The Mining Investment Event

What The Mining Investment Event does

The Mining Investment Event is a privately held Canadian event company that produces an annual, invitation-only mining investment conference in Quebec City, positioning itself as Canada's only Tier 1 Global Mining Investment Conference. Founded in 2022 and operated through IR.INC and VID Media by Founder & CEO Joanne Jobin, the company convenes mining issuers (explorers, developers, royalty companies, producers), international investors, family offices, institutions, funds, and government authorities for a three-day program of main-stage issuer presentations, panel discussions, and privately arranged one-on-one meetings. The 2025 edition hosted approximately 1,000 registrants and facilitated over 2,000 one-on-one meetings, with the 2026 edition expanded to 130+ issuers and 50+ partners.

The core product is the conference itself, augmented by a portfolio of sub-brands: the Salon ExplorCo Lounge (a dedicated venue for smaller-cap companies), the Glencore Student Sponsorship Program (one of Canada's largest fully funded conference student programs, hosting 50 students annually), the SHE-Co charitable initiative (donating a portion of event proceeds to non-profits), the Sustainable Community Art Initiative, and the co-founded International Mining Week (a multi-organizer industry week held in partnership with ITFA and the Québec Mining Association). Distribution is controlled via invitation-only registration, with media amplification through the website, an email newsletter, social channels, Newsfile Corp press releases, and industry media partnerships (BTV, CEO.CA, Canadian Mining Magazine, KITCO News, The Northern Miner).

The business model is sponsorship-driven. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Copper, Sustainable) sold to mining companies, financial institutions, and service providers, supplemented by issuer and investor registration fees. The operating model is asset-light and event-concentrated: a core team of fewer than ten people executes a single annual flagship event with infrastructure provided by the Centre des congrès de Québec. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company is independently owned with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing.

Name

The Mining Investment Event

Legal name

THE Mining Investment Event

Website

https://themininginvestmentevent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Mining Investment Event operates an annual invitation-only mining investment conference in Quebec City, connecting 130+ mining issuers with international investors, family offices, institutions, and government authorities through facilitated one-on-one meetings and tiered corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Investment Conferences

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Multi-Industry Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Mining investment conferences
• Investor relations events
• Capital markets networking
• Mining industry events
• Investment networking forums

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarke City

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Sponsorships: THE Event generates revenue primarily through corporate sponsorships at various tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Copper, Sustainable) from mining companies, financial institutions, and service providers. Additional revenue comes from registration fees for participating companies and investors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

THE Mining Investment Event organizes an annual invitation-only, three-day mining investment conference held in Quebec City, Canada, bringing together mining issuers (explorers, developers, producers, royalty companies), accredited international investors, family offices, institutions, funds, and government authorities. The event combines main-stage issuer presentations, panel discussions and keynotes, and a large volume of privately arranged one-on-one meetings between issuers and investors, complemented by side programs such as the Student Sponsorship Program, the SHE-Co charitable initiative, and the Salon ExplorCo Lounge. Revenue is generated primarily through multi-tier corporate sponsorships and invited participant registrations rather than product or software sales.

Product overview

THE Mining Investment Event is a single, unified conference product offering Canada's only Tier 1 Global Mining Investment Conference. The core offering consists of the main three-day event featuring presentations, panels, and 1x1 investor meetings. It is augmented by complementary programs including the Glencore Student Sponsorship Program (providing fully-funded student attendance), the SHE-Co charitable initiative (donating event proceeds to non-profits), the Salon ExplorCo Lounge (for small-cap company networking), the Sustainable Community Art Initiative (showcasing mining-community artist relationships), and the co-founded International Mining Week (a broader industry collaboration with ITFA and QMA). These components work together to deliver a comprehensive mining investment conference experience focused on education, networking, and industry sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THE Student Sponsorship Program: A fully funded student program hosting up to 50 university/college students studying mining, finance, engineering, or related fields at the annual conference. Recognized as one of the largest fully funded conference programs in Canada.
• SHE-CO Initiative
• THE Salon ExplorCo Lounge
• THE Sustainable Community Art Initiative
• International Mining Week

Products and services

• THE Mining Investment Event Conference Canada's only Tier 1 Global Mining Investment Conference, an annual invitation-only three-day event held at the Centre des congrès de Québec. Combines main-stage issuer presentations, panel discussions and keynotes, and a large volume of facilitated one-on-one meetings between mining issuers and international accredited investors. Aimed at mining companies (explorers, developers, royalty companies, producers), family offices, institutions, funds, and government authorities.
• THE Student Sponsorship Program One of the largest fully funded conference programs in Canada, providing up to 50 university or college students with free attendance at THE Event. Includes access to keynotes, panels, networking events, and case study competitions for students studying mining, finance, engineering, geology, metallurgy, or related fields. Sponsored by partner mining companies such as Glencore Canada, IAMGOLD, and OR Royalties.
• SHE-Co Initiative Charitable initiative of IR.INC and VID Media that donates a portion of THE Event proceeds to qualified non-profit groups supporting educational, health and wellness projects. Beneficiaries have included Moisson Rive-Sud (2026) and Quesnel Education and Employment Society (2025).
• THE Salon ExplorCo Lounge A dedicated lounge highlighting smaller-cap mining companies. Selected companies have individual tables in the lounge and gain full access to conference venues, networking events, and meals over the three-day event to meet with investors and network.
• THE Sustainable Community Art Initiative Sponsorship initiative highlighting the relationship between mining companies and community artists and the beneficial impact of art on communities. Features resident artists at THE Event, with proceeds from artwork sales donated to the SHE-Co Initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ participating mining companies in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered platinum partner, special participant, platinum/diamond sponsor, silver partner, founding partner and sustainable sponsor.

• Agnico Eagleplatinum partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 February 2026Agnico Eagle is a Platinum Partner for THE Event 2026. The gold mining company with global operations participates as both sponsor and keynotes speaker, contributing to panels on technology and mining lifecycle.
• Government of Quebecspecial participantGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 February 2026The Government of Quebec provides special participation and support for THE Event, recognizing the conference's importance to the province's mining industry and international investment promotion.
• Glencore Canadaplatinum/diamond sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 January 2026Glencore Canada serves as Platinum Partner for the 2026 Student Program, sponsoring 50 Canadian students at the conference. Previously served as Diamond Sponsor for the 2025 Student Program. The sponsorship provides students hands-on learning experiences with industry leaders.
• IAMGOLD Corporationsilver partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 January 2026IAMGOLD Corporation serves as Silver Partner for the 2026 Student Program, supporting the initiative to provide networking and learning opportunities for 50 Canadian students at the conference.
• OR Royaltiessilver partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 January 2026OR Royalties serves as Silver Partner for the 2026 Student Program, contributing to the sponsorship of 50 Canadian students attending THE Event in Quebec City.
• International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA)founding partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025ITFA is a global trade association supporting global trade, supply chain financing, receivables financing and risk mitigation. Together with THE Event and QMA, ITFA is a founding partner of International Mining Week, holding concurrent events June 1-5, 2026 at the Centre des congrès de Québec.
• Québec Mining Association (QMA)founding partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025QMA represents Québec's producers of metals and minerals, metallurgy companies, contractors, suppliers and industry partners. QMA is a founding partner of International Mining Week alongside THE Event and ITFA, hosting events June 3-4, 2026 at the Hilton Quebec.
• Osisko Gold Royaltiessustainable sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 July 2025Osisko Gold Royalties serves as a Sustainable Sponsor for THE Event, supporting the conference's sustainability and ESG initiatives including the SHE-Co Initiative.
• CAUR Technologiessilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCAUR Technologies co-hosts welcome events with ITFA and serves as a Silver Partner, contributing to the International Mining Week programming.
• HATCH Ltd.silver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerHATCH Ltd. is a Silver Partner for THE Event 2026, contributing engineering and consulting expertise to the mining investment conference.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TD Securities Mining Conference: TD Securities' annual mining conference brings together mining issuers with institutional investors, hosted by TD's investment banking franchise. It is a broad incumbent peer because it competes for the same issuer sponsorship and investor mindshare in the Canadian mining capital markets ecosystem, leveraging TD's institutional banking relationships and scale advantages.
• BMO Capital Markets Global Metals & Mining Conference: BMO's flagship annual mining investment conference held in Florida is one of the most established issuer-investor mining conferences globally. It is a broad incumbent peer because it serves the same mining capital markets audience with bank-sponsored scale, but it operates as part of BMO's wider investment banking franchise rather than as a standalone event business.
• RBC Capital Markets Global Mining & Materials Conference: RBC's annual mining investment conference brings together issuers and institutional investors in the mining sector, hosted by one of Canada's largest investment banks. It is a broad incumbent peer because it competes for the same issuer sponsorship and investor attendance with the backing of a major capital markets institution, but it is a smaller piece of RBC's broader investment banking platform.

Direct peers

• AME Roundup (Association for Mineral Exploration): AME Roundup is a major annual mineral exploration conference held in Vancouver, Canada, organized by the Association for Mineral Exploration. It is a direct peer because it serves the same Canadian mining community — particularly explorers and developers — with a similar multi-day conference, exhibition, and networking format, and competes for some of the same issuer and investor attention.
• PDAC Convention: Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention is the largest annual mining investment and exploration conference, held annually in Toronto. It is a direct peer because it serves the same issuer-investor-government mining investment community with a multi-day exhibition, presentations, and networking format, though it is materially larger in scale and runs as an association-managed event.
• Denver Gold Forum (Gold Forum Americas): Denver Gold Forum is a long-running, invitation-only gold and precious metals mining investment conference that convenes senior miners, institutional investors, and analysts. It is a direct peer because of its comparable invitation-only format, similar issuer-investor matchmaking model, and focus on mining capital formation, though it is geographically anchored in Colorado and focused specifically on precious metals.
• Precious Metals Summit (Beaver Creek): Precious Metals Summit is an invitation-only mining investment conference held annually in Beaver Creek, Colorado, focused on connecting mid- and small-cap mining companies with institutional investors. It is a direct peer because of its similar small/mid-cap issuer-investor networking format, invitation-only access model, and one-on-one meeting facilitation approach — making it one of the closest format analogues to THE Event.

Others

• Association Minière du Québec (AMQ) Annual Convention: The Québec Mining Association (AMQ) Annual Convention is the principal industry gathering for Québec's mining sector, organized by the trade body representing Québec miners, contractors, and suppliers. It is an adjacent/partner peer because AMQ is itself a founding partner of International Mining Week alongside THE Event and ITFA, so it is partly an ecosystem collaborator and partly a complementary regional industry event.

Regional players

• Mining Indaba: Mining Indaba is Africa's largest mining investment conference, held annually in Cape Town, South Africa. It is a regional peer because it serves the same issuer-investor-mining-government community with a similar conference format, but its geographic focus on African mining and its larger, more institutional scale make it a regional comparator rather than a direct North American competitor.
• Mines and Money (London): Mines and Money is a series of mining investment conferences held in London and other financial centers, connecting mining companies with European institutional investors. It is a regional peer because it operates the same issuer-investor matchmaking model but is geographically focused on European capital markets rather than North American mining finance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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