September 22, 2020

CORE Magazine, Summer 2020 – out now

Our first digital-only issue features advocacy undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic, a detailed look into Mineral Finance 2020: Canada Holding Ground, a conversation with Kendra Zammit who is the 2020 Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award winner, and highlights from the PDAC 2020 Convention.

If you did not receive a copy of CORE and want it delivered to your inbox three times per year, subscribe online today!

PDAC Geoscience Blog — September edition out now

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from Metal Earth were able to safely carry out essential research activities. Read more about it on our website.  

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

Joan Bath and Peter Howe Bursary for Advancement in Minerals Industry

Applications are now open for two $3,000 bursaries for one male and one female enrolled in post-graduate studies in geoscience or a field of engineering related to mining. Applications due December 1. 

Enhanced wage subsidy now available

Led by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR), Gearing Up is a work-integrated learning (WIL) program for Canada’s mineral sector. As the pandemic ensues, the wage subsidy has increased to $7,500, with flexibility for employers to postpone start dates of work placements. Remote and work from home placements are now permitted. Apply online today.

Individuals – renew early and save

New and returning (lapsed) individual members qualify for a 46% saving on membership fees.  Apply for Core membership by December 31 and pay $90.48 instead of $166.67. Members enjoy discounts on PDAC Convention registration and short courses, access to specialty insurance packages, free member-only webinars, PDAC Connect and more. Individual membership renewals for 2021 open October 1.

Corporate membership renewals now open

PDAC undertakes important advocacy work, develops programs and resources, and hosts the world's premier mineral exploration and mining convention. Your membership enables us to continue supporting the mineral industry for generations to come. Log into your account to renew or become a new corporate member today!

Join the PDAC Board of Directors           

The Board is responsible for the overall governance and stewardship of PDAC and represents the full spectrum of professions making up the minerals industry. Nominations are now being accepted. November 15 is the deadline.

COMING SOON: ‘Talks on Rocks’ 

We are gearing up to launch a new eLearning series aimed at providing members with an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and understanding of topics related to geoscience and exploration. Stay tuned for our fall lineup of speakers!

Deadlines for proposals extended

Following the decision to go virtual, we have extended the deadlines for presentation opportunities until September 30:

Capital Markets Program 

Short Courses 

Sustainability Program 

For more opportunities, visit our website. 

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