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2024 Year-End Rewind

January Highlights

To wrap up an incredible year, we’re sharing our favourite highlights from each month. For our first post, we’re looking all the way back to January, when Richard Carleton, CEO of the CSE, shared an important message on our blog, the CSE team attended a number of renowned events, and we released our first podcast of the year.

The “Senior” Exchange and Other Capital Market Myths Blog

In today’s challenging market, when market participants need a clear understanding of available choices, inaccurate storytelling sows unnecessary confusion.

As we entered 2024, Richard Carleton shared a special blog post, “The ‘Senior’ Exchange and Other Capital Market Myths,” to help bring clarity and dispel myths surrounding Canadian stock exchanges.

The blog post debunks “senior” exchanges, provides insight into securities laws and investing in CSE issuers, and highlights the unique qualities that set the CSE apart.

Read Now: The “Senior” Exchange and Other Capital Market Myths

VRIC 2024

On January 21-22, the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), presented by Jay Martin, President and CEO of Cambridge House International, made its exciting return.

The CSE was pleased to connect with friends old and new in the mining and exploration space at this action-packed event, filled with keynotes from over 100 expert speakers, a tradeshow and exhibition, extensive networking sessions, and more.

The renowned event also served as a platform for sharing our unique expertise via two CSE-hosted panels, moderated by the CSE’s Anna Serin, Director of Listings Development for Western Canada and U.S. & Vancouver Branch Lead.

The first panel, “Beyond Borders: Navigating Cross-Border Capital and Liquidity Opportunities in Resource Companies,” featured the CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO, and Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group.

The second panel, “Powering Tomorrow: Taking Stock of Global Lithium Supply in the Energy Revolution,” featured Jason Barnard, President and CEO of Foremost Clean Energy (CSE:FAT), and Scott Eldridge, CEO of United Lithium (CSE:ULTH).

Several CSE listed issuers also attended the event, including:

The CSE’s Renowned Mining Over Canada Reception

Back by popular demand, the CSE’s annual post-VRIC Mining Over Canada Reception was even bigger and better than ever.

Held at the prestigious Vancouver Club, the Canadiana-themed networking event brought together CSE listed issuers and members of the capital markets and mining communities for an evening filled with great live music, conversation, and outstanding food and drinks. 

The event was a resounding success thanks to our generous event sponsors, MNP, Odyssey Trust Company, Haywood Securities, Morton Law LLP, and Grove Corporate Services.

We hope you enjoy these photo highlights.

View the Album: Mining Over Canada 2024

The JSE 19th Regional Investments & Capital Market Conference

The CSE team enjoyed a productive break from the winter weather at the JSE 19th Regional Investments & Capital Market Conference on January 23–25 at Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. 

We were pleased to sponsor this three-day premier event, hosted by the Jamaica Stock Exchange, which brought together financial services industry players from around the world to examine and strategize on the sector’s most pressing topics and global trends.

The CSE’s Rob Cook, Senior Vice President of Market Development, enjoyed catching up with entrepreneurs, members of the capital markets, and our friends at the Jamaica Stock Exchange during this wonderful event.

Gwen Preston on The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast

The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast returned for a brand-new season this January.

In the inaugural episode, the CSE’s Anna Serin served as host for a special interview with Gwen Preston, Newsletter Writer and Mining News Blogger at Resource Maven, to discuss the mineral exploration and investment space.

Gwen Preston shared insights on what happened in the resources market in 2023; factors shaping current trends in the mining and exploration sector, including rate hikes, competition for speculative capital, and the impact of electrification; and her predictions for gold, uranium, and more.

Watch Now: Gwen Preston on Resource Trends for 2024

February Highlights

Despite being the shortest month of the year, we launched the 2024 Mining Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine, attended exciting events, had our CSE-hosted VRIC panels featured on VRIC Media, and released two episodes of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast, all this past February.

Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Mining Issue

To gear up for PDAC in March, we launched the 2024 Mining Edition of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine.

This issue offers insight into five CSE listed mining companies racing to unlock economic opportunities across North America as green becomes the new gold.

The CSE listed companies featured in this edition include:

Read Now: Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Mining Issue

The MicroCap Conference

We had an incredible time connecting with entrepreneurs and capital markets professionals at the Microcap Conference at the Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in New Jersey on January 30-February 1, 2024. 

This three-day conference provided attendees with extensive networking activities, expert panel discussions around topics critical to the microcap community, and company presentations, along with an entertaining casino experience that made the most of the venue.

It was great to see all the CSE listed issuers in attendance at this incredible event put together by DealFlow Events!

Mines and Money Miami

On February 22-23, 2024, the CSE travelled to vibrant downtown Miami, Florida to attend Mines and Money Miami.

We enjoyed connecting with friends and colleagues in the North and Latin American mining finance ecosystem over two days of programming covering today’s most pressing topics, including junior mining companies’ role in securing critical mineral supply chains for the energy transition and the impact of legislation. 

Several CSE listed issuers also attended the event, including:

VRIC 2024’s CSE-Hosted Panel Replays

At VRIC 2024, we were proud to host two panels, which were moderated by the CSE’s Anna Serin, Director of Listings Development for Western Canada and U.S. & Vancouver Branch Lead. 

The first panel, “Beyond Borders: Navigating Cross-Border Capital and Liquidity Opportunities in Resource Companies,” featured the CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO, and Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group.

Catch the replay on VRIC Media’s YouTube for insights into opportunities for raising capital beyond our borders, how the CSE works with the OTC to help Canadian companies access private placement capital in the U.S., and other considerations, including DTC eligibility, fungibility, and more.

Watch Now: Beyond Borders: Navigating Cross-Border Capital and Liquidity Opportunities in Resource Companies

The second panel, “Powering Tomorrow: Taking Stock of Global Lithium Supply in the Energy Revolution,” featured Jason Barnard, President and CEO of Foremost Clean Energy (CSE:FAT), and Scott Eldridge, CEO of United Lithium (CSE:ULTH).

Tune in to the replay on VRIC Media for an in-depth discussion on the interplay between lithium and electrification, the factors impacting lithium supply and demand, and shifting to domestic supply and processing in North America and Europe.

Watch Now: Powering Tomorrow: Taking Stock of Global Lithium Supply in the Energy Revolution

Jason Barnard and Scott Eldridge on The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast

Jason Barnard, President and CEO of Foremost Clean Energy (CSE:FAT), and Scott Eldridge, President and CEO of United Lithium (CSE:ULTH), joined Anna Serin once again for this year’s second episode of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast.

Jason Barnard and Scott Eldridge discussed all things lithium, including factors impacting the electric vehicle market; global jurisdictions for mining and processing, including China’s involvement; the American Inflation Reduction Act and EU Critical Raw Materials Act; challenges with lithium extraction; and upcoming outlook.

Watch Now: Jason Barnard & Scott Eldridge on All Things Lithium | The CSE Podcast E2-S4

Thomas Caldwell’s 2024 Outlook on The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast

Thomas S. Caldwell, Chairman of Caldwell Securities, joined us for a special episode of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast, where he shared his annual financial outlook for 2024, including predictions on key factors such as interest rates and equity markets, reasons for investor optimism, insight into the “special case” of Canada, and a snapshot of tech, energy, and more.

Watch Now: Thomas S. Caldwell’s Financial Outlook for 2024 | The CSE Podcast E3-S4

March Highlights

Back in March, we returned to PDAC for one of its best editions yet, held our International Women’s Day Market Open, and travelled across the United States for a number of fantastic events.

PDAC 2024

This year’s PDAC was one of the best yet. From posh parties to connecting with mining and capital markets leaders from all over the world, the CSE team had an amazing time taking in the full conference experience and engaging in all things mining and exploration. 

By the numbers, we had more CSE listed companies exhibiting at the Investors Exchange than ever before; attendance and engagement at our events was at an all-time high; and the continued popularity of our conference-related content reflects our ongoing commitment to showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit that permeates throughout the Exchange. 

Additionally, our role as an official media partner enabled us to distribute the Mining Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine to our many booth visitors and to all convention attendees.

We look forward to returning again next year!

Read Now: Looking Back on a Successful PDAC 2024

The CSE’s PDAC Investor Luncheon

Our highly-anticipated CSE Investor Luncheon brought together various members of the investment, capital markets, and mineral exploration communities for a thrilling afternoon filled with company presentations, a special panel, and networking. 

The CSE’s Rob Cook, Senior Vice President of Market Development, emceed the pitch presentations, which featured several CSE listed issuers, including:

The presentations were followed by a special discussion, “Fact-and-Fiction – Short Selling in the Capital Markets,” with panelists Terry Lynch, Founder of Save Canadian Mining, and the CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO.

We couldn’t have had such a successful luncheon without our sponsors, Computershare, DealMaker, MNP, Grove Corporate Services, Issuer Direct, ACCESSWIRE, Marrelli Trust Company Limited, Marrelli Support Services, DSA Corporate Services, Newsfile, Outlier Marketing, QuoteMedia, Independent Trading Group (ITG), and W.D. Latimer Co. Limited.

View The Album: CSE’s Annual PDAC Investor Luncheon 2024

Ringing the Bell for Gender Equality

The CSE was proud to participate in the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality 2024 initiative this International Women’s Day by hosting a special market open.

We welcomed delegates from Room Women’s Network and Caldwell Securities to ring in the market to promote gender equality and celebrate the power of women in business.

Watch Now: Ringing the Bell for Gender Equality at the CSE

The Capital Links at THE PLAYERS Investor Event

The Capital Links at THE PLAYERS Investor Event, hosted by Investor.Events, in Jacksonville, Florida was one “fore” the books. The CSE was proud to sponsor and attend this action-packed event on March 15-17.

Investors, finance professionals, funds and family offices, public issuers, and other members of the investment community came together for a full day of one-on-one meetings, followed by an exclusive networking experience at a special VIP Suite on Championship Sunday for THE PLAYERS Championship, “the PGA Players 5th Major,” at TPC Sawgrass.

Going Public and Raising Capital in Canada (Miami)

We were excited to return to the beautiful, sun-soaked Miami beachfront on March 18 for our Going Public and Raising Capital in Canada event, co-hosted by our event partner, Corporate Counsel LLP.

Richard Carleton and Michael Bluestein, Founding Partner of Corporate Counsel, gave a series of expert presentations exploring topics surrounding opportunities and strategies for successfully entering the public markets in Canada, followed by a networking reception.

The 36th Annual ROTH Conference

On March 17-19, the 36th Annual ROTH Conference, hosted by ROTH Capital Partners, returned at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in sunny Dana Point, California, and the CSE was proud to sponsor this invite-only event.

This exclusive event provided attendees with the renowned ROTH Conference experience and offered unique opportunities to meet with and learn from hundreds of private and public companies across a variety of sectors, including technology and media, sustainability and industrial growth, AgTech, energy, metals and mining, healthcare, and more. 

The CSE’s Anna Serin, Director of Listings Development for Western Canada and U.S. & Vancouver Branch Lead, presented on the “Benefits and Paths to Pursuing a Canada/U.S. Dual Listing” panel, which provided insights into the benefits and challenges of listing first in Canada, the differences between the U.S. and Canadian markets, and the process for pursuing a dual listing on NASDAQ, NYSE, or Cboe.

April Highlights

We’re continuing our rewind with our April event circuit, which took us to exciting locales across Canada and the U.S. to connect with colleagues from various industries.

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference – Spring Edition

Back in April, we had a great time soaking up the sun in Hollywood, Florida at the spring edition of the renowned Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference

The schedule was packed with engaging content that provided a deep dive into all things cannabis, along with plenty of opportunities to catch up with new and familiar faces.

One of our favourite moments was hosting a sponsored cabana with ATACH at the Diplomat Beach Resort. Conversations were buzzing as we connected with our peers in the cannabis space over great food, refreshing drinks, and beautiful poolside scenery.

STANY’s 88th Annual Conference

We made our way to New York City for the 88th edition of STANY’s Annual Conference.

Along with engaging in fascinating conversations and exploring topical subject matter, including the impact of AI, sourcing liquidity in today’s markets, and the future of retail trading, the CSE also had a chance to share our insights at the “Navigating Canadian Markets” panel.

During this panel, the CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO, joined Rizwan Awan, President of Equities Trading and Head of TMX Markets, Products & Services at TMX Group, and moderator, Shelley Eleby, Managing Director and Head of Marketing Electronic Trading at BMO Capital Markets, to dive into this important topic.

The 2024 KEG Conference & Trade Show

Our mining event circuit continued with the 2024 KEG Conference & Trade Show in Kamloops, BC, hosted by Kamloops Exploration Group.

We were proud to sponsor the event, including a special gold panning class with the famous Yukon Dan, and to connect with the mining and investment communities over an action-packed two days.

Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2024

It was a pleasure to wrap up our April event circuit at the famed Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino for the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2024. 

Our team enjoyed connecting with the microcap community, taking in the always-entertaining thrills Vegas has to offer, and participating in insightful discussions. Plus, it was great to catch a presentation from CSE listed issuer, Foremost Clean Energy (CSE:FAT). 

We were proud to be a sponsor of the event and to share insights into how microcap companies can navigate the capital markets journey at the panel, “MicroCap Alternatives for Reducing Costs, Raising Capital, and Managing Liquidity in 2024,” where the CSE’s Anna Serin answered questions from moderator, Shelly Kraft from Planet MicroCap, alongside fellow panelists, Joe Alagna, Chairman & CEO at Joseph Gunnar & Co.; Joseph Oltmanns, Senior Vice President of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group; Jason Bishara, Financial Practice Leader at NSI Insurance Group; and Shawn Severson, CEO & Co-Founder at Water Tower Research.

Watch Now: PANEL: MicroCap Alternatives for Reducing Costs, Raising Capital, and Managing Liquidity in 2024

May Highlights

May 2024 was a historic month for the CSE: our 20th anniversary as an exchange! We commemorated this major milestone with special market opens and celebrations plus attended a key mining finance event.

Celebrating 20 Years as an Exchange

This year has been monumental for the Canadian Securities Exchange, as we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary as an exchange.

We published a special press release and an anniversary page on our website to commemorate this major milestone and look back on the past 20 years, starting from our origins in 2004 when the CSE was the first exchange to be recognized in Ontario in more than 80 years.

In the press release, the CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO, shared his personal reflections on our journey, including what sets us apart, our team’s dedication, and the challenges we’ve faced along the way. 

We also highlighted some of our biggest achievements to date as one of the world’s fastest-growing exchanges, including more than $26 billion in public capital raised on the CSE, the creation of the Senior Tier, the launch of a second trading book called CSE2, the evolution of our brand, and more. 

Our success has fuelled the success of our listed companies, investors, dealers, and traders for two decades, and we’ve only just begun.

Learn More: Celebrating 20 Years as an Exchange

20th Anniversary Market Open in Toronto

To kickstart our 20th anniversary festivities, we held a special Market Open at our Toronto headquarters on May 7, 2024. Richard Carleton was joined by CSE team members and supporters to ring the bell and share memories and insights from the Exchange.

Watch Now: The CSE Rings the Bell Celebrating 20 Years as a Stock Exchange

20th Anniversary Celebration in Vancouver

Continuing the festivities, we held a 20th Anniversary Celebration in Vancouver, BC, where we shared memories with our friends and colleagues over great food at the fantastic Five Sails Restaurant. It was a wonderful time celebrating with everyone!

View The Album: CSE’s 20th Anniversary Celebration – Vancouver

SME’s 9th Current Trends in Mining Finance Conference

Amidst the festivities, the CSE attended SME‘s 9th Current Trends in Mining Finance Conference in New York City.

Not only did the event dive insightfully into today’s most pressing topics in the mining finance space, but it also provided Richard Carleton with the chance to share his expertise on two noteworthy occasions. 

The first was the “Capital Markets: Trends in Listings, Trading, and Investor Engagement” panel, where Richard was joined by John Viglotti and Jason Paltrowitz from OTC Markets Group, Jonathon Deluce from Abitibi Metals (CSE:AMQ), and Doug Porter from Fathom Nickel (CSE:FNI).

The second was an at-event interview with Mark Bunting from Red Cloud TV, in which Richard discussed mining investment trends, market challenges and opportunities, and accessing the U.S. capital pool.

Watch Now: RCTV Interview at SME New York 2024

June Highlights

In this edition, we’re reminiscing on June, where we continued our 20th anniversary celebrations, released a new podcast episode, became part of the World Federation of Exchanges, and exhibited at an AgTech event.

20th Anniversary Celebration in Toronto

During the summer, our 20th anniversary celebrations were in full swing. Following our Vancouver party, we hosted another in-person gathering for our friends and colleagues in Toronto at The Fifth Social Club. We had a wonderful time reminiscing at this stylish venue.

View The Album: CSE’s 20th Anniversary Celebration – Toronto

Chris King on The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast

In June, we welcomed Chris King, Senior Vice President, International Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group, to The Exchange for Entrepreneurs podcast, for an in-depth discussion about how to best leverage a Canadian listing through the facilities of the OTCQX and OTCQB markets.

Chris King’s insights included the benefits for CSE listed companies to quote on these markets, steps to prepare, the cost, reference clients, maximizing the quote, and more.

Watch Now: Chris King on Listing Local, Trading Global | The CSE Podcast E4-S4

The CSE Joins the World Federation of Exchanges

The CSE achieved another major milestone in June: our admittance into the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)! 

Becoming a full member of the WFE, the flagship global industry association for regulated exchanges and clearing houses, comes with several benefits, including raising our international profile, enhancing the value of CSE issuers, and advancing our objective of facilitating global access to trading on the Exchange. 

To receive WFE membership, applicants need to demonstrate that they play a significant role in the financial markets of their country of origin and are serving a public good, among other requirements.
Thanks to the WFE leadership for approving our application, as well as its colleagues from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Warsaw Stock Exchange, and the B3 (Brazil Stock Exchange and Over-the-Counter Market), who conducted a detailed review of the application.

Read Now: Canadian Securities Exchange Receives Membership in the World Federation of Exchanges

Canada’s Farm Show

We capped off the month by returning to Canada’s Farm Show in Regina, Saskatchewan, on June 18-20, 2024.

As always, Viterra put on a great event that offered a deep and engaging dive into all things AgTech and the future of farming. It was fantastic to see such a large crowd of attendees from Canada and around the world, and it was a pleasure to welcome so many visitors to our booth at the Viterra International Trade Centre.

July Highlights

In this recap, we’re rewinding to July, an exciting month where we released the Cannabis Issue of our magazine, enjoyed our annual Calgary Stampede festivities, played golf at The CSE Open event, and continued our 20th anniversary celebrations in Vancouver.

Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Cannabis Issue

In June, we launched the latest Cannabis Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine. This edition spotlights five cannabis companies gearing up to make the most of the coming opportunities with important regulatory change on the horizon.

The CSE listed companies featured in this issue include:

Read Now: Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Cannabis Issue

20th Anniversary Celebrations at the Calgary Stampede

We were delighted to don our cowboy hats once again at the world-famous Calgary Stampede this July.

Maintaining a long-running tradition, the CSE kicked off the Stampede with our annual Stampede Breakfast, complete with a steady supply of pancakes, country music, and lively discussions with friends and team members.

And to commemorate our 20th anniversary year, we filmed a short video starring the CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO, who shared a brief history of the Exchange and highlighted the important role Western Canadian communities continue to play in supporting publicly funded entrepreneurs on the CSE.

Watch Now: The CSE Celebrates 20 Years at the Calgary Stampede

The CSE Open 2024 – Toronto

This July, we picked up our clubs and took to the great outdoors for our annual CSE Open at the Royal Ontario Golf Club in Toronto! 

Congratulations to Taylor Howie and Adrian Capobianco for winning this year’s event. Shout out to our partners and sponsors for helping to make this event a success and for raising funds in support of Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation and Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. 

See you out on the green again next year!

View The Album: The CSE Open 2024 – Toronto

CSE 20th Anniversary Special Market Open in Vancouver

To further spotlight both our 20th anniversary and the integral role of Western Canada in the Exchange’s history, we held a special celebratory Market Open in Vancouver on July 2, 2024. Richard Carleton was joined by Anna Serin, Alexandra Cosgrove, and other members of the CSE Vancouver team to open the day’s trading session.

Watch Now: The CSE Rings the Vancouver Bell Celebrating 20 Years as a Stock Exchange

August Highlights

In August, we had the pleasure of co-hosting an exclusive summer mixer, attending and golfing at an annual conference, presenting at a critical minerals summit, and reflecting on a summer intern’s time with the Exchange. 

VanCap Rising Leaders Summer Mixer

The CSE teamed up with DuMoulin Black, MNP, and Market One to host our exclusive VanCap Rising Leaders Summer Mixer. 

We kicked off the event with a fireside chat featuring the legendary Terry Salman, one of Canada’s most dedicated philanthropists and a renowned figure in mining finance, who shared insights from his rich and varied 35-year career, followed by an afternoon of networking with peers in the capital markets over summery drinks and delicious snacks. 

VanCap Rising Leaders is a program designed for professionals in the capital markets to build their centre of influence, create deal-making opportunities, network, and develop personally. 

If you’re interested in becoming a member of the VanCap Rising Leaders program, please contact [email protected] to gain access to these exclusive events.

CSTA Annual Conference 2024

Nothing quite says summer at the CSE like a golf tournament. At the CSTA 2024 Annual Conference in Québec City, we had the chance to tee up while enjoying an engaging conference experience. 

Hosted by the Canadian Security Traders Association, this conference brought the capital markets community together for insightful presentations, networking opportunities, innovative exhibits, and enjoyable offsite events.

CMI Summit III

Keeping the momentum going with our August event schedule, we were pleased to sponsor and attend the Critical Minerals Institute’s CMI Summit III at the prestigious National Club in Toronto. 

It was great catching up with CSE listed mining issuers in attendance and our peers in the critical minerals space, including industry frontrunners, investors, and government representatives. Plus, the CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO, was presented on behalf of the Exchange.

Interview With a Summer CSE Intern Alum

To help future leaders in the capital markets get first-hand experience, the CSE proudly welcomes interns and co-op students to the Exchange, and we’ve seen many alums go on to have thriving careers.

This past summer, one of our interns, Ethan, sat down with us to reflect on his experience with the CSE before heading back to university. Enjoy this brief interview to learn what a typical intern’s experience is like with us.

What key skills or knowledge did you develop during your internship, and how do you think they will benefit your future career?

During my time at the CSE, I picked up many useful skills and learned a lot about how capital markets work. One of the biggest things I improved on was my ability to make smart decisions based on data analysis and market research. These skills, along with the experiences I had, will most definitely help me tackle bigger and more challenging projects in the future. From this term, I managed to develop a greater understanding of the industry and feel more confident in my ability to think critically and strategically about market trends and challenges.

Can you share a specific project or task that challenged you the most, and how you overcame it?

I had the chance to work on a lot of fascinating projects, but the toughest one was doing a market analysis of the Borsa Istanbul exchange to see if the Turkish mining sector was worth expanding into. For this, I had to analyze the performance of the BIST 100 and BIST Mining Indices, study the Turkish mining industry, and figure out how Turkey’s economy and politics would affect the market. Although this was my first time completing such tasks, I managed to successfully form an end of term presentation that I would later present.

How has your understanding of the stock exchange industry evolved since you started this internship?

Before this internship, I had a basic understanding of stock exchanges. I knew why companies go public and how investors make money, but I didn’t really get how stock exchanges worked behind the scenes. After my time at the CSE, especially thanks to all the lunch-and-learn sessions, I learned how exchanges make money, the rules companies need to follow, and the whole process of going public.

What advice would you offer future interns?

My biggest advice to future interns would be to always look for chances to learn from everyone you meet. Whether you’re chatting with colleagues or just bumping into people in the elevator, you can pick up new insights everywhere. The faster you embrace that mindset, the more you’ll learn.

Any memorable moments or highlights from your time with the Listings Development Group?

One of the best moments for me was helping set up and attend the CSE’s 20th anniversary party. It was awesome to be part of something so meaningful for the exchange. I got to meet a bunch of CEOs from companies listed on the exchange and heard some great advice from tenured capital market professionals. It was definitely an unforgettable experience.

September Highlights

September was filled with travel across North America. Some of the highlights included the CSE team heading back to Beaver Creek, Colorado for the renowned Precious Metals Summit; dropping anchor in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia to host another segment of our successful Going Public and Raising Capital in Canada series; swinging over to scenic West Vancouver to enjoy some picture perfect putting, and more. 

Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek

There was more than gold, silver and platinum on the docket as the CSE team travelled to beautiful Beaver Creek, Colorado on September 10-13 for the renowned Precious Metals Summit. 

This exclusive independent investment conference, brought together explorers, developers, and emerging producers of gold, silver, and platinum group metals alongside investors, and executives from senior precious metals companies.

It was great to connect and spend time with the mining and investment communities and exhibiting CSE listed issuers:

Plus, you can’t beat the breathtaking Colorado mountain views and the legendary culinary skills of the CSE team. Until next year!

View The Album: Precious Metals Summit – Beaver Creek 2024

Going Public and Raising Capital in Canada: Halifax Event

In mid-September, Going Public and Raising Capital in Canada was back for the second time this year, and the CSE was excited to host this edition in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO, and Scott Pritchard, Senior Advisor of Listings Development for Québec & Eastern Canada, had a wonderful time presenting to the capital markets community and catching up with friends old and new at the Muir Hotel. 

It was also a pleasure to welcome expert speakers on Canada’s public markets:

Thanks again to our sponsors, MNP, Computershare, Lebeuf Legal, and Laurel Hill Advisory Group. We look forward to the next iteration of our Going Public and Raising Capital in Canada events!

The CSE Open 2024 Vancouver

We enjoyed closing out summer at The CSE Open 2024 Vancouver on September 19 at the Gleneagles Golf Course in West Vancouver. 

It was a fantastic day of golf with friends and colleagues. Not only did we get to work on our swings and enjoy the stunning West Vancouver views, but this event also raised money in support of Family Services of the North Shore. The CSE Open Vancouver edition was made possible by generous supporters including premier sponsor, DuMoulin Black; putting contest sponsor, Investor.Events; and event sponsors, Torrey Hills Capital, Endeavor Trust, Haywood Securities, MNP, Purves Redmond Limited, Market One Media, Dog and Pony Studios, and CEO.CA.

STA’s 91st Annual Market Structure Conference

The Security Traders Association’s Annual Market Structure Conference was back for its 91st edition this September, and the CSE was proud to sponsor and attend this classic STA event.

Set in sunny Orlando, Florida, this year’s conference explored typical and atypical forces impacting our market structure and the need for proactive adaptation under the theme of “Shifting the Landscape.”

We also enjoyed the many networking opportunities, including poolside sessions, a cabana event, and a golf tournament.

ArcStone-Kingswood Growth Summit 2024

To cap off a productive September, we attended and sponsored the ArcStone-Kingswood Growth Summit in Toronto.

This premier growth conference offered growing companies a space to explore listings on prominent U.S. and Canadian exchanges while providing a platform to discuss potential opportunities with investors. Plus, this year was also packed with panel discussions and presentations from companies across a range of sectors, including metals and mining, AI, and wellness.

October Highlights

In this edition, we’re looking back on October when we biked for a good cause, rang the bell for financial literacy, welcomed a mining delegation from Saudi Arabia, and attended several key industry events in Toronto, New York City and Chicago. 

Bay Street Rides FAR

Members of the CSE team had a fantastic time participating at Bay Street Rides FAR 2024, part of the Rides FAR initiative, in downtown Toronto on October 5.

This fun and impactful day of biking and walking was for an important cause: raising money needed to further autism research and increase awareness. With the generous help of our community, we were able to raise $3,500 for Autism Science Foundation Canada. 

We’re appreciative of everyone who sponsored our team and to Independent Trading Group (ITG), Caldwell Securities, and Purves Redmond Limited for their support.

View The Album: Bay Street Rides FAR 2024

The CSE Rings the Bell for Financial Literacy

On October 7, 2024, special guest Elizabeth Naumovski, host of EMPOWERED, joined the CSE to celebrate World Investor Week and “Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy,” in association with the World Federation of Exchanges and IOSCO‘s campaign to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection.

View The Album: CSE Rings the Bell for Financial Literacy – October 7th, 2024

Red Cloud Fall Mining Showcase

As always, we had a fantastic time at the Red Cloud Fall Mining Showcase 2024, presented in partnership with PearTree, at the Sheraton in Toronto’s financial district.

In addition to sponsoring this dynamic event, we enjoyed connecting with members of the mining and investment communities, as well as catching a presentation by CSE listed issuer, Fathom Nickel (CSE:FNI).

The Exchange Welcomes Mining Delegation From Saudi Arabia

The CSE had the pleasure of hosting a prestigious mining delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia earlier this month, a special occasion which culminated in a bell-ringing ceremony at our market centre in Toronto.

This event allowed Canadian mining professionals to connect with Saudi leaders and was aligned with the country’s economic transformation plan, Vision 2030, with mining as a key pillar of industrial growth.

Watch Now: The Exchange Welcomes Mining Delegation From Saudi Arabia

Global Markets Forum

We were pleased to sponsor and attend the Global Markets Forum, in partnership with Aquis Stock Exchange, First Sentinel, and OTC Markets Group, at the OTCQX Market Center in New York City.

This premier event featured presentations from leading Canadian, U.S., and U.K. public growth companies, insights from industry experts, panel discussions with key market participants, and one-on-one meetings with C-suite executives.

Plus, the following CSE listed issuers delivered presentations:

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference

It was great to be back at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference for its fall edition in Chicago, Illinois.

We caught up with our friends and colleagues in the cannabis and capital markets communities, and several CSE listed companies had the chance to take the spotlight, including:

November Highlights

November was a month full of milestone moments, including the launch of the CleanTech Issue of our magazine, the return of the Summit on Responsible Investment, our first-ever WFE General Assembly and Annual Meeting, and more.

Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The CleanTech Issue

This November, we were proud to launch the CleanTech Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine. 

In this issue, we feature six CleanTech companies whose solutions are proving what’s possible in the quest for improved wellbeing of people and planet: 

Plus, we’ve included exclusive 20th anniversary interviews with Richard Carleton, CEO of the CSE, and senior leaders at the Exchange.

Read Now: Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The CleanTech Issue

Summit on Responsible Investment Video Series

After a successful in-person debut in 2023, the CSE was pleased to launch the 2024 installment of the Summit on Responsible Investment (SoRI) as an online series, which dives into the intersection of investing and sustainability. 

Tune in to learn about the future of sustainable mining, botanical synthesis technology, ESG from a mining lens, fintech and sustainable investing, and many more fascinating topics.

Watch Now: Summit on Responsible Investment 2024

WFE General Assembly and Annual Meeting

We were honoured to have CSE’s Richard Carleton and Tracey Stern represent the CSE in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the 63rd General Assembly and Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Exchanges, hosted by Bursa Malaysia.

It was a great milestone for the Exchange to participate and a genuine pleasure to join fellow exchange executives and industry leaders from across the globe to discuss important trends and developments impacting the public capital markets. 

Richard also participated in the panel discussion, “Beyond the Monopoly Myth: Rethinking Competition in Financial Markets,” alongside industry leaders from Ghana, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico.

View The Album: WFE General Assembly and Annual Meeting

Richard Carleton Interviewed by Planet MicroCap

At the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VANCOUVER 2024, in association with Smallcap Discoveries, Robert Kraft, CEO and Host of Planet MicroCap, interviewed Richard Carleton for the virtual keynote, “Utilizing Canada to Access North American & Global Pools of Capital.” 

During this exclusive interview, Richard discussed the state of the markets for microcap companies, public markets versus private equity, active sectors on the Exchange, and the strategy of utilizing Canadian markets to access North American and global pools of capital and how the CSE is uniquely positioned in this space.

Watch Now: KEYNOTE: Utilizing Canada to Access North American & Global Pools of Capital with Richard Carleton

December Highlights

As 2024 comes to a close, so does our year-end rewind. Thank you for not only following our journey through the months but for following our journey as an exchange over the past 20 years. 

While we look ahead to what will surely be an eventful 2025, join us in looking back at one final month: December. Earlier this month, we attended MJBizCon 2024, headed to the U.K. for key mining events, and released our annual year-end interview with our CEO, Richard Carleton.

Please enjoy this final installment of our monthly highlights and from everyone here at the CSE, we wish you and your loved ones Happy Holidays!

MJBizCon 2024

It was great to be back in Las Vegas for the renowned cannabis event, MJBizCon.

Hosted by MJBizDaily, this event brought together thousands of global cannabis executives and featured notable speakers, like Carmelo Anthony, who shared insights and perspectives on the cannabis industry. 

This inspirational-filled conference featured important topics such as understanding the impact of AI on consumers, empowering women entrepreneurs, and navigating the regulatory landscape.

The CSE’s Dimitri Giller, Director of Listed Company Services, also enjoyed connecting with capital markets and cannabis community members alike.

Meeting the Mining Community in the United Kingdom

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve international access to the Exchange, the CSE’s James Black, Vice President of Listings Development, and Phillip Shum, Director of Listings Development, headed to London, U.K. for two key mining-related events. 

The first was the International Metals Symposium, presented by The Northern Miner, an event the CSE also sponsored. Here, we were able to engage in fascinating discussions surrounding mining and investment, including topics such as ESG and decarbonization.

Closely following the International Metals Symposium, we headed to Mines and Money @ Resourcing Tomorrow, one of Europe’s largest mining investment events. It was great connecting with the global mining and capital markets communities.

Plus, there were many CSE listed issuers in attendance:

Overall, our trip to the U.K. proved valuable, and we are looking forward to future travels to the region.

Saskatchewan Geological Open House

In December, our conference circuit also included events closer to home, such as the Saskatchewan Geological Open House in Saskatoon. 

As the premier annual event for mining and mineral exploration companies active in the province, we enjoyed drilling down into insightful technical sessions as well as connecting with mining and mineral exploration professionals at this year’s show.

Richard Carleton’s Year-End 2024 Interview 

This year has been an eventful one for the Exchange. We celebrated our 20th anniversary as an exchange, undertook policy and other adjustments to business lines, and joined an important global organization for exchanges, among other significant milestones. 

With 2025 just around the corner, the CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO, shares his thoughts on Canadian market performance during 2024, the outlook for the year ahead, and previews important new initiatives that issuers and investors will surely want to take note of.

Read Now: Richard Carleton’s Year-End 2024 Interview

Event Review

Looking Back on a Successful PDAC 2024

This year’s PDAC promised to be an eventful one – and we’re happy to report it most certainly was. From posh parties to connecting with mining and capital markets leaders from all over the world, the CSE team had an amazing time taking in the full PDAC experience. 

While every PDAC convention offers the unique opportunity to take the pulse of what is going on at the ground level and in the boardrooms throughout this industry, this year, the CSE team noted a lot of conversations about ‘electrification’ on and off the show floor.

This year, however, there was an extra special buzz in the air at PDAC. Not only is 2024 a milestone year because we are celebrating our 20th year as a recognized stock exchange, but we can earnestly say that this was one of the best PDAC experiences yet. 

By the numbers, we had more CSE listed companies exhibiting at the Investors Exchange than ever before; attendance and engagement at our events was at an all-time high, and the continued popularity of our conference-related content reflects our ongoing commitment to showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit that permeates throughout the Exchange. 

Yes, there are certainly headwinds facing segments of the mining industry, particularly as it relates to raising capital. But, judging from the conversations and energy at this year’s show, resilience and perseverance are in abundant supply. 

Thanks to the PDAC convention organizers and to everyone who joined us at this year’s show. We look forward to returning again next year!

Read on to find out more about all of our PDAC highlights, including the new and exciting additions to our event slate, as well as to check out photos from all of our adventures on and off the show floor. 

CSE Welcomes Australian Delegates

During this year’s PDAC convention, we were thrilled to host our first-ever Australian-focused Market Open at the CSE office in Toronto. 

Our friends and colleagues from ‘down-under’ were treated to the highest market opening celebration in Canada and took in the spectacular view of the city from the CSE’s downtown Toronto offices atop First Canadian Place. 

Richard Carleton, CSE CEO, shared important updates on the Exchange’s progress toward membership with the World Federation of Exchanges and reiterated the importance of the mining and exploration sector to both the Canadian and Australian capital markets. 

In addition, representatives from Canaccord Genuity, Citadel Securities, and Iress provided great perspectives on advancements that will specifically strengthen the global positioning of CSE listed mining issuers as they seek capital and liquidity in Australia and beyond.

Thanks again to all who joined for making our event a success!

Follow the link below to see the replay of our PDAC 2024 Australian Market Open.

Watch Now: PDAC 2024 Australian Market Open at CSE | March 6th, 2024

PDAC Convention

We had a fantastic time engaging in all things mining and exploration at this year’s PDAC convention. As with previous years, the convention was a whirlwind of activity however one of the big highlights for our team was meeting with CSE listed issuers on and off the show floor. 

This year, a record number of CSE listed issuers were on the exhibition show floor at the Investors Exchange. It was great to catch up with members from their respective teams and to help them have the best convention experience possible. Here’s the list of CSE listed companies who exhibited this year:

Additionally, our role as an official media partner enabled us to distribute the Mining Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine to our many booth visitors and to all convention attendees. If you missed out on snagging a copy at the event, you can read the latest Mining Issue online here.

See you all at next year’s PDAC!

Read Now: Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine – The Mining Issue – March 2024

CSE Investor Luncheon

The highly-sought after CSE Investor Luncheon brought together various members of the investment and capital markets communities and an exciting cross-section of mineral exploration companies listed on the CSE for company presentations, a special panel, and networking. 

Rob Cook, the CSE’s Senior Vice President of Market Development, was back to emcee the pitch presentations. CSE listed issuers continue to step up their game every year, with some of the most proficient pitches yet. Thank you to the companies that participated, including:

The second portion of the afternoon was a panel discussion, where attendees enjoyed a very engaging and lively discussion about short selling. 

We’d like to thank Terry Lynch, Founder of Save Canadian Mining, who joined Richard Carleton as a special guest on the panel, “Fact-and-Fiction – Short Selling in the Capital Markets.” 

Thank you to everyone who joined us, with special thanks to our incredible sponsors Computershare, DealMaker, MNP, Grove Corporate Services, Issuer Direct ACCESSWIRE, Marrelli Trust Company Limited, Marrelli Support Services, DSA Corporate Services, Newsfile, Outlier Marketing, QuoteMedia, Independent Trading Group (ITG), and W.D. Latimer Co. Limited for making the event such a huge success! 

We hope you’ll join us again at next year’s Investor Luncheon! 

View the album: CSE’s Annual PDAC Investor Luncheon 2024

Mangia Bevi Festa

Once again, we were pleased to co-host Mangia Bevi Festa, our exclusive PDAC networking event, presented in partnership with MNP and Aird & Berlis! 

The capacity crowd filled the Pilsner Hall at Steam Whistle Brewing which served as an incredible setting for connecting with friends old and new. 

As always, this event was buzzing with conversations about mining and capital markets, and everyone enjoyed connecting and reconnecting over delicious food and drinks on offer. 

Thank you to everyone who attended and for making this year’s event another success!

CSE Performance

2023 Year-End Rewind

Throughout December, we’re looking back on the year and sharing our favourite highlights from each month. To kick things off, we’re rewinding to January, when we attended a renowned mining event and published a special edition of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine.

January Highlights

Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC)

On January 29–30, the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), produced by Cambridge House International, made its highly-anticipated return.

In the lead up to the conference, we had the honour of speaking with Jay Martin, President and CEO of Cambridge House, on a special episode of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. Jay Martin spoke with us about the importance of reviving VRIC as an in-person event, his investor newsletter, and engaging with capital markets discourse from all sides. 

You can watch the episode here.

Following this insightful discussion, we were eager to connect with and learn from the many thought leaders, companies, investors, peers, friends, and colleagues in the mining space who attended this renowned conference.

Several CSE-listed issuers also exhibited at the event, including:

To close out VRIC, we held our Cross-Border Networking Reception, in collaboration with our event partners, OTC Markets, Odyssey Trust, MNP, Investing News Network, DealMaker, Grove Corporate Services, and Bennett Jones.

It was great to connect with friends old and new and to gain fresh industry insights. We hope to see everyone again at VRIC 2024!

View the album: Cross-Border Networking Reception

Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Mining Issue (VRIC Edition)

In preparation for VRIC, we published  and distributed a special edition of the 2023 Mining Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine.

This issue, which offered a preview of the full edition published in March, highlights the stories of six companies boldly leaning into world-class opportunities within the context of rising interest in gold and battery metals. 

Companies featured in this edition include:

  • Irving Resources (CSE:IRV)
  • Li-FT Power
  • Relevant Gold
  • Snowline Gold
  • Tantalex Lithium Resources (CSE:TTX)
  • Western Uranium & Vanadium (CSE:WUC)

Read now: Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Mining Issue (VRIC Edition)

February Highlights

Ray Williams on The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast

In honour of Black History Month, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ray Williams, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Financial Markets at National Bank Financial, on the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. 

This special episode delivers a fascinating look at the importance and limitations of Black History Month, the opportunities and benefits of furthering diversity on both a human and economic level, and the legacy of 100 Strong and Black Opportunity Fund, which both champion Black individuals to succeed in Canada. 

Notably, this discussion provides a prompt for executives and investors alike to ask themselves the question of whether they’re doing enough to investigate, encourage, and mentor talent from all backgrounds and to best position their firms for the greatest success.

Watch now: Ray Williams on “Capitalizing” on Diversity | The CSE Podcast Ep7-S3

PreDAC Vancouver & Toronto 

Leading up to the renowned PDAC Convention, organized by Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, we teamed up with Investor.Events to host PreDAC Vancouver and PreDAC Toronto. 

Our highly-anticipated mining industry networking events were a great success, with the Toronto session knocking attendance out of the park as a sold-out event.

We enjoyed connecting with friends old and new for two exciting afternoons filled with pitches, industry insights, presentations, networking, and great company.

Enjoy reminiscing with these photo highlight albums from each event!

View the albums: PreDAC Vancouver 2023 & PreDAC Toronto 2023

March Highlights

PDAC Convention & PDAC Investor Luncheon

Organized by the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, the PDAC Convention has been the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention for over 90 years. With our strong connection to the mining industry, the CSE was proud to attend, exhibit, and be a media partner at this world-renowned event.

Throughout this four-day event, there was a high volume of activity, including fascinating programming, exhibits, and extensive networking opportunities with leaders in the mineral exploration and mining sectors. Along with connecting with attendees at our booth on the exhibition floor, we produced and provided mining-focused content, and distributed free copies of the mining edition of our magazine.

It was a thrill to connect with CSE-listed mining companies and to host our Investor Luncheon, which featured a keynote address from Mr. Peter Kent, former Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Canada, former Member of Parliament, and current ; rapid-fire pitch presentations; and was sponsored by MNP, DSA Corporate Services, Marrelli Support Services, Investor.Events, BTV, INN, Market One, Newsfile, Purves Redmond, W.D. Latimer, Vested, and SmallCap Communications.

We’re looking forward to next year’s convention!

View the album: PDAC Investor Luncheon

Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Mining Issue

Expanding on the VRIC edition, we launched the full version of the 2023 Mining Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine, in conjunction with PDAC. 

This edition offers insight into mining companies that are reaching far corners of the globe, from Japan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in light of rising interest in gold and battery metals, including:

  • Irving Resources (CSE:IRV)
  • Li-FT Power
  • Relevant Gold
  • Snowline Gold
  • Tantalex Lithium Resources (CSE:TTX)
  • Western Uranium & Vanadium (CSE:WUC). 

In addition to featuring these fascinating stories and perspectives, the full edition spotlights the CSE’s Anna Serin, Director of Listings Development Western Canada and US and Vancouver Branch Lead, who shares her family connection to the mining space.

Read now: Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Mining Issue

April Highlights

Senior Tier Launch

This April, we were proud to announce a major policy update at the Exchange, which included the launch of our long-awaited Senior Tier. 

The CSE received final approval from the Ontario Securities Commission and British Columbia Securities Commission to materially revise its listing policies. These amendments create a level playing field with other exchanges, ushering in a new era at the CSE.

With a strengthened competitive environment for issuers, enhanced investor confidence, and greater accessibility to a broader range of institutional investors, this was a defining moment for issuers, investors, and the CSE team.

Read Now: Updated Policies for Canadian Securities Exchange Usher in New Era for Exchange and its Stakeholders

Growing Steady

We were proud to announce record growth numbers in our March market statistics, released on April 18, 2023. Not only did we see 30 new corporate listings in the first quarter of the year, but we also saw eight IPOs, proving the CSE remains the IPO destination of choice for emerging corporate issuers.

These growth numbers were a fantastic milestone to cap off the start of 2023 and set the pace for the months ahead.

Read now: Canadian Securities Exchange Reports March 2023 Performance Figures

May Highlights

Welcoming New Members to the CSE Team

Change has certainly been a central theme at the CSE this year. At the start of 2023, we had the pleasure of welcoming two new members to our management team: Tracey Stern and Stuart Schady.        

Tracey Stern, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, has had an extensive career as a senior market regulator with the Ontario Securities Commission and as a chief compliance officer with a Canadian investment dealer. In her new role, Tracey is supporting the continuing evolution of the CSE as a leading exchange for global entrepreneurial companies.

Stuart Schady, Vice President of Trading & Market Data Services, assumed his new role after three years at the CSE as Director of Business Development in the Trading & Market Data Services Group, with previous experience in various roles in global financial services. In his new role, Stuart is bringing his impressive focus on service and his knowledge of the ever-evolving trading landscape.

Read Now: Canadian Securities Exchange Announces Executive Appointments

In the spring, we were thrilled to welcome Melissa Robertson, who joined as our Listings Development, Events & Content Manager, and Dimitri Giller, our new Director of Listed Company Services, to the CSE team.

With his experience and knowledge in the tech space, Dimitri was featured in the 2023 Technology Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine, which would be released in June. In this interview, he shares his journey to the CSE and his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities tech companies are facing today.

Read now: Spotlight on Dimitri Giller

SME’s Current Trends in Mining: Richard Carleton Interview

Richard Carleton, CSE CEO, was interviewed at SME’s Current Trends in Mining Conference in New York City by Mark Bunting from Red Cloud TV.

During this fascinating interview, Richard discussed the CSE’s differentiators and successes in the mining sector, saying “We’ve been very successful in the mining space over the last 12 months. Roughly 80 companies or so have joined the Exchange from the mining sector.”

Richard also shared his uniquely positioned insights into trends in critical and precious metals, liquidity and OTC markets, and more.

Watch now: RCTV | Canadian Securities Exchange On-Site SME New York

June Highlights

Margin Eligibility Announcement

In June, we were proud to announce that, under the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s margin eligibility rule, the CSE was identified as an “acceptable exchange.” This decision applied immediately to all CSE-listed securities.

Margin eligibility has ushered in significant benefits for CSE-listed securities, including enhanced liquidity and reduced financing costs, and has served to make the Exchange a more attractive home for potential issuers.

We are pleased to be able to meet the ever-evolving needs of companies listed with us.

Read Now: Canadian Securities Exchange Securities Eligible for Margin

Summit on Responsible Investment

On June 27, we hosted the first-ever Summit on Responsible Investment in Kelowna. Our socially responsible investing and environmental, social, and governance event brought together a considerable crowd of professionals from a diverse range of industries for a day packed with presentations, panel discussions, company spotlights, networking, and exhibiting.

The event was a resounding success, thanks in no small part to all of our guests, presenters, collaborators, and sponsors, MNP LLP, Dentons, Odyssey Trust, Socialsuite, Business Television (BTV), irlabs, Accelerate Okanagan, and Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission. Plus, attendees raised over $6,000 for the Central Okanagan Food Bank to help combat food insecurity in Kelowna and West Kelowna.

We are excited to bring the Summit back by popular demand in 2024. In the meantime, replays of each session are available free to watch on CSE TV.

Watch now: Summit on Responsible Investment Playlist

Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Technology Issue

At the end of the month, we published the 2023 Technology Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine. With widespread advancements and numerous opportunities in technology, such as the public release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its rapid growth to 100 million users in just two months, this issue was exceptionally relevant for investors, entrepreneurs, and the over 100 CSE-listed companies in the technology space.

In this issue, we took a deep dive into the stories of six companies that are getting ahead of the curve with innovations to solve tomorrow’s problems today, from emergency communications to plant-derived nutraceuticals to cryptocurrency forensics.

The CSE-listed companies featured in this issue include:

Read now: Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Technology Issue

July Highlights

Summer Networking

The CSE had an action-packed summer filled with great company, new connections, and incredible sightseeing.

We kicked off our summer event circuit by hosting our first-ever SunDAC mining networking event in June, co-hosted by Grove Corporate Services, Newsfile, and OCI Group, and sponsored by enPercept. It was a delight to have Zero Zero Pizza as our venue and to catch up with friends and contacts we reconnected with at this year’s PDAC Convention over delicious food and great drinks.

We also had a great time donning our cowboy hats and catching up with old and new friends in Calgary for our annual Stampede festivities, including pancake breakfasts, a CSE-hosted reception, and boot scootin’ parties.

Thank you to everyone who attended SunDAC and joined us on the Stampede grounds. We look forward to another summer of networking in 2024!

August Highlights

The CSE Open

In August, we hosted the 2023 CSE Open, which brought together friends and colleagues for a fun day of golf at the scenic Wooden Sticks Golf Club.

Along with being a great opportunity for networking, bonding, and working on our golf swings, we also supported two important causes: the Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation and Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. 

And what helped make the event a hole-in-one were our event sponsors: Independent Trading Group (ITG), MNP, and Dog and Pony Studios, as well as:

We look forward to playing another round next year!

View the album: The CSE Open 2023

Baseball Classic

We also had a great time taking our friends and clients out to the ball game at the 2023 CSE Summer Baseball Classic. 

Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium was the perfect setting for a summer baseball game, with the Vancouver Canadians and Hillsboro Hopps engaged in a thrilling showdown. It was wonderful connecting with colleagues and clients, and to show our appreciation for their enduring support.

Our sponsors irlabs, Odyssey Trust, SmallCap Communications, Capital Tides Vancouver Investor Cruise by Investor.Events, International Deal Gateway, and Stockhouse, helped make this event a home run.

Enjoy these photo highlights from this unforgettable day.

View the album: The CSE Summer Baseball Classic 2023

September Highlights

2023 Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek

In September, the 2023 Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek brought together professionals from the investment and mining spaces for panel discussions, presentations, and networking at a beautiful mountainside setting in Colorado. 

We were proud to sponsor and attend this premier, invitation-only independent investment conference, and the CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO; Anna Serin, Director of Listings Development for Western Canada and US & Vancouver Branch Lead; and Phillip Shum, Director of Listings Development had a great time connecting with friends and colleagues.

Several CSE-listed issuers were also in attendance at the event, including:

Plus, we had the pleasure of teaming up with MNP and MLT Aikins to host a daily social hour during the summit at the CSE Hospitality Suite. It was a fantastic way to network in between one-on-one meetings and other scheduled networking events while enjoying refreshments.

Thanks for having us!

View the photos: Beaver Creek 2023

Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Precious Metals Issue

At the Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek, we premiered the 2023 Precious Metals Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine.

This issue explores the definition of “precious” in today’s world, which seems to be taking on new meaning as energy-linked metals rise in prominence to feed the growing shift toward cleaner technology, and features the stories of precious and critical metals companies focused on bringing world-class jurisdictions to the limelight, from North America to West Africa.

CSE-listed companies featured in this issue include:

Rob Cook, the CSE’s Senior Vice President of Market Development, is also highlighted in this issue and shares his insights and trends in mining and the capital markets.

October Highlights

Family Office Showcase – London, England

We were thrilled to travel “across the pond” to sponsor a family office showcase in late September in London, hosted by Global Partnership Family Offices and presented by International Deal Gateway (IDG). 

CSE-listed issuers, Discovery Lithium (CSE:DCLI), Hillcrest Energy Technologies (CSE:HEAT), and Gemina Laboratories (CSE:GLAB) also presented at the event.

Ahead of this exciting showcase, the CSE’s James Black sat down with Liz Priestman, CEO and Director of IDG, on The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. 

The two discussed IDG’s role, family offices benefits and differentiators as investors, the focus on the UK, advice for CEOs, and IDG’s plans and success stories of companies they’ve worked with.

Watch now: Liz Priestman on Finding a Fit with Family Office Capital | The CSE Podcast Ep16-S3

International Mining and Resources Conference – Sydney, Australia

The CSE team journeyed to the land down under for the renowned International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, Australia. 

At this renowned mining event, now in its 10th year, the CSE’s Richard Carleton, CEO, and Anna Serin, Director of Listings Development for Western Canada and US & Vancouver Branch Lead, had the chance to enjoy presentations covering the entire mining value chain and network with global mining leaders, resource experts, and leading companies.

It was great to be joined by CSE-listed companies, United Lithium (CSE:ULTH) and Inflection Resources (CSE:AUCU), and to celebrate United Lithium’s victory at the pitch competition!

During the conference, Richard Carleton was also given a moment in the spotlight in an interview with Kitco Mining. Richard discussed the current state of the mining sector, raising capital as a Canadian miner in Australia, and major economic trends. 

Thanks for having us!

Read now: ‘Tremendous number of new projects’ in the critical minerals space: Canadian Securities Exchange CEO

November Highlights

Red Cloud Fall Mining Showcase 2023

We were proud to be an event sponsor for the Red Cloud Fall Mining Showcase, in partnership with PearTree, on November 7–8 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this action-packed event. It was great to connect with colleagues and friends in the mining space and meet with attendees from around the world.

Plus, CSE-listed companies, ACME Lithium (CSE:ACME), CDN Maverick Capital (CSE:CDN), Kuya Silver (CSE:KUYA), and Latitude Uranium (CSE:LUR) were in attendance.

A special thank you to Red Cloud and PearTree for having us and for putting on such a great showcase. We’re looking forward to the next one!

MJBizCon

Thanks to everyone who joined us at MJBizCon, which took place at the exciting Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas! It was great to participate in this action-packed event, explore the exhibition floor, and dive into the current state of the cannabis landscape.

Plus, CEO of the CSE, Richard Carleton alongside Anil Mall, Director of Listed Company Services, and Phillip Shum, Director of Listings Development for Toronto, had the opportunity to connect with innovators, executives, and entrepreneurs alongside issuers in the cannabis space.

Thanks for having us and inspiring us to “dare to grow”! We’re thrilled to share our photo highlights from this exciting event.

Events

Mining Events Recap – Post-Q1 2023

It’s been a whirlwind start to 2023. Over the past three months, the CSE team has enjoyed connecting with friends both old and new in mining and from across the capital markets at the many mining events and activities taking place across the country.

From VRIC to PreDACs to PDAC, there was no shortage of opportunities to engage in lively discussion on the latest trends driving activity and interest in the mining and exploration sectors.

Regardless of the event, consistently strong event attendance was an indicator of renewed enthusiasm for the mining sector with a clear interest in battery and precious metals. In particular, our time at PDAC in Toronto as both a media sponsor and exhibitor enabled us to provide a pulse of mining-related developments taking place at the CSE.

Check out our highlights from this year’s signature mining events below, and be sure to visit our events calendar to see where we’re headed next.

Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) & Cross-Border Networking Reception

The CSE team was thrilled to be back in Vancouver for VRIC, produced by Cambridge House, and to celebrate the opportunities and benefits that Canadian and US investors and companies experience in accessing capital on both sides of our shared border. 

At VRIC, the CSE exhibited alongside CSE-listed issuers, 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), and Bunker Hill Mining (CSE:BNKR). Plus, we previewed our new branding at the CSE’s Vancouver office in conjunction with this event.

Our Cross-Border Networking Reception was a fun and well-attended event that closed out VRIC. A big thank you to our event partners, OTC Markets, Odyssey Trust, MNP, Investing News Network, DealMaker, Grove Corporate Services, and Bennett Jones!

Click here for photo highlights.

PreDAC Vancouver & PreDAC Toronto

Leading up to PDAC, the CSE continued our tradition of gathering and discussing the most important trends ahead of this world-renowned mining convention. This year, we partnered with Investor.Events to co-host our mining industry networking events PreDAC Vancouver and PreDAC Toronto, both of which were sold out.

These events featured great lineups of companies delivering quick pitches, and there were vibrant conversations around mining for battery metals, the small cap space, as well as interesting outlooks on the industry for 2023 and beyond. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a big thank you to our event sponsors, Newsfile, W.D. Latimer, Purves Redmond, Vested, SmallCap Communications, BTV, Stanford & Turner Marketing Group, MNP, Grove Corporate Services, and OCI Group!

Click here to see the PreDAC Vancouver album, and click here to see the PreDAC Toronto album.

PDAC Investor Luncheon

It was great to be back at the PDAC convention and to host our annual networking luncheon. 

The event featured a keynote address from Peter Kent, CEO of First Phosphate (CSE:PHOS),  a former Minister of State for the Americas with the department of Foreign Affairs and former Environment Minister of Canada, who provided fascinating insights on the global mining landscape. Following this presentation, CSE-listed mining companies delivered rapid-fire company pitches and were among the strongest slate of companies that have ever presented at this luncheon event! 

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thank you to our sponsors, MNP, DSA Corporate Services, Marrelli Support Services, Investor.Events, BTV, INN, Market One, Newsfile, Purves Redmond, W.D. Latimer, Vested, and SmallCap Communications! 

Click here to see the photos.

Mangia Bevi Festa

Our Mangia Bevi Festa networking event, presented in partnership with MNP and Aird & Berlis, was once again a huge success! To celebrate a busy PDAC, the CSE team was thrilled to meet with colleagues and unwind over great food, great drinks, and great company. 

Thank you once again to everyone who joined us at the many events that took place, and a big thank you to everyone who continues to support the CSE as we move into this exciting new phase in our company. 

We look forward to seeing everyone again at upcoming mining events and of course at PDAC 2024!

Events

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.