

Schedule at a Glance
Sustainability Program
Sunday, March 2
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Sustainability Program
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This session will show how exploration and mining companies can comply with Canada’s new "Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Ch…
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11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Human rights due diligence in mining sector procurement: Going beyond compliance to create business value
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11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Capital Markets Program,
Sustainability Program
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This panel will explore the gaps between critical mineral policy and project realization in Canada and North America, focusing on the transition from …
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2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Critical mineral policy: Fact or snake oil?
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2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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Indigenous Program,
Sustainability Program
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Through facilitated discussion and audience Q&A, this session will address the importance of authentic reconciliation and the development of partn…
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2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Indigenous partnerships in mining and municipal government
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2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Sustainability Program,
Indigenous Program
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The food, fuel, and materials that sustain our way of life come from local communities. Where communities are included in the decision-making processe…
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3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Community led planning, data and consultation that support land tenure systems and community governance
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3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, March 3
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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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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Indigenous Program,
Sustainability Program
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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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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Sustainability Program
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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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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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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.
Tuesday, March 4
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Sustainability Program
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Discover how aligning exploration and mining with environmental stewardship can positively influence financial returns. This session delves into the p…
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Unlocking natural capital value and the quest for a nature positive minerals industry
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Sustainability Program
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This panel, led by technical experts with perspectives from investment, mining, and research, aims to facilitate an in-depth discussion on the financi…
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Quantifying water risks: Implications for investments, sustainable mine water management and social responsibility
Presenter(s): Paul Harris, Mining Journal,Rui Hugman, INTERA
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Indigenous Program,
Sustainability Program,
Capital Markets Program
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This session brings together themes from PDAC’s Sustainability, Indigenous, and Capital Markets programs by showcasing successful collaborations invol…
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1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Success stories and challenges for Indigenous owned clean power at mines
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1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Sustainability Program
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Proliferation of responsible mining standards has added complexity to performance and reporting landscapes. Stakeholders are demanding a streamlined, …
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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Why we need to urgently simplify the responsible mining standards landscape: Update on Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative
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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5
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Indigenous Program,
Sustainability Program
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This session offers insights into early-stage consultation, focusing on agreements signed during exploration and permitting. Participants will learn w…
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Quantitative trends in engagement with Indigenous governments during exploration and permitting
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.