CANADA DAY 01-06-12
Date: Friday 1st June 2012
Canadian expenditure on exploration and deposit appraisals was expected to reach US$3.2 billion in 2011, putting the sector back into a record setting trend that prevailed prior to the downturn.
The North American country’s provinces continue to dominate the Fraser Institute's ranking of the world's most attractive exploration destinations. In the institution's mid-2011 rankings, 3 Canadian provinces were ranked in the top five places (Alberta 1st, Saskatchewan 3rd, Quebec 4th).
These province offer strong government support, knowledgeable policy makers and many provinces continue to offer exploration incentives. Because of the local expertise, Canadian companies are also successful explorers around the world.
This also makes company’s operating in the country, attractive merger and acquisition targets. In the first half of 2011 a total of 129 deals were reported on mining assets in Canada, the most in the world, according to Ernst & Young.
CBI Conference Centre
Its prime West End location in a building that is a well-known feature of the London skyline, combined with the prestige of the CBI, mean the Conference Centre is a unique venue for a wide range of events.
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Presenting Companies
Selwyn Resources is a publicly traded, Canadian base metals exploration and development company. The company is developing the “Selwyn Project” in eastern Yukon as the largest undeveloped zinc-lead deposit in the World. Since 2005 the company has invested over $100M to develop this property.
Tamaka Gold Corporation is an advanced stage gold exploration company with projects in Ontario, Canada.
Chieftain Metals' principal business is the acquisition, exploration and, if warranted, development of mineral properties. Since incorporation, Chieftain Metals has focused entirely on the acquisition of the Tulsequah Project, which consists of 38 mineral claims and Crown-grants covering approximately 14,220 hectares in northwestern British Columbia, Canada.
About the Mining Journal Investor Seminars
These seminars will profile some of the mining sector’s top investment opportunities.
All the Mining Journal Investor Days are free for investors to attend and will provide invaluable insights into these exciting sectors.
Early registration for these events is essential as we only have limited places available.
For more information, contact:
SALES
Sophie Barrowman
Account Manager
sophie.barrowman@aspermontuk.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7216 6056
DELEGATES AND LOGISTICS
Natalie Wootton
Events and Marketing Executive
natalie.wootton@aspermontuk.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7216 6088
Geologists- Senior and Junior Positions
Gryphon Minerals is aggressively growing its world class Banfora Gold Project in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Minerals Geoscientist Vacancy - Neftex
Do you want to help develop the world’s most detailed commercially-available 4D Earth Model to support the mining majors?
Opportunities for Senior & Principal Level Consultants - SRK
Professionals needed for central Moscow office.
Senior Hydrogeologist - Schlumberger
We need you in Australia or Canada
Mining Journal is looking to employ a full-time member of staff in British Columbia
'Sustained' growth for MJ's parent company
The parent company of Mining Journal, Aspermont Ltd, recently announced a 19% increase in revenue from its media business to A$24.98 million (US$25.8 million) for the year to end-June.
