TORONTO, March 2, 2026 /CNW/ - SGS, the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company, and Exterra Technologies, a Quebec-based mining technology company, invite media representatives to attend the announcement of a strategic collaboration at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026 Convention, the world's largest mineral exploration and mining event.
The announcement will outline a collaboration focused on advancing industrial validation and deployment of innovative and sustainable mineral processing solutions, aimed at strengthening Canada's domestic critical mineral processing capabilities.
As global demand for critical and strategic minerals accelerates, driven by electrification, clean mobility, advanced manufacturing and supply chain security, Canada faces increasing pressure to modernize its downstream processing capacity. Innovation in mineral processing, cost efficiency and environmental performance have become central to the competitiveness and resilience of the sector.
The upcoming announcement reflects this broader strategic context and will highlight how collaboration between technology developers and global validation partners can help accelerate industrial readiness and support Canada's critical minerals ambitions.
WHEN: |
Tuesday March 3, 2026 |
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WHAT: |
Media Set-Up |
1:30 PM ET |
Announcement & Photo Opp. |
2 PM ET |
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Media Q&A |
2:30 – 3 PM ET |
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WHO: |
Stephen Mackie (Senior Director of Metallurgy and Consulting, Natural Resources, SGS North America) |
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Caroline Olsen (Director of Research and Development, Metallurgy and Consulting, Natural Resources, SGS North America) |
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Olivier Dufresne (Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder, Exterra Technologies) |
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WHERE: |
Booth #102 - PDAC 2026 Convention |
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre |
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255 Front St. W. |
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Toronto, Ontario M5V 2W6 |
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*For Non-Accredited Media: Obtain a media pass at the Media Centre (Room 601 MTCC S) |
SOURCE SGS
Media Inquiries: PJ Kwong, [email protected], 416-898-3095
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