MISA Group is pleased to invite the mining ecosystem to its 2025 Annual General Meeting, under the theme “Digital Tectonics: Perspectives from Mining Operators.” This edition will provide an opportunity to reflect on the profound transformations that data and digital innovation are bringing to our industry.
Our Experts Networks Presidents will open the dialogue to share their field experience, including in situ partnerships and other key levers to activate in building a more efficient and sustainable industry.
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: Participant welcome 11:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. + networking cocktail (5–7 p.m.).
Program: Noon to 5 p.m. + Networking Cocktail (5–7 p.m.)
Location: Rouyn-Noranda Conference Centre (Rooms 5 & 6)
Tickets:
Discussion Panel
Conference
Workshop
Networking Cocktail (5–7 p.m.)
As every year, the AGM will also be an important democratic moment for the governance of MISA Group.
Legend:
Category A: Members associated with mining companies (extraction, exploration) as employees or directors.
Category B: Members associated with mining product and service suppliers as employees or directors.
Category C: Members who do not fall under Category A or B, but whose skills, experience, expertise, or knowledge are deemed useful by the Board of Directors for the functioning or development of the Corporation.
Position up for re-election:
Category C
Vacant positions:
Category B
Category B
For more information on the current composition of the board, please visit Groupe MISA’s website or contact Médérique Mercier at mmercier@groupemisa.com.
Candidacies must be submitted by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. using the nomination form.
Nomination form (French): https://bit.ly/4oXJfFj
Nomination form (English): https://bit.ly/4mMbFke
This panel will highlight how data is becoming a true lever for performance and competitiveness for Québec mining companies.
Moderator:
Martine Paradis — Vice-President, Chief Engineer – Infrastructure and Environment, Nouveau Monde Graphite
Panelists:
Marc-André Langlais — Vice-President, Information Technologies, Arcelor Mittal
Robert Cloutier — Director, General Services, Dumont Nickel
Jean Cayouette — Vice-President – Processes and Metallurgy, Nouveau Monde Graphite
Sylvain Lortie — Director, Environment, Eldorado Gold Québec
An inspiring presentation showcasing a partnership between a mining company and a Vortex SME.
Speakers:
Étienne Bouchard — IT Director, Canadian Royalties Inc.
Moustapha Amine Kane — Sales Director, LATYS
Living Lab: Current Issues Facing Québec Mining Companies
A participatory workshop to identify priority challenges for local mining companies and generate concrete innovation pathways.
The day will conclude with a friendly networking cocktail (5–7 p.m.), a unique opportunity to strengthen ties between researchers, SMEs, major mining companies, and ecosystem partners.
The MISA AGM 2025 promises to be a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of mining innovation in Québec. From governance and strategic exchanges to inspiring panels, collaborative workshops, and networking, this event will highlight the strength of our community and the importance of partnerships in building the future.
