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X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC X-LIC-LOCATION:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260610T112147 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-97275a23ca44226c9964043c8462be96@nexusconferences.ca DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260320T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T180000 DTSTAMP:20260106T211517Z CREATED:20260106 LAST-MODIFIED:20260119 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:8 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:5th International Summit on Mining and Tunnelling Advances DESCRIPTION:Day Plan:\n\n\nDay 1: The Welcome\n\n\nDay 2: Conference (Half-Day) Focus: Integrating advanced engineering with environmental stewardship and policy.\n\n\n08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Registration and Networking Breakfast\n\n\n09:00 AM – 09:30 AM: Opening Remarks\n\n\nSpeaker: Conference Chair & Representative from the Mining Association of Canada. (TBC)\n\n\n\n\n09:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote Address\n\n\nTheme: The Critical Minerals Imperative: Securing Supply Chains through Deep Mining Innovation. (TBC)\n\n\n\n\n10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Plenary Session 1\n\n\nTopic: Regulatory Frameworks and Indigenous Partnerships in Major Excavation Projects. (TBC)\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Coffee Break and Networking\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout Sessions & Closing\n\n\nSession A (Mining Focus): Electrification of Mines: Moving Beyond Diesel underground. (TBC)\n\n\nSession B (Tunnelling Focus): Urban Challenges: Seismic Considerations and Vibration Control in Metro Expansion. (TBC)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3: Technical Tour (Optional)\n\n\nFacility Tour: A visit to the CanmetMINING research facilities (Natural Resources Canada) to view cutting-edge green mining technologies, or a guided tour of the Diefenbunker (Canada’s Cold War Museum) to discuss historical underground engineering and blast resilience (additional cost applies)\n\n\n\n\n\n Conference Objectives\n \n\nTo showcase the latest technological advancements in subterranean excavation and rock mechanics.\n\n\nTo discuss the role of Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy in the global market.\n\n\nTo explore sustainable practices for reducing the carbon footprint of extraction operations.\n\n\nTo bridge the gap between heavy industry, geotechnical engineering, and government policy.\n\n\nTo share case studies on complex urban tunnelling infrastructure projects.\n\n\n \n\n Who should attend?\n \n\nMining and Geotechnical Engineers.\n\n\nTunnelling Project Managers.\n\n\nGovernment Regulators and Policymakers.\n\n\nGeologists and Geophysicists.\n\n\nMine Safety Officers and Operations Managers.\n\n\nHeavy Machinery Manufacturers (OEMs).\n\n\nEnvironmental Consultants.\n\n\nInfrastructure Developers.\n\n\nAcademics and Researchers in Earth Sciences.\n\n\nInvestors in Metals and Minerals.\n\n\n \n\n Why Attend this Event?:\n \n\nCapital Access: Being in Ottawa offers unique access to federal policymakers and regulatory bodies.\n\n\nInnovation Showcase: See the latest in autonomous drilling rigs and ventilation on demand (VOD) systems.\n\n\nSafety Focus: Learn about the latest protocols in ground control and emergency response.\n\n\nESG Insights: Understand evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance standards for mining companies.\n\n\nGlobal Networking: Connect with peers from major mining camps (Sudbury, Val-d’Or) and international tunnelling firms.\n\n\nSupply Chain: Meet suppliers of heavy machinery, explosives, and geotechnical software.\n\n\nUrban Tunnelling: Gain insights into Light Rail Transit (LRT) tunnelling challenges in mixed geology.\n\n\nInvestment Trends: Hear from analysts about the funding landscape for exploration and infrastructure.\n\n\nAcademic Exchange: Access the latest research papers from leading mining schools.\n\n\nProfessional Development: Earn credit hours for engineering certifications.\n\n\n \n\n Benefits of Attendance:\n \nProfessional development and knowledge enhancement.\nNetworking opportunities with industry leaders.\nExposure to the latest technologies and innovations.\nPractical workshops for hands-on learning.\nInsights from case study presentations.\nRoundtable discussions on sustainability and environmental impact.\nAccess to the latest research and industry trends.\nOpportunities for collaboration and partnerships.\nKnowledge sharing on regulatory changes and compliance.\nFirsthand experience of mining operations through the site visit.\n\n \n\n Topics of Interest for Papers:\n \n\nRock Mass Characterization and Ground Support.\n\n\nDrill and Blast vs. TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) Applications.\n\n\nMine Ventilation and Air Cooling Systems.\n\n\nDeep Mining Geomechanics (Rockbursts and Seismicity).\n\n\nAutomation, Robotics, and IoT in Underground Operations.\n\n\nTailings Management and Backfill Technologies.\n\n\nUrban Tunnelling: Settlement Control and Monitoring.\n\n\nDigital Twins and Simulation in Mine Planning.\n\n\nBattery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in Underground Mining.\n\n\nShaft Sinking and Hoisting Technologies.\n\n\nCritical Minerals Extraction (Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel).\n\n\nOccupational Health and Dust Control.\n\n\nTrenchless Technology and Micro-tunnelling.\n\n\nMine Closure and Land Reclamation.\n\n\nIndigenous Relations and Community Impact Agreements.\n\n\nGeotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring.\n\n\nGroundwater Management and Dewatering.\n\n\nExplosives Engineering and Fragmentation Analysis.\n\n\nRetrofitting Historic Tunnels.\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence in Geological Modelling.\n\n\n \n URL:https://nexusconferences.ca/events/5mining/ ORGANIZER;CN=Nexus Conferences:MAILTO:info@nexusconferences.ca CATEGORIES:Engineering,Mining LOCATION:Montreal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nexusconferences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/photo_2026-01-06_16-14-55.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR