All papers published in this volume have been reviewed through processes administered by the Editors. Reviews were conducted by expert referees to the professional and scientific standards expected of a proceedings journal published by IOP Publishing.• Type of peer review: Single Anonymous• Conference submission management system: Morressier• Number of submissions received: 79• Number of submissions sent for review: 78• Number of submissions accepted: 71• Acceptance Rate (Submissions Accepted / Submissions Received × 100): 89.9• Average number of reviews per paper: 1• Total number of reviewers involved: 31• Contact person for queries:Name: Janice BurkeEmail: jburke@cim.orgAffiliation: Metallurgy & Materials Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum