The Integra Gold Rush Challenge in 2016 was a call to action to mining industry peers, where George Salamis, Executive Chairman of Integra Gold, called upon the industry to “get off the sidelines and into the innovation game.” Goldcorp delivered and together with Integra Gold they launched the #DisruptMining initiative in 2017. With a goal to collaborate, spur investment and accelerate the pace of innovation, #DisruptMining broke down the wall between technology and mining and provided a platform for entrepreneurs working with disruptive and exponential technologies to demonstrate their application across the entire industry – from exploration and discovery to production and mine closure to financing, marketing and corporate social responsibly. 153 submissions were received, with 12 semi-finalists and five finalists showcasing their innovation at a finale event during the 2017 PDAC convention. #DisruptMining boldly continued what the Integra Gold Rush Challenge started – opening minds, opening databases and opening technologies to drive the industry forward.