eResearch - PDAC 2026 - Technical Sessions on Exploration Strategies - New Discoveries Versus Brownfield Expansion
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PDAC 2026 Technical Sessions on Exploration Strategies: New Discoveries Versus Brownfield Expansion

PDAC 2026 will feature two technical sessions examining brownfield and greenfield exploration strategies. The brownfield session focuses on expanding resources around existing or past-producing mines, highlighting lower geological risk, faster timelines, and capital efficiency. Case studies include copper, gold, and IOCG systems in established districts. The greenfield session reviews recent discoveries and emerging districts, including gold, potash, copper-gold, and uranium projects. These presentations illustrate differing risk-return profiles, infrastructure requirements, and exploration economics. Together, the sessions demonstrate how brownfield extensions and greenfield discoveries both contribute to long-term mineral supply and reserve replacement across global jurisdictions. [more]

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PDAC 2026 Technical Sessions on Critical Minerals and Strategic Commodities

Part of the PDAC 2026 technical program will examine supply security challenges across critical minerals, uranium, and potash, highlighting their strategic importance to energy, food production, and national security. Sessions will address by-product recovery from existing operations, uranium’s evolving role in the energy transition, and potash’s exposure to trade and geopolitical risks. Industry leaders, analysts, and technical specialists will discuss processing innovations, market fundamentals, and policy considerations shaping future supply. The program reflects how governments and companies are responding to resource constraints, geopolitical pressures, and shifting demand across these strategically significant commodity markets. [more]

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CanAlaska Lights Up Pike Zone with Record Uranium Grades in Athabasca Basin

CanAlaska Uranium (TSXV: CVV) reported record uranium assays from the Pike Zone at its West McArthur project, including 8.6 metres at 34.59% U₃O₈ and 14.8 metres at 14.71% U₃O₈. The company commenced a C$12.5 million summer drill program in June 2025 targeting Pike Zone extensions. Additional exploration programs are underway at Cree East, Constellation, and Frontier, funded through joint ventures with Cameco (TSX: CCO) and Denison Mines (TSX: DML). CanAlaska ended 2024 with over C$26 million in cash, supporting its project generator model. With uranium demand projected to outpace supply through 2035, CanAlaska is positioned to benefit from sector and project-specific catalysts. [more]

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PDAC 2025 – Technical Program – The Next Big Moves In Commodities: The Future Trends Shaping Our World

PDAC’s Technical Program on “The Next Big Moves In Commodities” spotlighted key shifts in the global commodities market. Discussions covered leadership challenges in volatile markets, the copper vs. gold investment case, the complex trajectory of lithium demand, and uranium’s strategic re-entry. Speakers emphasized how capital allocation, community engagement, and geopolitical awareness are shaping investment strategies across metals. Lithium’s volatility, copper’s infrastructure potential, gold’s financial role, and uranium’s resurgence formed the core of the debate. No clear winner emerged, but the case was made for diversification and long-term thinking in a landscape increasingly shaped by energy transition and technological disruption. [more]

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PDAC 2025 – Investment Leaders Forum – Global Perspectives on Small Cap Investing Panel

At PDAC 2025’s Investment Leaders Forum, panelists discussed key strategies for investing in small-cap mining companies. Moderator Kai Hoffmann led a conversation with Robert Cohen of Scotia Global Asset Management and Willem Middelkoop of the Commodity Discovery Fund. They emphasized the importance of technical expertise, geopolitical awareness, and strategic risk management. Topics included emerging discoveries in gold, copper, and uranium, as well as the role of critical metals like antimony. With M&A activity increasing and geopolitical shifts impacting the sector, investors must remain adaptable. Their bottom-up approach focuses on exceptional discoveries and long-term value creation in the resource industry. [more]

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NEW INDUSTRY REPORT: Mining Royalty and Streaming Companies: A Low-Risk Path to Mining Exposure

We have written a 53-page Industry Report on “Royalty and Streaming Companies: A Low-Risk Path to Mining Exposure”. The report highlights the mining royalty and streaming sector as it has become an increasingly attractive investment avenue for those seeking exposure to the mining industry. Royalty and streaming companies generate revenue by providing upfront capital in exchange for a percentage of future mine production or revenue. This business model allows them to benefit from long-term mine production without incurring the high costs and uncertainties associated with direct mine operations. This report explores the industry landscape, recent developments, and an overview of 18 companies shaping this sector. Sailfish Royalty Corp. (TSXV: FISH) is a featured company in the report. Other companies include Franco-Nevada (TSX: FNV), Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD), Sandstorm Gold (TSX: SSL), and Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX: WPM). [more]

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Paladin Energy’s Acquisition of Fission Uranium Faces More Delays

Paladin Energy’s proposed $1.14 billion acquisition of Fission Uranium faces further delays as Canada’s national security review under the Investment Canada Act continues. Originally expected to close in September, the deal has been extended until at least December 30, 2024. The review, focused on the Patterson Lake South (PLS) uranium project, highlights concerns over foreign control of critical resources. Despite a court ruling in Paladin’s favor, government clearance remains uncertain, posing a significant hurdle. If approved, the deal would position Paladin as a major uranium supplier with assets in Canada, Namibia, and Australia, meeting the growing demand for clean energy. [more]

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Paladin’s Fission Uranium Acquisition Hits a Chinese Roadblock

Paladin Energy (ASX: PDN) is facing hurdles in its attempt to acquire Fission Uranium (TSX: FCU) for C$1.14 billion. While the deal would create a global uranium leader, Chinese state-backed CGN Mining Company, which owns an 11.26% stake in Fission, has opposed the acquisition in court. The Supreme Court of British Columbia will make a final ruling on September 26. If successful, Paladin would gain access to Fission‘s Patterson Lake South project, significantly expanding its uranium footprint across Canada, Namibia, and Australia. The court’s decision will shape the future of this strategic acquisition. [more]

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Investing Perspectives from Rick Rule at PDAC 2024

At the PDAC 2024 conference, Rick Rule shared insights into the resource sector’s investment landscape. Highlighting the underpricing in commodity markets due to geopolitical tensions and investor pessimism, Rule outlined strategic investment recommendations across the oil & gas, uranium, and gold sectors. Emphasizing the importance of quality, liquidity, and experienced management, Rule’s presentation offered a guide for investors aiming to navigate the volatile commodity markets. His bullish outlook, backed by a strategic approach to undervalued sectors, provides a blueprint for capitalizing on current market opportunities. [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]