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PDAC 2025 Registration Opens for the Annual Mineral Exploration and Mining Convention

PDAC 2025, the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, takes place March 2-5, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Registration is now open at www.pdac.ca/convention. The event will feature over 1,100 exhibitors, technical sessions, and networking opportunities. Highlights include the Investors Exchange, showcasing junior miners, producers, and prospectors, as well as keynotes on commodity and industry outlooks. Notable speakers include Eric Sprott (Eric Sprott Family Office) and Mike Henry (BHP Group). Programs emphasize advancements in mining technology, sustainability, and Indigenous partnerships, with opportunities for students and early-career professionals. [more]

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PDAC Announces 2025 Awards Recipients

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has announced its 2025 Awards recipients, recognizing excellence in the global mining industry. The awards highlight achievements in mineral exploration, Indigenous contributions, sustainability, and mine development. Recipients include the Canadian Malartic Exploration Team for the East Gouldie Deposit discovery, David Kritterdlik for advancing Inuit values, Teck Resources and UN Women for their Originarias Program in Chile, the Onto Discovery Team for the Onto Deposit discovery, and John Robins for his leadership in mining. The recipients will be celebrated during the PDAC 2025 Convention on March 4, 2025, in Toronto. [more]

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Join the Global Mining Elite at PDAC 2024: The Premier Event for Mineral Exploration

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2024 Convention, the world’s foremost event in mineral exploration and mining, taking place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from March 3 to 6. The “World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention” is a hub for industry professionals, governments, and organizations involved in mineral exploration. PDAC 2024 promises an unparalleled in-person experience, offering a unique platform for networking, learning, and collaboration among global experts and enthusiasts in the mining industry. [more]

PDAC 2023: Sinead Kaufman of Rio Tinto’s Keynote Speech on Mining for the Future
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PDAC 2023: Sinead Kaufman of Rio Tinto’s Keynote Speech on Mining for the Future

Sinead Kaufman of Rio Tinto discussed the company’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. She emphasizes the importance of supporting a better social license to operate and highlights the need for a sustainable approach to growth. Kaufman believes that the integration of the supply chain is critical in achieving decarbonization, not only within Rio Tinto’s operations but also for its customers and partners. [more]

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PDAC 2023: Alice Wong of Cameco’s Technical Session on the Clean Energy Transition and Uranium

Clean energy transition is a topic of growing importance as the world seeks to address the climate crisis and decarbonize the global energy infrastructure. One critical mineral that often goes unnoticed but plays a vital role in this transition is uranium. This article summarizes a Technical Session by Alice Wong, Senior Vice-President & Chief Corporate Officer at Cameco, titled “Clean Energy Transition and Uranium”. [more]

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A Keynote Speaker for Every Interest at PDAC 2023

The Keynote Program encompasses four themes: Commodities, Mineral Outlook, Technology, and New Discoveries. The objective is to inspire and educate participants through discussions on new concepts and the exploration and development challenges faced in the mineral industry in 2023. Speakers will share insights and engage in conversations around these topics, providing valuable information and fostering a deeper understanding among attendees. [more]

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PDAC 2023 – Don’t Miss the In-Person Return of the World’s Premier Mineral Exploration and Mining Showcase in March!

Within the mineral exploration and mining world, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s Convention is the industry’s “Super Bowl”. The event returns live to Toronto from March 5-8 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. A lineup of content will make the 2023 event bigger and better than ever, including programming such as Capital Markets, Sustainability and Technical programs, Keynote Speakers, and Exploration Insights. [more]