Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association

Monthly Meeting
2024-12-03 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Smitty’s St. James, 1017 St James St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0K6, Canada
MPDA Member Monthly Lunch Meeting
Tuesday December 3rd 2024 – 11:30am

Join us in person or online

In Person: Smitty’s St James Board Room
1017 St James St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0K6
OR
Online Zoom (12pm start)

This is a MPDA member meeting. Everyone is welcome, get your membership online or at the event if needed.

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Monthly Meeting
2024-11-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Smitty’s St. James, 1017 St James St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0K6, Canada
MPDA Member Monthly Lunch Meeting
Tuesday November 5th 2024 – 11:30am

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In Person: Smitty’s St James Board Room
1017 St James St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0K6
OR
Online Zoom (12pm start)

This is a MPDA member meeting. Everyone is welcome, get your membership online or at the event if needed.

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Monthly Meeting
2024-10-01 11:30 - 13:30 | MB
MPDA Member Monthly Lunch Meeting
Tuesday October 1st 2024 – 11:30am

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In Person: Smitty’s St James Board Room
1017 St James St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0K6
OR
Online Zoom (12pm start)

This is a MPDA member meeting. Everyone is welcome, get your membership online or at the event if needed.

Purchase or renew your 2024 MPDA Membership here:
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Monthly Meeting
2024-09-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Smitty’s St. James, 1017 St James St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0K6, Canada
MPDA Member Monthly Lunch Meeting
Tuesday September 3rd 2024 – 11:30am

Join us in person or online

In Person: Smitty’s St James Board Room
1017 St James St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0K6
OR
Online Zoom (12pm start)

This is a MPDA member meeting. Everyone is welcome, get your membership online or at the event if needed.

Purchase or renew your 2024 MPDA Membership here:
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MPDA Golf Tournament 2024
2024-08-14 | Kingswood Golf & Country Club, 28-MB247, La Salle, Manitoba, R0G1B0, Canada
Save the date! MPDA will be hosting our second annual Golf Tournament on August 14, 2024 at Kingswood Golf & Country Club in La Salle, MB.

No Monthly Meeting
2024-08-06 | MB
There is no monthly member meeting in August.

No Monthly Meeting
2024-07-02 | MB
There is no monthly member meeting in July.

Monthly Meeting
2024-06-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Smitty’s St. James, 1017 St James St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0K6, Canada
MPDA Member Monthly Lunch Meeting
Tuesday June 4th 2024 – 11:30am

Join us in person or online

In Person: Smitty’s St James Board Room
1017 St James St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0K6
OR
Online Zoom (12pm start)

This is a MPDA member meeting. Everyone is welcome, get your membership online or at the event if needed.

Purchase or renew your 2024 MPDA Membership here:
https://mpda-108480.square.site/

FREE Field Trip to PADCOM’s Potash mine and Gambler First Nation
2024-05-23 09:00 - 18:00 | MB
MPDA Field Trip to PADCOM’s Potash mine and Gambler First Nation
PADCOM (Potash & Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba), is the first and so far only Potash mine in Manitoba. It is a shining example of a true Business Partnership with the neighboring Indigenous community Gambler First Nation. (this field trip will follow the Indigenous Engagement Session planned for at GAC-MAC 2024 and featuring the PADCOM/Gambler story).
Date: Field Trip May 23rd 2024 (Thursday May 23rd is post-conference).
Length of Trip: 8-9 hour round trip from Brandon.
Transportation: Tour Bus
Departure: approximately 9:15 am from Brandon University, 270 18th St, Brandon
Cost per person: No Charge (donation to the MPDA appreciated)
Co-Chairs for the Field Trip: Michelle Nicolas (province of Mb. Chief Geologist) & MaryAnn Mihychuk (MPDA President and recently retired Geologist).
Contact information: michelle.nicolas@gov.mb.ca 204-945-6571
mmihychuk@gmail.com 204-299-4036
Itinerary:
First stop: Gambler First Nation from 11:30 – 1:00 Brief history of Gambler First Nation and information on their Businesses, and relationship/partnership with PADCOM by Chief David LeDoux, and Lunch/Feast provided by the Gambler First Nation.
Second stop: arrive at 1:30 at PADCOM Potash mine in Harrowby Manitoba (just west of Russell MB)

Tour of the mine with focus on the Polythermic Selective Solution Process and presentation by PADCOM President Daymon Guillas and key staff.

Also discussion of the Indigenous Partnership and revenue sharing agreements.

Q & A session.

Leave PADCOM at 3:45

Arrive back in Brandon at 5:45.
To register contact MaryAnn Mihychuk at 204-299-4036 or mpdaca@gmail.com

Lobby Day Reception
2024-05-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3Z0V8, Canada
As a member of MPDA or a sponsor you are invited to participate in meetings with Manitoba’s political leaders and decision makers for Lobby Day on May 21st. MPDA will be hosting a Reception in the Rotunda at the Manitoba Legislative Building from 4-6pm, following team meetings with MLAs, Ministers and the Premier that will occur during the day.

MPDA Lobby Day for Minerals Week
2024-05-21 08:00 - 18:00 | Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3Z0V8, Canada
As a member of MPDA or a sponsor you are invited to participate in meetings with Manitoba’s political leaders and decision makers for Lobby Day on May 21st. If you are interested in joining a team for Lobby Day, please reach out to us by email at mpdaca@gmail.com or contact President MaryAnn Mihychuk (204)299-4036 / mmihychuk@gmail.com to confirm your registration.
For more information on Lobby day please visit this page.

Manitoba Minerals Week
2024-05-20 - 2024-05-25 | MB
Manitoba Mineral Week is from May 20 to 24th, 2024, with several events across the province. This year we feature Manitoba’s high purity silica sand.
Mineral Week is our opportunity to tell Manitobans about the enormous mineral endowment on our doorstep waiting to be discovered and the opportunity we have to lead the green revolution through our development of critical minerals. MPDA is hosting Lobby Day for Minerals Week on May 21st.

GAC-MAC-PEG Conference
2024-05-19 - 2024-05-22 | bradon University, 270 18th St, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6A9, Canada
MPDA will be hosting several activities at GAC-MAC-PEG 2024 including:

1. Field trip to PADCOM’s Potash mine & Gambler First Nation (May 23rd, 2024)
PADCOM (Potash & Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba), is the first and so far only Potash mine in Manitoba. It is a shining example of a true Business Partnership with the neighboring Indigenous community Gambler First Nation. The course will discuss a brief history of Gambler First Nation and information on their businesses, Indigenous Partnership and revenue sharing agreements, and Polythermic Selective Solution Process at the PACOM mine.

2. Special Session: Emerging trends in Mineral Exploration
Description: The availability of minerals and metals catalyzes the development of modern society. There is increased demand for the vast diversity of metals and earth materials that are used for almost all household and industrial applications. This requires innovative modern exploration techniques that facilitate the discovery of recoverable deposits. This session will bring together industry and academics to highlight ongoing efforts to improve mineral exploration.

Monthly Meeting
2024-05-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Smitty’s St. James, 1017 St James St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0K6, Canada
MPDA Member Monthly Lunch Meeting
Tuesday May 7th 2024 – 11:30am

Join us in person or online

In Person: Smitty’s St James Board Room
1017 St James St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0K6
OR
Online Zoom (12pm start)

This is a MPDA member meeting. Everyone is welcome, get your membership online or at the event if needed.

Purchase or renew your 2024 MPDA Membership here:
https://mpda-108480.square.site/

Monthly Meeting
2024-04-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Smitty’s St. James, 1017 St James St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0K6, Canada
MPDA Member Monthly Lunch Meeting
Tuesday April 2nd 2024 – 11:30am

Join us in person or online

In Person: Smitty’s St James Board Room
1017 St James St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0K6
OR
Online Zoom (12pm start)

This is a MPDA member meeting. Everyone is welcome, get your membership online or at the event if needed.

Purchase or renew your 2024 MPDA Membership here:
https://mpda-108480.square.site/

Reconciliation Gala & Forum
2024-03-21 14:00 - 23:00 | Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 2E9, Canada
The 3rd annual MPDA Reconciliation Gala is taking place at 5pm on March 21st, 2024 at the Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, MB.
New to this year’s event is The Forum, preceding the Gala from 2-5pm. The Forum will include presentations on critical mineral strategy, exploration agreements vs IBAs and the role of meaningful partnerships in advancing economic reconciliation. Following the Forum, there will be a welcome reception and trade show in the lobby from 5-6:30pm. The banquet will commence at 6:30pm.

No Monthly Meeting
2024-03-05 | MB
The monthly meeting for march has been cancelled.

Manitoba Mineral Industry Social
2024-02-23 19:00 | Winnipeg Winter Club, 200 River Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0B2, Canada

Monthly Speaker Meeting
2024-02-06 11:30 - 14:00 | Smitty’s St. James, 1017 St James St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0K6, Canada
MPDA Member Speaker Series Monthly Lunch Meeting
Tuesday February 6th 2023 – 11:30am

Speaker Michelle Stroo from KRUX Analytics at 12:00pm

Join us in person or online

In Person: Smitty’s St James Board Room
1017 St James St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0K6
OR
Online Zoom Link (12pm start):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82721326128?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 827 2132 6128
Passcode: [REDACTED]

About KRUX Analytics

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They empower their customers to make better operational decisions through real-time data management and analytics.
Krux, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, has global reach.
They support client operations on every continent.
This is a MPDA member meeting. Everyone is welcome, get your membership online or at the event if needed.

Purchase or renew your 2024 MPDA Membership here:
https://mpda-108480.square.site/

Monthly Speaker
2023-11-07, 2023-09-05, 2023-06-06 | MB

MPDA Golf Tournament
2023-08-25 | MB

MPDA Board Meeting
2023-06-01, 2023-04-27 | MB

Mineral Week
2023-05-23 08:00 - 2023-05-26 17:00 | MB

MPDA Legislature Day
2023-05-23 | MB

Monthly Speaker : Michael Swistun
2023-05-02 | MB
