MineConnect & EMC Mini Mining Forum: Temiskaming Shores

MineConnect

Join MineConnect, in partnership with the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) for a day of learning, connection, and conversation.

Riverside Place

MineConnect &amp; EMC Temiskaming Shores Mini Mining ForumJoin <a href="https://mineconnect.com/" title="https://mineconnect.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MineConnect</a>, in partnership with the<a href="https://emccanada.org/" title="https://emccanada.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)</a> for a day of learning, connection, and conversation.Presenting Sponsor: <a href="https://www.temiskamingshores.ca/" title="https://www.temiskamingshores.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Temiskaming Shores</a>Event Details: Wed, April 8, 2026 12:30PM - 4:30PM Riverside Place | 55 Riverside Drive, New Liskeard, ONAgenda12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Registration and Networking1:00 PM – 1:05 PM Welcome1:05 PM – 1:45 PM Presenter: Zeinab Azadbakht, Ph.D., P.Geo. Ontario Geological SurveyMinistry of Mines Update on Ontario Mining Projects – Ontario Geological Survey, Ministry of Mines1:45 PM – 3:00 PM Partnerships that Perform: Building a More Resilient Supply Chain: A discussion on the partnerships, local capacity, and strategic collaboration needed to strengthen supply chains and improve resilience across the mining sector. Panellists will share perspectives from procurement, project delivery, manufacturing, and Indigenous business partnerships.Panelists:<ul><li>Steve Black, Dumas AKI DUMAS partnership</li><li>Tim Harvey, Mattagami Aki AKI DUMAS PARTNERSHIP</li><li>Claudette Carriere, J.L. Richards &amp; Associates Limited</li><li>Darryl Gutscher, President, Wabi Iron &amp; Steel Corp. SME COLLABORATIONS</li><li>Matt Weller, Senior Advisor, Supply Chain &amp; Productivity, Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium</li></ul>3:00 - 3:10 PM Break3:15 PM – 4:00 PM The Workforce Equation: Supply, Demand and Smart Solutions Moderator: EMCA practical discussion on labour market realities, workforce pressures, and smart strategies to attract, develop and retain talent in today’s operating environment. Panellists will share perspectives on workforce intelligence, recruitment, training pathways and employer-led solutions.Panelists:<ul><li>Isabelle Senecal, Calstone</li><li>Jamie Johnston, Haileybury School of Mines</li><li>Brandon Arrowsmith, Nordic Minesteel Technologies</li></ul>4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Breakout: Mining 101: De-mystifying the Sector for Manufacturers, Led by Marla Tremblay &amp; Heather Johnston, MineConnect 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Breakout: Modernizing Supply Chains for a More Connected Future - Led by Matt Weller, EMC ROADSHOW ADD ONPresenting Sponsor of the Roadshow: <a href="https://www.temiskamingshores.ca/" title="https://www.temiskamingshores.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Temiskaming Shores</a><ul><li>Wednesday, April 8th</li><li>5:00 PM - 9:00 PM</li><li>28 on the Lake | 2 Cedar Ave, Temiskaming Shores</li><li>Free for MineConnect and EMC members</li><li>$40 + HST and processing fees for non members</li></ul>Following the Mini Mining Forum, MineConnect &amp; EMC will host a Roadshow B2B networking event at 28 on the Lake (2 Cedar Ave, Temiskaming Shores).Supported by: <a href="https://www.wabicorp.com/" title="https://www.wabicorp.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wabi Iron and Steel Corp., </a><a href="https://dumasmining.com/" title="https://dumasmining.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dumas Mining</a>, <a href="https://mineconnect.com/corporate-members/agregat-rn-inc/" title="https://mineconnect.com/corporate-members/agregat-rn-inc/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Agrégat-RN Inc.</a>If you plan to attend the Roadshow, be sure to add a ticket to your cart before checking out.

Agenda

Registration and Networking

Welcome

Ministry of Mines Update on Ontario Mining Projects – Ontario Geological Survey, Ministry of Mines

Zeinab Azadbakht, Ph.D.,P.Geo. Ontario Geological Survey

A discussion on the partnerships, local capacity, and strategic collaboration needed to strengthen supply chains and improve resilience across the mining sector. Panelists will share perspectives from procurement, project delivery, manufacturing, and Indigenous business partnerships.

Partnerships that Perform: Building a More Resilient Supply Chain

Break

A practical discussion on labour market realities, workforce pressures, and smart strategies to attract, develop and retain talent in today’s operating environment. Panelists will share perspectives on workforce intelligence, recruitment, training pathways and employer-led solutions

Panel: The Workforce Equation: Supply, Demand and Smart Solutions

Led by – Marla Tremblay & Heather Johnston, MineConnect 
This session is designed to help companies unfamiliar with mining better position themselves to enter or expand in the sector, with practical tips on where to start, including key events to attend, industry connections to make, and collaboration opportunities that can help open doors.

Breakout: Leveraging Energy, Sustainability & Cost Competitiveness.

Led by Matt Weller, EMC
A forward-looking discussion on how digital tools, better data, and smarter processes are helping companies improve supply chain visibility, responsiveness and performance. This session will explore practical approaches to building more connected and resilient operations in an evolving industrial environment.

Breakout: Mining 101: De-mystifying the Sector for Manufacturers

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