Session 1 |
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After nearly a full century of mining, the Abitibi geological belt remains a fertile region for mineral exploration, particularly in regard to precious and common metals. The region’s mineral potential appears to be equally high for many other metals and substances, including nickel, lithium and vanadium. This session will focus on recently acquired geological knowledge of the region and its metallogenic evolution, as well as on promising discoveries and mining projects. |
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9:00 a.m. |
Massive volcanogenic sulphide deposits potential in Abitibi – 2011 update Abstract |
Daniel Lamothe (MRNF) |
9:20 a.m. |
Bracemac-McLeod: From exploration to production via research Abstract |
Gilles Roy, Michel Dessureault (Xstrata zinc), Robin Adair (Donner Metals), Julie-Anaïs Debreil (INRS-ETE), Dominique Genna, Damien Gaboury (UQAC), Pierre-Simon Ross (INRS-ETE) and Pierre Pilote (MRNF) |
9:40 a.m. |
Geologic revision of the Matagami region Abstract |
Pierre Pilote (MRNF), Julie-Anaïs Debreil (INRS-ETE), Kenneth Williamson, Olivier Rabeau and Pierre Lacoste (MRNF) |
10:10 a.m. |
Chapais-Chibougamau: Beyond the traditional mining camp Abstract |
François Leclerc, Patrick Houle, Patrice Roy (MRNF), Lyal B. Harris (INRS-ETE), Jean H. Bédard (GSC-Q), Vicki McNicoll, Otto van Breemen (GSC-O), Jean David (GÉOTOP) and Normand Goulet (UQAM) |
10:30 a.m. |
Numerical modelling of the Archaean seismic activity along the Cadillac-Larder Lake Fault Zone: Inferences for orogenic gold mineralization Abstract |
Silvain Rafini, Stéphane Faure(CONSOREM) and Réal Daigneault (CONSOREM-UQAC) |
10:50 a.m. |
Geological model for the Windfall Lake gold project Abstract |
Jean-Philippe Desrochers, Darrell Turcotte (Eagle Hill) and Neil W. Richardson (VMS Ventures) |
11:10 a.m. |
Grade control at the Detour Lake gold deposit, Ontario Abstract |
Pat Donovan (Detour Gold) |
Session 2 |
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Québec’s mineral potential attracts players from around the world, especially due to its highly competitive mining industry environment. Québec possesses all needed expertise and institutions that are ready to support Québec mining entrepreneurship. Yet despite these advantages, Québec accounts for only 6 of the 149 mining companies listed on the TXS Venture Exchange. Why should this be the case? In this session, mining entrepreneurs that have been successful on the TSX Venture Exchange will share their stories, talk about managing a public corporation and help participants benefit from their wise counsel. A Round Table will also let investors reveal the qualities they seek in mining entrepreneurs and their business plans. |
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1:30 p.m. |
Introduction Abstract |
Louis Doyle (Venture exchange TSX) |
1:50 p.m. |
Panel of entrepreneurs |
Simon Britt (Géoméga), Philippe Cloutier (Cartier Resources) and Glenn Mullan (Golden Valley Mines) |
2:55 p.m. |
Panel of Investors |
Michel Champagne (SIDEX), Jacques Cossette (CIBC Wood Gundy) and Denis Landry (SODEMEX) |
Session 3 |
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This session will explore the importance of government, academic and research group geoscience studies to the discovery of new mineral deposits in an environment of increasing costs. The contribution made by new conceptual, exploration and pre-competition models developed by university research groups will be illustrated by up-to-date, concrete examples of the mining industry performance. |
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*9:00 a.m. |
Public geoscience for private exploration Abstract |
Murray Duke (Ottawa, Ontario) |
9:40 a.m. |
Geoscience knowledge in Québec: Its value, its impact and its future Abstract |
Sylvain Lacroix, Charles Maurice, Daniel Lamothe and Charles Roy (MRNF) |
10:00 a.m. |
Mineral exploration problems and real solutions: CONSOREM's contributions to applied research |
Stéphane Faure, Réal Daigneault, Benoit Lafrance, Silvain Rafini and Sylvain Trépanier (CONSOREM) |
10:20 a.m. |
Identification of structures in the deep crust to lithospheric mantle transverse to Proterozoic orogens in Québec and surrounding areas and their role in localizing mineral deposits |
Lyal Harris, Grégory Dufréchou and Camille Armengaud (INRS-ETE) |
10:40 a.m. |
Composition of fluid inclusions volatiles: Significance and use in gold exploration in metamorphic environments Abstract |
Damien Gaboury (UQAC) |
11:00 a.m. |
From knowledge to discovery Abstract |
Michel Gauthier (professor emeritus, UQAM) |
Session 5 |
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The industrialized countries are more and more aware that minerals and metals are key growth elements for them and for the health of their high-tech industries. Supply restrictions, export quotas, price explosion, supply/demand mismatch or expected shortages have increased interest in these substances that are now a part of our daily lives. Prospectors and mine operators are seeking sources of the minerals and metals of the future. This session will attempt to answer the vital questions of What, Where, Why, and for Whom? In sizing up the current situation, the session will discuss some of the key parts of this equation. |
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9:00 a.m. |
Critical, strategic and high technology minerals and metals. Paper (PDF Format, 3,13 Mb) |
Normand Grégoire (GENIVAR) |
9:10 a.m. |
Critical minor metals ans minerals: Risks and opportunities Abstract |
Christian Hocquard (BRGM) |
*9:50 a.m. |
Graphite exploration and development in Québec Abstract |
Gary Economo (Focus Metals) |
10:10 a.m. |
Québec as the world’s alternative secured source of lithium supply? Sure. Could it be the MAIN one? Certainly! Abstract |
Guy Bourassa (Nemaska Exploration) |
*10:30 a.m. |
Geology and economic significance of selected rare earth element deposit types |
George J. Simandl (British Columbia Geological Survey) |
11:00 a.m. |
Strategic minerals and metals used in the manufacture of lithium storage cells (accumulators) for electric vehicles Abstract |
Daniel Perlstein (Anextase) |
11:20 a.m. |
Ore beneficiation - New challenges and constraints |
Normand Grégoire (GÉNIVAR) |
11:30 a.m. |
Social acceptability and public consultations – New challenges for the industry Abstract |
Donald Blanchet (Canada Lithium) and Émilie Bélanger (GENIVAR) |
Session 6 |
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Earth Sciences are at the crossroads of geological, chemical, physical and biological knowledge. A multi-disciplinary approach is essential to our understanding of the history and evolution of Earth. This lecture session will clearly and comprehensibly present examples of major scientific projects that are examining the planet by bringing together knowledge from a variety of disciplines. Fresh interpretation of this information is leading to a better understanding of the environment. |
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1:30 p.m.
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The National Institute for Earth Sciences ad Astronomy of the CNRS (France): A research institute dedicated to an integrated Earth System approach Abstract |
Bruno Goffé and Jean-François Stéphan (CNRS-INSU)
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*2:10 p.m. |
The Ocean Networks Canada Observatory – Making the ocean transparent Abstract |
Mairi Best, Kim Juniper, Scott McLean, Kate Moran, Martin Taylor and Verena Tunnicliffe (Ocean Networks Canada) |
*2:30 p.m. |
A new view of the Continent beneath our feet: Scientific, economic and social benefits of an earth sciences mega-project Abstract |
Ron M. Clowes (UBC-Lithoprobe) |
3:10 p.m. |
Regulating uranium mines and mills in Canada - Applying science and research in regulagory decision making Abstract |
Jean LeClair and Michael Rinker (CNSC) |
Talks marked with an asterisk (*) will be presented in English.
All talks are available with simultaneous interpretation.