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Xplor 2015

Thursday, October 15, 2015 Montreal, Quebec

Quebec's biggest mining sector event featuring networking activities, conference programs, and commercial exhibitions. The event brings together exploration companies, investment representatives, and industry stakeholders to promote mining development in Quebec.

Xplor 2015 served as Quebec's premier mining industry gathering, attracting over 1,200 participants in what organizers described as a highly successful event despite challenging market conditions. The conference featured a comprehensive commercial exhibition with more than 130 exhibitors, including 30 exploration and production companies showcasing their projects and services to potential investors and partners. The event's reputation for quality networking opportunities and high-level conference programming continued to draw the right audience, creating an atmosphere conducive to business development even during an industry downturn. Notable highlights included dinner conferences featuring prominent speakers such as Louis Vachon, President and CEO of National Bank, and Robert Sauvé, President and CEO of Société du Plan Nord, who addressed key themes related to Quebec's mining sector and economic development. The event coincided with QMEA's celebration of 40 years of service to the province's mining exploration community, underscoring its historical significance as a platform for industry collaboration and growth. For mining companies, service providers, and investors focused on Quebec's mineral potential, Xplor represents an essential annual touchpoint for deal-making, partnership development, and staying current with provincial mining policy and opportunities.