November 19, 2020

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New dates confirmed for PDAC 2021

The annual PDAC 2021 Convention—the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining event—will now be held virtually from Monday, March 8 until Thursday, March 11.

We have shifted our dates to weekdays in order to offer attendees an even greater opportunity to experience the virtual convention during the week. It provides an opportunity for us to add an extra half a day to the schedule, allowing ample time for attendees to access exclusive content, to explore virtual exhibit halls, to network within the platform, and the list goes on.

LEARN MORE

Presentation opportunities still available

Apply for the few remaining presentation opportunities:

Corporate Presentation Forum for Investors

Cutting Edge

Exploration Insights

For more information, please visit our website.

ADVOCACY

Advocacy Week on the Hill

Last month, PDAC undertook its first virtual Advocacy Week on the Hill to share the current state of mineral exploration and development, where it is headed, and how the government can help position it to drive Canada’s economic recovery. Over four days, our team met with 21 parliamentarians and staff representing all four political parties, focusing on PDAC’s 2021 Federal Budget recommendations. Learn more on our website.

CAPITAL MARKETS

Attention ESG solutions providers

Are you developing software or related processes to track ESG performance for the mineral exploration and mining sector? PDAC is accepting proposals for a related session at the PDAC 2021 Convention. Contact Ran Maoz at [email protected] for more information. Deadline is December 10.

COMMUNICATIONS

Five inductees to join Hall of Fame

Our 2021 nomination of Patricia Dillon and the late Steve Scott to the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame were successful. Pat, a PDAC Past President, is the driving force behind Mining Matters, a charitable organization educating youth about Earth sciences and the minerals industry, while Steve was one of Canada’s most prolific and influential geoscientists. They will be joined by David Elliott, William Gladstone Jewitt, and Mary Edith Tyrrell at an annual Dinner and Induction Ceremony in Toronto, July 2021.

Did you miss our Women's History Month stories?

With gender diversity and inclusion being one of our major priorities, it is critical that we highlight women who have helped shape PDAC and mineral exploration and mining. Throughout the month of October we profiled five outstanding women from different areas of the industry. Visit our website to learn more about their stories.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Mentors and Mentees, join PDAC’s Mentoring Program

Upper-year students and recent graduates, submit your application to be matched with an industry mentor.

Mentors, help connect student members and recent graduates with industry professionals to facilitate their transition into the workforce. We are accepting mentors from all areas of the industry, such as finance, academia, exploration, engineering and government. Submit your profile today.

Present your research at PDAC 2021

The call for abstracts is open for the virtual 2021 PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium. All students (BSc, MSc, PhD) working on projects with a link to mineral deposits (e.g. mapping, mineralogy, geochemistry, geophysics, environmental, hydrogeology, etc.) are encouraged to participate. This event attracts participants who will attend the PDAC 2021 Convention and provides the widest possible exposure for current research. Cash prizes to be awarded! Register by January 11, 2021.

MEMBERSHIP

Register for our next virtual event

Join us on December 9, 12:00-1:00 PM (EST) for our next Talks on Rocks event. Sabrina Dias, SOOP Strategies, will present on “What does sustainability have to do with exploration?” and cover ESG risks, COVID-19 and its challenges, impact of sustainability on mining and more. She will help participants begin their journey into sustainability.

An 'Ask Me Anything' session will follow the presentation from 1:00-1:45 PM with Talks on Rocks presenter Sabrina Dias. She will answer questions and share her perspective on sustainability in exploration and mining. The discussion will take place in PDAC Connect, in the ‘Sustainability’ community.

Not a member? Become one today and participate in the conversation.

Renew individual memberships early and save

Annual fees for Core members are $90.48 compared to $166.67 for Regular members. Core members enjoy substantial discounts on PDAC Convention registration and short courses, access to specialty insurance packages, free member-only webinars, PDAC Connect and more. Payments made after December 31 will be processed at the Regular membership rate. Life members are not required to pay dues.

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

Become a 2021 Corporate Member

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 years to come. Log into your account to renew or become a new corporate member today!

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.

Job Opportunity

PDAC is hiring a Communications Manager (contract) starting immediately until December 2021. Work as an integral part of the team to execute daily activities related to media relations, external, internal and digital communications. See full position description and apply today.

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