Northern Ontario Mining Showcase
Speaker Series
Sunday, March 2, 2025

WipWare
12:30pm - 12:45pm
Tracking Blast Results with WipWare in Portugal
Presenting case studies from an ongoing quarry project in Portugal where WipWare and their partners use drones, WipFrag and other tools to baseline and track changes in blast results on the journey towards optimized blasting.

Bayside Geoscience
12:45pm - 1:00pm
Human Resources in Mineral Exploration
Human resource scarcity is a pressing issue in mineral exploration. Bayside will showcase its modern approach to HR management, addressing the skilled labour shortage with a one-stop staffing solution while exploring industry challenges and opportunities.

Teleco
1:00pm - 1:15pm
Revolutionizing Workplace Safety in Mining through AI-Driven Cameras and Analytics
Discover real-world use cases where AI solutions have mitigated dangers, reduced incidents, and optimized safety workflows, providing cost savings and operational efficiency for mining companies.

River Birch
1:15pm - 1:30pm
TBA
TBA
City of Temiskaming Shores & FedNor
NOMS Official Opening
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Presenters
James Franks, Marla Tremblay
Monday, March 3, 2025

Canadian Diamond Drilling Association
10:15am - 10:45am
Strength Beyond the Surface: Prioritizing Mental Health in High-Stakes Environments (Bring it to the Surface)
The Bring it to the Surface campaign highlights the importance of openly addressing mental health struggles. Clint Gore’s journey, from despair to recovery, embodies resilience and hope, showing how four words “not fit for duty” can change a life.
Cambrian College Centre for Smart Mining
Is Mining Ready for Data Analytics and AI?
11:00am - 12:00pm
Moderator
Stephen Gravel
Panelists
TBA

Opportunity Arizona
12:00pm - 12:30pm
TBA
To be announced.

Patrick Group
12:30pm - 1:00pm
TBA
To be announced.

CSCA
1:00pm - 1:15pm
Modernize Wastewater Treatment Strategies in Mining
The presentation will cover recent Canadian Shield mining projects, addressing challenges like wastewater treatment in remote work camps, managing large-scale water discharge in open-pit mines, and treating process water, along with the tools used to tackle these issues.

NATT Group
1:15pm - 1:30pm
Confined Space and Industrial Safety
Kevin Pattison, President and CEO of Natt Group shares information about Confined Space rescue and industrial safety throughout the North, and Ontario-wide. He will touch on a variety of different safety aspects involving various industries including mining and construction.
Anishnawbe Business Professional Association
Ring of Fire Mining Study - Human Rights, ESG and Reconciliation Action Plans
1:45pm - 2:45pm
Moderator
Jason Rasevych
Panelists
James Yap, Nabila Khan

JL Richards
3:00pm - 3:15pm
Supplier Engagement with Engineering Firms
This presentation will explore how early collaboration between suppliers and engineers can streamline project phases, leading to more efficient and precise construction outcomes.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

NSS Canada
10:30am - 10:45am
Driving Innovation Together: How NSS and Hatch Elevate Mining Consulting Through Technology and Expertise
This speaker series highlights the partnership between NSS Canada and Hatch, showcasing how NSS technologies (MOSS and Measure) help consulting firms like Hatch deliver tailored solutions and better predict project outcomes.
MineConnect
Accessing New International Markets Part One - Asia, Africa, South America
11:00am - 12:00pm
Moderator
Marla Tremblay
Panelists
TBA
Recruitment Resources
Empowering Employers: Navigating Programs and
Resources for Effective Recruitment
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Moderator
Jeff Lafortune
Panelists
Courtney Ginson, Stephanie Cotnoir, Morgan Murphy, Heather Hall

Story Environmental
1:15pm - 1:30pm
Mobile Industrial Sewage Works Environmental Compliance Approval and How it Can Benefit Mining Companies
Story Environmental’s mobile ISW ECA treats up to 10,000 litres per minute of wastewater, slurries, or tailings across Ontario, saving time on critical mining projects by bypassing lengthy ministry approval processes.

Kovatera
1:30pm - 1:45pm
Innovation in Battery Electric Utility Vehicles
As underground mining adopts battery electric vehicles, Kovatera is integrating unique technologies into its BEV portfolio. This presentation will highlight key innovations and their value to the industry.
MineConnect
Accessing New International Markets Part Two - In Market Support to De-risk Diversification
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Moderator
Ryan McEchearn
Panelists
Blair Bobyk, Debra McKinnon, Cindy Chesney, Shan Shanmugarajah

Ontario Centre for Innovation + OVIN
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Shaping the Future of Industry in Ontario: An Introduction to OCI's Critical Industrial Technologies Initiative
Discover how the Ontario Centre of Innovation’s Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) initiative is empowering Ontario SMEs in mining. This session explores funding, resources, and support for adopting advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and cybersecurity to drive innovation, sustainability, and resilience.

OCC - Mining Council
3:30pm - 4:00pm
TBA
To be announced.
Northern Ontario Mining Showcase
Women of PDAC - Photo Opportunity
4:00pm - 4:15pm
Location
NOMS Pavilion
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
VALE Base Metals
Culture & DEI Positioning
9:30am - 9:45am
Moderator
TBA
Panelists
TBA