The organizing committee of the 2018 Symposium on mines and the environment is making the most of its schedule to offer varied and interesting mine visits. Clothes and protective gear (glasses, hats, and boots) will be provided onsite.
Goldcorp is proud to host the Symposium participants in its facilities at the Eleonore mine. The tour includes travel by charter plane, a tour of the surface installations of the mine, and lunch.
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Departure: 6:30 a.m. (participants to meet at the Convention Center; a charter bus will bring participants to Rouyn-Noranda Airport)
Return: 6:30 p.m. at the Convention Center
* time may be subject to change depending on charter flight schedule
Spots available: 8 - "first come - first served" on confirmation of payment
Cost: $750
Iamgold is partnering with the Symposium to offer a possibility to visit underground infrastructure at their Westwood operation. Visit will continue on surface in the afternoon, for a complete view over Iamgold environmental management practices. Bus transportation and lunch provided.
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Departure: 7:30 a.m. (participants to meet at the Convention Center)
Return: 5:00 p.m. at the Convention Centre
* the bus can stop at Rouyn-Noranda Airport on the return (around 4:30)
Spots available: 12 - "first come - first served" on confirmation of payment
Cost: $100
Agnico Eagle will welcome participants at their LZ5 project currently under development for an underground tour complemented by a visit on surface. Surface tour will include tailings management area and water treatment, including a peak on Agnico Eagle’s responsible management approach. Bus transportation and lunch provided.
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Departure: 7:00 a.m. (participants to meet at the Convention Center)
Return: 4:00 p.m. at the Convention Center
* the bus can stop at Rouyn-Noranda Airport on the return (around 3:30)
Spots available: 12 - "first come - first served" on confirmation of payment
Cost: $100
Cobalt mining camp is where we started developing our hardrock mining expertise in Canada. The tour will focus on history of the place and offer a great opportunity to learn about the environmental legacy of mining in this region and reclamation. Bus transportation and lunch provided. Good walking boots are required for short hiking in the woods. Bring your insect repellent!
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Departure: 7: 00 a.m. (participants to meet at the Convention Center)
Return: 6:00 p.m. at the Convention Center
Spots available: 40 - "first come - first served" on confirmation of payment
Cost: $150
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