2024 Coal Association of Canada Conference to focus on “Canada Has What the World Wants”
EDMONTON, AB – As global infrastructure and energy demands continue to grow, coal remains a critical building block of our future. With an abundance of high-quality thermal and steelmaking coal in Canada, experts, and industry leaders from around the world will gather at the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia, from October 16 – 18, to discuss the state of the Canadian coal industry and what lies ahead.
The 2024 conference will focus on “Canada Has What the World Wants” and explore all components of the coal supply chain in Canada and why our product is critical for expanding populations around the world. Delegates will hear from a range of industry leaders, experts, and scholars throughout the three-day conference.
“This conference is the premier event for our members and for anyone involved in the Canadian coal industry. Our product is highly sought-after around the world and by bringing together representatives that span the full supply-chain, we can collectively chart a path forward which ensures a strong future for Canadian coal“ says Robin Campbell, President of the Coal Association of Canada.
The conference will kick off with a Technical Session presented in partnership with the Western Canadian Coal Society. General Sessions 1 – 4 on Thursday and Friday will cover topics from Canadian and international coal market analysis, coal transportation and logistics, project updates from Canadian steelmaking and thermal producers and developers, as well as government and regulatory perspectives on coal mining in Canada.
With more than 20 presenters this year, the conference will provide delegates with in-depth coverage of what is happening in the industry from a production to environmental perspective. A full listing and program are available at www.coal2024.ca.
Ernie L. Thrasher, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of Xcoal Energy & Resources, will also bring his more than 40 years of coal industry experience to our stage and deliver the Opening Keynote Address.
The Coal Association of Canada is pleased to welcome back Bob Bell as our conference moderator. With more than 30 years of expertise, Bob is a prominent figure in the coal industry who will provide invaluable insights and facilitate thorough discussions with our conference presenters.
The Awards Ceremony on Thursday evening will honour some of Canada’s most influential industry players. Angela Beattie, Vice President Projects with Northback Holdings, will receive the 2024 Award of Distinction, the Associations highest honour. Having worked in the mining industry for over 20 years as an engineer, with a focus on coal mining projects since 2002, Ms. Beattie is a distinguished leader and has been a steadfast advocate for Canada’s coal mining industry.
The coal industry is a critical component of the Canadian economy and is in demand around the world. Canada’s high-grade steelmaking and thermal coal combined with first-rate infrastructure and transportation for getting our coal to market makes Canadian coal a cost-effective solution and attractive jurisdiction for this valuable and critical resource.
Additional information on the full conference program and speakers can be viewed at www.coal2024.ca.
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For more information:
Robin Campbell
Coal Association of Canada
(780) 757 9488