Uranium, Potash, and Lithium International Conference (UPLift 2025)
September 8-11, 2025
Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Extended deadline to March 15!
Leader Sponsors
About the event
Following the success of the 4th International Conference on Uranium at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel in Saskatoon, we are excited to announce the Uranium, Potash, and Lithium International Conference (UPLift 2025), in partnership with the Hydrometallurgy Section of MetSoc and the Canadian Mineral Processors Society.
This three-day event will feature specialized sessions dedicated to Uranium, Potash and Lithium, with invited speakers leading discussions in focused, single-room settings. Attendees will have unique opportunities for in-depth conversations and valuable networking.
Welcome Message from the Honourable Warren Kaeding
Minister of Trade and Export Development, Government of Saskatchewan
Welcome to Saskatchewan — a global leader in energy and resource innovation. As host of UPLift 2025, we’re proud to showcase our strengths in potash, uranium, and lithium, all produced with sustainability and reliability at the forefront.
Insights from the UPLift 2025 Committee
- We interviewed Engin Özberk, Thomas Specht, and Dimitrios Filippou to explore their perspectives on UPLift 2025.
Read the article - In our second feature, Co-Chairs Jeff Adams, Todd Steen, and Greg Miller share their vision and leadership approach.
Read the article
🎥 Why do Uranium, Potash & Lithium matter?
Hear it from UPlift 2025 Honorary Chair, Engin Özberk.
Co-organized by
the Hydrometallurgy Section of MetSoc and the Canadian Mineral Processors SK/MB Chapter
Space is limited, so be sure to stay connected for updates on registration, speaker announcements, and more. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this important industry gathering!
Important Dates
Call for abstracts opens
October 18, 2024
Abstract submission deadline
January 31, 2025
Abstract submission deadline *EXTENDED*
March 15, 2025
Papers due
TBA
Registration opens
May 16, 2025
Author registration deadline
July 8, 2025
Hotel booking deadline
August 8, 2025
Meet the Conference Organizers
Conference Honorary Chair
- Engin Özberk, Chair Historical Metallurgy
Conference Co-Chairs
- Jeff Adams, Co-chair for Uranium, Global Director, Hatch
Conference Co-Chairs
- Todd Steen, Co-chair for Potash, Global Director, Hatch
Conference Co-Chairs
- Greg Miller, Co-chair for Lithium, Supervising Process Engineer, Hatch
MetSoc Liasons
- Dimitrios Filippou, Metallurgist - RioExpert, Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium
CMP Liasons
- Rayneth Law, Senior Process Engineer, Molycop
Advisor
- Thomas Specht, Senior Process Engineer, Hatch
Advisor
- Brad Sigurdson, Vice President, Saskatchewan Mining Association
Sponsorship
- Skyler Dillman, Chair, AESSEAL
Sponsorship
- Matthew Kemp, Co-chair, Peter Lucas Inc.
Proceedings Chair
- Rashid Bashir, York University
MetSoc Management
- Brigitte Farah, Managing Director
- Victoria Di Woo, Digital Design Specialist
- Simone Florence, Event Coordinator
Conference Honorary Chair
- Engin Özberk, Chair Historical Metallurgy
Conference Co-Chairs
- Jeff Adams, Co-chair for Uranium, Global Director, Hatch
- Todd Steen, Co-chair for Potash, Global Director, Hatch
- Greg Miller, Co-chair for Lithium, Supervising Process Engineer, Hatch
CMP & MetSoc Liasons
- Dimitrios Filippou, Metallurgist - RioExpert, Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium
- Rayneth Law, Senior Process Engineer, Molycop
Advisors
- Thomas Specht, Senior Process Engineer, Hatch
- Brad Sigurdson, Vice President, Saskatchewan Mining Association
Sponsorship
- Skyler Dillman, Chair, AESSEAL
- Matthew Kemp, Co-chair, Peter Lucas Inc.
Proceedings Chair
- Rashid Bashir, York University
MetSoc Management
- Brigitte Farah, Managing Director
- Victoria Di Woo, Digital Design Specialist
- Simone Florence, Event Coordinator