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Page Index:
Aboriginal awareness training seminar
Applied structural geology in exploration: Deciphering ore plunge controls in your deposit
Uranium Geology and deposit types
Investment fundamentals: Understanding mineral exploration and resource development and the relationship to company stock prices
Strategic communication for the mineral industry SOLD OUT
From the core barrel to a resources estimate: A review of current best practices
Connecting your company with the Canadian capital markets
NI 43-101 Technical Reports: How to avoid running aground
Applying CSR during exploration: An e3 Plus Interactive Training Session

PDAC reserves the right to cancel short courses that do not meet minimum attendance requirements.
 
The following short courses & workshops will be offered at PDAC 2010.
 
Space is limited for all short courses and workshops. Register early to avoid disappointment! All short courses will be take place in the South Building, MTCC. Delegate Registration has began please click here to register .
 
The Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) supports participation in these courses as acceptable Continuing Professional Development activities.
 
You do not need to be a fully registered convention delegate or a PDAC member to attend these short courses and workshops at PDAC 2010.
 

Aboriginal awareness training seminar
Friday, March 5, 2010 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Organizer: Robert Laboucane, Ripple Effects Ltd.
 
The need to consider and involve Aboriginal people in mineral exploration and development planning has become an increasingly important part of doing business in the mineral industry both in Canada and internationally.
 
This program, developed and led by Robert Laboucane, has been designed to promote greater understanding and enhance communications between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Canada. The 2009 short course was sold out and demand for this year’s course is expected to be high.
 
Robert describes his program as a tool for gaining awareness and understanding of a group of people who, through historical events, location, law, legislation and policies have remained separated, isolated, segregated and marginalized from mainstream society. The building of trusting and respectful relationships will occur through awareness, comfort, confidence and much improved communications.
 
The program will assist individuals and organizations in building trusting, respectful relationships with Aboriginal people, their leadership and their communities and teach them about consultation protocols. Course objectives are:
  1. To help individuals and organizations gain an understanding of the diversity of cultures of Aboriginal people and their communities;
  2. To assist organizations in understanding the historical, current and future trends and challenges of Aboriginal people in Canada;
  3. To provide the necessary tools to interact, communicate and consult with Aboriginal people and their communities;
  4. To assist organizations with the development, implementation and maintenance of business agreements and partnerships for mutual benefit with the Aboriginal communities impacted by their projects;
  5. To work with companies and Aboriginal communities to develop their specific Aboriginal Relations Programs. This course will be of interest to anyone who engages with Aboriginal people. Participants will receive reference materials that offer further detail on the topics covered during the course.
Course fee (includes course material, lunch and refreshments)
Payment received or postmarked on or before February 5, 2010
Member Rate $395
Non Member Rate $495
Payment received or postmarked after February 5, 2010
Member Rate $595
Non Member Rate $695

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Applied structural geology in exploration: Deciphering ore plunge controls in your deposit
Friday, March 5, 2010 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Organizer: James P. Siddorn, SRK Consulting (Canada) Ltd. & Rod Thomas, Votorantim Metals Canada Inc.
 
This one day short course is designed to equip geologists and senior exploration personnel with the tools and confidence to apply structural geology effectively and add value to their projects.
 
The course is focused on deposit-scale exploration targeting and will consist of alternating sessions of brief lectures, practical exercises and case studies, and will consist of four modules:
  1. Introduction to general concepts of structural geology and applications to mineral systems - controls on permeability, structural control, structural preparation and active deformation driving hydrothermal fluid flow.
  2. Structural mapping and 3D visualization techniques for mine and exploration geologists - an overview of how to design a mapping campaign or 3D model focused on producing applied results that can be used to determine the structural controls on ore plunge/distribution. It includes training on how to visualize in 3D and a review of state-of-the-art computer aided techniques for 3D geological modeling.
  3. Structural analysis of faults and fault systems - including the structural analysis of brittle and ductile fault systems, in terms of timing of mineralization relative to deformation, geometry, kinematics, displacement, vein styles and interpretation of vein systems, but most importantly the controls on the distribution of mineralization/ore plunge, including the role of dilational and compressional jogs, and overprinting deformation on the postore modification of deposits.
  4. Structural analysis of folds and fold systems. The final module reviews the structural analysis of fold systems, how to describe and interpret fold systems and their influence on the distribution of mineralization and ore plunge.
Course fee (includes course material, lunch and refreshments)
Payment received or postmarked on or before February 5, 2010
Member Rate $395
Non Member Rate $495
Payment received or postmarked after February 5, 2010
Member Rate $595
Non Member Rate $695
Student Rate $100.00 *
* To qualify for this rate you must be a Student member of the PDAC and enrolled full time in a recognized academic program. Student spaces are limited.

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Uranium Geology and deposit types
Friday, March 5, 2010 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 6, 2010 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Organizer: Society of Economic Geologists (SEG)
 
This two-day course will cover descriptive and genetic uranium deposit models for a variety of uranium deposit types. It will link the geological, geochemical and geochronological features of these deposits, along with concepts regarding deposit genesis, to the development of exploration strategies and selection of exploration techniques. A new genetic classification of uranium deposits will be proposed.
 
The course presenters have considerable experience in exploration and in deposit research and thus will be able to cover both the conceptual and practical aspects of uranium deposit models and exploration. The most economically important deposits, those which are also the focus of most exploration efforts worldwide, will be emphasized. These include the unconformity, sandstone, quartz pebble conglomerate, calcrete, breccia, metasomatic and volcanic- , intrusion-, metamorphic-hosted vein type, and disseminated intraplutonic uranium deposits.

A cash bar reception will be held at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 5
 
Presenters:
Daniel Brisbin, Chief Geoscientist – Generative Exploration
Division, Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon, Canada
Michel Cuney, Research Director, CNRS-CREGU, University of
Nancy, France (2010 SEG Thayer Lindsley Visiting Lecturer)
Course fee (includes course material, lunches and refreshments)
Payment received or postmarked on or before February 5, 2010
PDAC or SEG Member Rate $599 *
Non PDAC or SEG Member Rate $699
Payment received or postmarked after February 5, 2010
PDAC or SEG Member Rate $799 *
Non PDAC or SEG Member Rate $899
Student Rate $299.00 **
* To qualify for this rate you must be a member of the PDAC or SEG.
** To qualify for this rate you must be enrolled full time in a recognized academic program. Student spaces are limited. 

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Investment fundamentals: Understanding mineral exploration and resource development and the relationship to company stock prices
Saturday, March 6 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Organizers: Michael Fowler, Loewen, Ondaatje McCutcheon Limited, Rod Thomas, Votorantim Metals Canada Inc. & Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
 
First offered in 2006 as an introductory course for junior mining investors, the Investment Fundamentals Course now includes a section on the various types of discounted cash flow (DCF) calculations and real option pricing. The course will appeal to both beginner and experienced investors who want to familiarize themselves with the basics of mineral exploration and resource development as well as the various quantitative evaluation techniques than can be used to determine the value of a project and its relationship to a company’s stock price. Market valuations have improved somewhat since the credit crisis of 2008-2009.

However, despite the rebound in commodity prices many junior mining companies with significant assets have not seen their stock prices improve proportionally. Is it time yet to get back into the junior market? Improve your investment skills by taking this course which provides knowledge, insight and investment tools from some of the industry’s top professionals.
Course fee (includes course material, lunch and refreshments)
Member Rate $175
Non Member Rate $250

Lunch and refreshments sponsored by CHF Investor Relations.

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Strategic communication for the mineral industry SOLD OUT
Saturday, March 6, 2010 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mineral exploration and mining companies are under increased public scrutiny by investors, the media, communities and nongovernment organizations, and increasingly it is the communications managers who are being called on to keep stakeholders informed while enhancing and protecting the company image—all within the confines of a stringent regulatory regime. This short course will enable participants to take back to the office tips on communication planning, stakeholder relations, media and public relations and crisis issue management. Case studies will be used to illustrate lecture details and challenge participants to apply the information to real life situations.
 
The course contents include:
  1. Utilizing public relations strategies for boosting corporate profile
    • The value of being viewed as a good corporate citizen
    • How your corporate profile affects project approvals
    • Boosting company image through branding
    • Understanding the importance of corporate identity
  2. Optimizing aboriginal relations communication channels
    • Developing and implementing an aboriginal relations strategy
    • Sharing information, concerns and ideas with aboriginal
    communities and organizations
    • Initiating honest, prompt two-way communication between
    organization and aboriginal people
  3. Media relations
    • Effective media relations strategies
    • Information needs of the media
    • Maintaining open lines of communication
    • Social media: How does it work? Or does it?
    • Media monitoring
  4. Attracting positive attention by optimizing investor relations
    • Communication strategies that ensure investor needs are met
    • Compliance, corporate governance and project
    transparency rules
    • Aligning investor relations strategies with the organization’s
    long- and short-term objectives
    • Utilizing social media
  5. Best practices in crisis issue management
    • Mitigating the probability of a crisis event through strategic
    communications planning
    • Effectively managing crisis events after they occur
    • Creating a communications emergency response plan for
    small and large scale industry crisis

Course fee (includes course material, lunch and refreshments)
Payment received or postmarked on or before February 5, 2010
Member Rate $395
Non Member Rate $495
Payment received or postmarked after February 5, 2010
Member Rate $595
Non Member Rate $695

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From the core barrel to a resources estimate: A review of current best practices
Saturday, March 6, 2010 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, March 7, 2010 9:00 am – 12 noon
Organizers: Scott Wilson RPA & Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
 
Chair: David Ross, Scott Wilson RPA
 
Back by popular demand, this one and a half day workshop provides an overview of best practices for most stages of an exploration program. Setting up a drill program, making a mineral resource estimate, and disclosing results in a press release are all part of this multilayered course. Relevant topics will include: managing a drill program, optimizing drillhole spacing, sampling and preparation issues, quality control and quality assurance, establishing cut-off grades and metal equivalents, geological interpretation and modeling, resource estimation methods and issues, plus regulatory issues such as the significance of the Qualified Person (QP) and general disclosure concerns. Presenters represent a wide range of industry professionals.
 
The workshop is aimed at project managers, geologists, and recent graduates involved in grassroots through to advanced projects. Time will be allotted for questions and participants are encouraged to bring forward issues they may be facing in their specific project.

Presenters:
Deborah McCombe, Scott Wilson RPA
Bill Roscoe, Scott Wilson RPA
Mohan Srivastava, FSS Canada
Olivier Tavchandjian, Golder Associates
Marc-Antoine Audet, Consulting Geologist
Charles Beaudry, IAMGOLD Corporation
Lynda Bloom, Analytical Solutions Ltd.
Brenda Caughlin, ALS Chemex
Jason Cox, Scott Wilson RPA
Luke Evans, Scott Wilson RPA
David Ross, Scott Wilson RPA

Course fee (includes course material, lunch and refreshments)
Payment received or postmarked on or before February 5, 2010
Member Rate $450
Non Member Rate $550 
Payment received or postmarked after February 5, 2010
Member Rate $650
Non Member Rate $750
Student rate $150*
* To qualify for this rate you must be a Student member of the PDAC and enrolled full time in a recognized academic program. Student spaces are limited.

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Connecting your company with the Canadian capital markets
Sunday, March 7, 2010 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Organizers: TMX Group Inc. and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
 
Who Should Attend: Private mining companies looking to finance their next project or expand operations by going public, or public mining companies interested in dual-listing. This two-part, half-day course focuses on how private and public mining companies can raise capital,
go public or undertake an M&A transaction in the Canadian capital markets.
 
PART I: Accessing the world’s largest natural resource market
The first part of this course will be led by a team of capital market experts focusing on the fundamentals of obtaining financing and bringing a mining company public in Canada. The listing and financing process is unique to every company, and can become complex if a company is not appropriately prepared. Our panel will demystify and dissect the process and share their knowledge, insight and experience to help your company get financed, by discussing:
• An overview of global mining finance
• Selecting the right market for your company
• Understanding the going public process in Canada
• How to prepare your company
• Selecting your team of advisors, and the importance of them
• The listing process
• Case studies – The experience of successful companies

Following these topics, our panel will breakdown the listing process further by detailing the aspects that are most complex, and most commonly inquired about. Detailed topics include:
• Accounting
• Legal structuring
• Financing options, including the Capital Pool Company Program
• NI 43-101 & timely disclosure
• Corporate governance
• Dual-listing
• Accessing the Canadian market using M&A transactions
• Investor relations & communicating your company
 
PART II: Networking
The second part of this course is networking, helping to connect companies with experts who can provide personalized advice. Companies can have one-on-one meetings with the professional advisor community including lawyers, investment bankers, auditors, Capital Pool Company (CPC) founders and qualified professionals. This is an ideal opportunity for companies looking to discover potential financing opportunities.
Course fee (includes course material and reception refreshments) 
PDAC Member $125 Non-member $175

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NI 43-101 Technical Reports: How to avoid running aground
Tuesday, March 9 7:00 – 9:00 am
Organizers: Ontario Securities Commission
 
Information in technical reports goes to the core of how the market values a mining company. NI 43-101 requires companies to file technical reports prepared by qualified persons to support certain written disclosure about mineral projects on the company’s material properties. Preparation of technical reports requires the qualified person to follow a prescribed format and have a thorough understanding of CIM definition standards and best practices.

This session will aid qualified persons and mining companies by identifying those areas where strict adherence to form and substance is required and where common mistakes are made. The NI 43-101 review process from the perspective of the regulator will be discussed and examples of common technical report deficiencies and remedies will be presented. An overview of potential future revisions to NI 43-101 will also be covered. This is an opportunity to hear from the regulators and to understand what is expected to be included in a NI 43-101 technical report.
 
Presenters:
Craig Waldie, Senior Geologist, Ontario Securities Commission
James Whyte, Senior Geologist, Ontario Securities Commission
Course fee (includes course material and breakfast) 
PDAC Member $125 Non-member $175

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Applying CSR during exploration:
An e3 Plus Interactive Training Session
Wednesday, March 10 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Organizers: Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
 
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an important challenge for the exploration and mining industry. Nowadays it is essential that companies integrate social, environmental and economic values into their decisions and activities in order to reduce the risk to their exploration projects. They must obtain a social licence to operate. Employing the PDAC’s e3 Plus: A Framework for Responsible Exploration, this interactive training session will provide an orientation to e3 Plus, explain how to use it and provide practical training in the application of CSR at the exploration site under differing scenarios.
 
e3 Plus is designed for use by exploration teams anywhere in the world. It consists of principles for responsible exploration, guidance and three internet-based toolkits focused on environmental stewardship, social responsibility and health and safety. e3 Plus provides the means for members to reduce social and environmental risk to their projects, to benefit local communities and to enable companies to become world leaders in CSR performance.
 
Workshop Objectives:
• Orientation to the e3 Plus structure and content
• Instruction on how to use e3 Plus
• Training on how to apply CSR at the exploration site,
employing case histories
• Discussion on e3 Plus reporting and verification
 
Who Should Attend?
This interactive training session is designed for exploration practitioners and managers. It will also be of interest to other key stakeholders including environmental and development NGOs, indigenous peoples, investment professionals, academics, and government and community representatives.

Due to the interactive nature of the workshop, it will be limited to 80 participants. 
Course fee (includes course material, lunch and refreshments) 
PDAC Member $175 Non-member $250
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