Central MinEx 2025 – Technical Talks and Testimonials

Central MinEx has been the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce’s largest event for the last three years. In 2026, the fourth annual mining symposium and trade show, Central MinEx 2026 will take place again in Gander at the Steele Community Centre. We wanted to share the testimonials that were released in the lead up to Central MinEx 2025, as well as the Technical Talk recordings from the trade show.

Technical Talk Panels

Mineral Investments Panel: https://youtu.be/c-G-Lmk89UU
Moderator: Tauna Staniland, Partner, Stewart McKelvey
Panelists:
– Anthony Vacarro, President, The Northern Miner
– Darren Cooke, CEO, Firefly Metals
– Eaun Gray, VP Business Development, Franco-Nevada
– Anthony Scilipoti, President and CEO of Veritas Investment Research

Social License to Operate through Community Engagement: https://youtu.be/_qVZe_aANHc
Moderator: Robert Woolgar, President of Growler Energy
Panelists:
– Colleen Paul, Central Vice Chief of the Qalipu First Nation
– Shannon Lewis, Director of Business Development with Shoreline Aggregates
– Jared Saunders, VP of Sustainability with New Found Gold

Utilization of New Technology to Enable Sustainable Mining: https://youtu.be/WrGKanA38tg
Moderator: Travis Richards, College of the North Atlantic
Panelists:
– Allan Cramm, Novamera
– Perry Blanchard, Maritime Resources
– Derek Wilton, College of the North Atlantic
– Bruce Billard, Department of Industry, Energy, and Technology, Green Transition Fund

Industry and Supplier Collaboration: https://youtu.be/QnKw-epEslc
Moderator: Carolyn Wakeham, CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Organization for Women Entrepreneurs
Panelists:
– Aimee Thorne, Superintendent of Contracts with Calibre Mining
– Jenny Jefferies, General Manager of Eastern Composites
– Robin Fournier, President of Rally Drilling
-Jenessa Cole, Director of HR Project Partners

Presentation Sessions:

Critical Mineral exploration: https://youtu.be/cXBJnEmAhdk
Featured Companies:
– Benton Resources
– Canterra Minerals
– Vinland Lithium
– First Atlantic Corporation

Exploration for Gold and Other Metals: https://youtu.be/QcuZkPguH-g
Featured Companies:
– New Found Gold
– Canstar Resources
– Sokoman Minerals
– FireFly Metals

Mineral Development Project Updates: https://youtu.be/zSNYmtIadpY
Featured Companies:
– Atlas Salt, Great Atlantic Salt
– Calibre Mining, Valentine Gold
– FireFly Metals, Green Bay Project
– Maritime Resources, Hammerdown Gold and Pine Cove Projects

Supplier and Contractor Showcase: https://youtu.be/acRF6RJx6dw
Featured Companies:
– Axiom
– SEM
– Titjaluk Logistics Ltd
– MCL Drilling
– IMDEX
– EcoLab

Central MinEx Promotional Testimonials:

Robin Fournier, President, rally Drilling Services: https://youtube.com/shorts/RNeYHHLFqLI
Jeff Swinoga, CEO, Exploits Discovery Corp.: https://youtube.com/shorts/9KgSYmySjrs
Janelle Skeard, Director of Industry Innovation, College of The North Atlantic: https://youtube.com/shorts/LDpZyb-qeLk
Ryan King, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, Calibre Mining: https://youtube.com/shorts/PeHLEHlZTk4
Lori LeDrew, Executive Director, Office to Advance Women Apprentices: https://youtube.com/shorts/zNWFkNDglYw
Tom Paddon, Non-Executive Chair, Baffinland Iron Mine: https://youtube.com/shorts/JPwbHPOmA6Q
Dylan Miles, Recruitment Manager, HR Project Partners: https://youtube.com/shorts/Ftb-G1H09Ps
Stanley Oliver, Manager of the Indigenous Skilled Trades Office, Trades NL https://youtube.com/shorts/rIRB12cFS8s
Andrew parsons, Former Minister, Department of Industry, Energy, and Technology: https://youtube.com/shorts/wdOQnJ0ptv0
Kerri Deir, Accessibility Consultant, Canadian Council of Rehabilitation and Work: https://youtube.com/shorts/4QLn3FMEu4U