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Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)

PDAC is the leading voice of mineral exploration and development.

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community. With over 6,000 members around the world in all sectors of the mining industry, the PDAC’s mission is to promote a globally responsible, vibrant and sustainable minerals industry. As the trusted representative of the sector, PDAC encourages best practices in technical, operational, environmental, safety and social performance.

09/03/2026

Ready to showcase your company on a global stage? 🌍
exhibitor applications open Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. ET. Don't miss your opportunity to build partnerships and put your brand in front of thousands of industry leaders at the World's Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention.
Open until sold out. Secure your spot📍 https://ow.ly/tswK50Zy6i9

09/02/2026

PDAC is growing, and we're currently looking for:
• Analyst, Indigenous Affairs
• Manager, Mineral Policy and Regulatory Affairs
• Coordinator, Student and Early Career Program

If you're interested in contributing to Canada's mineral exploration and development industry, we encourage you to apply📍https://pdac.ca/about-pdac/career-opportunities

08/24/2026

⏰ One week left to enter! Your field season photo could earn you a spot among the three winners of the PDAC Membership Photo Contest.
Winners will receive recognition in CORE Magazine and on PDAC social media, complimentary PDAC memberships, PDAC swag, and valuable field gear prizes.

Show the industry what exploration looks like through your lens! Submit your best shot by August 31 📍 https://ow.ly/3fxE50ZeJ76

📷 Top row, left to right: Matthew Lombardi, Abitibi Geophysics, Liliana Wong.
📷 Bottom row, left to right: Luc Le Leannec, Pardeep Kumar Saini, Shawn Perger.

08/20/2026

Show the industry what exploration looks like! 📷 Your field season photo could earn you a spot among the three winners of the PDAC Membership Photo Contest.
Winners will receive recognition in CORE Magazine and on PDAC social media, complimentary PDAC memberships, PDAC swag, and valuable field gear prizes.

Submit your best shot by August 31 📍 https://ow.ly/64Os50ZBF4l

Photo credits: 1 & 3. Abitibi Geophysics; 2. Pardeep Kumar Saini; 4. Hector De Los Santos; 5. Eduardo Guido Caputo; 6. Daniel Novak

08/13/2026

PDAC member and former S-IMEW participant Sean Hillacre reflects on his journey into geology, the impact the Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop had on his early career, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of mineral exploration.
Read the full interview in the Summer 2026 issue of CORE Magazine📍https://ow.ly/PCN050ZnywE

08/12/2026

Only one week left to apply!
Take the stage at the World’s Premier Mineral Exploration and Mining Convention. Connect with an international audience, showcase your expertise, and be recognized as a leader shaping the future of the industry.

Compensation: Up to $10,000
Courses range from half days to two full days.
Event dates: March 5-7, 2027, Toronto

Apply by Aug. 19 🔗 https://ow.ly/iA9450ZuM8b

08/10/2026

Planning the Path Towards Reconciliation (the Plan) is PDAC's framework for strengthening respectful, mutually beneficial relationships between the mineral exploration industry and Indigenous Peoples.

Learn more about the Plan’s purpose and read an interview with the Winnipeg agency that developed its design. https://ow.ly/GEev50ZwBG9

08/06/2026

Every field season holds a story! Your photo could earn you a spot among the three winners of the PDAC Membership Photo Contest
Winners will receive recognition in CORE Magazine and on PDAC social media, complimentary PDAC memberships, PDAC swag, and valuable field gear prizes.

Submit your best shot by August 31 📍 https://ow.ly/tjgG50ZwBPM
ℹ️ You have to be a PDAC Member to participate.

08/05/2026

Ongoing training, drills, and refreshers of safety procedures play a critical role in reducing risk and building a strong safety culture. As we continue to prioritize safe and healthy field operations this summer, it’s worth remembering that many high-quality safety resources are available at no cost to workers and employers.

Explore PDAC's Health & Safety e-toolkit for essential resources on field safety, emergency preparedness, survival, weather hazards, environmental risks, and more 🎯 https://ow.ly/9WQT50ZjF2L

Additional free training opportunities:
✔️ Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): https://ow.ly/svxL50ZjF2M
✔️ Ontario Workplace Safety & Prevention Services: https://ow.ly/B5eZ50ZjF2N

08/04/2026

Technical Program sessions are confirmed and you could join as a presenter!
Apply now to be part of one of the sessions and share your insights with the mineral exploration and mining community.

Explore the session list and submit your application 📍 https://ow.ly/Sqbn50Zq3eH

07/31/2026

In Canada, it takes an average of 25+ years to move from mineral discovery to building a new mine, one of the longest timelines among major mining nations.
PDAC has submitted recommendations in response to the federal government's discussion paper on proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms aimed at improving major project decision-making in Canada.
Read PDAC’s full response✍️https://ow.ly/CO8B50Zq31U

07/29/2026

Mineral resources are location-specific, but infrastructure isn’t always there. With just 24% of claim-staking land in Canada within 10 km of an existing road, access remains a key barrier to development.
PDAC’s response to Strengthening One Canadian Economy through Trade and Transportation outlines recommendations to ensure mineral supply chains are fully considered in infrastructure and corridor planning. Read more about PDAC's recommendations ✍️ PDAC-response-to-Strengthening-One-Canadian-Economy-through-trade-and-transportation.pdf

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