MEMO 2017 Preliminary Program

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM September 24 to 27, 2017 TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

memo2017.cim.org

WELCOME from the MeMO 2017 General Chair On behalf of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) and its Saskatoon Branch, the Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society, the Underground Mining Society, and the Saskatoon GeoSection, we are honoured to welcome you to MeMO 2017 – a conference for operators, by operators.

Our theme of Finding MeMO was selected because we knew to have a successful conference in this economic downturn, we needed to find Maintenance, Engineering, and Mine Operators. Once again, the Saskatchewan mining industry has demonstrated that this is a fantastic place to hold a successful conference, even at a time when everyone is focused on reducing costs. MeMO 2017 is an opportunity for our mining community to share and gather information through our workshops and short courses, inspirational keynote speakers, informative technical program, and outstanding field trips and industry site tours, so that we can continue to inspire each other to increase productivity while improving safety and reliability.

The MeMO Trade Show is an excellent platform for the latest in maintenance and operations technology. Be sure to make time to visit the 64 companies showcasing their products and services.

Chuck Edwards MEMO 2017 Conference Chair

Drop in to see CIM’s popular Mining for Society (M4S) educational and interactive show on mining, minerals, metals and materials taking place downstairs.

Everyone is welcome to explore the pavilions and learn a little more about the life cycle of mining and its role in our everyday lives. M4S is very important for CIM because it delivers a positive message to elementary and high school students about the mining industry, the interesting and rewarding careers we offer, and our contribution to society. Our M4S partners, The Saskatchewan Mining Association and Saskatoon Industry Education Council, were instrumental to this event.

On the social and relaxation side, don’t miss the Opening Reception on Sunday evening, the Lunch and Beer Reception on both Monday and Tuesday on the Trade Show floor, our MeMO Banquet on Monday evening, and the CIM Foundation’s Tuesday Networking Evening (aka Scotch Tasting Night).

Finally, we would like to thank our sponsors without whom this conference would not be possible. Your support is very much appreciated.

We hope you enjoy the conference and the Saskatoon experience!

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Conference Chair Chuck Edwards

Sponsorship Chair Rory Duncan Field Trip Co-Chairs Robert Carey Shayne Rozdilsky Sheldon Hill M4S Co-Chairs Pam Schwann Janet Uchacz-Hart

SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVES GeoSection Shayne Rozdilsky Underground Mining Society Donna Beneteau Surface Mining Society Zoltan Lukacs Maintenance Engineering and Reliability Society Andy Lemay & Rhaul Lakhote Society for Rock Engineering Douglas Milne

CIM CONTACTS Event Team Leader Chantal Murphy Director, Conferences and Trade Shows Lise Bujold Trade Show Manager Martin Bell Registration Coordinator Carol Lee

Tourism Saskatoon

Technical Program Chair Donna Beneteau

DAILY SCHEDULE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 08:00 - 20:00 09:00 - 17:00 18:00 - 20:00

Registration Workshops Opening Ceremony & Reception on Trade Show Floor

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 07:30 - 08:30 07:30 - 17:00 09:00 - 10:00 09:30 - 14:30 10:00 - 16:00 10:30 - 17:10 12:00 - 13:30 15:00 - 16:00 19:00 - 22:00

Presenters’ breakfast Registration Keynote Speaker M4S Educational Outreach Program MEMO Trade Show Technical Program Lunch on Trade Show Floor Beer Reception on Trade Show Floor Banquet Evening

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 07:30 - 08:30 07:30 - 14:00 09:00 - 10:00 10:30 - 17:10 09:30 - 14:30 10:00 - 16:00 12:00 - 13:30 15:00 - 16:00 18:30 - 21:30

Presenters’ breakfast Registration Keynote Speaker Technical Program M4S Educational Outreach Program MEMO Trade Show Lunch on Trade Show Floor Beer Reception on Trade Show Floor Networking Evening (Scotch Night)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 06:00 06:00 06:45 08:00

Seabee Gold Mine Tour Cigar Lake Mine Tour Athabasca Basin Uranium, Mining and Exploration Tour Fabrication Shop Tour

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 06:00 06:00

Arrow Uranium Deposit Tour Potash Corp Allan Tour

SOCIAL PROGRAM TRADE SHOW EVENTS SUNDAY

Opening Ceremony & Reception at the Trade Show

SEPTEMBER 24 MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 25 TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER 26

EVENING EVENTS

Lunch from 12:00 to 13:00 Beer Reception from 15:00 to 16:00 Included in delegate registration price

MEMO 2017 Banquet Reception at 18:30 Banquet from 19:00 to 22:00 TCU Place – $100 per ticket

Lunch from 12:00 to 13:00 Beer Reception from 15:00 to 16:00 Included in delegate registration price

Networking Evening (Scotch Night) 18:30 to 21:30 Stantec Office: 100-75 24th Street East $100 per ticket

FIELD TRIPS MEMO 2017 is offering a variety of field trips related to mining operations and mineral exploration projects in Saskatchewan. The field trips will be departing on Wednesday, September 27 or Thursday, September 28 2017, and returning the same day, or Friday, September 29.

More detailed information on the field trips can be found at memo2017.cim.org

SEABEE GOLD MINE TOUR

CIGAR LAKE MINE TOUR

WEDNESDAY 1 DAY

WEDNESDAY 1 DAY

SEPTEMBER 27

SEPTEMBER 27

Located approximately 450 km Northeast of Saskatoon near Laonil Lake, the Seabee Mine Operation has been producing gold since 1991. The operation consists of two underground mines, Seabee and Santoy. In May 2016, Silver Standard Resources Inc. acquired the Seabee Mine Operation, which has proven and probable mineral reserves of 360,000 ounces of gold at an average grade of 8.19 g/t (as of December 31, 2016). In 2016, the mine achieved record production of 77,640 ounces of gold. Attendees will tour the Santoy Mine Complex, and examine the underground geology and structural controls associated with the Gap Deposit, before returning to surface.

The afternoon will consist of a field lunch, followed by a surficial tour of the property, including the examination of outcrops and discussions of the structural history and geochemical properties of the mineralization at the Seabee Mine Operation and the regional Pine Lake Greenstone Belt, Glennie Domain.

Cost: $1600 Included: Bus to airport, charter flight, bus transportation at the site, lunch and guidebook

The Cigar Lake Mine, located approximately 750 km north of Saskatoon is the world’s highest grade uranium mine.

Cameco Corp. owns 50% of the mine and is the mine’s operator, with production beginning in May 2015. Total proven and probable reserves of the mine are 215 million pounds U3O8, at average grade of 15.9 % U3O8 (as of December 31, 2016). The mine produced 17.3 million pounds (Cameco’s share was 8.7 million pounds U3O8) in 2016. As operator, Cameco has developed an innovative jet-boring technique for mining the high-grade ore. Attendees will spend the day touring the underground mine, and surface operations, including the ore loadout faculty, where ore is loaded for processing at Areva Resources’ McLean Lake mill.

Cost: $950 Included: Bus to airport, charter flight, bus transportation at the site, lunch and guidebook

POTASH CORP ALLAN TOUR THURSDAY 1 DAY

SEPTEMBER 28

ATHABASCA BASIN URANIUM, MINING AND EXPLORATION TOUR WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY 3 DAYS

SEPTEMBER 27 – 29 This multi-day geological tour will travel to three mine and exploration sites in northern Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin Uranium District. Attendees will spend a day touring each the McArthur River Mine, the Wheeler River Project, and the Christie Lake Project. Overnight accommodations will be provided at the McArthur River Mine, where each attendee will have a private room, and access to the shared washroom facilities, and the 24-hour dining facility.

Attendees will be provided with the required protective equipment while underground. For the afternoon surface tour and subsequent days, it is highly recommended that each delegate wear proper hiking footwear, and dress appropriately for the outdoors in northern Saskatchewan.

Each attendee is able to bring a small overnight bag with them on the aircraft. For the overnights at the mine, delegates should bring toiletries, a towel, and a pair of indoor shoes for the camp facilities. No outdoor footwear is permitted in the clean camp facilities.

Cost: $2,200 Included: Bus to airport, charter flights to each site, transportation at the sites, 2 nights lodging at the McArthur River Camp, meals and guidebook

FABRICATION SHOP TOUR WEDNESDAY HALF DAY

SEPTEMBER 27 Saskatoon has a wealth of fabrication and machining capability serving the mining sector. This half-day tour will provide an opportunity to visit four well established industrial facilities in Saskatoon providing machining, millwrighting, repair/rebuild, engineering, and fabrication services. Tours of the following facilities will be provided: Venables Machine Works Ltd; Industrial Machine and Mfg Inc.; RMD Engineering Inc.; Deca Industries Cost: $50 Included: Bus transportation

Located approximately 75 km south of Saskatoon, the Allan Potash Mine is owned and operated by Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan. Conventional underground mining takes place at a depth of 1,040 m, and produces KCl for industrial and agricultural fertilizer. In 2016, 2.38 million tonnes of KCl was produced at the facility. Delegates will travel from Saskatoon to the Allan Mine via a chartered bus. At the site, the group will undergo safety induction before heading underground for a tour of the mine. Back at surface, the group will tour the mill facility before returning to Saskatoon that afternoon.

Cost: $125 Included: Bus transportation to the site and lunch

ARROW URANIUM DEPOSIT TOUR THURSDAY 1 DAY

SEPTEMBER 28 The Rook I project is located approximately 650 km north west of Saskatoon and owned entirely by NexGen Energy Ltd. In February 2014, the Arrow Deposit was discovered in the prolific Patterson Lake conductive corridor, which also hosts several other uranium discoveries within the Rook I property and surrounding area. The Arrow Deposit is basement hosted and comprised of a series of five subvertical mineralized zones. The Arrow Deposit contains an indicated mineral resource of 179.5 million pounds U3O8, at an average grade of 6.88 % U3O8 (as of December 20, 2016).

Mineralization at the Arrow Deposit is structurally controlled, adjacent to multiple graphitic high-strain zones, within quartzrich semi-peltiic gneiss host rock. In March 2015, the Bow uranium discovery was made approximately 3.7 km North West of Arrow. In April 2016, uranium mineralization was intersected 1.3 km north west of Arrow, at a new discovery named Cannon. In August 2016, high-grade uranium was discovered 4.7 km North West of Arrow, at the Harpoon Discovery. The mineralization at Harpoon is basement hosted, within similar structural and lithological features as Arrow, and has returned results of 17.5 m at 3.89 % U3O8 (News Release March 23, 2017). Delegates will travel from Saskatoon to the Rook I camp at Patterson Lake, via Fort McMurray. On site, delegates will be treated to technical presentations, a visit to the Arrow drill site, along with a tour of the core shacks and examination of drill core from the deposit and property.

Cost: $1600 Included: Bus to airport, charter flight, bus transportation at the site, lunch and guidebook

WORKSHOPS A number of highly specialized workshops will be offered on Sunday, September 24 by top experts in their fields. These indepth courses will be essential for professionals who want to stay abreast of the most recent developments and techniques in their areas of expertise. The workshops are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The organizer reserves the right to cancel a workshop if the number of participants does not meet the minimum number required.

Date Sunday, September 24 | Time 9:00 to 17:00 | Location TCU Place | Cost $200 More detailed information on the workshops can be found at memo2017.cim.org

MINING 101 AND MILLING 101 Mining 101: An overview of mining from exploration to closure including highlighted aspects of surface and underground mining methods, the tools that are used and the roles that people play in the mining process. Specialist activities such as blasting, understanding the proportion of waste to ore moved and reclamation planning, receive attention.

Milling 101: An introduction to, and an overview of, the unit operations used in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy, their functions and their operation and the roles of individuals in a milling operation. Specific applications in operations are presented and described.

Facilitators: Tim Joseph, Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta and Chuck Edwards, Process Engineering Advisor with the Saskatchewan Research Council in Saskatoon.

COST SAVING STRATEGIES IN MINE VENTILATION The mining industry consumes a large percentage of the energy generated in our country, with ventilation comprising 50% of a mine’s energy consumption and 25 to 40% of the total mining costs. Energy associated with ventilating an underground operation thus comprises a significant portion of a mine operation’s base energy demand and is consequently responsible for a large percentage of the total operating costs.

Audits performed by AirFinders over the past 29 years have found mine ventilation systems to be, in general, ineffective and inefficient. Typical system efficiencies found were less than 65%, while proper systems should exceed 90%. This translates to excessive and unwarranted costs.

This workshop will show the operator how to perform day-today inspections and surveys to not only identify deficient

areas needing prompt attention, but also to quantify their efficiency and effect on performance, costs and safety. It will explain how to prepare internal corrective action proposals for consideration by site managers as well as how to perform calculations to demonstrate cost savings and payback periods when bringing the upset condition into conformity.

The workshop will also introduce Management Programs that consist of audit, verification and corrective action procedures used to improve system efficiencies and achieve reductions in energy and in overall costs.

Facilitator: Euler De Souza, Associate Professor with the R.M. Buchan Department of Mining, Queen’s University

GEOLOGICAL & ROCK MECHANICS GEOLOGICAL WORKSHOP FOR STAKEHOLDERS IN NATURAL RESOURCE EXPLORATION AND EXTRACTION Efficient natural resource exploration and extraction is inherently tied to understanding geology. This course is designed for stakeholders interested in the geologic history of Western Canada, with a specific focus on the resulting diverse geological settings in Saskatchewan. The development of world-class deposits in the province will be reviewed, with a focus on the Devonian Prairie Evaporite Formation exploration strategies including the use and interpretation of wireline logs. While informative as a standalone, this course will introduce topics covered in the rock mechanics workshop. Upon registration, participants will receive access to online course materials ahead of the workshop.

ROCK MECHANICS FOR STAKEHOLDERS IN EXPLORATION, RESOURCE ESTIMATION AND MINE PLANNING This course is designed for stakeholders involved in various stages of mine exploration and development in hard rock and evaporite settings. The role geotechnical investigations have in identifying risks will be explored as it relates to mine design, stability assessments and resource estimation. The goal of the workshop is to identify what data should be collected depending on the stage of mine exploration and development, demonstrate how the collected data apply to mine design and discuss the implications of uncertainty in the data and data gaps.

Facilitators for the Geological workshop: Deb Shewfelt, Senior Geologist, Director of Workforce Development; Tabetha Stirrett, Senior Geologist and Business Development Manager, North Rim Facilitators for the Rock Mechanics workshop: Cody Vining, Project Engineer at RESPEC; Doug Milne, Professor at the University of Saskatchewan

GEOSCIENTISTS CANADA - QP This short course will provide information on NI 43-101 and 51-101. It is intended to inform practitioners working in the mineral and oil & gas resource exploration areas, using these instruments, of their duties as professionals working in these areas and will provide background information as to what is required to become a Qualified Person with respect to these national instruments.

The workshop format is a mix of lecture and group case studies.

Previous participants have found great value in the knowledge of the presenters and the dialogue between the attendees.

Facilitators: John Styles, President and CEO of Pilgrim Energy Inc., and Monica Tochor, Sr. Geologist with Mosaic Potash

TECHNICAL PROGRAM MONDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

TUESDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

September 25 | 9:00 – 10:00

September 26 | 9:00 to 10:00

Lawrence Devon Smith

Ryan Morelli

Principal Consultant at Lawrence, Devon, Smith and Associates

Larry is a mining engineer with over 40 years of experience in project engineering and economic evaluations for mining, metallurgical and industrial projects. He is considered an expert in mineral project evaluation, discount rates and risk assessment.

Ryan completed his B.Sc. in Geology at the University of Saskatchewan in 2001. He then went on to complete his M.Sc. and Ph.D. at the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta, specializing in rhenium-osmium geochronology of sulfide minerals from hydrothermal ore deposits. In 2007, he accepted a position with the Saskatchewan Geological Survey as a Precambrian Research Geologist. In this role he undertook bedrock mapping and drill core investigations throughout much of the Reindeer Zone in the Trans-Hudson Orogen. This work included studies on Precambrian rocks in the Flin Flon area that are buried beneath Phanerozoic cover, and on high metamorphic grade rocks of the northern Glennie domain. In addition to the Precambrian geology and tectonic history of Saskatchewan, his research interests include use of radiogenic isotopes to interpret crustal evolution, and characterization of gold and base metal deposits. Ryan has recently been assigned to a new role with the Survey as Assistant Chief Geologist of the Data Management unit.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25 Room 1 9:00 - 10:00

Room 2

Room 3

Room 4

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT Environment

MINERAL EXPLORATION AND GEOSCIENCE Exploration Techniques

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT Data

MINERAL EXPLORATION AND GEOSCIENCE Geoscience

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT Safety Systems

COMMUNITY & MANAGEMENT Community

KEYNOTE SESSION COFFEE BREAK

10:30 - 12:10

MINING Haulage

MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY Maintenance Excellence

MINING Production Efficiency

MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY Material Discharge and Bin Design

LUNCH

13:30 - 15:10

COFFEE BREAK

15:30 - 17:10

MINING Geotechnical

MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY Optimization

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 Room 1 9:00 - 10:00

Room 2

Room 3

Room 4

EMERGING INNOVATIONS Energy

PROCESSING Pipeline Technology

EMERGING INNOVATIONS VR and Tele-Operations

PROCESSING Processing

EMERGING INNOVATIONS Strategic Initiatives

PROCESSING Processing and OH&S

KEYNOTE SESSION COFFEE BREAK

10:30 - 12:10

MINING Mine Ventilation

MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY Ropes and Hoisting LUNCH

13:30 - 15:10

MINING Bolting

MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY Machinery Maintenance COFFEE BREAK

15:30 - 17:10

MINING Mining Methods

MINING Equipment

TRADE SHOW Sunday, September 24 18:00-20:00 Monday, September 25 10:00-16:00 Tuesday, September 26 10:00-16:00

The trade show will showcase 64 exhibiting companies with the latest technologies, equipment and services for mine operators. It will provide participants with the opportunity to renew established contacts and make new ones while exploring the booths. Lunches on the trade show floor and end of day trade show receptions are great opportunities for networking and business.

HOTELS Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown Double Queen: $169.00; King: $179.00 90-22nd Street E; Saskatoon, SK S7K 3X6 Tel.: +1 (306) 244-2311; Fax: +1 (306) 664-2234 Website: airlinehotels.ca

Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown Double Queen: $169.00; King: $169.00 101 Pacific Avenue; Saskatoon, SK S7K 3X6 Tel.: +1 (306) 986-5000; Fax: +1 (306) 986-5001 Email: hisaskatoon@prhotels.ca; Website: holidayinn.com

REGISTRATION Delegate registration includes the Keynote Sessions, Technical Program, Trade Show access, Monday and Tuesday luncheons, drink tickets for the Opening Reception on Sunday and the Beer Receptions on Monday and Tuesday.

CIM National Member Delegate Regular Member Delegate Presenter / Chair Student Unemployed / Retired Life Member Non-Member Delegate Non-Member Delegate registration also includes one-year membership with CIM.

Regular Non-Member Delegate Presenter / Chair Student Unemployed / Retired One-Day Option Monday Only Tuesday Only

Before August 18 $450 $350 $100 $100 $100

On/After August 18 $600 $350 $100 $100 $100

Before August 18

On/After August 18

$550 $500 $100 $100

$700 $500 $100 $100

Before August 18 $300 $300

On/After August 18 $300 $300

One day registration includes the Keynote Session, Technical Program, Trade Show access, Lunch and the Beer Reception on that day.

Trade Show Visitor to the Trade Show

Before August 18 FREE

On/After August 18 FREE

4 free passes

4 free passes

The educational public show on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Materials CIM and MeMO provide hands-on education to students and teachers of the greater Saskatoon region.

M4S is presented to help build knowledge of the mining cycle – from exploration and extraction to production and reclamation – as well as to introduce the many different skilled people in the industry that make mining safe and efficient.

Visitors will be surprised at how sophisticated and complex our modern mining industry is and by how much mining positively impacts our life and daily activities.

Something for everyone – MeMO delegates and other participants are invited to visit M4S. You can help perpetuate facts about mining and its various facets by visiting the SIX pavilions: Exploration • Mining • Processing Products & Fabrication • Sustainability Safety The interactive activities are sure to make the experience unforgettable.

(Access to the Trade Show Floor only)

Exhibitor Staff*

* Access to the Trade Show Floor, the Keynote Sessions and the Technical Program. Lunch Tickets are available to purchase at $22 with the registration.

Date Sept 25 and 26 Time 9:30 to 14:30 Audience Elementary School Students (Grade 4 & up) and High School Students Location TCU Place, Centennial Hall

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