Janice Zinck
Executive Director of Geosciences and Mines, Government of Nova Scotia
Janice Zinck is listed as Executive Director of Geosciences and Mines, Government of Nova Scotia. Janice is scheduled to speak at Resourcing Tomorrow 2026 on 2 December 2026.
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About
Janice Zinck is Executive Director of Geosciences and Mines with the Government of Nova Scotia and a recognized leader in critical minerals, mining innovation and sustainable resource development. Over more than 30 years, Janice has led multidisciplinary programs connecting geoscience, technology and public policy to strengthen mineral development and supply chains. During her federal career with Natural Resources Canada, she helped shape Canada’s critical minerals agenda and advance major initiatives on green mining, rare earth elements, and recovering value from mining waste. Janice is a Past President of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, Past Chair of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, and Past President of the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences. She holds degrees in geology, chemistry and, metallurgical engineering. A Clean50 award recipient, she is also a CIM Fellow, holds two patents, and has been recognized nationally for her contributions to Canada’s