2021 Convention

Post Convention Report

The convention is the culmination of advocacy efforts undertaken by PDAC throughout the year on behalf of its 7,200 members and the mineral exploration and development industry;
PDAC President Felix Lee joined Minister of Natural Resources, Seamus O’Regan, in the announcement of Canada’s list of critical minerals;
The International Stage featured global mining jurisdictions including Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Greenland, Ireland, Kazakhstan and Peru;
An exploration of the future of space mining and the advantages to cooperation between space companies and the mining sector;
Six PDAC Awards honouring excellence in the industry were handed out at the Awards Gala;
Eight Short Courses were offered for mineral exploration professionals and students to update their knowledge of mineral exploration science, technology management, and other related topics; and
Exhibit Halls featured 700+ exhibitors. This year, exhibitors connected with attendees via text and video chats.

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