PDAC announces 2025 awards recipients
Published by Will Owen,
Editor
Global Mining Review,
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has announced the recipients of its 2025 PDAC Awards. Since the awards were established in 1977, they have been a symbol of excellence, recognising individuals, teams, and organisations that have made significant contributions to the global mining industry.
“The 2025 award recipients embody the expertise, passion, and drive that define excellence in mineral exploration and development”, said Raymond Goldie, PDAC President. “Their remarkable accomplishments demonstrate the crucial role of innovation, resourcefulness, and leadership in uncovering the minerals that power our modern world.”
Recipients will be celebrated during the PDAC 2025 Convention at the Awards Gala & Nite Cap on 4 March 2025 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto:
Bill Dennis Award: A Canadian discovery or prospecting success
- Canadian Malartic Exploration Team – For the discovery of the East Gouldie Deposit in Malartic, Quebec.
Skookum Jim Award: Indigenous achievement in the mineral industry
- David Kritterdlik – For groundbreaking work promoting Inuit values, cultural preservation, and sustainable development.
Sustainability Award: For outstanding leadership in environmental protection and/or good community relations.
- Teck Resources and UN Women: Originarias Program – For its transformative impact on Indigenous women in Chile.
Thayer Lindsley Award: For an international mineral discovery
- The Onto Discovery Team – For the discovery of the Onto Deposit in Indonesia.
Viola R. MacMillan Award: For company or mine development
- John Robins – For lifetime leadership and significant contributions to the mining and exploration industry.
For more information about the awards selection process and how to nominate candidates for the 2026 PDAC Awards, click here.
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Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/special-reports/06112024/pdac-announces-2025-awards-recipients/
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