3rd International Summit on Mining and Tunnelling Advances
Day Plan:
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Day 1: The Welcome
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Day 2: Conference (Half-Day) Focus: Integrating advanced engineering with environmental stewardship and policy.
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08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Registration and Networking Breakfast
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09:00 AM – 09:30 AM: Opening Remarks
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Speaker: Conference Chair & Representative from the Mining Association of Canada. (TBC)
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09:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote Address
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Theme: The Critical Minerals Imperative: Securing Supply Chains through Deep Mining Innovation. (TBC)
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10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Plenary Session 1
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Topic: Regulatory Frameworks and Indigenous Partnerships in Major Excavation Projects. (TBC)
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11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Coffee Break and Networking
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11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout Sessions & Closing
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Session A (Mining Focus): Electrification of Mines: Moving Beyond Diesel underground. (TBC)
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Session B (Tunnelling Focus): Urban Challenges: Seismic Considerations and Vibration Control in Metro Expansion. (TBC)
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Day 3: Technical Tour (Optional)
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Facility 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)
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Conference Objectives
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To showcase the latest technological advancements in subterranean excavation and rock mechanics.
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To discuss the role of Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy in the global market.
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To explore sustainable practices for reducing the carbon footprint of extraction operations.
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To bridge the gap between heavy industry, geotechnical engineering, and government policy.
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To share case studies on complex urban tunnelling infrastructure projects.
Who should attend?
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Mining and Geotechnical Engineers.
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Tunnelling Project Managers.
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Government Regulators and Policymakers.
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Geologists and Geophysicists.
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Mine Safety Officers and Operations Managers.
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Heavy Machinery Manufacturers (OEMs).
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Environmental Consultants.
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Infrastructure Developers.
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Academics and Researchers in Earth Sciences.
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Investors in Metals and Minerals.
Why Attend this Event?:
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Capital Access: Being in Ottawa offers unique access to federal policymakers and regulatory bodies.
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Innovation Showcase: See the latest in autonomous drilling rigs and ventilation on demand (VOD) systems.
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Safety Focus: Learn about the latest protocols in ground control and emergency response.
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ESG Insights: Understand evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance standards for mining companies.
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Global Networking: Connect with peers from major mining camps (Sudbury, Val-d’Or) and international tunnelling firms.
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Supply Chain: Meet suppliers of heavy machinery, explosives, and geotechnical software.
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Urban Tunnelling: Gain insights into Light Rail Transit (LRT) tunnelling challenges in mixed geology.
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Investment Trends: Hear from analysts about the funding landscape for exploration and infrastructure.
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Academic Exchange: Access the latest research papers from leading mining schools.
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Professional Development: Earn credit hours for engineering certifications.
Benefits of Attendance:
- Professional development and knowledge enhancement.
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders.
- Exposure to the latest technologies and innovations.
- Practical workshops for hands-on learning.
- Insights from case study presentations.
- Roundtable discussions on sustainability and environmental impact.
- Access to the latest research and industry trends.
- Opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
- Knowledge sharing on regulatory changes and compliance.
- Firsthand experience of mining operations through the site visit.
Topics of Interest for Papers:
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Rock Mass Characterization and Ground Support.
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Drill and Blast vs. TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) Applications.
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Mine Ventilation and Air Cooling Systems.
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Deep Mining Geomechanics (Rockbursts and Seismicity).
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Automation, Robotics, and IoT in Underground Operations.
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Tailings Management and Backfill Technologies.
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Urban Tunnelling: Settlement Control and Monitoring.
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Digital Twins and Simulation in Mine Planning.
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Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in Underground Mining.
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Shaft Sinking and Hoisting Technologies.
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Critical Minerals Extraction (Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel).
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Occupational Health and Dust Control.
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Trenchless Technology and Micro-tunnelling.
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Mine Closure and Land Reclamation.
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Indigenous Relations and Community Impact Agreements.
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Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring.
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Groundwater Management and Dewatering.
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Explosives Engineering and Fragmentation Analysis.
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Retrofitting Historic Tunnels.
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Artificial Intelligence in Geological Modelling.
