Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association

06/08/2026

Thinking about growing your impact in Manitoba’s mineral exploration and development sector?

Becoming a member of the Manitoba Prospectors & Developers Association (MPDA) is a great way to stay connected to the heart of the industry.

Membership offers opportunities to:

• Build meaningful connections across industry, government, Indigenous leadership, and academia
• Stay informed on key issues shaping Manitoba’s mineral sector
• Access networking events, discussions, and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to conversations that help shape the future of exploration in Manitoba

Whether you’re a prospector, geoscientist, service provider, or organization in the sector, MPDA membership keeps you connected and engaged year-round.

Learn more or join here: https://mpda.ca/membership/

06/03/2026

On June 1, the Manitoba Prospectors & Developers Association (MPDA) welcomed leaders from Indigenous Nations, government, industry, and the environmental sector to the Manitoba Legislative Building for our forum, Strengthening Partnerships: Building Manitoba's Critical Minerals Future Together.

The event brought together a diverse group of speakers and participants committed to advancing meaningful dialogue around Manitoba's critical minerals future.

We were honoured to hear from:

• Hon. Jamie Moses, Minister of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation
• Grand Chief Kyra Wilson, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
• Grand Chief Jerry K. Daniels, Southern Chiefs' Organization
• Lorne Pelletier, Manitoba Métis Federation
• Carla Devlin, Sio Silica Corporation and MPDA Vice President
• Annette Woodroffe, Manitoba Environmental Industries Association
• Obby Khan, Leader of the Official Opposition
• Chris Whorton, Alamos Gold Inc.
• Terry Brown, President, MPDA Board of Directors
• Renee Greyeyes, Chief Executive Officer, MPDA

While perspectives varied, a shared message emerged throughout the morning: Manitoba's critical minerals opportunity will be strengthened through early engagement, strong relationships, environmental stewardship, and meaningful Indigenous participation.

MPDA extends sincere appreciation to Elder C Steve Richard for opening the gathering in a good way and to Morgan Grace, Métis fiddler, for performing the Red River Jig and leading us into our feast. We also thank all speakers, attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and partners who helped make this event a success.

We would also like to recognize Sio Silica Corporation as MPDA's first Founding Leadership Circle Member. Their commitment to supporting dialogue, relationship-building, and collaboration across Manitoba's resource sector reflects the spirit of partnership that guided this event.

Thank you as well to our event partners:

• Alamos Gold Inc. – Frontier Partner
• Multicrete Systems Inc. – Explorer Partner
• Perimeter Aviation – Explorer Partner
• Cyr Drilling International – Cultural Partner
• Tria Solutions Ltd – Cultural Partner
• Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (MMDF) – Exhibitor Partner

One message resonated throughout the day:
Successful development begins with relationships.
Before permits.
Before projects.
Before investments.

MPDA remains committed to creating opportunities for Indigenous Nations, industry, government, educators, environmental organizations, and communities to come together, build understanding, strengthen partnerships, and support a responsible and prosperous future for Manitoba.

The conversations started on June 1 are only the beginning.

Learn more about MPDA at www.mpda.ca

View more photos from the event: https://mpda.ca/strengthening-partnerships-building-manitobas-critical-minerals-future-together-forum-highlights/

06/02/2026

Thank you to Multicrete for supporting the Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together Forum.

Multicrete is proud to be an Explorer Sponsor for MPDA Manitoba Mineral Week 2026.

This important initiative, led by the Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association, brings together industry leaders, Indigenous communities, government, and investors to strengthen Manitoba’s critical mineral exploration sector and advance opportunities within the evolving green economy.

Through key events such as the Manitoba Investment Summit and the Strengthening Partnerships in Critical Mineral Exploration Forum, Mineral Week fosters meaningful collaboration, investment dialogue, and workforce development across the sector.

We are honoured to support these efforts and contribute to building responsible, forward-looking partnerships that will shape the future of mineral exploration in Manitoba.

05/29/2026

A huge thank you to Alamos Gold Inc., our Frontier Partner for the Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association (MPDA) Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together Forum.

We are proud to partner with organizations helping shape Manitoba’s critical minerals future through collaboration, innovation, and responsible development.

Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together
📍 Rotunda, Manitoba Legislative Building
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 12:30pm

05/28/2026

A huge thank you to Perimeter Aviation LP, our Explorer Partner for the Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association (MPDA) Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together Forum.

We are proud to partner with organizations helping shape Manitoba’s critical minerals future through collaboration, innovation, and responsible development.

Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together
📍 Rotunda, Manitoba Legislative Building
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 12:30pm

05/27/2026

A huge thank you to Tria Solutions Ltd and Cyr Drilling International Ltd., our Cultural Partners for the Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association (MPDA) Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together Forum.

We are proud to partner with organizations helping shape Manitoba’s critical minerals future through collaboration, innovation, and responsible development.

Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together
📍 Rotunda, Manitoba Legislative Building
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 12:30pm

05/26/2026

We’re thrilled to share that the MPDA Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together Forum on June 1, 2026 is officially SOLD OUT.

Thank you for the overwhelming response and enthusiasm for building Manitoba’s critical minerals future together. The incredible support for this event reflects the strength of collaboration across our industry and communities.

05/26/2026

A huge thank you to Multicrete, our Explorer Partner for the Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association (MPDA) Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together Forum.

We are proud to partner with organizations helping shape Manitoba’s critical minerals future through collaboration, innovation, and responsible development.

Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together
📍 Rotunda, Manitoba Legislative Building
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 12:30pm

05/25/2026

A huge thank you to Sio Silica Corporation, our Frontier Partner for the The Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association (MPDA) Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together Forum.

We are proud to partner with organizations helping shape Manitoba’s critical minerals future through collaboration, innovation, and responsible development.

Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together

📍 Rotunda, Manitoba Legislative Building
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 12:30pm

05/20/2026

The Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association (MPDA) is pleased to announce Grand Chief Kyra Wilson as one of the Indigenous leadership voices at the MPDA Mineral Week 2026 Forum.

These important conversations will focus on:
✔️ Engagement expectations
✔️ Economic participation
✔️ Building trust through early relationships
✔️ The future of critical mineral development in Manitoba

The forum aims to strengthen understanding and collaboration between Indigenous Nations, government, industry, and communities before exploration begins.

Strengthening Partnerships in Critical Mineral Exploration
📍 Rotunda, Manitoba Legislative Building
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕒 Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm

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