TIMMINS, ON –Timmins Economic Development is proud to partner with MineConnect to host the Mini Mining Forum + Roadshow – Timmins Edition on December 5^th, 2024, highlighting the Timmins’ mining excellence and commitment to supporting the sector.

This full-day event brings together industry leaders, businesses, and community stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in mining and economic trends, explore hiring solutions, and learn about exciting projects and investment opportunities across Northeastern Ontario. Attendees will benefit from engaging presentations, insightful panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to help them navigate current challenges and capitalize on future growth opportunities.

Mayor Michelle Boileau emphasized the importance of mining to Timmins, “Mining has always been at the heart of our community and remains a cornerstone of Timmins’ economy. Events like the MineConnect Mini Mining Forum and Roadshow are vital to fostering innovation, collaboration, and investment in the mining sector. The City of Timmins is proud to support our local businesses and ensure they’re well-prepared to thrive in both local and global markets.”

Timmins Economic Development is committed to ensuring the success of local mining supply and service companies. Brenda Camirand, Director of Economic Development for the City of Timmins, shared, “Partnering with MineConnect for this event underscores our dedication to fostering growth in Timmins’ mining sector. By connecting businesses with resources and industry leaders, we’re helping to build a resilient and competitive mining ecosystem that can seize opportunities in emerging markets.”

MineConnect, Northern Ontario’s mining supply and service association, is equally enthusiastic about the event’s potential. Marla Tremblay, Executive Director of MineConnect, shared, “This event is more than a forum—it’s an opportunity to strengthen the partnerships and knowledge that drive innovation in our sector. We’re excited to bring together a diverse lineup of presenters and attendees who are passionate about the future of mining in Northern Ontario.”

This successful event highlights Timmins’ vital role in driving mining innovation, economic growth, and investment in Northeastern Ontario.

The MineConnect Mini Mining Forum + MineConnect Roadshow – Timmins Edition is hosted in partnership with Timmins Economic Development and is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Angels, TD Commercial Banking, Export Development Canada, Timmins Mechanical Solutions, Mammoet Canada Eastern Ltd., Highvec Canada, Cementation, and AST Group of Companies.

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For more information, contact Kelsey Luxton at kelsey.luxton@timmins.ca or 705-360-2600 x7083

About Timmins Economic Development

Timmins Economic Development is the city’s community economic development team, which facilitates and supports economic and social activity that creates jobs, diversifies the economy and improves quality of life.

Land Acknowledgement

Timmins Economic Development acknowledges that we are located on the traditional Lands of Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation, home to many Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, Algonquin and Métis people. We also acknowledge that we are situated in Treaty 9 territory (also known as the James Bay Treaty), which is steeped in the rich Indigenous history of many First Nations, Metis and Inuit People.

We make this acknowledgement as a first step in recognizing First Peoples’ long history and living culture, made with respect to Elders, both past and present.