big event offsite

The 7th annual Big Event mining expo is going to be the biggest yet.

President of Canadian Trade Ex, Glenn Dredhart they’ll have live offsite demonstrations — simulating a junior mining camp.

“People will be able to see how they set up a camp, from the set up procedure, to drilling and drawing core samples. The demo site is 10 minutes from the McIntyre Arena off Goldmine Rd.  A lot of the manufacturers and distributors will get to try out the offsite equipment.”

“We’re hosting an Aboriginal Forum on the 28th, including guest speakers from first nations communities and first nations people in the industry.”

Drehart is also welcoming a delegation from India to the Big Event.

“There’s and MOU with the Ministry of Northern Development & Mines and India to teach them how to mine deeper.  Their deepest mine is 150 feet, ours are around 9,000 feet. ”

Dredhart is expecting 7,000 to 8,000 visitors and over 400 mining businesses.

Canada largest gold mine expo run May 27th and 28th at the McIntyre Arena.