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PDAC 2024 Convention Travel Funding for Student Groups
The PDAC’s Convention Travel Fund helps student groups with the costs of travelling to Toronto to attend the annual Convention. Funding
is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to student members. Application deadline: February 9, 2024. Apply today.
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Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award
Applications are being accepted for the 2024 Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award. The $5,000 award supports a graduate student in Canada whose thesis has a strong mapping component and embodies the concept of increasing our knowledge of the geological history of Canada through mapping. Applications close Dec 15. Apply today.
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ERM Sustainability Bursary
Applications are open for the $3,000 bursary for Innovation in Environmental and/or Social Performance. Open to students in the fields of environment, geoscience, exploration, engineering, hydrology, hydrogeology, sustainability, or social practice and community engagement. Applications close Dec 8.
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Present your research at #PDAC 2024 Convention!
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 in the annual PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium. This event provides the widest-possible exposure for current research. Cash prizes to be won! Register by Dec. 15 to secure your spot.
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WEBINAR – EDI in Canadian Mining: What’s the Data Telling Us?
The mining sector is feeling the effects of labour market tightening, putting pressure on companies to attract and retain talent. Achieving higher employment rates among equity-deserving groups will help the sector address current and expected labour shortages.
This webinar will share the results of the Mining Industry Human Resources Council’s (MiHR) research into systemic barriers in the mining sector as well
as labour market information indicating various trends among equity deserving groups in the mining industry. Register to join on Nov 2.
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Canadian Mining Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees
Congratulations to the 2024 CMHF Inductees: David Ross Bell, Ross D. Lawrence, Eric Sprott, William E. Roscoe and John T. Postle (joint nomination put forward by PDAC's Awards Committee). These five leaders have been selected for their lasting contribution to Canada’s mining industry.
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New 2024 Member Benefit
Members attending #PDAC2024 with an All Access Pass will have access to select session recordings post-Convention. These include the four Keynote Program presentations, the "Commodities" Technical Program session, and more. Registration opens in early December.
Renew now to take advantage of this exciting new benefit!
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Refer a friend for a chance to win!
The Member Referral Leaderboard is reset for 2024! Current members who refer new individual and corporate members will be automatically entered into a competition to win prizes worth up to $3000. To participate, visit the Members’ Portal and click the Member Referral Program icon to access your dashboard. View our 2023 winners
here.
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Get involved! Join our Board
The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance and stewardship of PDAC and represents the full spectrum of professions making up the minerals industry. A Board with diverse perspectives and a broad range of experience provides value to an association, so we invite members to run for election. Nominations close November 15.
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Indigenous Artists initiative at #PDAC2024
Indigenous Artists Displays (located in Trade Show North), is an opportunity to showcase the work of incredible artists. Applications are open until November 13th.
Don’t miss out - apply now.
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October 30-November 2: Ran Maoz, PDAC Analyst, Tax Policy & Capital Markets
will present at Xplor 2023 in Montreal, PQ.
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October 31-November 2: Raymond Goldie, PDAC President, will present at Fennoscandia Exploration & Mining 2023 (FEM) in Levi, Finland.
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October 31-November 3: Lisa McDonald, PDAC Executive Director, will present at Newfoundland & Labrador’s Mineral Exploration in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
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November 20-November 23: PDAC will have a booth (Booth #214) at Quebec Mines, Quebec City, P.Q.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you thinking about a career change? We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive candidates to join our growing team. Explore our job openings and
apply!
Visit our
website
to learn more about PDAC, or
contact us with any questions.
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