

PDAC 2025 Archive: Schedule at a Glance
Monday, March 3
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Events & Networking
Duration
4 days
March
02
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Back by popular demand! Join us for a complimentary coffee to start your day off right! Connect with attendees and exhibitors as you plan your day at …
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8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Coffee Connections
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Time
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Program Area
Events & Networking
Duration
2 days
March
03
04
Session
PDAC partners with Precious Metals Summit Conferences, LLC every year to offer professionally organized one on one meetings to bring qualified investo…
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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PDAC One on One Meeting Program
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Time
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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Join us for an exclusive presentation by Daniela De Almeida, a leading geologist from Kinross, on using Micromine Origin Copilot's AI block modelling …
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8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Micromine
Location
Time
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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Don't miss this opportunity to see our experts showcase the value of piloting for commodities like lithium, gold, REEs, and copper. Through real-world…
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8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
SGS Canada Inc.
Location
Time
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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This sideline event, held during the PDAC Convention in Toronto, will explore how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and nuclear fuel are poised to play a …
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8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Canadian Association of Small Modular Reactors and SMR Forum
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Time
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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This showcase will highlight Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030 and its dedication to economic diversification through the mining sector. It will provide insi…
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8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia
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Time
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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The Mining Chamber of Ecuador presents Ecuador Day, a key event at PDAC 2025 that highlights the strategic role of Ecuadorian mining on the global sta…
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8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cámara de Minería del Ecuador
Location
Time
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Program Area
Keynote Program
Session
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9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Current issues and opportunities in Canadian mining
Presenter(s): Eric Sprott, Eric Sprott Family Office
Location
Time
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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The Peru Day event aims to promote the development of the mining and energy sectors in Peru through a strategic approach that fosters investment, sust…
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9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Peru
Location
Time
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Program Area
Exhibits
Duration
3 days
March
02
03
04
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Investors Exchange, Core Shack, Prospectors Tent - Days 1-3
Time
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Program Area
Exhibits
Duration
3 days
March
02
03
04
Session
Location
Time
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Program Area
Exhibits
Duration
3 days
March
02
03
04
Session
Location
Time
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Program Area
Student & Early Career Program,
Exhibits
Duration
3 days
March
02
03
04
Session
The Student Minerals Colloquium (SMC) brings together geoscience students and industry professionals to highlight innovative student research on proje…
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
Location
Time
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Program Area
Events & Networking
Duration
3 days
March
02
03
04
Session
Be one of the first 1,000 attendees daily and receive a free coffee or tea as you stroll and visit Trade Show North exhibitors.
Open to all pass typ…
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Caffeination Station
Location
Time
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Sustainability Program,
Capital Markets Program
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This session offers detailed guidance on developing, implementing, and communicating effective sustainability disclosures meeting investor-grade stand…
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Investor grade sustainability disclosures: Why, what and how?
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Time
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Technical Program
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The session will delve into the intricacies of deep-sea mining, exploring technological advancements, environmental considerations, and regulatory fra…
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10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Overview of deep-sea mineral deposits, their formation and distribution
Presenter(s): Pierre Josso, British Geological Survey
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Navigating deep seabed mining: Regulatory developments and future opportunities
Presenter(s): Nathan Eastwood, Watson Farley & Williams
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Technological developments and methods for deep-sea mineral exploration
Presenter(s): Anna Lim, Argeo
10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Environmental impacts of deep-sea mining: Scales, indicators, threshold values and gaps
Presenter(s): Matthias Haeckel, GEOMAR
11 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
The Metals Company exploration and mining case studies: Approaches to deep-sea mining
Presenter(s): Craig Shesky, The Metals Company
11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Investigating geology, mineralization and environmental sensitivity along Mohns Ridge using seismic, electromagnetic and bathymetric data
Presenter(s): Carsten Scholl, Viridien
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Panel discussion: The future of deep-sea mining
Location
Time
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Program Area
Technical Program
Session
Uncover the transformative impact of the integration of science, expertise, advanced technologies and innovative finance in mineral exploration and de…
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10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
Progress made from 2024
Presenter(s): Nicole Januszczak, BHP
10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Where should the money go to and why?
Presenter(s): Morgan Bazilian, Colorado School of Mines
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reimagining exploration (panel)
11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Reimagining development (panel)
Location
Time
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
Session
10 a.m. - Showcase
11 a.m. - Opening Remarks by Northern Road Link Working Group members Lawrence Baxter (Marten Falls First Nation) and Gordon Wabass…
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10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Indigenous and Community Engagement (ICE) Inc. Day 2
Location
Time
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Program Area
Indigenous Program
Session
What would mining law look like if it were written by Indigenous governments? Join us to learn about the North West Territories legislative co-develop…
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Government of the Northwest Territories and Indigenous governments: Partners in land and resource legislative development
Location
Time
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Student & Early Career Program
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One-on-one meetings connect students and early career individuals with experienced industry professionals for personalized feedback on their education…
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
20 minute mentoring - Monday
Time
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Program Area
Student & Early Career Program
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The mineral industry needs more than just geologists and engineers. Join us for a panel discussion with industry experts to explore the diverse range …
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10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The mineral industry: A multifaceted career landscape
Location
Time
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Program Area
Technical Program
Session
Porphyry copper deposits (PCD) are the primary source of copper world-wide. They are a critical resource required for the energy transition and it has…
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10:30 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.
Overview of the significance and types of porphyry copper deposits
Presenter(s): David Cooke, CODES, University of Tasmania
10:54 a.m. - 11:18 a.m.
Metal enrichment and zoning in porphyry copper deposits
Presenter(s): John Dilles, Oregon State University
11:18 a.m. - 11:42 a.m.
Unlocking discovery: Fusing mineral system science with cutting edge AI to transform exploration
Presenter(s): Nicole Januszczak, BHP
11:42 a.m. - 12:06 p.m.
Geophysical signatures of porphyry copper deposits
Presenter(s): Jon Woodhead, JAW Consulting
12:06 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Geochemical approach to hydrothermal alteration and Cu-Au grades in porphyry deposits
Presenter(s): Ross Large, University of Tasmania
Location
Time
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
Session
Join us for Ontario Days: A Two-Day Exploration of Ontario’s Mining SectorDiscover the latest advancements and opportunities in Ontario’s mining indus…
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10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ontario Ministry of Mines Day 1
Location
Time
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
Session
Greenland Day is a longstanding tradition at PDAC and is co-hosted by the Government of Greenland and the Greenland Business Association.
Here is th…
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10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Government of Greenland and the Greenland Business Association
Location
Time
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Program Area
Student & Early Career Program
Session
Meet some of the #studentfriendly companies that exhibit in the Trade Show, Investors Exchange, Core Shack and Prospectors Tent by taking a guided tou…
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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
PDAC-CIM Toronto Branch Guided tours of the exhibits - Monday morning
Time
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Program Area
Corporate Presentation Forum for Investors
Session
This series continues to be of strong interest to investors, highlighting the scope of commodities and stage of development represented at the convent…
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10:30 a.m. - 10:42 a.m.
C3 Metals Inc.
10:44 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.
American Eagle Gold Corp.
10:56 a.m. - 11:06 a.m.
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company
11:08 a.m. - 11:18 a.m.
Awalé Resources Ltd.
11:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cascadia Minerals Ltd.
11:32 a.m. - 11:42 a.m.
FireFly Metals Ltd.
11:44 a.m. - 11:54 a.m.
Max Resource Corp.
11:56 a.m. - 12:06 p.m.
McEwen Copper Inc.
Location
Time
10:30 a.m. - 12:06 p.m.
Program Area
Master Class Series
Session
This master class will explore the creation of a Good Neighbor Guide to foster harmonious cohabitation between mining operations and local communities…
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10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Crafting a good neighbour guide for harmonious cohabitation
Time
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Program Area
Master Class Series
Session
How can innovation be bold enough to make an impact, yet coherent enough to succeed? On the journey from conceptualization to implementation, ideation…
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11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ideation, scale-up, and risk: Three sides of the same coin
Time
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
Session
BMC Minerals is developing the Kudz Ze Kayah (KZK) Project located in the Yukon. With exceptionally high-grade mineral resources including the ABM dep…
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
BMC Minerals Limited
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Time
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Capital Markets Program
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Join us for a session where experienced Investor Relations Officers (IROs) share insights and strategies for engaging with mining companies. Learn how…
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
An investor's perspective: Investor relations in mining
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Time
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Indigenous Program,
Sustainability Program
Session
Climate change continues to shape our world. Governments are prioritizing sustainability in decision-making, communities and stakeholders are preparin…
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Climate change: Perspectives and collaboration
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Time
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Events & Networking
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Join us for this exclusive annual event designed for all New Members to learn more about PDAC and connect with PDAC directors and fellow colleagues.
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12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
PDAC New Members Networking Reception
Location
Time
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
Session
Invest in Canada and Natural Resources Canada, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, invite you to the Canada Investment Day at the Metro Toronto…
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12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Invest in Canada
Location
Time
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Program Area
Events & Networking
Session
Skip the lunch lines and join us at the PDAC's hot buffet Lunch Social! Looking for investment opportunities, professionals to collaborate with, or ar…
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12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Lunch Social
Location
Time
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Program Area
Master Class Series
Session
Indigenous women are the backbone of their communities, fostering dialogue, resolving differences, and shaping the path for future generations. Throug…
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12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Strengthening voices, building futures: Teck’s commitment to Indigenous women’s leadership
Time
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Program Area
Sustainability Program
Session
We often hear about the gaps between sustainability expectations and on-the-ground mineral exploration realities. In this panel, we aim to focus on wh…
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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Driving responsible exploration, sustainability and climate leadership
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Time
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Program Area
Capital Markets Program
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As countries reduce there reliance on the U.S. dollar as their reserve currency, gold emerges as a strategic alternative. Join us for a fire side chat…
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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dedollarization and the impact on gold
Location
Time
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Program Area
Master Class Series
Session
Join Chris Reynolds, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, as he discusses how Nutrien is integrating automation across its Potash …
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1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
From mine to market: How Nutrien is transforming mining and agriculture
Time
1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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Technical Program
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The on-shoring of mining, production, and successful processing of REEs and other critical metals is key to securing North American supply chains and …
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2 p.m. - 2:18 p.m.
Mountain Pass: Past, present and future challenges
Presenter(s): Todd Ririe, Unocal (Molycorp)
2:18 p.m. - 2:36 p.m.
Radioactive (REE-Th-U) abyssal pegmatites (& associated rocks) of the Alces Lake high-grade gneiss terrain, Saskatchewan: Geophysics, geology, and critical mineral potential
Presenter(s): Irvine Annesley, U of SK - Geological Sciences
2:36 p.m. - 2:54 p.m.
An update on the Trans-Hudson alkaline-carbonatite igneous province and its critical-metal potential
Presenter(s): Tania Martins, Manitoba Geological Survey
2:54 p.m. - 3:12 p.m.
Genesis, mineralogy, and extreme rare earth and high field strength element enrichment of the Strange Lake deposit, Quebec-Labrador border
Presenter(s): Nadia Mohammadi, Natural Resources Canada
3:12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Western phosphorite as a critical minerals source?
Presenter(s): Adrian VanRythoven, MBMG
3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Canadian rare earth element processing capabilities
Presenter(s): Muhammad Imran, Saskatchewan Research Council
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Time
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Program Area
Technical Program
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Long known for its diamond production, Angola is currently the main focus of the world's diamond exploration and new mine development. This session wi…
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2 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Angola diamond overview
Presenter(s): Ady Van-Dunem, ENDIAMA EP.
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Diamond exploration in Angola: Past and present
Presenter(s): Julie Kong, De Beers Group
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Luele: Angola's newest diamond mine
Presenter(s): Joao Felix, SMLUELE
2:45 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Catoca: Producing diamonds since 1997
Presenter(s): Mariana Aragão, SOCIEDADE MINEIRA DE CATOCA
3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Chiri diamond project, Angola
Presenter(s): Canga Xiaquivuila, Rio Tinto
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Tchitengo diamond project, Angola
Presenter(s): Luiz Bizzi, Lipari Diamond Mines
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Geology of Angolan kimberlites: Challenges and opportunities
Presenter(s): Casey Hetman, SRK Consulting
3:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Q&A
Location
Time
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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Join us for a deep dive into one of the most exciting and under-explored mining jurisdictions globally. This event brings together key contributors in…
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2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Founders Metals
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Time
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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Australia Minerals, a collaboration of Australia’s federal, state, and Northern Territory government geoscience agencies, are pleased to invite you to…
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2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Australia Minerals
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Time
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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You are cordially invited to the Mongolia Day speaking session.
This speaking session will offer a valuable opportunity to receive updates on Mongolia…
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2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia, Mongolian National Mining Association
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Time
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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Join WSP and partners for an exclusive workshop on ESG solutions that work for your business and demonstrate progress on your goals. The workshop will…
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2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
WSP
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Time
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Student & Early Career Program
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NGEA 2025 Finalist Presentations
The Frank Arnott - Next Generation Explorers Award (NGEA™) is an international competition where teams of geoscience …
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2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Next Generation Explorers Award (NGEA™): Finalists presentations
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2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Corporate Presentation Forum for Investors
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This series continues to be of strong interest to investors, highlighting the scope of commodities and stage of development represented at the convent…
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2 p.m. - 2:17 p.m.
Alamos Gold
2:19 p.m. - 2:29 p.m.
Revival Gold
2:31 p.m. - 2:41 p.m.
FireFox Gold Corp.
2:43 p.m. - 2:53 p.m.
Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company
2:55 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Delta Resources Ltd.
3:07 p.m. - 3:17 p.m.
Gold Terra Resource Corp.
3:19 p.m. - 3:29 p.m.
Newcore Gold Ltd.
3:31 p.m. - 3:46 p.m.
B2Gold Corp.
3:48 p.m. - 4:03 p.m.
McEwen Mining Inc.
Location
Time
2 p.m. - 4:03 p.m.
Program Area
Master Class Series
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For the past 10 years South32 has been transitioning its portfolio to focus on base metals and critical mineral resources. A key lever for the company…
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2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Discovering our next generation of mines
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2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
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Indigenous Program
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The development and implementation of reconciliation action plans is becoming increasingly important across sectors such as mining, with Indigenous le…
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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Reflecting on reconciliation action plans in mining and exploration
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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Program Area
Capital Markets Program
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Building on the recent mining 2030 landscape report that defines the role of investors in realizing an environmentally and socially responsible mining…
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3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Global Panel: Headwinds to headframes
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Time
3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Program Area
Presentation and Reception Rooms
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Celebrate Thunder Bay’s mining community.
Join the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission for Thunder Bay Mining Link, an invite-only,…
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3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
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3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Exhibitor Spotlight
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Dassault Systèmes will present a collaborative platform centered on The Sustainable Mine of the Future that models, simulates, and validates processes…
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3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Dassault Systèmes: shaping the sustainable mine of the future…today
Presenter(s): Tania Killeen
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3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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Exhibitor Spotlight
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Introducing the groundbreaking eGEO 450, the first fully battery-electric exploration drilling rig now in operation in the UK. This innovative rig rep…
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3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Comacchio: the future of drilling - introducing the eGEO 450
Presenter(s): Filippo Costa
Time
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
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Student & Early Career Program
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Meet some of the #studentfriendly companies that exhibit in the Trade Show, Investors Exchange, Core Shack and Prospectors Tent by taking a guided tou…
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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
PDAC-CIM Toronto Branch Guided tours of the exhibits - Monday afternoon
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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Program Area
Sustainability Program
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Join us for an informative session focused on the challenges and solutions associated with cleaning up abandoned mineral exploration sites. We will ex…
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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A clean slate: Collaborative cleanup for mineral exploration sites
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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Events & Networking
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Enjoy a beverage as you network with exhibitors and attendees from around the world. All Access Pass holders will receive a complimentary beverage tic…
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4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Happy Hour - Monday
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4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Indigenous Program
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Join Indigenous, industry, and government attendees from around the world as they gather to discuss the future of Indigenous leadership and participat…
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4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Indigenous Program Reception
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4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Presentation and Reception Rooms
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The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is pleased to welcome you to our cocktail reception. This event highlights Guyana’s vast mineral wealth…
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6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Guyana Geology and Mines Commission
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6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.