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PDAC 2023 Convention welcomes pre-pandemic levels of attendees

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The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) recently welcomed pre-pandemic levels of attendance back to its annual convention, drawing 23 819 attendees to Toronto for mineral exploration and mining industry business, investment, and networking opportunities.

PDAC 2023 Convention welcomes pre-pandemic levels of attendees

In addition to the more than 1100 exhibitors covering over 600 000 ft2 of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, governments, companies, and leading experts from around the world made this one of the largest events in the association’s 91 years.

“There’s never been a more critical time for our industry to gather, share, and learn as we drive progress, tackle global challenges, and seize opportunities for a better future,” said Alex Christopher, PDAC President. “And the energy and optimism witnessed during PDAC 2023 was palpable – it is clear the mineral exploration and mining industry has entered a period of great transformation and growth.”

“For almost a century, the PDAC Convention has been recognised as the leading choice for the world’s mineral exploration and mining industry, bringing the latest trends, technologies and conversations to one central location, and 2023 is no exception,” says Lisa McDonald, PDAC Executive Director. “Yet again, we have proudly delivered capital markets, Indigenous affairs, student and early career, sustainability and technical programs, and short courses that offer the latest in professional development opportunities.”

Key speakers included Ken Hoffman, McKinsey & Company; Sinead Kaufman, Rio Tinto; and Alex Dorsch and Kevin Frost, Chalice Mining.

Governments continue to use the event as an important platform for announcements, including Canadian Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson who announced an investment of $344 million to help advance “the development of a dynamic and competitive critical minerals sector”.

The final day of the PDAC Convention also marked the transition of presidents. Alex Christopher was thanked for his contributions to the industry and association during his two-year term, and Raymond Goldie was welcomed to the role.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/09032023/pdac-2023-convention-welcomes-pre-pandemic-levels-of-attendees/

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