geophysics

PDAC 2026 Technical Sessions outline how artificial intelligence and advanced geophysics are being applied in mineral exploration. The program includes an AI session covering computer vision, machine learning for structural modeling, and implementation considerations for large language models. Two geophysics sessions focus on integrated exploration case histories and newer methods, including magnetotellurics, inversion workflows, airborne geophysics analytics, and muon tomography. Regional technical sessions add examples from Latin America and brownfield exploration. Across the agenda, presentations emphasize multi-dataset interpretation, risk reduction, and operational constraints. The sessions collectively frame technology adoption as workflow-driven and incremental. This article summarizes sessions and key themes. [more]

The PDAC 2025 Convention, taking place in Toronto from March 2-5, features a keynote program covering four key themes: Commodity Outlook, Mining Industry Outlook, Technology & Innovation, and Discovery of the Year. Industry leaders, including BHP’s CEO Mike Henry and veteran investor Eric Sprott, will discuss the metals demand for 2050, trends in Canadian mining, and the impact of AI and satellite technology on exploration. The Discovery of the Year session will highlight the Onto copper-gold discovery in Indonesia. [more]