International Affairs

Over the last twenty years, the Canadian exploration and mining industry has successfully leveraged its domestic expertise to go global, establishing Canada as a world leader in mineral exploration and development in particular. As a result, Canadian companies now explore and mine around the world, with Canadian Mining Assets Abroad (CMAA) totaling over $170 billion in 2015, in 102 countries. This accounts for two-thirds of all mining assets owned by Canadian companies. Canadian-headquartered companies regularly account for the largest portion of global nonferrous mineral exploration budgets (approximately 30% in 2016).

Along with the globalization of the industry, the PDAC Convention has also globalized, with delegates from over 130 countries attending the 2017 Convention. PDAC membership has also globalized, with non-Canadian members accounting for 27% of individual members and 23% of corporate members in 2017.

PDAC undertakes activities, or supports international activities by other program areas, related to the following goals:

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Supporting Canadian Explorers

PDAC receives many requests to support members with the challenges they face when operating in different jurisdictions. Read More

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Supporting Responsible Exploration

PDAC supports responsible exploration by Canadian companies and other mineral explorers abroad. Read More

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Promoting Canada and PDAC Abroad

To promote Canada as a destination for exploration and development investment and as a centre for capital-raising, PDAC participates in events around the world. Read More

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International Affairs

Jeff Killeen
Director, Policy & Programs

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