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India fellows webinar presentation 22 June 2016Apoorva Sharma
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India fellows webinar presentation 22 June 2016Apoorva Sharma
An exclusive Webinar on India Fellows Programme. Interaction of Indian Diaspora with senior officials from Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.
To connect with the Overseas Indian investors and business owners, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Overseas Indian Facilitation Center (OIFC, a PPP set-up by the Government with CII) have launched, the India Fellows Programme for young Diaspora entrepreneurs and professionals in partnership with the Indian School of Business (ISB).
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The Business Tycoons' is the best business world magazine in India. It is also one of the top digital business magazines holding new business opportunities & success stories of entrepreneurs
India Healthcare summit aims to establish an understanding of major health industry challenges and opportunities in India, UK and around the world. The summit will cover three major topics: healthcare system reform, public health (addressing chronic diseases) and new technologies.
India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards organized by Network7 Media Group’s Indian Affairs is Asia’s most eagerly awaited leadership event where the platform has established a credible platform of serious discussion where Brand India’s most illustrious Leaders & icons assemble to discuss the roadmap for India’s growth trajectory. The last three Annual Affairs at the India Leadership Conclave Platform, we have witnessed some of the biggest think-tanks of the contemporary leaders in society from social to political & from business to cultural has addressed, deliberated & opened up the new mantras of developments. While more than 300 Leaders of Indian mainstream polity have spoken, the platform has recognized & honoured more than top 500 Leaders & Enterprises over the last four annual editions. Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards 2013 are set of prestigious awards developed by the eminent Juries & bestowed to the deserving Leaders & Enterprises after a through screening of their landmark achievements for their significant accomplishments in their own fields who have performed under tough conditions imbibing innovation in their business approach.
British South India Council of Commerce and Telangana NRI Forum will be hosting a business meet titled "UK Telangana Business Meet" at British Parliament, London on Thursday, 16th July from 2 PM - 5 PM. UK Telangana Business Meet will be the 12th meet of our "business meet" series, which have been held at British Parliament over the last few years, and we have so far engaged around 1650 delegates as part of our mission to promote trade and investment between UK and India, specifically South India.
Indian companies in the UK, took a Business delegation to Manchester, collaborated on a UK visitor visa policy report, and even supported HM Queen's 90th birthday celebrations! Exhausting as it may be, the best is yet to come.
2. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015
Meet in the Lobby of the Days Inn - Bus departs for the Northern
Ontario Event
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WELCOME TO NORTHERN ONTARIO (McIntyre Auditorium)
City officials to host a meet and greet with Indian delegation, Ontario
mining supply and services companies, and primary and junior
exploration companies (by invitation only)
Hosted by Timmins Economic Development Corporation
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20TH BIG EVENT – CANADIAN MINING EXPO GALA
DINNER (The McIntyre Ballroom)
Brief introduction of India economy and mining sector
Mr. Akhilesh Mishra, Consul General of India
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Meet at designated pick-up - Bus departs for the Days Inn
4:30 PM
5:00-6:30 PM
7:00-11:00 PM
11:15 PM
3. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015
Meet in the lobby of the Days Inn - Bus departs for Canadian Mining
Expo
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20TH BIG EVENT – CANADIAN MINING EXPO GRAND
OPENING CEREMONIES (Located by the Jackleg Rocks)
Greetings from India at podium
Mr. Akhilesh Mishra, Consul General of India
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ONTARIO – INDIA MINING EXCHANGE FORUM (Upstairs
McIntyre Ballroom)
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1:45-2:00 PM Greetings from Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC)
Discussion about the potential opportunities in the mining sector;
a proposed strategy for navigating the India market
Mr. Dharma P. Jain, President, Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Ajay Gupta, Director - Mining, Indo-Canada Chamber of CommercePM
1:00-1:15 PM Moderator – Opening Remarks
Mr. Akhil Tyagi, Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade
1:15-1:30 PM Greetings from Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM)
Overview of the Mining Climate in Ontario
Mr. Marc Leroux, Manager, Trade, Investment and Marketing Unit, Ministry
of Northern Development and Mines
1:30-1:45 PM Greetings from Government of India
Overview of mining reform in India
Mr. Akhilesh Mishra, Consul General of India
LUNCH (Upstairs McIntyre Ballroom)
9:45 AM
10:30-11:15 AM
11:45-12:45 PM
1:00-4:00 PM
4. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 (cont’d)
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REFRESHMENT BREAK (Upstairs McIntyre Ballroom)
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1:45-2:00 PM Greetings from Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI)
Presentation on the non-profit organization’s role in promoting the
interests of mining in India
Mr. Rajesh Sharma, President, Tata Steel Minerals Canada Limited
2:15-2:30 PM State of the Junior Exploration Industry in Canada – Issues and
Opportunities
Presentation on the current state in Canada of junior exploration
companies and opportunities for the industry
Mr. Rod Thomas, President, Prospectors and Developers Association of
Canada
10:30-11:15 AM
2:45-3:00 PM Highlight of the Capital Commodities Market in Canada
Presentation on the strength and opportunities of the capital
commodities market in Canada
Mr. Carlos Espinosa, Head, Business Development, Global Mining,
Toronto Stock Exchange
3:00-3:15 PM Export Assistance for Ontario Mining Supply and Services Companies
Discussion about financing options available for Ontario companies
getting access to working capital and risk mitigation options
Mr. Guy Racine, Senior Account Manager, Export Development Canada
3:15-3:30 PM Insight into the India Mining Sector from a Technology/Service
Providers Perspective
Discussion about the opportunities in India with respect to exploration
and mining from a service / technology provider point of view
Mr. S. Karunakar Rao (KK), President, Datacode International
3:30-3:45 PM An Ontario Company’s Perspective about Doing Business in India
Presentation by a company who has negotiated an associate
agreement with an Indian mining services company to introduce
Canadian exploration expertise and technology into India
Dr. Scott Jobin-Bevans, Chairman and CEO, Caracle Creek International
Consulting Inc. (Canada)
2:30-2:45 PM
5. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 (cont’d)
3:45-4:00 PM Ontario – India: A Winning Combination
Discussion by a successful Indian company on the opportunities in
Ontario for the India mining sector, and in India the opportunities for
Ontario mining supply and services companies
Mr. Mahendra Pandya, President, Ambashi Engineering
4:00-4:10 PM Q & A SESSION
4:10-4:15 PM MODERATOR CLOSING REMARKS
Mr. Akhil Tyagi, Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade
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EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE & BUSINESS NETWORKING
Tour of exhibitor displays with introductions to company
representatives
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Meet at designated pick-up - Bus departs for the Days Inn
Meet in the Lobby of the Days Inn - Bus Departs for Hello India Night
(Northern College Pub)
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HELLO INDIA NIGHT (Northern College Pub)
An authentic evening of cultural entertainment and dining for the
Indian delegation, Ontario mining supply and services companies,
and exploration companies (by invitation only)
Hosted by the East Indian Association of Timmins in partnership with
Northern College
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4:15-6:00 PM
6:15 PM
6:50 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
6. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015
Meet in the Lobby of the Days Inn - Bus departs for the Canadian
Mining Expo
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EXPLORATION, INVESTMENT AND GEOPHYSICAL
SEMINARS
Moderator Opening Remarks (McIntyre Auditorium)
Provides a perspective on the value of junior exploration companies
assessing opportunities in India
Dr. Scott Jobin-Bevans (Ph.D.,P.Geo.,PMP), Chairman and CEO, Caracle
Creek International Consulting Inc. (Canada)
LUNCH (McIntyre Auditorium)
Exploration Company Presentations
Juniors exploration companies to introduce their companies to the
Indian delegation and expo participants
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Bus departs for Heavy Equipment Demo Site Visit
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT DEMO SITE VISIT
Indian delegation to tour heavy equipment demonstration by a
number of Ontario mining supply and services companies
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PROGRAM CONCLUDES
Meet at designated pick-up - Bus departs for the Days Inn
8:30 AM
9:00-1:30 PM
12:00-12:45 PM
1:30 PM
1:45-4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
7. SPEAKER BIOs
MR. MARC LEROUX
Manager, Trade, Investment and Marketing Unit, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Raised in the shadows of the McIntyre and Hollinger headframes in Timmins, Marc is currently the
Manager of Trade and Investment Marketing at the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
in Sudbury. Prior to his 28 years with the Ministry, Marc spent several years in grassroots mineral
exploration for Noranda and Amax Exploration in the search for base and precious metals in the Abitibi
greenstone belt of Northeastern Ontario and Northwestern Quebec and in the Central Caribou region of
British Columbia. His current responsibilities include the development and delivery of trade and investment
marketing strategies and policies to improve and market Ontario’s economic potential to the global
marketplace.
MR. AKHILESH MISHRA
Consul General of India, Toronto
Mr. Akhilesh Mishra took over as Consul General of India in Toronto on 27th August 2013. In his capacity
as the Consul General of India, Toronto, Mr. Mishra is the overall Incharge of the Consulate and looks after
India-Canada bilateral relations in various matters including commercial and economic, political matters,
consular matters including visa issues, etc. His jurisdiction extends to most of Ontario, Manitoba, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and some parts of Quebec. Mr. Mishra
belongs to the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). Before arriving in Toronto, Mr. Mishra served as Joint
Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, heading the Northern Division dealing with India's relations
with Nepal and Bhutan, and Joint Secretary in charge of Multilateral Economic Relations Division.
Mr. Mishra’s previous assignments include: Deputy Chief of Mission in Kabul (Afghanistan), Deputy High
Commissioner in Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania), Deputy Consul General in San Francisco (USA), Deputy
Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi and in different capacities in Indian Embassies in
Kathmandu (Nepal), Rome (Italy) and Lima (Peru).
Mr. Mishra holds the degrees of Bachelor of Technology and Masters of Technology in Mechanical
Engineering, both from the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Mr. Mishra
speaks Spanish, Italian and Nepalese. Among Indian languages he knows Hindi and Sanskrit, besides
English.
8. SPEAKER BIOs
MR. DHARMA P. JAIN
President, Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce
Dharma P. Jain, is 26th elected president of the Chamber and a member of the Advisory Committee of Canada’s
Chief Negotiator on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India.
He is well known in the Indo-Canadian community for his strong conviction in the Canadian values of
volunteerism and giving back to the community.
Under his leadership, ICCC led the four cities India Mission in January 2015 which was attended by over 50
small and medium business owners. Minister Chris Alexander, Minister Kellie Leitch, Hon Deepak Obhrai, MP
Patrick Brown, Devinder Shory and other provincial & federal leaders were also attended business meetings in
selected cities with the chamber. Dharma also took the initiative to start a Centre of Excellence for small
businesses in chamber’s newly acquired building. Dharma has turned the venerable institution into an agile
force working for bilateral relations between Canada and India, and enabling Indo-Canadians to integrate better
into the Canadian mainstream for better contribution to the fabric of the Canadian society.
Dharma is a dynamic leader and an accomplished finance professional and practicing CGA serving to medium
and small businesses in Canada and India. He has over 25 years of international experience in the financial
sector. He has expertise in structured business financing, business consulting and advisory, compliance &
assurance, business restructuring, risk management and taxation.
Dharma is member of Mississauga International Partnership Program and also sits on the Compliance Audit
Committee of City of Brampton and also serves as Vice-president of Jaipurfott.org, a charity working for
disabled. He is actively involved in mentoring new immigrants which helps them in developing professional
networks, evolving targeted job & business search strategies and enhancing understanding of Canadian
workplace culture.
9. SPEAKER BIOs
MR. AJAY K. GUPTA
Mr. Gupta is a Canadian Citizen with a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification from ICAO, Canada; a Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations from USA. He is also a fellow
member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (FCA).
Mr. Gupta has over twenty five years of international experience in the field of Corporate Finance, Corporate
Governance, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Mr. Gupta has worked with leading international and Canadian
corporations primarily with publicly traded companies.
Presently he is Chairman and CEO of Homeland Energy Group Ltd., a public company listed on TSX venture
exchange, engaged in acquisition and developing mining properties overseas. Mr. Gupta was instrumental in
listing overseas companies on TSX through RTO using CPC vehicle, raising funding for the mining projects and
merger and acquisition to create value for the shareholders.
He has worked as a CFO with African Aura Resources Ltd (TSX – AAZ) and Scandinavian Minerals Limited
(TSX – SGL), Deloitte & Touché LLP, DuPont Canada, Volvo Finance, Samara and SRK Group.
MR. RAJESH SHARMA
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director , Tata Steel Minerals Canada
Mr. Rajesh Sharma holds an MBA (Marketing and Operations) from XLRI, Jamshedpur and an Engineering
Degree (E &C) from IIT Roorkee. He also successfully completed a scholarship program on globalization and
leadership from the London School of Economics in 2002. He has over 20 years’ experience in various
businesses with the Tata Group.
He joined Tata Steel as a Graduate Trainee in 1991 and then joined the Tata Group Management Cadre TAS
in 1998. In November 2010, he was appointed CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel Minerals Canada. Prior
to this post, Mr. Sharma was Executive in Charge, Southern Africa for Tata Steel responsible for new
investments and acquisitions in mining and minerals related to the steel industry.
Mr. Sharma has diverse cross functional and cross industry experience within the Tata Group. He has
worked in the areas of international investments and acquisitions in steel, mining and other businesses,
heading global business unit, strategic planning, business excellence, TQM, HR, IT, Corporate Affairs,
Project Management, Maintenance Management, Marketing and Sales.
10. SPEAKER BIOs
MR. ROD THOMAS
President, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
Throughout his career, Rod has worked in mineral exploration and development in both the senior and junior
mining sectors as an exploration geologist and executive. Rod is a strong advocate of the mineral exploration
and development industry as a primary driver of wealth creation in Canada and around the world.
Rod initially became involved with the PDAC as a volunteer with the Convention Committee in the early 1990s
and eventually chaired the convention during the rapid growth period of 2006 to 2008. Since becoming a
director in 2006, Rod has also served on the Audit Committee, sits on the Executive Committee and is a
member of the Awards Committee. Rod was elected as Second Vice President in 2010 and is now President
of the Association for the 2014 to 2016 term.
Rod received his undergraduate degree in Earth Sciences from McGill University, followed by an Applied
Master of Science degree from Queen’s University. After finishing his postgraduate education in geology in the
late 1970s, Rod worked in mineral exploration for several major mining companies, including Urangesellschaft,
SMDC (now Cameco), Utah Mines and BHP (now BHP‐Billiton).
After leaving BHP, Rod worked in the junior sector in various senior roles in both technical and executive
capacities and returned to the senior mining sector in 2008 and is currently General Manager and Director of
Votorantim Metals Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Votorantim Metais, which is part of the Votorantim Group of
Brazil.
Rod lives in the Toronto area and is married to Peggy and together they have three adult children Aislinn,
Zachary and Kaitlin.
11. SPEAKER BIOs
MR. CARLOS ESPINOSA
Head of Business Development, Global Mining, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture
Exchange (TSXV)
Carlos Espinosa, Head of Business Development, Global Mining at Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX
Venture Exchange (TSXV). Mr. Espinosa is responsible for the development and execution of the Exchanges
strategy for attracting new listings in the mining sector as well as increase the investor’s base.
Prior to join the Toronto Stock Exchange, Mr. Espinosa worked for over four years as Managing Director at
SoftLanding Group Mexico, Inc. a boutique firm dedicated to assist Canadian companies establishing
operations in Mexico, as well as Latin American companies doing business in Canada. Mr. Espinosa is
co-founder of SoftLanding Group Mexico.
From 1999 to 2008 he was posted as Deputy Trade Commissioner of Mexico in Toronto promoting trade and
Investment between the two countries, mainly focused on advanced manufacturing and mining.
Mr. Espinosa earned an M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a
Bachelor of Business Administration from “Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico”.
MR. GUY RACINE
Senior Account Manager, Export Development Canada
Guy has been with the EDC for 22 years. He started his career in the financing group and then moved to
business development where today he covers Ottawa and Northern Ontario. Other than EDC, Guy has
worked for Canadian financial institutions. He holds an MBA from HEC in Montreal.
12. SPEAKER BIOs
MR. S. KARUNAKAR RAO (KK)
President, Datacode International
S. Karunakar Rao (KK) is an entrepreneur who started Datacode in 1997. Datacode has been providing
consulting services, technology and software for exploration and mining industry in India by sourcing from
Canada and other countries. He has established strong relationship with Ontario based Geosoft for over last
14+ years. A regular at PDAC, he has been awarded Technology Champion Award by Pitney Bowes for
EMEA region in year 2013.
Under his leadership Datacode has been conducting training and skill development courses for Indian
Exploration Industry and have established a JV with Indian Institute of Engineer (AP chapter) to conduct
courses for Mining Industry at Hyderabad. Datacode is driven with the motto of Global Solution for local needs.
This belief has made Datacode a strong service and solution provider in Indian market.
A Pioneer in developing technology and service market in India he has a deep understanding of how to do
business. He is a professional statistician but has been servicing Exploration sector in India and abroad for last
20 years.
DR. SCOTT JOBIN-BEVANS
Chairman and CEO and a Founding Partner of Caracle Creek International Consulting, Inc.
Dr. Scott Jobin-Bevans is Chairman and CEO and a Founding Partner of Caracle Creek International
Consulting, Inc., a Canadian based international geological, geophysical and mining services company with
several offices in Canada (Vancouver, Toronto, Sudbury) and in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Involved in the mineral exploration industry since 1988, Scott has experience in planning and managing
exploration projects from early stage through advanced exploration. He is a Technical Advisor and on the
Board of a number of private and public companies.
Dr. Jobin-Bevans has worked around the world with experience in property valuation/evaluation, resource
modeling/interpretation and NI43-101 reporting. He has held a number of volunteer positions with mineral
exploration and mining associations including the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada where
he was President from 2010 to 2012.
Scott has made several trips to India, representing the PDAC, Caracle Creek and more recently working with
the Canadian Trade Commissioner in Kolkata to promote Canadian mineral exploration and mining
technologies and skills. Recently, Caracle Creek signed an Association Agreement with Indian based
Maheshwari Mining Private Limited and is looking forward to partnering on projects in India.
Scott received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Manitoba and his Ph.D. from the University of
Western Ontario. In 2013, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his
contribution as a volunteer in the Canadian minerals industry.
13. SPEAKER BIOs
MR. MAHENDRA PANDYA
President & CEO, Ambashi Engineering & Management Inc.
Mahendra Pandya is President & CEO of Ambashi Engineering & Management Inc. He is a member of
the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Alberta & Manitoba. He is also a member of the Project
Management Institute.
He is well-known in the mining industry in Northern Ontario for his strong relationships with
communities.
Mahendra is the PEO for the Kapuskasing-Timmins chapter and has served three term s as an
executive member. He believes in the Canadian values of giving back to the community. He actively
Is involved in mentoring new immigrants, which helps them to achieve their professional career.
Mahendra is an accomplished Professional Engineer & Project Management professional. He has over
30 + years of professional experience in consulting engineering in the Mining & Industrial sectors. He
has expertise in civil/structural engineering, mining infrastructural development & project management.
Mahendra has extensive working experience in India & Canada.
14. COMPANY PROFILES
CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA
The Indian diplomatic representation in Canada comprises the High Commission at Ottawa, which is the
principal Mission and overall in charge, and the Consulates General at Toronto and Vancouver. The
Consulate General of India, Toronto, houses the representatives of the Indian government. They provide
assistance with bureaucratic issues to citizens of India that are travelling or living abroad and Canadian
citizens who wish to travel or trade with India.
TATA STEEL MINERALS CANADA
Tata Steel Minerals Canada Limited (TSMC) is a joint venture between Tata Steel Ltd. and New
Millennium Iron Corp.(TSX: NML). TSMC is part of Tata Steel Group of companies which is a Fortune 500
company and is among the top 10 producers of steel in the world. Tata Steel group has over 80,000
employees spread over 5 continents. TSMC is developing iron ore deposits in Quebec and Newfoundland
& Labrador in Canada.
TSMC is currently engaged in two main activities: developing the Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) project
which involves mining, crushing, washing, screening and shipping the sinter fines and pellet fines to Tata
Steel's European steel making facilities; and working with New Millennium Iron Corp.(TSX: NML) in
undertaking a Feasibility Study of the LabMag and KeMag iron ore deposits which form a part of the 150-
km long Millennium Iron Range in northern Canada.
DATACODE INTERNATIONAL
Datacode started its operations in 1994, marketing Geoscientific software in India. The company
provides technology, services and tools that help customers gain valuable knowledge and insights from
their data. Datacode has mastered the art of data management with an in-depth understanding of data
acquisition, processing and modeling.
CARACLE CREEK (TORONTO)
Caracle Creek provides a robust variety of services to the exploration industry as a full service provider
committed to meeting client exploration needs. We provide and coordinate services that include property
sourcing and staking through sophisticated exploration and drilling right through to advanced exploration
and initial mine planning. Caracle Creek partners with established experts in the mining sector to provide
a one stop shop to meet your exploration and mining needs from conception to feasibility and delivers
services anywhere in the world.
INDO-CANADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes
the business, professional, and general well-being of Indo-Canadians. The ICCC provides members with
a forum for networking, sharing ideas, information and experiences in order to promote mutual business
success. It fosters international commerce between Canada, the Indian sub-continent and other countries
around the world by creating relationships and links with global business organizations.
15. COMPANY PROFILES (cont’d)
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA
Export Development Canada is Canada’s export credit agency. Our job is to support and develop Canada’s
export trade by helping Canadian companies respond to international business opportunities. We are a self-
financing, Crown corporation that operates at arm's length from the Government. We provide insurance and
financial services, bonding products and small business solutions to Canadian exporters and investors and their
international buyers. We also support Canadian direct investment abroad and investment into Canada. Much
of our business is done in partnership with other financial institutions and through collaboration with the
government of Canada.
BHARTI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING / LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
The Bharti School of Engineering offers Engineering degrees in chemical, mechanical and mining engineering
and also the first two years of the civil engineering program. Some of the career prospects for graduates of
these programs include: service, engineering, entrepreneurship, graduate studies, management,
manufacturing, mining engineering, mining technologies, research and development, government and industry
laboratories, design, testing and evaluation, production and manufacturing, operation and maintenance,
marketing, sales, management industries including aerospace, automotive, chemical, computers,
electronics, fossil and nuclear power, robotics and textiles.
WALKER DRILLING
Walker Drilling is dedicated to providing quality drilling services regardless of a job’s complexity or size. Our
professionalism and stance in the industry is what sets Walker Drilling apart from other contractors. Our
committed team is made up of fully licensed, bonded, and insured professionals. Our services include
geotechnical, environmental and diamond drilling, direct push and hydro vacing. We are committed to
preserving our environment in every aspect and constantly strive to reduce the footprint we leave while drilling
and everything we do meets the current Ministry of Environment standards.
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE (MINING SECTOR)
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is one of the largest stock exchanges in the world. As of February 2015, it has
the greatest number of security listings of any exchange in North America and has the second-most listings
worldwide. TSX is number one in listed mining companies globally and number one in equity capital raised
globally.
16. COMPANY PROFILES (cont’d)
PROCESS RESEARCH ORTECH, CANADA
Process Research ORTECH (PRO) is a privately owned organization serving mining, metallurgical, recycling
and chemical industries. Recognizing the need for sustainable development for these industries the company
has expanded to offer its clients process technologies for economic advantage, environmental stewardship
and societal care. PRO, a world class service facility with its laboratory and pilot plant offers services on:
Technology development
Technology transfer
Pre-commercialization trials
Engineering assistance, Market evaluation and development
Sustainable development
Process mineralogy
MIRARCO MINING INNOVATION
MIRARCO-Mining Innovation is the largest not-for-profit applied research firm in North America where we
serve the global natural resources industry by turning knowledge into profitable, innovative solutions.
Our mission is to develop the people and tools needed to plan and design the underground mines and related
facilities of the future, with expertise in geomechanics (hazard assessment and risk mitigation); visualization &
optimization; and environmental stewardship & sustainability.
Through MIRARCO, partners have the added benefit of accessing innovative, customized applied research
teams; dedicated post-secondary student resources; testing, analytical and visualization facilities; and funding
subsidy programs and tax credits.
AMBASHI ENGINEERING
Ambashi Engineering & Management Inc. is a professional engineering and technical services consulting firm.
We offer structural engineering, civil engineering, building planning & permit, mechanical engineering and
project management services in mining, industrial, commercial, infrastructure and municipal sector. We
provide clients with fully integrated services for all project requirements from feasibility studies, concept
design, detailed design, construction management, and project management during the project life cycle.
17. COMPANY PROFILES (cont’d)
EAST INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF TIMMINS
The Association of India – Timmins (also known as East Indian association) has been representing the residents
and Canadian citizens of Indian origin and promoting Indian culture and heritage for the last 40 years in Timmins
and surrounding areas. The association has worked as a support group for newcomers and has provided
settlement services to establish their roots in the community. It has been actively involved in various multicultural
social service & charitable programs and community volunteer works over the years. In the past, the association
has worked with Timmins Economic Development Corporation, Citizenship & immigration Canada, Northern
College and other local & international organizations in programs that contribute to the growth and enrichment
of the community’s social, economic and cultural fabric.
MAPLETHERM ENGINEERING
MapleTherm Engineering Inc. prides itself in having over 40 years of accumulated engineering experience in
Facility Systems design and the creation of energy efficient solutions for municipal governments, institutions,
hospitals, and property management companies.
With specialized consultancy in mechanical, electrical, structural, energy conservation and pipe stress analysis,
we offer a broad range of services catering to the immediate energy market. We provide Green Energy
alternatives, environmentally friendly engineering solutions that save you energy and money. We value our
trusted affiliates and recognize the importance of building lasting foundations.
From the initial consultation to procurement and construction, MapleTherm oversees every aspect of your project,
ensuring that our work is completed with precision and care for you, our customer.
PROSPECTORS AND DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (PDAC)
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) represents the interests of the Canadian mineral
exploration and development industry. Today, the association is a national organization with more than 9000
individual members and more than 1200 corporate members.
The association’s activities and the services it provides fall generally into three categories; advocacy, information
and networking. The association is best known for its annual convention, trade show, and investor’s exchange.
In 2015, this event attracted 23,578 attendees from over 100 countries.
The PDAC exists to promote a responsible, vibrant and sustainable Canadian mineral exploration and
development sector. The PDAC encourages leading practices in technical, environmental, safety and social
performance in Canada and internationally.
18. COMPANY PROFILES (cont’d)
GEO CONSTECH
Geo Constech Pvt. Ltd (GCPL) is one of the leading solution providers of material and technology to engineers
and construction experts. We deliver high performance ground support and consolidation products for
tunneling, civil engineering, infrastructure projects, hydro power construction and repair work across the globe.
Safety of the users of our products is a key aspect taken into consideration while designing our product.
SATYENDRA MOHANTY AND SAILESH SETHI
Mr. Mohanty and Mr. Sethi are active in corporate responsibility programs, with an emphasis on environmental
protection measures in India’s mining industry. As volunteer social workers and environmental activists, they
have worked for a number of years in the mining belt of the province of Odisha, mainly in the area of tribal
(aboriginal) welfare and eco-environment protection in relation to the mining industry.
TECHENGG PROJECT SERVICES AND EQUIPMENTS INDIA PVT LTD
(TECHENGG)
TechEngg Project Services and Equipments India Pvt Ltd (TechEngg) has been engaged in business
development and promotion activities for various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in sectors related
to infrastructure with strong focus in power sector.
The company represents reputed suppliers and has been instrumental in concluding deals in the ferrous and
non-ferrous metals and aluminum industry and also has bagged commodity supply contracts in these sectors.
It has acquired diversified range of skills enabling it to offer our clients a single source of responsibility for
sourcing equipment for multi-disciplinary Industrial and infrastructure projects.
SRK CONSULTING
SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice that provides focused advice and solutions
to clients, mainly in the earth and water resource industries. For mining projects, SRK offers services from
exploration through feasibility, mine planning, and production to mine closure.
SRK Consulting employs leading specialists in each field of science and engineering. Its seamless integration
of services, and global base, has made the company a leading international practice in due diligence, feasibility
studies and confidential internal reviews.
Among SRK's 1,500 clients are most of the world's major and medium-sized metal and industrial mineral
mining houses, exploration companies, banks, petroleum exploration companies, construction firms and
government departments.
19. COMPANY PROFILES (cont’d)
CLAW ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
We are ready to work with your organization to provide quality engineering services and a wide range of
environmental services that are geared towards meeting a multitude of needs. CLAW prides itself on
working in a meaningful way with communities and clients to achieve a sustainable future.
Professionalism, innovation, cost-effective solutions, total quality management, and fast-track response times
are elements that characterize our approach to business. CLAW strives to determine customer needs and
provide technically sound and cost-effective solutions.
CLAW is proud of its collective work with First Nations communities. Our experience in this area includes
teaming agreements and joint ventures with Aboriginal business and community organizations across
Canada.