Gale Force Wins Captures Real-Time Mining Insights at the 36th Baie Verte Peninsula Mining Conference

Gale Force Wins proudly records, edits, and posts real-time content directly from the floor of the 36th Annual Baie Verte Peninsula Mining Conference, marking our sixth mining conference in Newfoundland and Labrador. Unlike live broadcasts, we ensure our guests feel comfortable by editing out any errors or mishaps, allowing for authentic and polished interviews. The result? High-quality, engaging videos that provide in-depth insights into the dynamic mining sector of Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly focusing on the Baie Verte and Green Bay regions.

This YouTube playlist features 22 interviews from industry leaders, highlighting key advancements, opportunities, and challenges facing the sector. Here’s a snapshot of each interview:

**Allan Cramm | Co-Founder and Senior Technical Advisor, Novamera Inc.**

Allan Cramm, co-founder of Novamera Inc., discusses the company’s surgical mining technologies that allow for more efficient extraction of previously uneconomic deposits, such as the Romeo and Field gold vein at Anaconda Mine. Their technology uses modified pile cut drills for vertical mining, leveraging AI to process vast amounts of downhole data in minutes, enabling fast and accurate feature identification.

**Amanda McCallum | Executive Director, Mining Industry NL**

Amanda McCallum outlines the pivotal role of Mining Industry NL (MINL) in advocating for the mining sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. She highlights the province’s growth, with an anticipated $6.1 billion in mineral exports by 2025, and the $1 billion in exploration expenditures over the past four years. McCallum emphasizes the region’s potential, including the untapped mineral deposits and its importance in the global mineral supply chain.

**Arielle Hogan | Strategic Funding Manager, Arca**

Arielle Hogan introduces Arca’s carbon mineralization technology, which accelerates the natural process of capturing CO2 by using mine waste. This innovation not only helps mining companies offset their emissions but also generates valuable carbon credits, making a positive environmental impact.

**Bonnie Matthews | VP HR, Firefly Metals Canada Ltd.**

Bonnie Matthews from Firefly Metals shares insights into the company’s workforce development plans, with a particular focus on hiring locally and increasing female representation in mining. Firefly Metals plans to ramp up hiring, including for various technical roles, and is committed to training local, untrained individuals, especially women, for long-term success.

**Brian Wright | Eastern Analytical Ltd.**

Brian Wright discusses the critical analytical services provided by Eastern Analytical, the only mining laboratory in Newfoundland and Labrador. He explains the company’s process for analyzing rock core samples and how these analyses influence mining companies’ stock market performance.

**Cole Lewis | Student**

Cole Lewis, a student from Coachman’s Cove, reflects on his growing awareness of the mining sector’s importance to the Bay Verte area. He discusses the potential for job growth in the region and the opportunities it brings for young people to stay and work locally.

**Craig Lewis | CEO, Quantaphene & North Atlantic Gold**

Craig Lewis shares his innovative ventures in graphene production and mine site reclamation. He discusses how Quantaphene is producing graphene from graphite, with applications ranging from construction to medical research, and how North Atlantic Gold is working to clean up ocean floor mine tailings to extract valuable metals.

**Garett Macdonald | President and CEO, Maritime Resources Corp.**

Garett Macdonald from Maritime Resources updates on the development of one of Canada’s highest-grade open-pit gold mines at Pine Cove. He highlights the company’s commitment to providing local employment opportunities and its positive impact on the local economy.

**Geoff Prouse**

Geoff Prouse discusses Bay Verte’s mining resurgence and the community’s excitement about the future, including the job opportunities stemming from mining growth. He also highlights the role of tourism in the region’s economic development.

**Leigh Wall | Industry Partnership Specialist, Office to Advance Women Apprentices**

Leigh Wall addresses the need for greater female participation in skilled trades within the mining industry. She emphasizes the importance of targeted initiatives to attract and retain women in roles such as millwrights and pipefitters, which are essential for the sector’s growth.

**Lezlee Rice | BVPCC Summer Student**

Lezlee Rice, a summer student with the Bay Verte Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, shares her experience working on the frontlines of the mining industry and highlights the significant opportunities it presents for the youth in the area.

**Lin Paddock | MHA, Baie Verte-Green Bay**

Lin Paddock discusses the multi-generational opportunities created by the mining boom, emphasizing the need for government reinvestment in local infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for skilled labor in the mining sector.

**Lloyd Hayden | Chairperson, Bay Verte Peninsula Chamber of Commerce**

Lloyd Hayden shares his perspective on the mining sector’s role as the primary growth driver for the Baie Verte region. He highlights the importance of the Bay Verte Mining Conference as a key venue for fostering collaboration and attracting new investors.

**Mackenzie Warford | President, Green Bay Chamber of Commerce**

Mackenzie Warford discusses his efforts to promote economic development in Green Bay, which includes both mining and other sectors like tourism. He advocates for ensuring that the mining boom benefits local businesses and creates long-term career opportunities for youth.

**Mike Sullivan | CEO, BAIE Minerals**

Mike Sullivan explains how BAIE Minerals is leading mine site reclamation efforts by converting hazardous asbestos tailings into valuable minerals and carbon credits. He emphasizes the collaborative spirit that defines the Bay Verte region’s mining success.

**Scott Bailey | President and CEO, Guy J. Bailey Ltd.**

Scott Bailey from Guy J. Bailey Ltd. reflects on his family’s 60-year history in the mining sector and advocates for government support in rebuilding critical infrastructure to support the current mining boom and ensure its long-term success.

**Shannon Lewis | Director of Business Development, Shoreline Aggregates & Guy J. Bailey Ltd.**

Shannon Lewis discusses the work of Shoreline Aggregates, which exports aggregate globally and diversifies into product development. He emphasizes the need for strategic planning to ensure that the benefits of the mining sector are shared across the entire community.

**Sharon McLennon | Director, NL Workforce Innovation Centre at CNA**

Sharon McLennon discusses how the NL Workforce Innovation Centre is working to connect people with mining sector jobs through innovative training programs that support workforce development and gender diversity.

**Tamara Vatcher | CEO, Training Works**

Tamara Vatcher from Training Works discusses the company’s efforts to improve safety in the mining industry through AI-driven tools for hazard detection and worker wellness, aimed at creating a safer and more efficient working environment.

Economic Benefits of the Baie Verte Peninsula Mining Boom

The Baie Verte Peninsula is poised for a significant economic upswing driven by the growing mining industry, with forecasted increases in jobs, local infrastructure, and business opportunities. Companies like Firefly Metals and Maritime Resources are making large-scale investments, creating opportunities for the local workforce and attracting new residents. With a focus on sustainable development, the mining sector is expected to benefit all of Newfoundland and Labrador, enhancing the province’s economy through increased exports, technological innovations, and educational opportunities. The region’s rich history and strong collaborative ecosystem, where government, academia, and industry work hand in hand, create a promising future for mining and beyond. With a strategic focus on workforce development and local community engagement, the Baie Verte Peninsula is positioned to be a leader in both resource extraction and innovation for years to come.