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PDAC 2017
Over 22,000 industry professionals will be in attendance at PDAC.
Over 22,000 industry professionals will be in attendance at PDAC. — Photo courtesy PDAC

When: March 5 - 8, 2017

Where: Toronto, Ontario

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange is the world’s leading convention for people, companies and organizations in mineral exploration.

The mining industry accounts for more than 380,000 jobs in Canada. Of those, over 22,000 industry professionals will be in attendance at PDAC, ranging from presidents, directors, managers, administrators and various other mining professionals. Presentations and courses led by industry experts are available to attend. Check out over 900 exhibitor’s booths which promote technology, products, services, claim results, exploration and investment opportunities. Make insightful investment decisions regarding minerals and the mining sector from industry leaders. Events are held throughout the convention, like the Awards Gala, Mineral Outlook Luncheon and the Grand Finale.

Get out and meet some of the up-and-coming talent within the mining industry as nearly 1,500 student delegates will be on hand. Over 100 countries are represented each year at PDAC. Make connections with these international influencers who make up 25 per cent of attendees. Just about 500 speakers will be giving presentations to inform and inspire throughout the convention.

A few of the exhibits include:

  • Presentations for investors: Newsletter writers present their charts, thoughts and ideas on how to select good investments in the resource sector;
  • Prospectors Tent: Self-employed/independent prospectors display their results and samples; and
  • Trade Show & Trade Show North: Organizations and governments promote the latest technology, products, services and mining jurisdictions.

PDAC was established in 1932 and is now the most popular event for the world’s mineral industry. For more information, visit the PDAC website.

Sidebar:

Annual mining numbers from 2012 & 2013. Source: PDAC

$2.3 billion - Exploration and deposit appraisal expenditures
$3 billion - Payments to government agencies
$43 billion - Mineral production value

Annual mining numbers from 2012 & 2013. Source: PDAC

$2.3 billion - Exploration and deposit appraisal expenditures
$3 billion - Payments to government agencies
$43 billion - Mineral production value