Nordic Mining DayMarch 7th , 2016

Known for its untapped geological potential, a lucrative investment climate, political stability and world class mining innovations, the Fennoscandian region offers huge opportunities for the global mining industry.

When: March 7th 2016Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Convention - PDAC

Room 206B (seminar)

Room 205B (technology exhibition and reception)

• Learn about the Fennoscandian geology and investment opportunities.• Observe the trends in mining technology.• Network with technology experts, junior miners and world class mining companies.• Get updated on the legal issues of exploration and mining.

PLEASE REGISTER TO:Click here to RSVP to join our Nordic Mining Day SeminarClick here to join both the Nordic Mining Day Seminar and Reception Or send an email to lori.woloshyn@innovationnorway.no

Program updates available at: www.ngu.no/nordicminingday

TIME AGENDA DESCRIPTION & SPEAKERS

09:30 – 10:00 Registration

10:00 – 10:10 Opening and welcome TBA

10:10 – 10:30 Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2015, Fennoscandia Kenneth P. Green, Senior Director,Center for Natural Resource Studies, Fraser Institute

10:30 – 10:45 The Fennoscandian mineral potential and on-going activity in Fennoscandia Dr. Pekka Nurmi, Geological Survey of Finland

10:45 – 11:00 Fennoscandian Base Metal Deposits Dr. Erika Ingvald, Geological Survey of Sweden

11:00 – 11:15 Gold – the commodity for opportunities Dr. Juhani Ojala, Geological Survey of Finland

11:15 – 11:30 The Graphite Potential in Fennoscandia Mr. Håvard Gautneb, Geological Survey of Norway

11:30 – 12:00 Coffee or tea

12:00 – 13:00 Exploration and mining company presentations 6 x 10 minutes

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch and networking

14:00 – 15:00 Exploration and mining company presentations (cont.) 6 x 10 minutes

15:00 – 15:15 Mining technology in Fennoscandia – introduction of exhibitors Innovation Norway/Business Sweden/Team Finland Mining

15:15 – 16:45 Mining technology in Fennoscandia – technology company exhibitionCoffee or tea and networking

16:45 – 17:00 Sustainability Criteria for the Nordic Extractive Industry Dr. Åsa Lindman, Luleå University of Technology

17:00 – 17:15

Framework for Exploration and Mining in the Nordic Countries. Presentations, Q&A by the Nordic Mining Inspectorates

Ms. Riikka Aaltonen, Chief Mine Inspector, Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy

Ms. Randi Skirstad Grini, Director, Norwegian Directorate of Mining with the Commissioner of Mines at Svalbard

17:15 – 17:30

17:30 – 17:45 Ms. Linda Ylivainio, Mining Inspectorate of Sweden

17:45 – 18:00 Closing remarks TBA

18:00 – 20:00 Ambassadors’ reception Informal reception for participants and invitees with buffet and drinks hosted by the ambassadors of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark

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