Xplor 2016 to Take Place Under the Honorary Presidency of Gaetan Morin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fonds de Solidarite FTQ


ROUYN-NORANDA, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - June 8, 2016) -

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The Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (AEMQ) is pleased to announce that Xplor 2016 will be held under the honorary presidency of Mr. Gaétan Morin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. On October 5th and 6th 2016, the event will bring together key stakeholders who contribute to the development of the mineral sector and to the economic development of Quebec.

Mr. Morin, who holds a Masters in Economic Geology from UQAM, will speak at the conference dinner on October 5th, at the Hotel Bonaventure. "Xplor is a time to highlight the economic and entrepreneurial contribution of the mining industry in Quebec, an industry with many SMEs that generates almost 45 000 jobs mainly in Quebec's regions" he recalled. "As an actor at the heart of economic development in Quebec and a financial partner in the Québec mining industry for over 20 years, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ is proud to be partner with AMEQ for Xplor ".

According to Me Frank Marriage, AEMQ chairman of the board, "this cooperation demonstrates the Association's will to stimulate entrepreneurship in mining and its importance to the Quebec economic development". Besides the high-level conferences, the trade show will bring together more than a hundred companies to develop and build lasting business relationships.

Xplor: The mining exploration conference, an industry reference

Organized by The AEMQ, Xplor brings together more than 1,000 participants every year: investors, entrepreneurs, prospectors, engineers, geologists and service providers. This key event for the mining industry offers networking opportunities and a high quality conference program. For more information, visit the website

About AEMQ

AEMQ is a professional and industrial association representing stakeholders working in the field of mineral exploration in Quebec. Founded in 1975, the Association's mission is to promote sustainable and responsible exploration of mineral resources of Quebec and their essential contribution to the Quebec economy. It brings together 2,000 individual members and 300 corporate members.

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Contact Information:

Marie-France Beaudry
Communications and Public Relations Director
819 762-1599 poste 225
mfbeaudry@aemq.org
www.aemq.org

Gaetan Morin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fonds de Solidarite FTQ. Xplor 2016: Quebec Mining Exploration Convention.