PDAC

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]

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]

There are various motivations behind the global imperative of achieving Net Zero and the shift toward renewable energy sources. Jack Bedder, Founder & Director of Project Blue, discusses the current and future demand for critical minerals in the context of energy transition and decarbonization. [more]

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]

The session on commodities aims to examine the factors influencing the supply, demand, and pricing of critical minerals and precious metals. This article is a summary of a Technical Session hosted by Robert Friedland of Ivanhoe Mines, titled “Mining with a Greater Purpose – Tech Disruption Comes to the Rocks”. [more]

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]

In this short video, Chris Thompson of eResearch discusses the upcoming Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention and provides insights into the convention’s scope, significance for investors, attendance fees, and the diverse benefits it offers. [more]

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]