ROUYN-NORANDA, QC, Oct. 22, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - This past October 17 and 18, the Québec Mineral Exploration Association (QMEA) presented its annual convention, Xplor, at Place Bonaventure in Montréal. The convention brought together over 100 exhibitors and 1100 participants, all related to the mining industry in Québec.
Around thirty presentations on new developments in the mining industry delighted visitors. Educational workshops took place on October 15 and 16. These sessions explained regulations, demystified tools and explained practices in depth. At the Annual Meeting, new members of the Board of Directors were elected, and Mr. Mathieu Savard was chosen as Chairman of the QMEA's Board of Directors for 2018-2019.
Many visitors celebrated at the opening cocktail party. Mr. Frank Mariage, Chairman of the QMEA's Board of Directors for 2017-2018, took advantage of the event to unveil a new image for the convention, the venue for the 2019 edition, which will be held to Fairmont Queen Elizabeth and the creation of the Association's new website.
The convention, which was under the honorary presidency of Mr. Pierre Lassonde, Cofounder and Vice-President of Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation, began with a trade show where exhibitors and visitors rubbed shoulders. A range of fascinating presentations kept their audiences' attention and enriched the event with pertinent content.
The Awards Gala on October 17 was designed to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of a number of industry leaders in 2018. Bonterra Resources was honoured for the Discovery of the Year for its Gladiator project, and the Agnico Eagle Mines Limited exploration team was named Entrepreneur of the Year.
All in all, this annual enabled the various players in mineral exploration in Québec to meet, compare experiences and create relationships and even future partnerships. The 2019 edition (October 23 and 24) will be promising. Stay tuned!
About the QMEA
The QMEA is a professional and industry association representing stakeholders in the mineral exploration sector in Québec. The mission of the Association, which was founded in 1975, is to promote sustainable, responsible exploration of mineral resources in Québec and their essential contribution to the provincial economy. It has 1,200 individual members and 200 corporate members.
SOURCE Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (AEMQ)
Valérie Fillion, General Manager, Tel.: 819 762-1599, ext. 224, [email protected]
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