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Canadian Mineral Processors (CMP) Conference

The 59th Annual Annual Canadian Mineral Processors Conference will take place January 19-21, 2027 in Ottawa.

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General Information

The 59th Annual Canadian Mineral Processors Conference will be held in Ottawa at the Westin Hotel from January 19-21, 2027 in the Confederation Ballroom (4th Floor). The conference will feature presentations on various aspects of mineral processing which will include:

  • Comminution
  • Flotation
  • Gold and iron ore processing
  • Mineralogy
  • Mill optimization
  • Mining operations
  • Process control

View the 2027 Technical Program

Event Sponsorship

CMP is offering tiered sponsorship for the conference this year, with the following levels:

  • CMP Supporter: $2,500 (single student sponsorship)
  • CMP Community Partner: $7,500
  • CMP Strategic Partner: $12,500
  • CMP Conference Partner: $18,000

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Accommodation

Special rates have been negotiated at the Westin Hotel (reference the Canadian Mineral Processors Conference).

  • $256* - Traditional (single/double)
  • $306* - Deluxe (single/double)

*Includes complimentary internet

The Westin Hotel will only guarantee these rooms until January 4, 2027. Our hotel block is often sold out in early December, so please book your room early to avoid disappointment. You can make your hotel reservations on-line through the conference hotel link below.

Book your hotel room at the group rate for the Canadian Mineral Processors Conference

Registration

  • Early registration fees for this year's conference:
  • $1,000* for CIM/AIME/TMS members
  • $1,215* for non-members**

* not including taxes

** The non-member rate includes a one-year membership with CIM.

Registration includes the three-day conference, coffee breaks, the Tuesday and Wednesday luncheons and evening social receptions, the Wednesday reception and awards banquet, as well as a copy of the proceedings. Conference registration and attendance at social events should be indicated when registering on-line.

Delegates can register online or onsite at the Conference Registration Desk, 4th Floor, Westin Hotel, on Monday between 14:00 and 20:00, during the conference between 7:00 to 16:00 (Tuesday and Wednesday), and 7:00 to 12:00 on Thursday. New registrations will be taken during these times.

Note: Early registration ends on December 18, 2026; after this date, registration fees will increase. Cancellations received on or before January 15, 2027, are subject to a cancellation fee of 10% on the total purchase price. No cancellations will be accepted after January 15, 2027.

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Social Events

The 59th CMP includes the following social events:

  • Student Mixer: Monday, January 18 – 21:00 to 23:00
  • Networking Luncheon: Tuesday, January 19 – Noon
  • Chair’s Reception: Tuesday, January 19 – 21:00 to Midnight
  • Annual Business Meeting Luncheon: Wednesday, January 20 – Noon
  • Awards Gala, Pre/Post and VIP Receptions: Wednesday, January 20 – Evening

In addition to the conference’s regular social events, there are several additional events for delegates who like to be physically active:

Short Courses

Eight short courses will be offered at CMP 2027 on Monday, January 18.

  • Mineral Processing Laboratory Best Practice. Instructors: Dominiques Lascelles, Lucy Xia, and JF Boulanger. Full day - $850
  • Self-Heating of Sulphide Ores and Products: Basics and Risk Mitigation Strategies. Instructors: Jan Nesset, Lou Bruno, and Patrick Beaulieu. Half day - $500
  • Cyanide Removal Technologies. Instructor: Randy Agius. Full day - $850
  • Geometallurgy: Bridging Geology and Mineral Processing. Instructor: Bevin Wong. Full day - $850
  • Water Treatment for Mineral Processors. Instructor: Brian Danyliw. Full day - $850
  • Operating SAG Circuits. Instructor: Alex Doll. Full day - $850
  • Fine particle grinding and flotation flowsheet considerations. Instructor: Raghav Dube. Full day - $850
  • Bulk Solids Handling: How to Avoid Being a Statistic! Instructors: Brandon Trevis and Tracy Holmes. Full day - $850

All costs include breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and course materials. Attendance is limited, please register early.

Authors

Authors, session chairs and regional representatives must register as conference delegates. A speaker's breakfast will be provided the day of their presentation at 7:00 tentatively held in the Quebec Room. Authors, please contact Thomas Specht at thomas.specht@hatch.com for presentation information.

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