CIM Conference & Exhibiton examines mining issues

Montreal, QC – The CIM Conference & Exhibition 2011, which took place May 22-25 at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, was organized by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.

This year’s technical sessions focused on economic issues, globalization, environmental stewardship and technology areas, drawing in over 6,000 participants. Featured sessions covered projects, best practices, people and business management, environmental and social responsibility, innovation and technology, earth science and the Iron Ore Symposium. New this year, conference-goers benefitted from simultaneous translation into French throughout the program.

This year also boasted CIM’s largest exhibition floor, with more than 400 industry equipment and service providers exhibiting. MRO