By Jamie Hyland, MiningIR
Québec City played host to one of the most dynamic and fast-growing conferences in the global mining calendar last week — THE Mining Investment Event 2025. And what a week it was.
The conference experienced remarkable growth this year, with attendance soaring by 20% and reaching close to 1,000 registered delegates. Over the three-day gathering, the event welcomed 126+ issuers, more than 60 presenting companies, and 50+ sponsors and partners. With 2,000+ one-on-one meetings facilitated and a packed agenda of panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities, the energy and engagement were palpable throughout the halls of the Centre des congrès de Québec.
MiningIR was on the ground throughout the event, conducting exclusive interviews with CEOs, analysts, and fund managers from across the sector. Our media team was in high demand, producing back-to-back interviews on the green carpet and capturing valuable insights from some of the most promising junior mining companies in the world. Expect to see a full slate of videos rolling out over the coming weeks on MiningIR.com and our social platforms.
This year’s event confirmed its status as Canada’s only Tier I global mining investment conference, continuing to draw international attention. Delegates and executives flew in from across Africa, South America, Sweden, Spain, the United States, and of course, across Canada, demonstrating the event’s expanding reach and reputation.
The thematic breadth was equally impressive, covering a spectrum of critical minerals, gold, copper, uranium, silver, and more. The sessions highlighted emerging industry trends including AI-assisted exploration, ESG integration, project financing, and the global supply chain realignment for energy transition metals.
In addition to the technical sessions and investment showcases, this year’s Student Case Study Challenge — sponsored by Glencore Canada — offered a unique and rigorous academic-industry collaboration. Teams were tasked with analyzing and ranking projects from Glencore’s portfolio under a $1 billion capital allocation mandate, applying filters such as CAPEX, IRR, carbon footprint, and sustainability scores. It was an extraordinary opportunity for future mining professionals to gain hands-on experience in evaluating real-world investment strategies.
A special thank-you goes to Glencore, the evaluation committee, and academic partners such as Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, with mentorship provided by industry leaders including Jacques Bonneau and Jill Nelson. Their insights enriched the experience for all participating students.
Behind the scenes, the success of this year’s event was made possible by an outstanding team. Credit goes to Jenny Choi, Jackie Fitos, Sydney Schuch, and Brett Booker — along with the extended team of volunteers and conference partners including Meet-Max, NP Promotions, and many others who brought the event to life.
As the final lanyards are packed and booth banners rolled up, one thing is clear: THE Mining Investment Event has firmly established itself as a premier platform for mining investors, executives, analysts, and thought leaders to meet, learn, and build lasting partnerships.
Save the date!
THE Mining Investment Event returns to Québec City, June 2–4, 2026.
