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August 23, 2010 PDAC e-News and Activities - No. 73 August 3, 2010 Plans for PDAC Convention 2011 are moving along. Click here for hotel accommodation information, core shack applications and speaking opportunities in the Investors Exchange and Trade Show. June 30, 2010 The G-8’s call to improve governance of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is welcome, says PDAC’s President. News release. June 2, 2010 PDAC President Scott Jobin-Bevans told an Australian audience today that Canada’s flow-through tax credit has contributed to this country becoming the global leader in mining. Full presentation here. May 26, 2010 The Government of Canada today released the proposed Canadian Securities Act, a key step towards the establishment of a national securities regulator. Details here. May 12, 2010 Geoscience information compiled by governments has been a key contributor to Canada’s standing as a leading mineral producer, says a recently published report. Read more. May 2010 A recent survey conducted by the PDAC shows that 96% of Canadians believe that mining is important to this country’s economy. Full details. May 5, 2010 “Bill C-300 has to be in the running for the worst piece of legislation before Parliament,” says the Canadian Foundation for the Americas, an independent think-tank working in CSR and indigenous governance in mining. Read more. March 18, 2010 Safety alert! Take precautions against thinning lake ice and bears coming out of hibernation earlier than usual. More. March 10, 2010 Another successful convention; another record attendance. 21,600 prospectors, miners, investors, and many others converged on Toronto for the 78th PDAC International Convention. Stories and photographs. Join or renew your 2010 membership now. More Senior Corporate Members Professional liability and business insurance Consultants Package for independent geological consultants and consulting firms. Full details. Explorers and Operators Package for junior and operating mining companies and service and equipment providers. Full details.  Awards recognize excellence. Includes awards for students. More Aboriginal Affairs. More   Mining Works for Canada. More. PDAC Jobs Search job postings free! More PDAC Mining Matters Educating students about Canada’s geology and mineral resources. More

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TThe Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is a national association representing the interests of the mineral exploration and development industry.The PDAC exists to protect and promote the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration sector and to ensure a robust mining industry in Canada. The PDAC will encourage the highest standards of technical, environmental, safety and social practices in Canada and internationally.
The association’s activities can be classified broadly under the following headings: advocacy, information, and networking and are summarized in PDAC Activities, an annual publication.