Several major gold and silver mining conferences are scheduled in Canada for 2026, featuring a heavy concentration of events in Vancouver and Toronto during the first quarter. Key events include the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), AME Roundup, and the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention.
Here are the upcoming gold and silver mining conferences in Canada for 2026:
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Q1 2026 (January - March)
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Metals Investor Forum (Vancouver): Jan 23–24, 2026 – Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, B.C..
Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) 2026: Jan 25–26, 2026 – Vancouver Convention Centre West, B.C. This is a significant event for precious metals.
AME Roundup 2026: Jan 26–29, 2026 – Vancouver, B.C. A key networking event for mineral exploration professionals.
58th Canadian Mineral Processors Conference: Jan 20–22, 2026 – Ottawa, ON. It focuses on gold and iron ore processing.
Red Cloud's Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase: Feb 26–27, 2026 – Toronto, Ontario.
Metals Investor Forum (Toronto): Feb 26–27, 2026 – Toronto, Ontario.
PDAC 2026 (Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada): Mar 1–4, 2026 – Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario. This is considered the world's premier mineral exploration and mining convention.
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Q2 2026 (April - June)
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Water in Mining Global Summit: April 20–22, 2026 – Vancouver, B.C. This summit addresses water stewardship in mining.
CIM CONNECT Convention + Expo 2026: May 3–6, 2026 – Vancouver, B.C. Canada's premier mining marketplace.
Mining Transformed 2026: May 25–27, 2026 – Greater Sudbury, Ontario. This event features a technology exhibition in an operating underground mine.
THE Mining Investment Event of the North: June 2–4, 2026 – Québec City, Québec. An invitation-only global mining investment conference.
Canadian Mining Expo (CME) 2026: June 10–11, 2026 – Timmins, Ontario (Gala on June 9). It includes numerous exhibits showcasing innovations and services.
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Q3 & Q4 2026 (July - December)
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65th Conference of Metallurgy and Materials (COM): Aug 17–20, 2026 – Calgary, Alberta.
ISSA Mining Safety Conference: Sept 22–24, 2026 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This is an international forum on health and safety in mining.
Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention (CCMEC) 2026: Nov 2–3, 2026 – Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Conference (MRMR): Nov 3–6, 2026 – Montréal, Québec.
Mining & Critical Minerals Canada Conference: Nov 9–10, 2026 – Toronto, Ontario. This conference focuses on investment and clean energy.
MiningTech North America Conference and Expo: Nov 16–18, 2026 – Vancouver, B.C. The event highlights AI and digital transformation in mining technology.
Note: Dates may change; it is advisable to check the official event websites for the most up-to-date information.
These event listings provide dates, locations, and descriptions for upcoming gold and silver mining conferences in Canada for 2026:
https://canadianminingmagazine.com/upcoming-e...laboration.
https://metallic-minerals.com/investors/upcoming-events/