Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
170 University Ave M5H 3B3 Toronto, ON, Canada

The Canadian mining sector has experienced a resurgence throughout the last year, with a significant rise in the number of financing and M&A deals. This, couple...d with what appears to be a change in investor sentiment, is creating a renewed interest in mining. For more on this topic, join our panel of industry experts on Thursday, February 11 as they provide an overview of the current state of the mining sector, with an emphasis on Canada’s role in the international market. Discussions will also focus on tax-based financing incentives, industry trends and concerns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, top performing asset classes and more. Speakers include: Jeffrey Merk - Partner, Aird & Berlis LLP Adria Leung Lim - Partner, Aird & Berlis LLP Bruce Sprague - National Mining Leader, BDO Register here: http://bit.ly/3qRNgw6

Proud to welcome back our Mining Country Sponsor, Invest in Canada. Don’t miss the #PDAC2021 Canada Day Session and Master Class: Fire Side Chat on March 9!

Following PDAC’s continued efforts, the federal government published draft legislative proposals in December, to extend timelines for spending capital raised via flow-through shares. While the legislation remains in process, the CRA has confirmed the assumption that issuers/auditors are likely to treat the proposed amendment in the year-end report with the one-year extension enacted.

#PDAC2021 is coming directly to you. Register by February 12 and save $200! Register Today: www.pdac.ca/convention/registration

Earlier this week, Minister Seamus O'Regan announced 3 projects supporting Indigenous peoples' participation in Canada's exploration and mining activities, as well as plans to deploy green mining technologies transforming the industry. Read the announcement. AME

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In step with the government's recent speech from the throne, PDAC recommends Federal Government commit to significant investments in housing, water, and access to high-speed internet within Indigenous communities, contributing to improved health and educational outcomes and enhanced engagement between governments, mineral industry and Indigenous communities under pandemic and post-pandemic conditions. Learn more about this and other 2021 Federal Budget Recommendations. Department of Finance Canada/Ministère des Finances Canada

The PDAC Convention has witnessed much change in its 89 years. What started as a small gathering at the The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, back in the 1930s, grew and moved to the Fairmont Royal York in 1944. Its growth did not stop there. Attendance continued to increase and it was moved to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in 1997, where it is still hosted today. Now considered the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, PDAC is once again moving with the times. In 2021, we will host a fully virtual convention for the very first time. That means we can reach every corner of the world. Learn more at pdac.ca/convention.

PDAC President, Felix Lee, will speak on Canada's Mineral Industry Maintaining Competitiveness during the COVID-19 Pandemic at the Yukon Geoscience 2020 Virtual Conference, November 23-25. Register today!

Nicole Sampson is a PDAC veteran, having been a part of the convention team for 17 years. With a diverse background in marketing, business administration, and education, Nicole first joined the team as a Convention Coordinator where she worked on everything from presentations to exhibits. Now as Convention Director, Nicole leads an all-female convention team, bringing to life world’s premier mineral exploration and mining event every year. Having grown from 5,000 to 30,000 a...ttendees during her time, she has witnessed the gradual rise in female speakers, attendees and students as the industry works hard to balance the gender scale. With the PDAC Convention going virtual in 2021, Nicole is excited to introduce new features that were previously unavailable in a live event scenario. From matchmaking to personalized recommendations, the virtual platform will offer an online marketplace for members, exhibitors, and stakeholders to invest, network, and learn. Most importantly, Nicole and her team plan to recreate the excitement of previous live conventions. "We recognize the fact that the live convention is fun and we don’t want that to change some breaks, some comic relief, some entertainment are all ways we will be able to do that within a virtual realm, she says. We spoke to Nicole about how the PDAC Convention has evolved over the years, and what attendees can expect for the first-ever virtual Convention in 2021. Watch the complete interview on the PDAC website now. -- As part of Women’s History Month, we are sharing the stories of some of the key women in Canada’s mineral exploration and development industry. Stay tuned for more throughout the month!

PDAC undertakes important advocacy work, develops programs and resources, and hosts the world's premier mineral exploration and mining convention. Your membership enables us to continue supporting the mineral industry for generations to come. Log into your account to renew or become a new corporate member today!

REMINDER. Core Shack applications close December 11. Don’t miss this opportunity to display your latest mineral discoveries at #PDAC2021.

PDAC is continuing to engage with the Government of Canada about COVID-19's impacts on mineral exploration and development. To ensure our recommendations align with the industry's requirements, we need to hear directly from you. Email [email protected] today.

For a full list of #PDAC2021 programming, head to our website!

Thanks for sharing Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. Stay tuned for more throughout #WomensHistoryMonth!

JOB OPPORTUNITY -- We are hiring a Communications Manager (contract) to work as an integral part of the team to execute daily activities related to media relations, external, internal and digital communications. See full position description and apply today!

We caught up with Lisa Davis to ask about her proudest achievement on the PDAC Board. Find out what she had to say in her interview for #WomensHistoryMonth.

Since joining PDAC as a committee and board member, Lisa Davis came to know of its membership benefits. Watch the interview to find out the types of opportunities and services PDAC provides to its members throughout the year. #WomensHistoryMonth

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Two days left to submit your abstract to present at the Next Generation Resources 2020 conference- a global online event for postgraduate research students acro...ss all disciplines relating to mineral resources, from exploration through to end product. Share your research internationally! Organized by University of Queensland (Australia), the University of British Columbia (Canada), the University of Exeter (UK) and the University of Cape Town (South Africa). https://smi.uq.edu.au/HDR-Conference-2020 See more

Following the decision to go virtual, we have extended the deadline to accept proposals for the #PDAC2021 Capital Markets Program until September 30. We are looking for creative proposals that reflect topical industry themes related to financing and access to capital. Submit your proposal today!

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Lisa Davis, a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, practiced corporate and securities law early in her profession. While undertaking some finance work for mining companies at that time, it was not until joining PearTree Canada that everything coalesced around minerals exploration and mining. Lisa is a member of PDAC’s Board of Directors, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, and is co-chair of the Finance & Taxation Committee. Amongst her PDAC activities..., Lisa dedicates time at PDAC to incorporating policies and practices around diversity. With small exploration companies often lacking the tools and resources to tackle issues facing marginalized groups, Lisa advocates for the adoption of the practices needed throughout the industry more broadly. As part of the Finance & Taxation Committee, the five-year Mineral Exploration Tax Credit renewal was monumental for investment in and the growth of Canada’s mineral exploration sector. We spoke to Lisa to ask her what it is like being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and how the industry can cultivate more inclusive and diverse working environments. Watch the complete interview on the PDAC website now. -- As part of Women’s History Month, we are sharing the stories of some of the key women in Canada’s mineral exploration and development industry. Stay tuned for more throughout the month!

Wishing Canada's mineral exploration and mining industry a happy and safe Thanksgiving! What's your favourite part of Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments!

Se classant systématiquement parmi les 10 endroits les plus attrayants au monde pour linvestissement, la Saskatchewan est la première productrice mondiale de potasse et duranium. Pour en apprendre plus sur limportance de lexploration minérale et lexploitation minière, consultez notre nouvelle série de documents infographiques.

LAST DAY TO APPLY! Submit your nomination for a #PDAC2021 Award by 5:00PM (EDT) TODAY.

We caught up with Mary Louise Hill to ask if geology is a career she would recommend to other women. Find out what she had to say in her interview for #WomensHistoryMonth.

PDAC 2021 Convention goes virtual! Lineup and registration details will be confirmed in the coming weeks. For further information, visit our FAQ page.

Mary Louise Hill decided to become a geologist after being inspired by a high school teacher that she had. Going on to have more than 40 years of experience in the field, today you can find her teaching young scientists geology at Lakehead University. Listen to her story on our website. #WomensHistoryMonth

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LAST WEEK TO APPLY! The deadline to submit your nomination for a #PDAC2021 Award is September 11.

Mary Louise Hill is well known at PDAC for her work as a geologist and long ties to the organization. She found her very first job in mineral exploration coming to PDAC has an undergraduate student looking for a summer job! As an accomplished field geologist with more than 40 years experience in the Canadian Shield, U.S. Appalachians, Canadian Cordillera and Canadian Artic, she is now a Professor of Geology at Lakehead University and serves on the PDAC Board of Directors as w...ell as several committees. However, Mary Louise’s path to success was not without its challenges. In an industry largely dominated by men, her early days as a field geologist included many obstacles perpetrated by the lack of gender diversity. When I was a student, we still didn’t have laws protecting equity in employment. Job ads could be written to specify whether a male or female could apply, she tells us. So when I was interviewed for my very first summer job as a field geologist, I was sometimes told outright that I was not eligible because I was female. We spoke to Mary Louise about her experiences navigating a male-dominated industry and the changes she has witnessed throughout her career. Now there’s a lot more awareness of the benefits that equity and diversity and inclusion can bring. So I think this is a really good time to be a woman in this industry, she says. Watch the complete interview on the PDAC website now. -- As part of Women’s History Month, we are sharing the stories of some of the key women in Canada’s mineral exploration and development industry. Stay tuned for more throughout the month!

Pôle central de lexploration minérale et du financement minier au pays, lOntario est aussi la plus importante province canadienne en matière de production, demplois et dinvestissements dans le secteur des minéraux. Pour en apprendre plus sur limportance de lexploration minérale et lexploitation minière au Canada, consultez notre nouvelle série de documents infographiques.

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Tomorrow is your last chance to submit a Short Course application for the #PDAC2021 Convention. Dont miss out!

Kendra Zammit of Laurentian University - Université Laurentienne is this years recipient of the Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award. Kendra's M.Sc. research seeks to constrain the Neoarchean evolution of progressive deformation and orogenic gold mineralizing events in the western Wabigoon subprovince of Canadas Superior Province. Get to know Kendra and learn more about her research in our latest issue of CORE Magazine now available on our website!

PDAC supports the Government of Saskatchewans $31 million in funding to develop a Rare Earth Element (REE) Processing Facility. Operated by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), the facility is the first of its kind in Canada and will help further the development of secure and responsibly sourced critical minerals as outlined in the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan (CMMP).

The Sustainability Program examines innovative ways in which mineral exploration and mining companies are working to improve engagement and performance. For #PDAC2021 programming, we are looking for creative proposals that reflect topical industry themes and are flexible in their presentation format (virtual or in-person). Submit proposals online by September 4.

Learn more about the Mining Matters Virtual Earth Science Summer Camp below. Sounds like fun!

Did you know that global funding for the mineral sector reached a decade low in 2019, but Canadian stock exchanges showed resilience compared to the rest of the world? Our summer issue of CORE Magazine analyzes the financing and exploration trends in Mineral Finance 2020: Canada Holding Ground, as well as key macroeconomics, metal prices and investment dynamics affecting our industry. Get your copy now!

The Manitoba government has established a new fund that will help to jump-start mineral and economic development initiatives in the north and throughout the province. Read the press release for more.

Le bassin sédimentaire de lOuest canadien couvre la majorité de lAlberta et renferme de grandes richesses minérales. Pour en apprendre plus sur limportance de lexploration minérale et lexploitation minière au Canada, consultez notre nouvelle série de documents infographiques.

In honour of Viola MacMillan, the longest serving PDAC president, the Viola R. MacMillan Award is given to an individual or company demonstrating strong leadership in management and finance for the exploration and development of mineral resources. Nominate now for this award!

We are accepting proposals for sessions that will make up the #PDAC2021 Capital Markets Program. The program creates a forum for dialogue on a range of topics related to financing and access to capital. We are looking for creative proposals that reflect topical industry themes and are flexible in their presentation format (virtual or in-person). Submit proposals online by September 4.

As the pandemic continues to create exceptional challenges for businesses and individuals across Canada and world, PDAC has focused on advocating for programs to help the #mineralexploration and development sector navigate these difficult times by providing relevant information to its membership. Learn more about our efforts in our Summer 2020 issue of CORE Magazine.

Rudy Wahl is the #PDAC2020 Bill Dennis Award Recipient for his his enduring perseverance as a prospector and for the discovery of several precious metal, diamond and rare earth occurrences in northwestern Ontario. Rudys achievements were celebrated at the prestigious PDAC Awards Gala & After Party on March 3. Learn more about his story!

Are you looking to fill a short-term contract or permanent position? Post jobs in PDAC Connect to reach more than 7,200 potential candidates from around the world! Not a member? Become one today.

The 15th annual PDAC-AME Health & Safety Survey will soon close. This year's survey, which is held on a new portal, includes features such as live tracking elements. Head to www.explorationsurvey.ca to participate.

Open to individuals and teams of any nationality, the Thayer Lindsley Award honours the memory of Thayer Lindsley, one of the greatest mine finders of all time. The award is presented to an individual or team of explorationists credited with a recent mineral discovery with potential economic viability anywhere in the world. Nominate now for this award!

Le passé géologique complexe du Nouveau-Brunswick a donné lieu à une grande diversité de ressources en minéraux métallifères. Pour en apprendre plus sur limportance de lexploration minérale et lexploitation minière au Canada, consultez notre nouvelle série de documents infographiques.

La terre et la mer sont les deux principales ressources de lÎ.-P.-É. Aucune ressource minérale ny a été découverte en quantités commerciales, mais on y a trouvé des traces de charbon, duranium, de vanadium et dautres minéraux. Pour en apprendre plus sur limportance de lexploration minérale et lexploitation minière au Canada, consultez notre nouvelle série de documents infographiques.

CORE Magazine (Summer 2020) is out now! This issue outlines advocacy efforts undertaken by PDAC during the COVID-19 pandemic, takes a detailed look at Mineral Finance 2020: Canada Holding Ground, features a conversation with Kendra Zammit who is the Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award winner, and highlights the PDAC 2020 Convention. CORE is now available in digital format only. Get your copy today on our website!

Happy International Youth Day! PDAC advocates for Canada's mineral exploration and mining industry and the countless job opportunities it offers. Our Student & Early Career program helps attract new talent while supporting students who are pursing a career in the geosciences and minerals sector. Interested in learning more about the industry? Mining Matters is a charity dedicated to educating youth about Earth sciences, the minerals industry, and their roles in society. Check out their programs and DIY activities that teach all about rocks, minerals, metals, and mining! #IYD2020

PDAC Corporate Member New Gold Inc. is first to try new mobile test that diagnoses COVID-19 in as little as an hour. Learn more in this CBC news clip.

There's still time to submit your #PDAC2021 Award nomination. September 11 is the deadline. Hurry! Visit our website for more information.

Today is International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples. As Canada moves forward with pandemic crisis response, the mineral industry can be a force for positive change in helping Indigenous people recover from COVID-19. The support of our mining companies is integral to providing Indigenous communities access to essential services, jobs, and more. Especially now, we must raise awareness and band together to not only fight against the spread of the pandemic, but to also aid Indigenous peoples seeking solutions to COVID-19. To learn more about this day, head to https://bit.ly/33ba55C. Additional resources are available on PDACs Indigenous Affairs page.

The Skookum Jim Award is named after Skookum Jim, the Indigenous leader of the group that discovered the Yukon Klondike goldfieldsone of Canadas most important mineral discoveries. Recipients of this award will have accomplished Indigenous achievement in the mineral industry. Nominate now for this award!

Au cours des trois derniers siècles, la Nouvelle-Écosse a fourni plus de 20 produits minéraux différents à des utilisateurs nationaux et à des marchés dexportation partout dans le monde. Pour en apprendre plus sur limportance de lexploration minérale et lexploitation minière au Canada, consultez notre nouvelle série de documents infographiques.

The Sustainability Award honours an individual or organization demonstrating outstanding initiative, leadership, and accomplishment in protecting and preserving the natural environment during an exploration program, development or operation of a mine. Nominate now for this award!

The Touquoy/Moose River Mine Development Team is the #PDAC2020 Viola R. MacMillan Award Recipient for developing the Touquoy open pit mine and consolidating other gold deposits near Moose River in Nova Scotia after the gold potential of the area had been unrecognized for decades. Touquoy/Moose River Mine Development Teams achievements were celebrated at the prestigious PDAC Awards Gala & After Party on March 3. Learn more about their story!

Stay informed about major developments and stories shaping Canada's mineral exploration and development sector. PDAC News provides an important snapshot of everything our members and the industry need to know. Subscribe today!

Rocks go through many changes over time. Just as a shelf might break or start to bend if too much weight is placed on it for an extended period of time, rocks a...re subject to changes in their shape from pressure and stresses that are put on them. These changes in shape are called folds and faults. In this activity, you will use Play-Doh to learn more about folding and faulting and how they occur. https://bit.ly/3jzc6hK #rocks #minerals #geology #geoscience #science #earth #earthscience #folding #faulting #fracture #compression #anticline #syncline #activity #DIY

Le Yukon a une riche histoire en matière de mines et de minéraux, qui remonte à la célèbre ruée vers lor du Klondike. Il sagit de lun des 10 endroits les plus attrayants au monde pour linvestissement. Pour en découvrir davantage sur notre industrie, consultez notre nouvelle série de documents infographiques.