Innovation Accelerator Driven by Goldcorp to
Return to PDAC 2019
VANCOUVER, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - GOLDCORP INC.
(TSX:G, NYSE:GG) ("Goldcorp") is pleased to announce the third
annual #DisruptMining innovation challenge and live finale event
will be presented on Sunday, March 3,
2019 during the annual Prospectors and Developers
Association of Canada (PDAC)
conference in Toronto,
Canada.
Highlights:
- Goldcorp and presenting sponsor KPMG will co-host the 2019
#DisruptMining innovation expo and "shark-tank" style live event at
the Rebel Entertainment Complex
- Technology disruptors are encouraged to submit their ideas for
a chance to pitch to senior mining, technology and finance leaders
in front of a live audience of mining influencers and
decision-makers
- Winning disruptor(s) can earn an opportunity to negotiate up to
$1 million investment* from Goldcorp,
one of the world's most innovative gold producers
- Net proceeds from the #DisruptMining finale event will support
innovation-focused scholarships and community-building
initiatives
- Spark your imagination with the #DisruptMining launch video
- Deadline for Submissions: November 5,
2018
Now in its third year as a catalyst for change in mining, the
#DisruptMining innovation challenge has a track record of
encouraging new ideas, identifying new opportunities and helping to
accelerate the growth of new companies tackling challenges in
mining in new and different ways. Innovators and
entrepreneurs are encouraged to submit their ideas for a chance to
pitch in front of a live audience of over 500 industry leaders and
a "shark-tank" style panel of cross-industry titans. The winner(s)
will have the opportunity to negotiate up to $1 million investment* for a proof of concept at
one of Goldcorp's mines or direct investment in the winning
technologies.
"The mining industry today is collaborating and investing in
technology and innovation like never before. We have
digitized, automated and applied new technologies to various
aspects of the mining life cycle, but our industry needs to
accelerate the cycle of innovation even more to stay competitive,
deliver greater value to shareholders and be best prepared for our
future," said Todd White, Executive
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Goldcorp. "Goldcorp
is amongst the most innovative companies in the gold business, and
we see #DisruptMining as a catalyst that helps us identify and
champion new ideas, new partnerships, new technologies and new
thinkers. At least seven of our #DisruptMining alumni have launched
to new levels. We believe there are a lot more great ideas out
there, and we're ready to help make them happen."
Following the 2018 #DisruptMining challenge, winner Acoustic
Zoom, an advanced geophysics company specializing in innovative
seismic solutions, secured a $1
million investment in its business from Goldcorp and
launched a $150,000 pilot program at
Goldcorp's Red Lake Gold Mines in Ontario. Other
#DisruptMining alumni including: Enviroleach, LlamaZoo, Open
Mineral, Bio-Mine, Cementation, Goldspot Discoveries, KORE
Geosystems and Tradewind Markets have transformed their rogue
ideas, become established start-ups, substantially evolved their
services and operations, or have scaled their leading-edge
technology solutions.
"DisruptMining was truly a catalyst for our business and put us
on the world stage," said Prof. Jacques Guigné, Chief
Executive Officer, Acoustic Zoom. "We now have multiple
international contracts with major mining companies and have
accelerated the development of our technology with further
innovations, in addition to building our ability to service with a
growing equipment portfolio."
Call for Disruptors across all industries
#DisruptMining offers entrepreneurs a platform to bring
disruptive and exponential technologies to the sector, whether it's
unlocking exploration opportunities; finding operational and
production efficiencies; reducing the environmental footprint and
delivering on sustainability commitments; or developing alternative
ways to finance capital projects.
Any innovator interested in pitching their idea at the
#DisruptMining innovation expo and "shark-tank" style live event is
encouraged to submit an application. Full application details and
requirements can be found at: www.disruptmining.com. Submissions
will be accepted until November 5,
2018 at 11:59 pm EST. Late
submissions will not be accepted.
#DisruptMining 2019 Submission Categories:
- Mining Transformation: Operate and manage mines with
increased productivity.
- Metallurgy Transformation: Decrease the mass, energy,
water and chemical intensity required in metallurgical
processes.
- Sustainability Transformation: Move Towards Zero
Water and sustainable energy usage.
- Digital Transformation: Create digital intelligence
with new applications and integrated interfaces.
- Geology Transformation: Improve mineral mapping and
measurement.
- "Go Rogue": An idea so out-of-the-box it deserves its
own category.
#DisruptMining Innovation Expo
The #DisruptMining Innovation Expo will showcase the
semi-finalists and other game-changing innovators who will
demonstrate how they can help the mining industry accelerate the
pace of technological advancement.
"Shark-Tank" Style Live Finale
Finalists will pitch their competing innovations to a
"shark-tank" style panel of cross-industry titans and the winner
will have the opportunity to negotiate up to $1 million* in investment for a proof of concept
at one of Goldcorp's mines or direct investment in the winning
technologies. More than 500 mining executives, investors and
financiers will be in attendance, each looking for that one
revolutionary idea that will get them to the future of mining,
faster.
Partner with #DisruptMining Challenge
Are you committed to championing innovation in the mining
industry? Would you like to be showcased at the #DisruptMining
Challenge, one of Canada's largest
gatherings for mining innovation? To learn how to become a sponsor
of this trailblazing challenge and event, please e-mail
disruptmining@goldcorp.com or connect on social media via
#DisruptMining.
Proceeds from the #DisruptMining finale event will invest in the
future of the mining industry through innovation-focused
scholarships.
#DisruptMining Challenge Timeline
- Monday, November 5, 2018:
Deadline for submissions.
- Friday, December 14, 2018:
Selected disruptors notified.
- Sunday, March 3, 2019:
#DisruptMining Innovation Expo and Live Finale
For more information and to review full submission details,
please visit: www.disruptmining.com
About Goldcorp www.goldcorp.com
Goldcorp is a senior gold producer focused on responsible mining
practices with safe, low-cost production from a high-quality
portfolio of mines.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain disclosures in this document constitute forward-looking
statements, including the timing and completion of the
#DisruptMining expo and live finale. In making the forward-looking
statements, the Company has applied certain factors and assumptions
that are based on the Company's current beliefs as well as
assumptions made by and information currently available to the
Company, including that the Company is able to execute the
challenge in accordance with the terms described herein. Although
the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on
information currently available to it, they may prove to be
incorrect, and the forward-looking statements are subject to
numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause
future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
in such forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include,
among others, those matters identified in its continuous disclosure
filings, including its most recently filed annual information form.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and
expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to, update or
revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by
applicable law.
No purchase or skill-testing question is required, and the
chances of earning a spot as a finalist or semi-finalist depend on
the number and calibre of entries received during the submission
period. The #DisruptMining challenge is open to all individuals or
groups of individuals in Canada or
the US (excluding residents of Florida) who are at least the age of majority
in their province, state, territory or country of residence.
Eligibility to earn an opportunity to negotiate an investment from
Goldcorp requires travel to Toronto,
Canada on March 3, 2019 and
participation in the live finale event on March 3, 2019. For complete eligibility criteria,
please refer to www.disruptmining.com
* CAD $1 million investment not
guaranteed, and/or investment may be allocated among multiple
finalists; exact level of investment, if any, is at Goldcorp's sole
discretion and subject to completion of appropriate due
diligence.
For further information please contact:
INVESTOR
CONTACT
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MEDIA
CONTACT
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Shawn
Campbell
Director, Investor
Relations
Telephone: (800)
567-6223
E-mail:
info@goldcorp.com
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Christine
Marks
Director, Corporate
Communications
Telephone: (604)
696-3050
E-mail:
media@goldcorp.com
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