René Dufour

The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) is a not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials, and energy industries. CIM is based in Westmount, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. CIM provides a wealth of benefits to its members, including building industry knowledge, enhancing professional profiles, and raising Canadian company visibility. The institute offers a range of services, including professional development, distinguished lecturer programs, and awards. The private company was founded by Patrick B. Carlson, and the CEO is Angela Hamlyn.

Noranda, Inc. produces and distributes copper, zinc, lead, gold, silver, selenium, tellurium, zinc & molybdenite concentrates, fluorspar, bismuth and phosphate with investments in fully-integrated zinc and aluminum assets. The Company's primary focus is the identification and development of world-class copper and nickel mining deposits. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Soquem, Inc. engages in the exploration and development of mineral resources. It offers a wide range of metals and minerals. The firm provides nonmetallic minerals on the royalty basis. The company was founded by Ren? L?vesque in 1965 and is headquartered in Val-d'Or, Canada.

Cancor Mines, Inc. explores and develops mining properties. The firm engages acquisition, exploration and development of large mining properties with high potential for gold and base metals. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.