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March 22, 2021: 10 members elected to PDAC Board of Directors

Toronto, March 23, 2021 – The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) ratified the election of 10 members to its Board of Directors during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held March 22, 2021. The PDAC Board of Directors is comprised of industry professionals who support and guide the work of the association.

“As PDAC continues its work to strengthen Canada’s mineral exploration and development industry we are excited to welcome these individuals to the Board of Directors” says PDAC President Alex Christopher. “Based on their extensive knowledge and experience, this diverse group of industry leaders will bring insight and guidance to the Board that will help us continue to deliver success on behalf of our members and the sector.”

The following individuals elected or re-elected to the PDAC’s Board of Directors are:

  1. Rosario Astuvilca-Rojas
  2. Charles Beaudry
  3. Lana Eagle
  4. Chantal Jolette
  5. Jessie Liu-Ernsting
  6. Gordon Maxwell
  7. Karen Rees
  8. Keith Spence
  9. Rob Stevens
  10. Jeff Swinoga.

The following individuals have been appointed as officers:

  • Alex Christopher, President
  • Ray Goldie, First Vice President
  • Karen Rees, Second Vice President
  • James Lusby, Treasurer
  • Maria Milanova, Secretary.