Leading voice of Canada's mineral exploration and development community with over 7,000 members around the world. Host of the annual PDAC Convention in Toronto.
After an unprecedented year in the industry, the intersection between capital markets, sustainability, and indigenous affairs has never been more apparent. This year, PDAC is accepting applications to all three policy program areas through the same portal.
Join us on October 7 for 'Exploring Perspectives-Indigenous Awareness for Mineral Explorers'. Industry leaders will share their perspectives on the importance of Indigenous awareness programs and provide insight to juniors wanting to develop their own programs.
The Touquoy/Moose River Mine Development Team is the
#PDAC2020
Viola R. MacMillan Award Recipient for developing the Touquoy open pit mine and consolidating other gold deposits near Moose River in Nova Scotia. Learn more about their story!
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Lynda Bloom is the
#PDAC2020
Distinguished Service Award Recipient for her leadership in the junior mining sector, her thousands of volunteer hours dedicated to PDAC, + her exploration geochemistry expertise. Learn more about her story!
#Mining
#MineralExploration
#PDACAwards
Nalaine Morin is the
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Skookum Jim Award Recipient for combining Indigenous traditional knowledge with Western science to improve the environmental assessment process for mining projects. Learn more about her story!
The Sustainability Award honours an individual or organization demonstrating outstanding initiative, leadership, and accomplishment in protecting and preserving the natural environment during an exploration program, development or operation of a mine. Nominate now!
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Dennis Jones is the
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Distinguished Award Recipient for his contribution to sustainability in the
#MineralExploration
sector through strong leadership of PDAC’s e3 and e3 Plus initiatives as well as ongoing CSR efforts. Learn more about his story!
@agnicoeagle
is the
#PDAC2020
Sustainability Award Recipient for developing a strong Inuit workforce and supporting the Kivalliq region of Nunavut with training, education and community-led projects that benefit everyone. Learn more about their story!
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MaryAnn Crichton has been a PDAC member for over 20 years and is actively involved in the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Working Group. What is it like being a female engineer in a male-dominated industry? Check out the interview to find out.
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The “Innovation in Exploration Report” is out now! This report explores innovative developments in Canada, often under documented, in hopes of bolstering support and funding in our industry. Read it on our website today.
Do you have
#mineralexploration
and
#mining
-related expertise to share? Submit a Short Course application for
#PDAC2021
. Short Courses are in-depth educational sessions led by presenters with knowledge in a variety of different subject matters. Deadline to apply is September 4.
Phillip Walford & Sherry Dunsworth are the PDAC 2021 Bill Dennis Award Recipient for the discovery and delineation of Valentine, the largest undeveloped gold resource in Atlantic Canada. Phillip and Sherry's achievements were celebrated at the Awards Gala on March 9. Learn more!
#PDAC2021
is now LIVE! We're excited to deliver an outstanding lineup of programming, 700+ exhibitors, investment opportunities, short courses, and more. Start booking meetings, building your agenda, and exploring the platform today! Session content will air beginning March 8.
Do you know someone who qualifies for a prestigious PDAC Award? Nominate an individual, team or company for their outstanding achievements in the Canadian and international
#MineralExploration
and
#Mining
industry by September 10.
Welcome back
@the_PDAC
! This weekend, the world’s mineral exploration and mining industry returns to Toronto for the 88th annual convention running from March 1-4, 2020. Learn more here
Firuz Alizade and the Lidya-Hod Maden Exploration Team are the
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Thayer Lindsley Award Recipients for the 2015 discovery of the Hod Maden gold-copper deposit in eastern Turkey. Learn more about their story!
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Mining is fundamental to the Canadian economy & has an important role to play as we move towards a cleaner future. We’re going to keep supporting mining workers & their families, and help the sector continue to innovate & thrive. My thanks to
@the_PDAC
for the conversation today.
Mark O'Dea is the
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Viola R. MacMillan Award Recipient for building and financing several international mining companies, taking them from exploration and discovery to development and operations. Mark's achievements were celebrated at the Awards Gala. Learn more today!
PDAC's Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Lisa McDonald as its new Executive Director. Ms. McDonald has played a vital role in PDAC’s success for more than 20 years! Learn more