About ISSA Mining Safety Conference
- 22-24 September 2026
- Saskatoon
A global forum focused on reducing risk, strengthening safety culture, and improving operational resilience in mining.
The ISSA Mining Safety Conference brings together industry leaders, regulators, engineers, safety professionals, and researchers to address the most pressing health and safety challenges facing the mining sector today.
Taking place September 22–24, 2026 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, this international event delivers practical, field-tested strategies to prevent serious injuries and fatalities, enhance safety leadership, and integrate technology into modern risk management systems.
If you are responsible for safety performance, operational oversight, or regulatory compliance, this conference is built for you.
Mining operations are becoming more complex. Automation, data systems, workforce pressures, and regulatory scrutiny continue to evolve. Safety strategies must evolve with them.
ISSA Mining Safety Conference focuses on:
- Preventing serious injuries and fatalities through high-energy hazard management
- Embedding safety leadership at every operational level
- Leveraging digital tools and automation to improve hazard detection
- Addressing mental health and psychosocial risk in remote and high-intensity environments
- Strengthening emergency response and mine rescue preparedness
- Building trust with communities and stakeholders
This is not a theoretical discussion. Sessions are grounded in real case studies, operational experience, and cross-jurisdictional collaboration.
The conference is designed for professionals directly accountable for mining safety and operational performance, including:
- Mining & processing operators (surface and underground)
- Contractors and service providers
- Safety, health & risk professionals
- Technology, data & innovation leaders
- Government, regulators & inspectors
- Researchers, academics & educators
- Unions and industry associations
- Community & Indigenous relations professionals
If safety outcomes impact your mandate, this event delivers measurable value.
Conference Themes
The ISSA Mining Safety Conference program is structured around key pillars that are shaping the future of mining safety:
Technology, AI & Digital Tools
Real-time risk detection, analytics, automation, human-in-the-loop design.
AI
Analytics
Automation
Leadership & Safety Culture
Accountability, positive leadership, learning organizations.
Culture
Learning
Accountability
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Psychological safety, supports and resources in remote/shift contexts.
Psych Safety
Resources
Remote/Shift
Serious Injury & Fatality Prevention
Critical controls, high-energy hazards, lessons learned.
Controls
HEH
Learning
Shared Learnings / Best Practice
Case studies, cross-site transfer, industry benchmarks that work.
Case Studies
Benchmarking
Transfer
Legacy Plan
Sustaining outcomes: roadmaps, governance, and capability building.
Roadmap
Governance
Capability
Community Relations & Social Impact
Building trust, partnerships, and sustainable outcomes.
Trust
Partnerships
Sustainability
Emergency Response & Mine Rescue
Preparedness, drills, ICS, mine rescue practices and technologies.
Preparedness
ICS
Rescue
ISSA Mining is the International Section on Prevention in the Mining Industry, operating under the larger umbrella of the International Social Security Association (ISSA).
It is a not-for-profit, global network dedicated to promoting safety, health, and well-being across mining and extractive industries. Its work is anchored by the Vision Zero prevention strategy and the 7 Golden Rules for safe and healthy mining.
This independent organization fosters international cooperation among mining enterprises, associations, researchers, regulators, governments, and other stakeholders to improve occupational safety and health through knowledge sharing, training, and best practices.
ISSA Mining currently comprises over 100 members worldwide, including a diverse mix of industry operators, safety associations, academic institutions, and government bodies across multiple continents.
Where
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who
Mining companies, suppliers, regulators, safety leaders
Scale
700+ expected delegates
Expo
Safety suppliers & technology showcase
“On behalf of the WCB board, we acknowledge the significance of Saskatchewan being chosen to host the 2026 ISSA Mining Safety Conference in Saskatoon. The mining industry is a cornerstone of our provincial economy, and this conference provides a critical platform to advance our shared mission of eliminating workplace injuries. By helping organize this global event, the Saskatchewan WCB is demonstrating the importance of industry collaboration and our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of workers that work in the mining industry, both here at home and internationally. We look forward to welcoming delegates and fostering the partnerships and knowledge-sharing that will drive safety innovations forward.”
“Collaborating on a local, national and international scale is essential to tackling the complex safety issues facing modern mining, and the 2026 ISSA Mining Safety Conference is the perfect venue for that collaboration. As an organization committed to injury prevention and restoring abilities, the Saskatchewan WCB recognizes the immense value of exchanging practical solutions and evidence-based insights with our international colleagues. This partnership reflects our dedication to ensuring all workers return home safely every day, and we are excited to showcase the safety innovations emerging right here in Saskatchewan's resource sector and it’s supply chain.”
Join the Global Mining Safety Community
ISSA Mining Safety Conference is expected to welcome hundreds of delegates and a curated exhibition of safety technologies, PPE solutions, and specialized services. Whether you are looking to benchmark your safety systems, contribute technical expertise, or strengthen your organization’s risk framework, this conference provides direct access to the people and practices shaping the future of mining safety.