October 22, 2020

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ADVOCACY

Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan (CMMP) update

Building off the preliminary Canadian Minerals and Metals Action Plan (CMMP) launched at the PDAC 2020 Convention, Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) updated developments to their Pan-Canadian Initiatives, including new collaborations with industry and governments. Notably, the Federal Government has made strong progress to advance Canada’s role in critical minerals. PDAC continues to engage with NRCAN on CMMP and its related initiatives.

COMMUNICATIONS

Women's History Month 2020

October is Women's History Month in Canada! We are taking this opportunity to celebrate the amazing women in mineral exploration and mining who have helped PDAC and the industry become what it is today. Meet the Women's History Month 2020 participants and learn more about their stories today.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Joan Bath and Peter Howe Bursary for Advancement in Minerals Industry

Applications are open for two $3,000 bursaries for students enrolled in post-graduate studies in geoscience or a field of engineering related to mining and exploration. Apply by December 1.

Applications open for 2021 Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award

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. Learn more and apply today on our website.

MiHR's Virtual Career Fair returns

The Virtual Career Fair (VCF): A Career in Mining is More Than You Think returns November 16 and 17. Twenty-seven mining companies and almost 800 job seekers participated in MiHR’s previous VCF, benefiting from discussions about the mining industry and available job positions in an online format. The VCF is FREE for all job seekers. Visit the website to register!

MEMBERSHIP

Renew Core membership by December 31 to save

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 and short courses, free member-only webinars, access to PDAC Connect and more. Payments made after December 31 will be processed at the Regular membership rate. Life members not required to pay.

New and returning (lapsed) individual members are eligible to apply as a Core member this year. Offer available until December 31.

Talks on Rocks kick off – save the date

Join us for the first of our Talks on Rocks series for members on November 11, 12:00-1:00 PM. Brian Buss, BWB Consulting Services, will outline the path from exploration to mining to answer the question “now that you found it, can you mine it?” Registration details coming soon!

Not a member? Become one today.

Get involved by joining 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 still being accepted – deadline is November 15.

PDAC CONVENTION

Presentation opportunities still available

Readers are encouraged to apply for the few remaining PDAC 2021 Convention presentation opportunities:

Corporate Presentation Forum for Investors

Cutting Edge

Exploration Insights

Letter Writer Presentations for Investors

For more information, please visit our website.

EVENTS AT A GLANCE

PDAC President, Felix Lee, will speak on Canada's Mineral Industry — Maintaining Competitiveness during the COVID-19 Pandemic at the Yukon Geoscience 2020 Virtual Conference, November 23-25
PDAC has temporarily closed its office and all staff are working remotely during regular operating hours, Monday through Friday.

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