MineConnect & EMC Temiskaming Shores Mini Mining ForumJoin MineConnect, in partnership with the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) for a day of learning, connection, and conversation.Presenting Sponsor: City of Temiskaming Shores
Event Details:
Wed, April 8, 2026
12:30PM – 4:30PM
Riverside Place | 55 Riverside Drive, New Liskeard, ON
Agenda
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Registration and Networking
1:00 PM – 1:05 PM Welcome
1:05 PM – 1:45 PM Presenter: Zeinab Azadbakht, Ph.D., P.Geo. Ontario Geological Survey
Ministry of Mines Update on Ontario Mining Projects – Ontario Geological Survey, Ministry of Mines
1:45 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:
- Steve Black, Dumas AKI DUMAS partnership
- Tim Harvey, Mattagami Aki AKI DUMAS PARTNERSHIP
- Claudette Carriere, J.L. Richards & Associates Limited
- Darryl Gutscher, President, Wabi Iron & Steel Corp. SME COLLABORATIONS
- Matt Weller, Senior Advisor, Supply Chain & Productivity, Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
3:00 – 3:10 PM Break
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM The Workforce Equation: Supply, Demand and Smart Solutions
Moderator: EMC
A 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:
- Isabelle Senecal, Calstone
- Jamie Johnston, Haileybury School of Mines
- Brandon Arrowsmith, Nordic Minesteel Technologies
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Breakout: Mining 101: De-mystifying the Sector for Manufacturers, Led by Marla Tremblay & Heather Johnston, MineConnect
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Breakout: Modernizing Supply Chains for a More Connected Future – Led by Matt Weller, EMC
Presenting Sponsor of the Roadshow: City of Temiskaming Shores
Following the Mini Mining Forum:
- Wednesday, April 8th
- 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 28 on the Lake | 2 Cedar Ave, Temiskaming Shores
- Free for MineConnect and EMC members
- $40 + HST and processing fees for non members
Following the Mini Mining Forum, MineConnect & EMC will host a Roadshow B2B networking event at 28 on the Lake (2 Cedar Ave, Temiskaming Shores).
Supported by: Wabi Iron and Steel Corp., Dumas Mining, Agrégat-RN Inc.
If you plan to attend the Roadshow, be sure to add a ticket to your cart before checking out.
