PDAC

The mining investment landscape is shifting, and veteran investor Rick Rule sees opportunity. Speaking at PDAC, he emphasized that only a fraction of the 3,000 junior miners are worth investing in, urging investors to focus on management expertise, clear project objectives, and high-quality assets. He highlighted opportunities in Tier 1-bound deposits, high-quality producers like Agnico Eagle, and royalty and streaming companies. Rule also noted that single-asset producers are prime for consolidation as major mining companies seek growth. His core message: invest in quality teams, overlooked commodities, and projects with long-term potential despite prevailing market sentiment. [more]

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]

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]

Discover the untapped potential of Canada’s North at the PDAC 2024 conference, where mining companies showcase their contributions to the global economy and green energy transition. This region, rich in critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and gold, faces unique challenges, from environmental impacts to logistical hurdles. PDAC highlights the importance of sustainable development, Indigenous partnerships, and innovative solutions to these challenges. Join industry leaders, government officials, and Indigenous communities in discussions that shape the future of mining in the Arctic, ensuring responsible resource development and environmental stewardship. We highlight 11 companies currently operating or exploration in Canada’s North that you can meet this year at PDAC 2024. [more]

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]