{"id":1096831,"date":"2019-01-29T20:55:40","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T20:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/resourceworld.com\/?p=54777"},"modified":"2019-01-29T21:03:44","modified_gmt":"2019-01-29T21:03:44","slug":"pdac-2019-convention-the-event-you-cannot-afford-to-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juniorminingnews.com\/?p=1096831","title":{"rendered":"PDAC 2019 Convention – the event you cannot afford to miss"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Canada\u2019s largest city is set to host another outstanding lineup of speakers, short courses, technical sessions, investment opportunities and unparalleled networking events when the PDAC 2019 Convention\u2014the world\u2019s premier mineral exploration and mining convention\u2014returns to Toronto March 3-6.<\/p>\n

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada\u2019s (PDAC) annual show\u2014celebrating 87 years\u2014will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).<\/p>\n

In 2018, the PDAC Convention attracted more than 25,000 attendees from 135 countries, including analysts, mining executives, geologists, prospectors, investors, students and government officials from all over the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe PDAC Convention is the industry\u2019s most-attended yearly event, leading the way in professional development, networking and educational opportunities,\u201d says PDAC President Glenn Mullan. \u201cThis accolade is not coincidental, it is something that we work very hard to achieve each year, and something we are very proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Aboriginal Program<\/a>, Capital Markets Program<\/a>, Short Courses<\/a>, Sustainability Program<\/a> and Technical Program<\/a> return, along with a Keynote Session<\/a> that will focus on people under 40 years of age in our industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe PDAC Convention is seen as a temperature gauge for the sector, and participation measures how hot or cold the investor climate might be in the year ahead,\u201d says Mullan. \u201cIt is also the best opportunity for junior miners and individual prospectors alike to showcase their latest projects and discoveries, and for students to mingle and find their big break.\u201d<\/p>\n

The International Mines Ministers\u2019 Summit (IMMS)\u2014a unique event that brings together Mines Ministers from around the world\u2014returns for the fourth year in 2019. This event is co-hosted with the World Economic Forum and provides an important setting for the global exploration and mining community to share insights and take part in discussions that aim to enhance the positive impacts the industry can provide to communities and regions globally.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlmost every country in the world is represented at the PDAC Convention each year, including international governments and representatives who oversee mining operations,\u201d says Mullan. \u201cThe IMMS is just one of the important platforms PDAC provides for governments to learn from one another and collaborate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some highlights to look forward to at PDAC 2019 Convention include:<\/p>\n