Magazine Spring 2026 Canadian Modernizing a Gypsum Quarry Page 16 Canada Post Publications Agreement Number: 40609661ContentsMagazine Spring 2026 Canadian Modernizing a Gypsum Quarry Page 16 Operational Excellence in Lithium Extraction Page 20 Urgently Needed: Workers Page 24 How Women are Shaping Mining’s Future Page 38 Canada Post Publications Agreement Number: 40609661 Please share within your organization! 12 A Message from Heather Cheeseman, Partner and Mining Leader for KPMG in Canada and the Americas 16 Gypsum Mining: Fuelling Canada’s Construction Supply Chain 20 From Lab to Field: Operational Excellence in Lithium Extraction 24 Urgently Needed: More Mining Workers 28 Transfer Point Efficiency: Mitigating Spillage by Addressing Belt Sag 34 Reliability Excellence: 7 Dos and Don’ts 38 Next-Gen Leaders: How Women Are Shaping Mining’s Future 42 Mining’s Digital Turning Point: Why Technology is Defining Canada’s Next Era of Resource Leadership 48 The Canadian Potash Sector is Expected to Grow Between 2026 and 2035 50 Canada’s Minerals: Turning Ambitions Into Action on the Plant Floor 52 What Budget 2025 Signals for Canada’s Mining Sector: Risk, Resilience, and Competitiveness 56 Tools of the Trade 60 Calendar of Events 62 Index to Advertisers Visit us online at www.CanadianMiningMagazine.com On the cover: The Little Narrows gypsum quarry, situated directly on the shoreline of the Bras d’Or Lake in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, has been a key source of gypsum for over 60 years. 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She is lead audit partner for several public mining companies and has significant experience providing internal audit, risk and control services, board advice, and accounting and transaction assistance to companies at all stages in the mining life cycle. Brandon Belo is the Manager, Wage Subsidies & Career Development, for the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR). Brandon oversees MiHR’s wage subsidy programs and contributes to a range of initiatives focused on career development across the sector. He brings more than 10 years of business management experience, with a strong track record of building programs, supporting stakeholders, and helping organizations create meaningful opportunities for emerging talent. Benourine Benomar (PE), is a Maintenance Advisor at Dhilmar Eleonore (QC). Has over 35 years of experience in maintenance management, and reliability across the mining, and oil and gas sectors. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. Don Blakely has 40 years of experience in Canada’s manufacturing sector. As a Territory Manager at Martin Engineering, he is integral to building strong partnerships across Canada by delivering value- focused solutions that improve efficiency and profitability. His educational background is in industrial technology and business development, while he has professional experience holding senior roles in business development and product management. As CGC’s Vice President of Manufacturing, Steve Forcier leads Canadian mining and production operations, drawing on a career that includes 28 years at CGC in leadership roles across manufacturing, sales, and marketing. CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing materials, and suspended acoustical ceilings in Canada. Linda Kuga-Pikulin is President of ROOM Women’s Network and a former global senior executive with decades of experience building high-performing leadership teams across complex industries. As a transformative executive leader known for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and talent development across global organizations, Linda is leading the North American and global expansion of two influential platforms that champion the advancement of women in leadership. Dr. Ghada Nafie is the CEO & Founder, Litus. She is a globally recognized leader in energy innovation and commercialization, and an industry advocate, participating in high-level international conferences and events, pushing for solutions that make energy more efficient and more abundant. Under Dr. Nafie’s leadership, Litus has developed an innovative lithium extraction solution, and has advanced this discovery from lab to bench, to pilot, and now progression towards commercial scale. Andrew Timmerman joined Martin Engineering in 2011 as a Product Development Engineer and currently holds the position of Global Engineering Manager. Andrew’s primary responsibilities are in R&D and engineering, where the bulk of his time is dedicated to the mechanical design of products and processes, as well as integration of electronic components into the company’s mechanical systems to continue development of “smart” products for bulk material handling applications. David Willick serves as Schneider Electric’s Vice President & Regional Leader for Mining, Metals and Minerals in Canada, advancing Industry 4.0, digital plant strategies and commercial innovation while leading high impact teams across the region. Become a CMM Contributor! Check out our submission guidelines here: https://canadianminingmagazine.com/write/Next >