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    Young geologist-in-training investigates a shiny rock at John Field Elementary School in Hazelton.

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    Chalcopyrite in core from the Galore Creek Mining Corporation jointly owned by Teck and Newmont.

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    Brucejack mine site under development back in 2015.

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    Hy-Tech Diamond drill working near Brucejack Mine in northwest BC.

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    Smithers Exploration Group award-winning booth at Smithers Northwest Trade Expo

Minerals North Conference

May 6 - 8 2026

Minerals North Conference

Minerals North 2026 organizing is well underway. Smithers will put on a terrific program May 6 to 8 and welcome everyone by showcasing the community’s importance to the minerals industry. 

Delegate and tradeshow booth registration opens at 10:00 am on Monday, January 5, 2026 on the Minerals North website.  To receive updates on the Minerals North 2026 Conference and Trade Show in the local arenas, please sign up to receive their newsletter. Sign up on Minerals North website https://mineralsnorth.ca/, or follow Minerals North on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Minerals-North-100071188242900/

 Sponsorship is always welcome for Minerals North. As a sponsor, your organization will gain valuable exposure to both regional and industry-wide attendees, receive recognition throughout the event, and have the opportunity to show your support for 2026 event. A limited number of sponsorship levels are still available to suit your organization’s goals. To learn more or secure your sponsorship, contact the Organizing Committee through the Sponsorship Coordinator at jbarrowman@smithers.ca.

Minerals North is also the perfect event for helping area students get hands-on experience in the importance of minerals in our every-day lives, plus the potential for exciting careers. SEG will fill the nearby curling rink with Minerals Rock. It promises fun and engaging games and displays geared to the elementary and secondary schools in School District 54. We will be looking for volunteer geologists to help staff the displays to ensure we can answer all kinds of questions about shiny rocks and exciting careers. If you can handle an hour or two during Minerals North 2026 contact Georgia at outreachsmithersexplorationgr@gmail.com

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SEG has been reaching out to schools, community organizations and First Nations to bring information about the minerals industry and its place in the economy of the northwest and the province.

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February 18 and 19

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