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Upcoming Mining Events – Q1 2023

Home to over 300 mining listings (and counting), the CSE team understands and appreciates the importance of cultivating strong relationships in the mining industry. It’s why we’ve proudly made a name for ourselves in the sector by attending, sponsoring, and speaking at a range of mining and exploration events within Canada and globally over the years. 

As the mining sector continues to flex its muscle, renewed interest in gold and battery metals is generating lots of discussion and deal flow, especially at mining events and conferences. 

Check out which mining events we’ll be heading to in the first quarter of 2023.

Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) 2023

Produced by Cambridge House International, VRIC, now in its 28th year, is a renowned junior mining and exploration industry event that is anticipated to host thousands of attendees. Featuring mining companies, investors, and mining industry thought leaders, attendees will enjoy insightful discussions, a tradeshow and exhibition, networking opportunities, and more.

Members of the CSE team will be at booth #822, and CSE-listed issuers exhibiting at this year’s event include:

  • Western Uranium (CSE:WUC) 
  • Snowline Gold (CSE:SGD) 
  • Sitka Gold (CSE:SIG) 
  • Sassy Gold (CSE:SASY) 
  • Quebec Nickel (CSE:QNI) 
  • Inflection Resources (CSE:AUCU) 
  • Headwater Gold (CSE:HWG) 
  • Green River Gold (CSE:CCR) 
  • Getchell Gold (CSE:GTCH) 
  • Bunker Hill Mining (CSE:BNKR)

Be sure to stop by and say hi to our team!

Date: January 29–30, 2023

Location: Vancouver Convention Centre (West Building), Vancouver, BC

For more information and to register for this event, please click here.

PreDAC 2023

Leading up to the renowned PDAC Conference, the CSE will once again be hosting our much-anticipated mining industry networking event, PreDAC, with dates in both Toronto and Vancouver. 

Attendees will hear quick pitches from industry-leading speakers on mining and exploration and also have the opportunity to network with mining professionals from across Canada and around the world.

PreDAC Vancouver

This year, PreDAC Vancouver will have an incredible line-up of speakers, including Bruce Campbell, Founder and Portfolio Manager of StoneCastle Investment Management; Gwen Preston, the Resource Maven; and Chen He, an investment advisor at Leede Jones Gable. 

Date: February 23, 2023, from 2:00 PM–5:00 PM PST

Location: Vancouver Club (Grand Ballroom), Vancouver, BC

PreDAC Toronto

We’re proud to be hosting this year’s PreDAC Toronto with Investor.Events. Stay tuned for our line-up of this year’s speakers. 

Date: March 1, 2023, from 4:00 PM–7:00 PM EST

Location: The Albany Club, Toronto, ON

Keep an eye on the CSE’s event page for information on how to register for PreDAC Vancouver and PreDac Toronto. 

PDAC 2023

Organized by the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, PDAC has been the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention for over 90 years. As always, the conference will be packed with fascinating exhibits, networking, events, and programming with leaders in the mineral exploration and mining sectors.

The CSE will once again have a booth on the exhibition floor at the Investors Exchange to offer visitors a rich offering of mining-focused content produced by the CSE. 

Date: March 5–8, 2023

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON

For more information and to register for this event, please click here.

PDAC Investor Luncheon 2023

Now a mainstay of the PDAC experience, the CSE’s PDAC Investor Luncheon is a highly sought-after event that brings together a dynamic mix of investors, CSE-listed companies, and thought leaders from the finance and mining and exploration communities. 

Following opening remarks, we will invite several CSE-listed companies to present their company’s stories in a rapid-fire pitch format. Then, we’ll have an hour-long networking session for attendees to meet in-person. 

Date: March 7, 2023, from 11:30 AM–2:00 PM EST

Location: InterContinental Toronto Centre (Ontario Room), Toronto, ON

Keep an eye on the CSE’s event page for information on how to register for the PDAC Investor Luncheon 2023.

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CSE Going Global: Highlights from Recent Travels to Israel and Australia

At the Canadian Securities Exchange, we pride ourselves on being the exchange of choice for entrepreneurs from a range of industries around the world. The growing international demand for deep expertise in public venture capital, especially in areas like mining, cannabis and technology, are part of the reason why members from our team recently travelled to meet with entrepreneurs in Israel and Australia.

Israel: Connecting with Entrepreneurs

The CSE’s most recent trip to Israel in November is the continuation of more than five years of visits. Mark Francis, the CSE’s Senior Advisor of Listings Development for Western Canada, sought to strengthen key relationships and further the CSE’s interests in the region. 

With an economy that encourages and nurtures entrepreneurship, especially at the growth stage, Israel offers a vibrant start-up environment. That said, according to sentiment on the ground, investment funding tends to skew towards bigger companies, which means growth-stage firms may need to look further afield for venture capital. 

Fortunately, Canada – and the CSE in particular – are appealing to Israeli entrepreneurs because of our streamlined small-cap regulatory environment, strong company disclosure framework, large volumes of small-caps driving expertise, and integration with the US capital markets. Additionally, Mark noted that many Israeli entrepreneurs were quite open to sharing ownership with experts and investors who have a broad cross-section of skill sets in order to accelerate getting deals done.  

Australia: A Mining Powerhouse

With mutual interests and expertise in mining, a history of Canadian companies listing in Australia and vice versa, Canada represents an important pool of investment capital for early-stage Australian mining companies.

The seemingly natural fit between these two global mining powerhouses is what motivated CSE’s Director of Listings Development for Western Canada Anna Serin to connect with entrepreneurs and various capital markets stakeholders at several mining-focused investment conferences in Australia this past November. 

From Perth to Sydney to Melbourne to Noosa, Anna had the opportunity to meet with issuers, investors, and miners on their home court. Whether it was at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), the Noosa Mining Investor Conference, as well as at other local meetups, it was clear that there are opportunities for the CSE and Australian-domiciled companies to consider pursuing in the future. 

What stood out to Anna during her time in Australia was the energy level around mining. In particular, the level of enthusiasm among attendees of mining events as well as the ease with which one could network, made these events as enjoyable as they were valuable. 

Of course, one big topic of discussion and focus was lithium. Undoubtedly, this theme, as well as the conversation on how to raise capital in the current environment will continue to be topical in the upcoming slate of mining conferences here in Canada.

Continuing to Push Globally

Despite journeying to very different markets, the entrepreneurial spirit among early-stage companies is remarkably similar around the world. The combination of a tenacity to grow as well as the desire for accessible public venture capital mean that entrepreneurs across the globe are increasingly looking to the Canadian Securities Exchange as a destination to write the next chapter in their respective growth stories. And, we are undoubtedly happy to welcome them. 

As 2022 winds down, the CSE team will be taking a well-deserved break from travelling. We look forward to hitting the road — and skies — again in 2023 and are especially excited to see our friends, old and new at events throughout the next year.

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CSE Webinar: Understanding the Israeli Tech Sector

The CSE’s James Black and Mark Francis were joined by Ronnie Jaegermann, Venture Partner from Beyond Ventures, Simon Weintraub, Partner from Yigal Arnon & Co., and Tomer Nitzan, Presiding Officer, US-Israel Desk at BDO, for a webinar on June 11th, 2020. In this latest installment of the CSE’s “All Locked Down and Nowhere to Go” conference series, our panel of capital markets professionals talked about the current state of the technology sector from the perspective of capital markets professionals in Israel.

Panelists discussed Israel’s technology ecosystem and the growth of high-tech capital-raising. Their talks included a by-the-numbers breakdown of Israel from an investment standpoint and a look at the factors that make it a unique environment for tech development, as well as how the technology sector evolved in 2019 and responded to COVID-19 in 2020.

The ensuing discussion looked at the character of Israeli investors and what factors make them consider investing in startups. The panel of investment professionals also talked about the merits of institutional investment and venture capitalism, how they hope the Israeli context evolves, and areas to watch in the future.

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CSE Webinar: Qualifying Technology Companies for Investment

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The CSE’s James Black and Mark Francis were joined by Angela Jackson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Portland Seed Fund, Derek Hunter, President and CEO of Bluesky Equities Ltd., and Sean Peasgood, President and CEO of Sophic Capital, for a webinar on May 19th, 2020. In this latest installment of the CSE’s “All Locked Down and Nowhere to Go” conference series, our panel of microcap investment specialists talked about what qualifies technology companies for investment.

In this timely webinar, our guests talked about how they approach companies for early-stage investment, including what criteria companies have to meet, the importance of management having “skin in the game,” how disruptive tech companies can respond to COVID-19, and how their portfolios have adapted or pivoted to meet the current economic crisis.

Following initial presentations, our panel of specialists dove into what specific management qualities they look for, as well as the importance of letting management demonstrate its competence after a first round of investment. Panelists also talked about the effects that COVID-19 has had on setting apart adaptable from stagnant companies, which companies caught a tailwind from the current situation, and the merit in taking a down round in valuation in order to come back stronger. 

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A Primer on At-the-Market (ATM) Offerings | CSE Webinar

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The CSE’s James Black was joined by Ron Sedran, Managing Director, Equity Capital Markets from Canaccord Genuity, and Chad Schneider, Partner at Blakes Law Firm, for a special webinar on April 28th, 2020. In this latest installment of the CSE’s “All Locked Down and Nowhere to Go” conference series, Sedran and Schneider cover the highly requested topic of “at-the-market” (ATM) programs. 

During the thought-provoking webinar, our esteemed guests discuss the background of ATM offerings and their applicability to our current market situation (2:50), the benefits of ATM distributions for issuers (10:36), the simple process of implementing an ATM distribution plan (15:16), and how Canada is looking to emulate American practices with proposed amendments relating to ATM distributions (27:03).

Following the presentation, Sedran and Schneider also provide additional insight on ATM programs by answering conference participants’ questions. Watch until the end for their valuable tips on how corporate clients can effectively communicate their ATM programs, as well as their top picks of Netflix shows to binge-watch during the lockdown. 

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Reg A+: Dancing Through a US Capital Raise | CSE Webinar

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Kenneth Sam, Partner of Capital Markets at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, joined the CSE in this fourth instalment of our educational conference series, “All Locked Down and No Place to Go.” In this highly insightful webinar, Sam uses his background as a cross-border securities lawyer in Canada and the US to lead the conversation on Regulation A+, also known as Reg A+.

In this comprehensive presentation, Sam discusses the importance of Reg A+ to the global economy and global markets (3:15), the eligibility of issuers for using Reg A+ (10:30), and the advantages of the regulation (12:40). He also talks about how Reg A+ can apply to the CSE, including the reasons CSE-listed companies would look to use this offering (35:34) and how Reg A+ can help US companies that want to go public on the CSE (37:27).

Watch until the end to hear Sam’s valuable answers to the thought-provoking questions from the conference participants, including a question on the reduction and regulatory burden of Reg A+ compared to the normal systems. As well, Sam provides additional resources on the subject.

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A Primer on At-the-Market (ATM) Offerings | CSE Webinar

When: Tuesday, April 28th at 1:15PM PDT / 4:15PM EDT
Where: Zoom Video Conference
How: RSVP to media@thecse.com 

The CSE looks forward to hosting “A Primer on At-the-Market (ATM) Offerings” on Tuesday, April 28th, 2020.

Part of the CSE’s “All Locked Down and Nowhere to Go” educational conference series, next Tuesday’s webinar will centre on ‘at-the-market’ (ATM) offerings – a financing strategy that is becoming progressively utilized in Canadian public markets as it provides the ability to lower a company’s cost of capital relative to other financing options.

We are pleased to welcome Ron Sedran, Managing Director, Equity Capital Markets from Canaccord Genuity, and Chad Schneider, Partner at Blakes, to highlight the advantages of this funding mechanism and to share their own professional advice on when, and how, to facilitate an ATM offering.

To participate in this insightful discussion, please RSVP by sending an email to media@thecse.com.

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Looking Back to the Extraordinary Future 2019 Conference

The CSE had an extraordinary time at the Extraordinary Future conference on September 22nd and 23rd in Vancouver. We are proud to have been a Gold sponsor of this Cambridge House International event, gaining insights into projects and ideas at the forefront of Canadian technological innovation.

The question at the heart of the Extraordinary Future Conference has always been “what’s next?” And with the third iteration of the conference now complete, it’s exciting to reflect upon what emerged from bringing together a community of innovators, investors, and intellects to spark conversations about the next big thing.

At the Exchange for Entrepreneurs, we’ve had the unique advantage of seeing how technology in the hands of capable, motivated, growth-seeking innovators can rapidly scale or disrupt existing industies, or create entirely new ones. This was evident at XFuture 2019, as individuals covered groundbreaking topics such as cannabis technology, eSports, biohacking, psilocybin, sustainability, augmented reality (AR), and much more. It was fantastic to learn more about how these future-focused entrepreneurs are harnessing the incredible, transformative power of technology to create extraordinary futures.

At the event, we also had the opportunity to sit down with many leaders at the helm of CSE-listed companies, and to find out what’s on the horizon for these entrepreneurs. To watch these exclusive interviews, visit the CSE TV channel on YouTube here.


For even more future-focused content, we encourage you to explore the recently-released Technology Issue of Public Entrepreneur Magazine. In the spirit of XFuture, this edition moves the magazine experience into a whole new digital medium by enabling readers to access dynamic featured content on their smartphones through the power of augmented reality (AR) technology. Read it here.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we can’t wait to see what’s next at Extraordinary Future 2020!

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Countdown to Extraordinary Future 2019

Could today’s trash be the solution to ending global poverty? Can centennial lifespans become the norm? Will the substances considered criminal today be able to treat and resolve health concerns we see on the rise? The 2019 Extraordinary Future Conference offers attendees the chance to explore the ideas that are shaping the world of tomorrow, and to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to entrepreneurial innovation.

Now in its third year, the Canadian Securities Exchange is proud to once again sponsor the Extraordinary Future conference, which takes place in Vancouver on September 22nd and 23rd. Hosted by Cambridge House International, and featuring talks from thought leaders across a wide spectrum of industries in addition to a diverse lineup of exhibitors, XFuture will help distil the efforts of innovative imaginations and creative changemakers into a cohesive vision of the future.

With over 100 leading public and private technology companies and startups and more than 2,500 attendees expected, this event will be an amazing chance to meet entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors. And a quick look back at XFuture 2018 proves that there are a lot of reasons to get extraordinarily excited about this year’s event.

Highlights from Extraordinary Future 2018

The speakers at Extraordinary Future 2018 took on some of the most daring topics of the day, including an exploration of the fine line between illegal substances and medical marvels, the explosive growth of eSports, and trailblazing distributed ledger technology that has the potential to evolve the fundamentals of investing.

Richard Carleton presenting on investment and tokenized securities

In a controversial presentation on psychedelics, Hamilton Morris explained the potential applications of psilocybin. Leading a panel discussion on an equally hot topic, Genevieve Roch-Decter of Grit Capital guided a group of entrepreneurs in deconstructing one of the fastest-growing and most talked about market segments: eSports. Exemplifying the entrepreneurial, forward-looking spirit of the conference, CSE CEO Richard Carleton provided insights into the future of finance via tokenized securities, and this was just the beginning of a long list of insightful, eye-opening sessions that happened last year.

Looking Ahead to Extraordinary Future 2019

Life on the bleeding edge of innovation is familiar territory for the Exchange for Entrepreneurs. As with previous shows, this year’s conference will spark discussions about the changes that will revolutionize technology, society, and the economy. From biohacking, to psychedelics to sustainability, here’s a preview of some of the fascinating topics and personalities at this year’s show.

Future-Forward Speakers

Fitness and health expert, and host of his own podcast, Ben Greenfield will explore the topic of well-being in a high-tech world in his presentation on “The Future of Health: Biohacking and Beyond.” The presentation will explore forward-thinking concepts related to boosting mental and physical performance and extending life.

American ethnopharmacologist, research pharmacognosist, lecturer and author, Dennis McKenna will discuss “From the Plant Medicine Frontier – How Psychedelics like Psilocybin Could Upturn the Mental Health Industry.” This presentation will look into new ways of applying known psychoactive substances that have been controlled, instead of being utilized in the pharmaceutical industry.

Known for the innovative and revolutionary Plastic Bank solution that tackles poverty and ocean pollution simultaneously, David Katz is a dynamic, inspirational speaker described by many as “the best in the sustainability industry.” In an unprecedented move of ingenuity, Katz connected both the need of clean oceans and economic support in impoverished areas into a business that now produces recycled plastic pellets for commercial use. Katz ranks fourth in The World’s Top 100 Compassionate Business Leaders according to Salt Magazine for his entrepreneurial and inventive undertakings, and will be discussing sustainability and innovation in his presentation at the conference.

Looking into the future and constructing his vision of it through active entrepreneurship, Gerard Barron has a record of building globally-focused companies in technology, media and sustainable resource development. As the Chairman and CEO of DeepGreen Metals Inc., Barron is focused on making less-environmentally-disruptive nodule-derived base metals the norm for future automotive construction.

Entrepreneurial Exhibitors

Photo via Facebook: @cambridgehouseconferences

A glimpse of tomorrow can also be caught on the conference floor. With over 50 exhibitors displaying ideas, and products on the leading edge of innovation, this is a great opportunity to see what is driving growth in industries like canntech, eSports, agriculture, digital advertising, and much more. In addition to sponsoring and speaking at this year’s show, the CSE will also be visible on the show floor. Not only will the CSE have its own booth but several CSE-listed firms will also be exhibiting, including BevCanna Enterprises, Lexaria, Rubicon Organics and Bee Vectoring Technology.

New Edition of the Public Entrepreneur Magazine

Another reason to look forward to this year’s show will be the launch of the special Extraordinary Future issue of the CSE’s magazine, Public Entrepreneur. The theme of this issue is also forward-looking and extends the conversation about disruption and innovation by profiling entrepreneurs who are actively doing both in their respective industries. There is also an extra special reason to pick up this next issue as it will feature access to exclusive and groundbreaking content. The #XF2019 edition of Public Entrepreneur magazine will provide a new dimension on digital storytelling that will bring the exciting work of trailblazing entrepreneurs into a whole new light. Be sure to register here to receive your copy when it goes live or pick up an exclusive physical copy at the show itself.

See You in the Future!

Step into the future by joining the CSE, Cambridge House and an exceptional lineup of speakers and entrepreneurs at XFuture 2019. This show offers a unique opportunity to access the ideas, trends and technological innovations that have the potential to shape our future into something extraordinary.

Click here to register to attend the 2019 Extraordinary Future Conference today.

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Five Things the CSE is Excited About for Extraordinary Future 2018

Canada’s leading technology and innovation conference, Extraordinary Future, is just around the corner and this year’s show is bigger, better and bolder than the highly successful first edition held in 2017.

Featuring a unique blend of both publicly traded and private companies, Extraordinary Future showcases cutting-edge ideas and products as well as the companies bringing them into reality.

Produced by Cambridge House International, this year’s show will take place over two days, September 19th and 20th, at the beautiful Vancouver Convention Centre in downtown Vancouver.

With over 2500 attendees forecasted to attend and 70+ companies exhibiting spanning everything from quantum computing, to blockchain to healthcare, there’s lots to be excited about at this year’s show.

Here are five things the Canadian Securities Exchange is particularly excited about for Extraordinary Future 2018:

Dynamic Speakers

This year’s speakers represent a diverse cross section of the innovation spectrum. Starting first with a central figure in the conversation around weaponizing data, Christopher Wylie. As a social researcher and data scientist, Wylie also formerly served as the Director of Research for Cambridge Analytica and has witnessed first-hand the power of data analytics and the increasingly sophisticated targeting that such information tools can create.

Another reason to attend this year’s show will be to take a glimpse into the power of quantum computing. A global leader in this space, Vancouver-based D-Wave Systems is writing the book on this frontier technology that may one day introduce dramatically more powerful computing systems. Dan Cohrs, CFO at D-Wave, will walk attendees through quantum computers and how they’re poised to fundamentally change information technology and the pace at which innovation can happen.

For those interested in understanding blockchain and how it will transform money, finance and the business world in general, internationally recognized thought-leader Alex Tapscott will be a must see.

The CSE will also be on stage during this year’s show. On Wednesday, September 19th, be sure to check out a presentation by CEO of the CSE, Richard Carleton, on the innovative tokenized securities program being launched by the CSE.

Extraordinary Future 2017 - Blockchain

Thought-Provoking Topics

It’s not just the dynamic speakers themselves that are also a big draw to the show, but also the lively discussion around the bold ideas set to innovate the world in which we live.

Undoubtedly, one of the biggest technology talking points will be blockchain. In a relatively short amount of time, the proposed uses for this technology have expanded well beyond bitcoin and this year’s show will highlight the diversity of use cases for blockchain in the securities marketplaces, for intellectual property – including in the music industry, as well as cashless payment.

Another big topical theme of this year’s show will be battery technology. The combination of power-hungry devices with the increasing consumer demands for computational power has translated into an explosion in the use of batteries and the need for battery technology to evolve quickly. On the horizon, of course, is the next big wave of battery technology that will be required to support electric vehicles and complex energy storage solutions.

Finally, the ever-popular and constantly evolving healthcare space will be up for discussion at Extraordinary Future. The conversation will focus on mental health and longevity and the technology required to extend both the quantity and quality of life. Cannabis will also be in the spotlight. Technological advancements in delivery systems offer new ways for the medicinal benefits of cannabis to be administered.

Extraordinary Future 2017 - Augmented Reality

Extraordinary Exhibitors

As with last year’s Extraordinary Future, this year’s show features a mix between innovative private and publicly listed companies working across diverse sectors. The Canadian Securities Exchange will also be well represented on the show floor, with at least five CSE-listed companies scheduled to exhibit. The CSE team will also be on hand to answer questions and meet with investors and entrepreneurs.

In addition to companies working directly in these frontier industries, there will an ecosystem of service providers who will also be present. Some of the notable firms in attendance include media organizations such as BNN Bloomberg, BTV, Smallcap Power and more.

Innovation-Hungry Investors

Another reason the CSE is looking forward to Extraordinary Future 2018 is the opportunity to connect with the Canadian investor community. Both retail and institutional investors will be on hand, so companies can pitch deals and arrange for meetings on site in the ‘deal rooms’ section. As part of this year’s show there will also be a startup competition to recognize emerging tech talent.

New Edition of the Public Entrepreneur Magazine

Finally, the special Extraordinary Future issue of the CSE’s magazine, Public Entrepreneur, will also be launched and ready for this year’s show. Public Entrepreneur rolled out in 2017 as a successor to the CSE Quarterly magazine to provide a voice and platform for entrepreneurs in public markets. The upcoming #XF2018 edition will offer up a compelling read so be sure to register here to receive your copy when it goes live.

Vancouver continues to play host to a rich and diverse ecosystem of innovation. As a founding sponsor of Extraordinary Future, not only is the CSE excited to help bring the next wave of technologies into focus, but the CSE is equally proud to support and celebrate Canadian innovation, entrepreneurship and the ability of Canadian capital markets to foster bold ideas.