The Northern Miner launches the Goldquest Challenge — and you could win a trip to Vancouver!

The Northern Miner is excited to officially launch the Goldquest Challenge, a brand-new contest that brings together learning, exploration, and the chance to win something pretty incredible: an all-expenses-paid trip to Vancouver for the 2026 CIM Convention!

Flights, hotel, meals, and full access to one of Canada’s biggest mining events are covered, happening May 3–6, 2026. Not bad for answering a few quiz questions.

Here’s how it works: each month, students can complete a short and fun quiz packed with interesting facts about gold, mining, and the role this famous metal plays in our world. Every quiz you finish earns you one entry toward the grand prize draw.

From all the entries, 20 students will be selected to take it one step further by writing a short essay on a gold-related theme. A panel of experts will choose the winning essay based on creativity, insight, and originality.

And the prize? One lucky winner will head to Vancouver — one of Canada’s most beautiful cities — for the full CIM experience. Think industry leaders, innovation, career connections… plus waterfront views, amazing food, and those iconic mountain backdrops.

“Goldquest is about sparking curiosity and connecting students to an industry that continues to shape economies, innovation, and sustainable development worldwide,” said Anthony Vaccaro, President of The Northern Miner Group. “We’re excited to offer students a fun, engaging way to learn about gold and its impact, while opening the door to future opportunities in the global mining sector.”

Gold has been shaping economies and cultures for thousands of years — and it’s still a major player today, from jewelry and electronics to global finance and green technologies.

So whether you’re into science, engineering, sustainability, economics, or just want to learn something new (and maybe win an unforgettable trip), the Goldquest Challenge is your chance to dig in.

Ready to take the challenge? Click here: https://goldquest.northernminer.com/

Disclaimer: Eligibility for the Goldquest Challenge is limited to students residing in select countries. Please click Rules & Regulations on the official contest website to confirm whether the contest is open in your country before entering: https://goldquest.northernminer.com/