Alberta CMP hosts
18th Annual Alberta Regional
2026 Mineral Processing and Oil Sands Conference
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CONNECT • DISCUSS • PRESENT • DEVELOP • LEARN
The Alberta chapter of the Canadian Mineral Processors Society (CMP) is a non-profit group consisting of operators, suppliers, manufacturers, academics and other industry professionals focusing on operational experience in the mineral processing, mining and oil sands industry.
The organization supports and promotes mentorship of university and colleague students enrolled in the mining and mineral processing programs at the provincial educational institutions.
Alberta CMP offers a venue for essential professional development networking, a forum to present and learn.
Join us on
September 21, 2026, Monday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
University Club of
the University Of Alberta
11435 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE PLEASE 
TICKET INCLUDES:
Keynote Speaker Address
Plenary Sessions
Lunch Buffet
Post Conference Reception
Registration Fees and Timelines:
Early Bird: $120 (until June 30th)
Regular: $180 (July 1st to September 1st)
Late: $240 (after September 1st)
Presenters: $100
Full time students: $20
The Conference aims to cover regional operations and development in mineral processing of oil sands, metals, diamond and coal.
2026 Mineral Processing and Oil Sands Conference will feature discussions on plant operations, plant start-ups and improvements, application of new or new-to-industry technologies, tailings management, bitumen extraction process improvements, process aids and other topics while showcasing current states and advances in mineral industry with an opportunity to meet companies who work on improving efficiency, focus on innovation and environmental responsibility.
Deadline for ABSTRACT submissions: July 15, 2026
Please refer to the Presentation Submission Guidelines for specifics on abstracts submission.
Alberta Regional CMP conference could not exist without the continued generous support from our sponsors.
If you are interested in sponsoring the Conference you can learn more about the Sponsorship opportunities here.
TO SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE PLEASE 
If you have any inquiries about presenting or sponsorship please contact the organizing committee at albertacmp@cmpabnwtnu.ca or the Chair directly at 780-901-4201, rizzearch@gmail.com.