MVPC 2026, October 6-8, 2026, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Conference Program

Conference agenda

Conference Presentations

Breathable Particles in the Air and the Future of Measuremen
K. Hedges (OHCOW)
Practical Advances in Measurement Including the Measurement of PM2.5
J. Nelson (WSN)
Cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease in Ontario, Canada workers exposed to diesel engine exhaust
S. Ziembicki (University of Toronto)
The Underground Emissions Balancing Act: Ventilation, DPFs and NO2
R. Deayton (Mammoth)
Engine Multifuel Compatibility for Diesel, Biodiesel and Renewable Fuels
I. Khalek (SwRI)
Cleaner Combustion, Lower Emissions and Reduced Fuel Costs for Existing Assets
K. Loney (HYGN Energy)
Emissions from Li-Ion Batteries under Thermal Runaway
I. Khalek (SwRI)
Vale BEV Implementation Update
S. Patel (Vale)
Evaluation of the Diminishing Returns of a Fully BEV Fleet Versus Electric Haul Trucks and Scoops: A Case Study – Eagle’s Nest Project
P. Bermudez-Gomez (CGM Expert)
Airborne Diesel Particulate measurement and control in underground mines
D. Rose (Pinssar)
The Dirty Tail of Modern Diesel Engines - Particle Number Counting for DPF Failure Monitoring
R. Fraser (VERT)
Diesel Exhaust Inhalation and Stress Response: A Mechanism for Systemic Health Impacts
E. Thomson (Health Canada)
CSA M424 and M421 Standards Update
V. Somasundaram (CSA Group)
CSA M424.4 – Self-propelled, electrically driven, non- rail-bound mobile machines for use in non-gassy underground mine
J. Le (CanmetMINING)
M424.3 Braking Performance Revision Update
R. Tiangco (Vale)
Data Analysis Methodology for BEV/Diesel Field data
X. Zhenhuan (CanmetMINING)
Energy Modelling for BEV LHD Vehicle
E. Acũna-Duhart (CanmetMINING)

Workshop Presentations

Counting What Matters Underground – Particle Counter Technologies
R. Fraser (VERT)
Design principles of diesel emissions control technologies
Brent Rubeli (CanmetMINING)
Selection and retrofit of diesel oxidation catalysts
Brent Rubeli (CanmetMINING)

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