Awards

We’re proud to announce the distinguished recipients of this year’s CIM Newfoundland & Labrador Branch Awards, recognizing excellence and leadership across our province’s mining industry.

Announcing the CIM Newfoundland & Labrador Branch Award Recipients

We are excited to present this year’s distinguished recipients of the CIM Newfoundland & Labrador Branch Awards. This year, we celebrate four exceptional award winners: 

  • Miner / Developer of the Year: Equinox Gold Corporation  
  • Geoscientist of the Year: Dr. Randy Miller 
  • Service Provider of the Year: Dyno Nobel  
  • Environmental Stewardship: GEMTEC 

 

Please join us as we :

  • Present the awards on Thursday, November 6, at 10:40am (Harbourview Ballroom).

     

  • Celebrate these outstanding individuals on Friday, November 7, at 7:30 PM at the MRR 2025 Gala

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who submitted nominations, and we congratulate each award recipient on their well-deserved recognition. 

Through their remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication, these individuals have contributed to Newfoundland’s mining sector’s strong reputation on the national stage. This legacy continues to evolve, enhancing our industry’s influence on a global scale. 

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About the Awards

Our industry is built on many creative and energetic individuals and companies. Each year, the Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum invite nominations for annual awards in the categories of:

  • Developer/Miner
  • Prospector/Explorer
  • Service Provider
  • Geoscientist
  • Environment
  • Social Responsibility. 

Awards will be announced ahead of the Mineral Resources Review 2025 and presented at the show. 

Mineral Resources Review 2025

Mineral Resources Review 2025 will be held from November 4th to 7th, 2025, at the Delta Hotel in St. John’s, NL. The Newfoundland and Labrador mining sector has been garnering global interest and investments, propelling the undeniable growth of Mineral Resources Review.

We eagerly anticipate your presence among the expected 1000 delegates and 100+ exhibitors at Atlantic Canada’s largest conference of its kind – an event that stands at the forefront of the nation’s mining and mineral exploration scene. Be a part of this influential gathering and nominate a colleague or company for an award! 

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How to Nominate: Send Your Completed Form

Please send the completed form to the following email addresses no later than October 15:

Leanne Stein
lstein@cim.org

John Hinchey
johnhinchey@gov.nl.ca

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Important Deadline

Nominations will be accepted until end of day

October 15, 2025

Nomination Categories

Awards will be presented for recent achievements. Nominations will be valid for two years.

Developer/Miner

The Award is presented to a company, team or an individual that has made significant progress in advancing a mine or mine expansion toward production, or for innovation in the Newfoundland and Labrador mining industry. 

Prospector/Explorer

The Award is presented to a prospector, exploration team, or company that has made a recent and significant mineral discovery; or significantly enhanced a prospect or deposit; or identified a previously unrecognized prospective geological environment in Newfoundland and Labrador.  

Service Provider

The Award is presented to a service provider or team that, through development and innovation of the services it provides, has significantly contributed to more efficient or effective exploration, or commitment to community or improvements in mining operations in the province. 

Geoscientist

The Award is presented to a geoscientist or team whose work in the province is in use and has contributed significantly to either: improved regional or detailed exploration models or techniques; a new mineral discovery; or a significant expansion to a known ore body in the province.

Environment

The Award is presented to a member, team or company within the mining community that has demonstrated a significant commitment or leadership in in protecting and preserving the environment. 

Social Responsibility

The Award is presented to a member, team, or company within the mining community with demonstrated positive and impactful Rightsholder and Stakeholder relations.