ross, MLA
Updates from Exploration Companies
Optimizing Fish Habitat - Offsetting Plans for Streamlined Project Approval in Northern Canada
Surface Water and Groundwater Interactions – the most important, and least understood component of hydrogeological investigations for protection of aquatic and terrestrial habitat
Education and Training
Breakout sessions included:
Camp Services - Medical/Environmental Strategies
Tailings Management in Western Canada
Environment and Geoscience
The day ended with a banquet and entertainment by Fired Up Duelling Pianos
The Friday agenda was as follows:
Mining Updates
Conuma Coal - Lukas Klemke, VP Operations
HD Mining International Ltd - Brandon Lewis, Environmental Manager
Transportation
BC Trucking Association - Dave Earle, President and CEO
Closing Lunch with Honourable Michelle Mungall Minister of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources