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.