The roar of chainsaws, the precision of drilling, and the determination of competitors will once again be on full display at the National King Miner Contest in Thompson during Nickel Days on Saturday June 20. Hosted by the United Steelworkers Local 6166, the popular event celebrates the strength, skill, and pride that have long defined… Read More

The 2026 Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention (CCMEC) is excited to once again offer Indigenous artisans the opportunity to showcase and sell their products at our annual conference and tradeshow. Building on the success of last year’s event, which welcomed more than 1,000 participants from across the country, CCMEC promises another dynamic gathering of entrepreneurs,… Read More

Sling Choker is the latest member to be featured in our new Digging Deeper: MAMI Member Spotlight Series, launched to give folks a closer look at our member companies and what they do. Sling Choker joins 1911 Gold, AECOM Canada, Miller Environmental and Northern Trucking as featured companies to date. QUESTION (Q): What makes Manitoba… Read More

Huge momentum is building for this year’s Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention (CCMEC), managed by MAMI. Last year marked record-breaking growth, welcoming more than 1,000 attendees, our largest trade show ever, and the highest number of sponsors in CCMEC history.  This year is shaping up to be even bigger. Now’s your chance to put your… Read More

We’re committed to keeping the Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention (CCMEC) accessible, valuable, and connected for the mining community, which is why we’ve frozen prices for 2026! That means no increase in delegate tickets, exhibitor booths or sponsorships, giving you the freedom to help you plan early and maximize your convention experience. As well, if… Read More

Hosts MAMI and Hudbay Minerals extend sincere thanks to all the sponsors who helped make the 63rd annual Manitoba Provincial Mine Rescue Competition a success. Through generous financial and in-kind support, our sponsors play a vital role in advancing mine rescue training, teamwork, and emergency preparedness across the industry. Held this year May 8 &… Read More

SNOW LAKE Manitoba – Precision and teamwork were on full display as Manitoba’s top mine rescue teams went head-to-head in one of the industry’s most demanding competitions – the Manitoba Provincial Mine Rescue Competition (MPMRC). After two days of intense, real-world simulations, Vale Thompson claimed top honours at the 63rd annual event, with Hudbay Minerals… Read More

Hudbay Mineral’s Lalor Mine in the Snow Lake area is the site of the 63rd annual Manitoba Provincial Mine Rescue Competition. The event , which Hudbay is generously sponsoring at the Captain level, is held every year to showcase the skills and competencies of an elite group of provincial mine personal, dedicated to making sure… Read More

This year MAMI launched Digging Deeper: MAMI Member Spotlight Series to provide a more in-depth look at the companies that are part of the MAMI team at the associate membership level. The latest profile focuses on 1911 Gold, joining Northern Resource Trucking, Miller Environmental and AECOM Canada as featured companies so far this year QUESTION… Read More

CCMEC 2026 is looking for industry experts.
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The countdown is on and the momentum is building fast for CCMEC 2026. Join us November 2 & 3 in Winnipeg at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, where the mining community comes together to connect, collaborate and do business. 2025 broke records with more than 1,000 participants; a trade show floor that expanded… Read More

Hudbay Minerals hosting 63rd annual Provincial Mine Rescue competition at its Lalor Mine near Snow Lake.  Read more