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Provincial Mining Week

Mining is one of Newfoundland and Labrador's largest and oldest industries, and a major contributor to the economy of our province, especially in rural areas. There are more than a dozen mineral commodities that contribute to both our economy and quality of life. The commodities mined by the industry are as varied as their uses. Aggregates are used in road construction, iron used in structural steel, nickel used to produce stainless steel, and copper wire used in electrical generation and distribution.

Newfoundland and Labrador is a highly attractive exploration destination and a globally competitive mining jurisdiction, with world-class deposits. Seven metal mines currently produce iron ore, nickel, copper, zinc, cobalt, antimony and gold. Other operations mine slate, limestone and dolomite, amongst other commodities.

Our mining and mineral exploration companies directly provide high-paying jobs to more than 6000 men and women throughout the province. Expenditures by these companies find their way into all corners of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Mining Newfoundland and Labrador

October 30 - November 5, 2011

Provincial Mining Week is a time to celebrate the crucial role that mining plays in our daily lives. It is a time to create a greater awareness of how our mining and exploration sectors and supporting industries create jobs and business opportunities in all corners of the province. Discover the many potential career opportunities within this high-tech and environmentally responsible industry. Learn too about how we all use and rely on products made from minerals - products vital to our way of life.

• NL Mining Week 2011 Calendar of Events (541 KB)
• NL Mining Week 2010 Photo Gallery (1 MB)
• NL Mining Week 2009 Photo Gallery

Career Expo 2011

Explore the possibilities at Career Expo 2011. Discover the exciting career opportunities and the importance of the minerals industry in everyday life!

Career Expo is the perfect tool to showcase the wide variety of careers that available directly, and indirectly, in the minerals industry.

Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre, Harbourview Room
St. John's, NL

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  School Groups
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  General Public

• Career Expo 2011 Poster (699 KB)

School/Teacher Information:

• School Group Booking Form (1.28 MB)
• School Invitation Letter (156 KB)
• PDAC Mining Matters Teacher Workshop

Exhibitor/Participant Information:

• Exhibitor Flyer (450 KB)
• Exhibitor Letter (61 KB)
• Exhibitor Set-Up Information (106 KB)

Volunteer Information:

• Volunteer Recruitment Form (14 KB)

Women in Mining Forum

The Women in Mining Forum is being held in conjunction with Newfoundland and Labrador Mining Week. This unique forum, moderated by Heather Bruce-Veitch, Director Human Resources, Iron Ore Company of Canada, is designed especially for future generations of women leaders and will include an impressive lineup of panelists from various walks of the minerals and metals industry. These women will share their stories, insights and experiences about working in this dynamic industry.

Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre, Harbourview Room
St. John's, NL

Wednesday, November 2, 2011
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Women in Mining Forum 2011 Poster (637 KB)
• School Group Booking Form (19 KB)
• Women in Mining Forum 2011 Brochure (1 MB)

Geological Survey Annual Public Lecture
BLOOD, SWEAT & TOIL

200 Years of Petroleum Activity at Parson's Pond, NL by Larry Hicks (674 KB)

Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre, Salon B
St. John's, NL

Thursday, November 3, 2011
7:30 p.m.

Mining Matters Teacher Workshops

This year's Mining Matters Teacher Workshops, facilitated by Janice Williams, Educator, PDAC Mining Matters, is being held in conjunction with Mineral Resources Review 2011 and NL Mining Week. The workshops will present accurate Earth Sciences resources for teachers of all levels. Teachers who attend the workshops will also receive the activity-based, user-friendly education tool-kit for the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum. The $100.00 cost per curriculum resource kit will be sponsored compliments of the CIM Newfoundland Branch.

Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre, Brownsdale Room
St. John's, NL

Friday, November 4, 2011

Teacher Registration Forms:

• Deeper and Deeper: Discovering Rocks and Minerals for Junior Schools (253 KB)
• Discovering Diamonds: A Canadian Earth Science Curriculum Resource for Senior High Schools (302 KB)

Mineral Resources Review 2011

Eastern Canada's largest mineral industry conference and trade show will be an anchor event for NL Mining Week. An essential event for networking and business development!

Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre
St. John's, NL

November 3 - 5, 2011

Inuit Carving Demonstration

Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre
St. John's, NL

Thursday, November 3, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Inuit Carving Demonstration Poster

Plan an Event

Join us in celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador Mining Week. Is your organization participating in or supporting a NL Mining Week? Are you interested in planning an event in your local area? Check out our planning checklist to help you get started.

• Checklist for Planning (170 KB)
• Ideas for Events and Activities

For further information, please contact either of the following:

Amanda McCallum:	amandamccallum@gov.nl.ca (tel.1-709-729-6398)
Norm Mercer:	normmercer@gov.nl.ca (tel.1-709-729-6193)
Sean O'Brien:	seanobrien@gov.nl.ca (tel.1-709-729-2775)
Mining Industry NL:	director@nlcmr.ca (tel.1-709-722-9542)

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