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Capital markets for geoscientists and engineers
SOLD OUTThis course is led by geologists with deep industry and capital markets experience. It offers a comprehensive introduction to the intersection…
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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Capital markets for geoscientists and engineers
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Dale Mah, Endeavour Silver Corp.,
Neil Adshead, Cupel Advisory Corp.,
Joe Mazumdar, Exploration Insights,
Nicole Adshead-Bell, Cupel Advisory Corp.,
Michael Gray, Agentis Capital
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Applied structural geology in exploration and mining: A Canadian focus
Structural geology plays a pivotal role in the formation, modification, and distribution of mineral deposits. It impacts exploration, resource estimat…
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Applied structural geology in exploration and mining: A Canadian focus
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Antoine Caté, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.,
Simon Craggs, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.,
Blair Hrabi, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.,
Jonathan Gloyn-Jones, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.,
Mustafa Kaplan, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.,
James Siddorn, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
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Public geoscience and geodata science-based mineral exploration: Data sourcing, theory and practice
Data accumulates from exploration. Geodata is becoming bigger and more complex. There is also an unprecedented demand for minerals, driven by modern c…
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8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Public geoscience and geodata science-based mineral exploration: Data sourcing, theory and practice
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Julie Bourdeau, Geological Survey of Canada,
Christopher Lawley, Carleton University,
Dianne Mitchinson, Geological Survey of Canada,
Mohammad Parsasadr, Geological Survey of Canada,
Steven Zhang, Geological Survey of Canada,
Shokouh Riahi, Mercator Geological Services
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Room 714
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8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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From exploration to closure: ESG in the mining cycle
SOLD OUTESG considerations are transforming the mining industry, from exploration to closure. Faced with growing pressure from investors, regulators, …
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From exploration to closure: ESG in the mining cycle
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Stephanie Tremblay, Association minière du Québec,
Joanie Caron, Québec Mineral Exploration Association,
Cindy Valence, ethos strategy,
Francesca Rios, ethos strategy,
Emmanuelle Toussaint, Quebec Mining Association,
Julie Paquet, Nouveau Monde Graphite
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Applied structural geology in exploration and mining: A Canadian focus
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Applied structural geology in exploration and mining: A Canadian focus
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Antoine Caté, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.,
Simon Craggs, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.,
Blair Hrabi, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.,
Jonathan Gloyn-Jones, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.,
Mustafa Kaplan, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.,
James Siddorn, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
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Applications of gravity and integrated interpretation for exploration
SOLD OUTThe gravity method is a geophysical technique that involves measuring the Earth’s gravitational field to infer subsurface density variations. …
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Applications of gravity and integrated interpretation for exploration
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Sharon Lowe, Southern Geoscience Consultants,
Anne Tomlinson, Southern Geoscience Consultants,
Takeshi Sato, Southern Geoscience Consultants
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Room 716
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Know your risks: Safety, wellness and leadership in mineral exploration
SOLD OUTThis field-oriented health and safety (H&S) course is designed to provide participants of varying experience levels with a strong understa…
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Know your risks: Safety, wellness, and leadership in mineral exploration
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Marion Olivier, Queen's University,
Angele Poitras, Canadian Diamond Drilling Association (CDDA),
Conrad Dix, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited,
Adam Johnson, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
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Geology of deep and shallow porphyry copper deposits and implications for exploration
SOLD OUTPorphyry copper (-gold-molybdenum) deposits are major producers of these metals and are actively explored for globally. Given this global dist…
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Geology of deep and shallow porphyry copper deposits and implications for exploration
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Federico Cernuschi, Eclectic Rock
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Room 714
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PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
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Trade Show North, Level 300
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Student & Early Career Centre, Level 800
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BHP: Playing to win: A strategic framework for junior miners
Presenter(s): Marley Palin, Head of Xplor/Head of Product at BHP
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2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Playing to win: A strategic framework for junior miners
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Northern Lights Learning Hub, Level 300, Hall A
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2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Valerie Wilson, SLR Consulting,
Krishana Michaud
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2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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PDAC-CIM Toronto Branch guided tours of the exhibits
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PDAC-CIM Toronto Branch guided tours of the exhibits
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PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
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PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
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