The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology will join junior exploration companies and prospectors active in the province at one of the country’s premier mining conferences this week. Officials are in Vancouver, B.C., for the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup Conference from January 20-23, 2025.
AME Roundup is the second largest international exploration and mining conference in Canada, with 6,000 to 7,000 attendees expected from around the world. The department and its industry partner, Mining Industry NL, have been attending AME Roundup for more than 25 years. Local companies planning to join the department at the conference include Maritime Resources Corp., New Found Gold Corp., Red Paramount Iron Ltd., and Krinor Resources Inc.
At the conference, the department will promote Newfoundland and Labrador’s many successful mining ventures, as well as up-and-coming exploration projects, to a wide range of potential partners and investors. The province’s modern regulatory system coupled with its world-class critical mineral potential makes Newfoundland and Labrador an enticing place for mining investors.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s mineral industry continues to be a key economic driver for the province and a focus for investment attraction efforts. The activity in 2024 resulted in approximately $4.6 billion in mineral shipments, $258 million in exploration expenditures, and employment of approximately 8,000 person years.
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“AME Roundup is one of the key mining events in Canada. Our department’s participation allows us to promote critical mineral potential and attract new investments in exploration and development, in alignment with our Critical Minerals Plan. It is a chance to reinforce relationships with existing clients and investors and make important new connections with potential investors and clients.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
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