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.
Why This Conference Matters?
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
About ISSA Mining
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.
