55th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2016)

The 55th Annual Conference of Metallurgists represents a milestone gathering for Canada's metallurgical community, serving as the primary forum for knowledge exchange and professional recognition in the metals industry. The conference brings together leading practitioners from industry, academia, and government to discuss the latest developments in metallurgical science and technology, with particular emphasis on environmentally responsible extraction, fabrication, and recycling of metals and materials. The highlight of the event is the MetSoc Awards Banquet on September 12th, where recipients of the 2016 recognition of excellence program will be formally honored for their outstanding contributions to the field. This ceremony represents the culmination of a comprehensive nomination and selection process supported by major industry sponsors including Hatch, Rio Tinto, Teck Resources, and XPS Consulting & Testwork Services. The conference provides an invaluable networking opportunity for the over 14,000 members of CIM and serves as a key platform for advancing metallurgical research and development initiatives across Canada. Attendees can expect presentations on cutting-edge technologies, sustainability practices, and industry innovations that are shaping the future of the Canadian metals sector.