Uranium, Potash, and Lithium International Conference (UPLift 2025)
September 8-11, 2025
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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.
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 decisions due
February 28, 2025
Papers due
TBA
Registration opens
April 30, 2025
Author registration deadline
May 30, 2025
Meet the Conference Organizers
Uranium Committee
- Jeff Adams, Co-Chair, Global Director, Uranium, Hatch
- Arthur Lieu, NexGen Energy Ltd.
- Gilles Joubert, Orano
- James Hatley, Uranium Energy Corp
- Bryan Dyck, Cameco
Potash/Lithium Committee
- Todd Steen, Co-chair, Global Director, Potash, Hatch
- Kathlene Jacobson, BHP
- Austin Legacy
- Tim Mbanga, Nutrien
Honorary Chair
- Engin Özberk, Chair Historical Metallurgy
Advisors
- Thomas Specht, Senior Process Engineer, Hatch
- Dimitrios Filippou, Metallurgist - RioExpert, Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium
- Rayneth Law, Senior Process Engineer, Molycop
- Brad Sigurdson, Vice President, Saskatchewan Mining Association
Sponsorship Chair
- Skyler Dillman, AESSEAL
Proceedings Chair
- Rashid Bashir, York University
MetSoc Management
- Brigitte Farah, Managing Director
- Victoria Di Woo, Digital Design Specialist & Administration
