The plenary session will be held on Tuesday, November 4, in the afternoon.

In Canada and in Quebec, how can one strike a balance between mining and sustainable development” How to satisfy the world demand for minerals, while taking into account the impact of mining activities on societies and the environment? How can sustainable development be integrated in exploration, extraction, production of mineral resources? A panel of opinion leaders from various sectors will debate all these questions during a plenary session on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.