Communications

Attendance at the PDAC 2017 Convention totalled 24,161—a strong indication that confidence has returned to the mineral exploration and mining industry.

The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the renewal of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) for one year, along with the maintenance of the flow-through share system, during his address at the Media Reception at the PDAC 2017 Convention.

PDAC elected 12 members to its Board of Directors (the Board) at the association’s Annual General Meeting on the opening day of the PDAC 2017 Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The world’s leading mineral exploration and mining event—the PDAC Convention—is almost here! Now in its 85th year, this annual event brings together the industry from around the world to Toronto.

A highlight of the PDAC Convention is the Aboriginal Program that provides an important platform for fostering cooperative, respectful and mutually-beneficial relationships between Aboriginal communities and industry.

The PDAC’s Board of Directors would like to announce that Bob Schafer has resigned from his position as PDAC President.

PDAC is pleased to announce award recipients in seven categories for 2017. These top international and domestic performers will be honoured with a prestigious award in recognition of their excellence.

Canada’s mineral exploration and mining industry is asking Energy and Mines Ministers, currently in Winnipeg for their 73rd annual conference, to work on tackling several challenges that have resulted in Canada dropping to second place behind Australia as the most desirable mining destination in the world.

PDAC applauds the Government of Canada for taking steps to support the sustainable development of Canada’s mineral resources, as announced in today’s federal budget.

Optimism and opportunity abounded at the PDAC 2016 Convention of The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada in spite of recent industry challenges, indicating a positive shift in sentiment amongst the industry’s key players.

PDAC elected eight members to its Board of Directors following the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on the opening day of the PDAC 2016 Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The world’s leading mineral exploration and mining event—the PDAC Convention—is just around the corner!