November 21, 2019

Infographics on sector's impact in Canada

Canada's mineral exploration and mining sector is a mainstay of the national economy, supporting jobs and economic activity in every region. To showcase the vast contributions and impact of our industry, we compiled data from every province and territory across the country.

Download your copy today!

PDAC launches new blog for geologists!

The Geoscience & Innovation Committee is excited to launch its very own blog! Each blog post will be supported by guest authors, writing on areas of familiarity within the Canadian geoscience and innovation space. This month's post written by committee member Volker Möller looks at the rise in popularity of QGIS as a standard GIS platform in Canada.

If you are passionate about writing on a related area of interest, please contact Sanket Das at [email protected]

Updated Pocket Guide

The Health & Safety Committee has made updates to the Field Safety Pocket Guide. You may find online copies of the guides in English, French or Spanish on the Health & Safety section of the website. To order physical copies, please contact [email protected]

Prospect Generation Challenge

Hosted by Next Gen Geo and PDAC, this is a Dragon's Den style event for students and early-career geoscientists to pitch their ideas for mineral exploration prospects. Five finalists will be chosen in two categories (undergraduate and open) to compete for cash prizes and investment as they present their ideas to the judges at PDAC 2020.

Submit your idea or come out and support the finalists on February 29.

Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award

Applications are now being accepted for 2020. This award is intended to encourage and support a graduate student in Canada whose thesis embodies the concept of increasing our knowledge of the geological history of Canada through mapping.

Apply before December 15.

Joan Bath and Peter Howe Bursary for Advancement in the Mineral Industry

Applications for two $3,000 bursaries for students enrolled in post-graduate studies in geoscience or a field of engineering related to mining and exploration are now being accepted.

Apply by December 1.

Talent recruitment opportunity

Twenty-six of the top post-secondary geoscientists from across the country will gather to participate and enhance their knowledge, skills and experience of mineral exploration during the 2020 Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW). Sponsorship of this workshop provides an exceptional opportunity for networking and talent recruitment. Read more

Renew early and save!

Renew your Core membership by December 31 and save $80. Annual fees for Core members are $90.48 compared to $166.67 for Regular members. Core members qualify for many benefits, including substantial discounts on PDAC Convention registration fees and Short Courses. Payments made after December 31 will be processed as Regular members. Life Members are not required to pay.

Get your PDAC branded apparel today

The cold weather is here and we have the perfect look for you! PDAC branded jackets and toques are available for purchase online at PDAC's Official Store.

Submit your order online.

Watch our recent webinar

PDAC hosted its third live webinar for members on November 14. A panel of speakers discussed some strategies that companies and communities are using to overcome Indigenous capacity-related barriers in the mineral sector. Login to your membership profile to access the presentation, webinar and Q&A session!

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