DRIVING REAL CHANGE IN THE WAY THE MINING INDUSTRY MANAGES WATER

The Water in Mining Global Summit will return to Canada for 2025, taking place in Montreal May 8 – 9, 2025. The seventh annual event is the premier forum for professionals dedicated to learning and implementing transformative practices in mining water management. This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with a high concentration of senior leaders and influencers who are championing water stewardship and shaping the future of water in the mining industry.

The event attracts over 250 attendees from international mining companies, consultants, NGOs, academics, government, regulators, indigenous communities, leading associations and the supply chain to learn the latest regulatory updates, investor and shareholder expectations on water management, global strategies on water stewardship, advancements in water treatment technologies and water modelling, and insights on efficiently utilising water in mine closure and tailings management.

The 2025 edition hosts a fantastic line-up of speakers including senior experts from: BHP, Capstone Copper, Conuma Resources, AngloGlod Ashanti, Agnico Eagle, University of Toronto and many more.

The VIP audience will have opportunity to interact throughout the day, commenting on the presentations, contributing to problem-solving and sharing their own experiences. Regulators and policymakers will be in the audience, giving delegates an opportunity to influence at the highest level.

SECURE YOUR PLACE

Lesley Warren, Director, Mining Futures, University of Toronto

"The hallmarks of the Global Water in Mining Summit are thoughtful presentations, panel discussions and audience inclusive conversations not afraid to go deep on specifics (successes and failures) that include these dimensions. The Summit always leaves me energized and inspired by the willingness to meaningfully share and collaborate, as well as excited to see the real advances that are happening."

Read Lesley's full 2024 Chair feedback

“I always pleased to see such collaborations being formed in real-time during the conference, with attendees a positive outlook and following through with their commitments to each other. Because that is what mining is all about. A commitment to each other, to source minerals responsibly by ensuring to protect human life and doing all that is possible to minimize the impact on the environment and maximize its ability to recover after mining operations cease.”

Read Eduardo's full 2024 Chair feedback

Eduardo Marquez, PhD Candidate in Mine Closure Geochemistry at the University of Saskatchewan

The 2025 Water in Mining Global Summit assisted the sector in tackling their greatest challenges, with topics on the agenda including:

  • Water in Mining Planning, Strategy & Regulation

  • Finance & Investment: Investors' Perspective on Water in Mining 

  • How to Build Investors Confidence 

  • Water Stewardship & Governance

  • Innovative Water Treatment & Technology

  • Nature-based Solutions, Biodiversity & Circularity

  • Water Modelling

  • Climate Change & Resilience

  • Tailings Management & Mine Closure

  • Integrated Mine Water Planning & Water Efficiency

  • Water Management in Underground Mines

  • International Permitting & Regulatory Updates