Exhibitor Spotlight

Bold Ventures Inc.

Bold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: BOL) is a Canadian mineral explorer with decades of discovery-focused experience in top-tier mining jurisdictions. Building on successes linked to Noront and major finds in Quebec and Ontario, Bold is advancing gold, base-metal and critical-minerals projects, including its road-accessible Burchell Gold-Copper Project and its strategic foothold in the re-emerging Ring of Fire—a key focus of Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy. Led by veteran discoverers David Graham, Bruce MacLachlan and Coleman Robertson, Bold is expanding its northwestern Ontario portfolio with high-grade results at Burchell’s 111 Zone and long-term optionality in the Ring of Fire. At PDAC 2026, Bold (booth 2610) will showcase new assays, discuss its role in Canada’s next wave of discoveries and host the “From Burchell to the Ring of Fire” giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Great Canadian Experience.

Brixton Metals Corporation

Brixton Metals is a discovery-driven explorer advancing its flagship, district-scale Thorn Copper-Gold-Silver Project in BC. Their exhibit showcases the power of accelerated, data-driven discovery. They feature core and data from their two significant 2025 Porphyry Discoveries: Catalyst and Tempest. The first-ever drilling at Catalyst intercepted an impressive 424m of 0.30% CuEq from surface. These new systems were rapidly defined using their innovative, in-house portable XRF methodology, which provides real-time geochemical vectoring for both soil sampling and active drilling. This dramatically reduces exploration timelines. Furthermore, they utilize micro XRF technology to scan drill core, capturing geochemical information invisible to the naked eye. Visit booth 2730 to explore a multi-target project where new, large-scale porphyry systems are being unlocked with technical efficiency and speed. Brixton Metals is maximizing shareholder value through cutting-edge discovery.

Caur Technologies

CAUR Technologies is one of Canada’s fastest-rising geophysical startups, redefining how the world explores for critical minerals. A homegrown breakthrough built by world-class geophysicists, engineers, and AI specialists, CAUR builds on five decades of expertise from Geophysics GPR and GDD Instruments while forging its own innovative path. CAUR delivers 3D seismic imaging 10–100× faster and at a fraction of the cost, with 75% less field labour. Fully developed in Canada, its AI-driven ANT platform turns months of processing into days and integrates geological data for confident targeting. With rapid growth, global demand, and a truly disruptive technology, CAUR represents the next wave of geophysical innovation and is ready to showcase this breakthrough at PDAC 2026. Canada has long been a world leader in mineral exploration. CAUR is the next chapter of that leadership.

Coppernico Metals

Coppernico Metals is a copper-gold exploration company focused on discovering the next generation of tier-one mines in the Americas. Its flagship Sombrero Project hosts a large-scale skarn-porphyry system comparable to some of Peru’s largest mines. Backed by major shareholders Teck Resources (9.9%) and Newmont (5.6%), the Company is the first junior to implement AGROIDEAS, a program where Coppernico co-invests with communities and the state to fund agricultural initiatives that benefit local development and support responsible exploration. Coppernico’s exhibit will feature updated 3D VRIFY visualizations, its latest drill and channel results, and drill core from high-grade copper-gold targets across the district. Visitors can meet the leadership team, including CEO Ivan Bebek, known for monetizing past discoveries such as Keegan (now Galiano Gold) and Cayden Resources (sold to Agnico Eagle), and for his industry presence on copper panels alongside Rick Rule and Rob McEwen.

Equinox Industries

Equinox Industries is the only company in the world that manufactures the Snowbulance™—a fully enclosed winter rescue trailer built for emergencies where ambulances can’t go. It’s innovative because it protects patients from wind, cold, and impact with its enclosed polyethylene body, gas-shock suspension, cushioned hitch, emergency lighting, and space for one or two attendants. Unlike open rescue sleds that leave patients exposed to freezing temperatures and rough terrain, the Snowbulance™ provides a stable, enclosed, medically supportive transport environment. It gives responders safe access to remote areas and offers the critical protection that can mean the difference between life and death.

Evident Scientific, Inc.

Evident’s Inspection Technologies division delivers solutions that solve complex challenges, inspecting mission-critical assets and infrastructure with nondestructive testing, remote visual inspection, and analytical instruments for maintenance, manufacturing, and environmental applications. Their Vanta™ Max handheld XRF analyzers provide fast, on-site elemental analysis for a wide range of mining and geochemical applications, offering flexibility throughout the entire mineral resource cycle, including:

• Greenfield and brownfield exploration
• Ore, grade, process control, and laboratory workflows
• Environmental monitoring, remediation, and mine-closure projects
• Academic research and geological/environmental science education

Visit Booth 914 to explore the latest innovations in the Vanta™ handheld XRF lineup. Evident's team will be on site to demonstrate new features, answer questions, and show how their technology can elevate workflow and results.

GeologicAI

GeologicAI innovates the tools, technologies and solutions that enable High Resolution Decision Engineering: the ability to make critical, complex decisions without compromising confidence and efficiencies. Trusted by some of the major mining companies, GeologicAI are combining the highest fidelity data in the market, with AI-driven analytics, and leading domain expertise at every stage of the mining cycle for significantly better outcomes. Through their state-of-the-art mobile core scanning units, they collect high-resolution data that is not only the highest standard, it is the industry standard. The collected data is run through the industry’s most rigorous quality assurance processes from their geoscience and data science experts, making sure their clients can prioritize effective resource management and decision-making using production-ready datasets, all on their purpose-built software, the Digital Core Table.

Global Indigenous Development Trust 

Global Indigenous Development Trust (GIDT) is a dynamic collective of Indigenous Elders, leaders, youth, and non-Indigenous allies working as a modern innovation circle grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing. Guided by Natural Law and ancestral wisdom, GIDT weaves deep inquiry with practical action to cultivate transformative ideas, regenerative models, and values-aligned collaborations that honour the interconnectedness of all life. At the heart of GIDT’s work is a commitment to bridging imagination and implementation — inspiring systemic change that reflects the balance, purpose, and abundance inherent in nature itself. Visit the GIDT booth to explore Indigenous leadership programs, natural-economy and stewardship-based development models, and locally rooted community innovations. Discover how Indigenous-led approaches are reshaping systems and advancing collective well-being. What vision are you ready to bring into being in 2026?

Hyperspectral Intelligence Inc.

Hyperspectral Intelligence Inc. (HII) provides automated rock identification services to the resource sector using proprietary, purpose-built technologies designed from the ground up. With two rock scanning instruments available for rent—the geoLOGr® and the Hyperspectral Handheld Scanner™ (HHS)—HII offers flexibility for both exploration and mining applications. Powered by HII’s data-driven Lithotype® method, their systems achieve over 90% accuracy in identifying lithology, alteration, and mineralization across all rock, deposit, and sample types. Visitors can experience live demonstrations of the newly released HHS instrument, explore global case studies, and see how their approach reduces sampling uncertainty, improves decision-making, and lowers project risk. What sets HII apart is the combination of scientific precision, practical simplicity, and the dedication of a team committed to delivering cutting-edge technology at a reasonable price.

Juniper Systems

Going digital brings endless possibilities to the mining industry. Juniper Systems’ total mining solution includes rugged tablets, GNSS receivers, and mapping software designed for workflow. Input geological information, communicate with stakeholders, and create detailed maps with Juniper’s total solution.

Lithodat Pty. Ltd.

Lithodat transforms raw exploration data into strategic advantage for mining companies. Their platform integrates vast, heterogeneous geochemistry, geochronology, drill-core and spatial data into one high-performance system. With LithoSurfer and digital-twin services, clients can analyze their data alongside extensive public and proprietary datasets to build complete, machine-learning-ready exploration frameworks. This enables junior and mid-tier mining companies to access the advanced data-integration and analytics tools traditionally used by the majors, levelling the playing field for smarter exploration decisions. At PDAC, Lithodat's booth brings this to life: live platform demos, case studies showcasing their Canadian data feed, and direct access to geo-data specialists. Visit Booth 1343 to see how Lithodat’s tools provide a faster, smarter path from data to discovery.

MEC Mining Group 

MEC Mining is a female-led global consultancy redefining how studies are delivered. They combine high-end technical expertise with embedded onsite specialists who ensure strategies are implemented, capabilities are uplifted and value is realised on the ground. MEC is also changing the face of studies through the development of tools that reduce consultancy hours while increasing the robustness, speed and defensibility of decisions. Backed by a strong technical centre of excellence, they deliver resource definition, underground and open-pit studies, valuations, approvals, hydrology, geotech and operational readiness, seamlessly connected between office and site. MEC's consulting-plus-embedded model accelerates delivery, strengthens decision-making and supports global skills transfer.

Mira Geoscience 

For 26 years, Mira Geoscience has pioneered advanced geological interpretation for exploration and mining. This year, they are unveiling a major leap forward in their flagship technology, Geoscience ANALYST—a 3D platform that breaks down interpretation silos by giving geological, geochemical, geophysical, and geotechnical data equal standing across mineral exploration, orebody knowledge, and mining. Introducing the Geoscience ANALYST AI Agent. The Agent is an expert guide that knows your data and the model you are building. It understands your objective because you told it. It has deep conceptual knowledge of interpretation methods and the tools at your disposal. Your AI Agent renders conventional user guides and documentation obsolete by providing precise, context-aware answers to your questions about workflows, best practices, and feature usage as you work. And this is only the beginning. 

New Zealand Government

New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M) is the New Zealand Government regulatory and promotion agency for minerals and petroleum and is part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. NZP&M provides policy and regulatory advice on minerals and petroleum under the Crown Minerals Act. On behalf of New Zealand, the Ministry also manages compliance, provides free geodata, and manages relationships with and obligations to indigenous Māori. New Zealand is emerging as a premier regional destination for resource investment, driven by world-class geological potential, legislative reform, a fifteen-year minerals strategy, and a new critical minerals list.

SK Godelius

SK Godelius specializes in designing and delivering advanced robotic, automation, and teleoperation solutions that enhance safety, productivity, and decision-making in high-risk industrial environments. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers, they develop systems that allow critical tasks to be performed remotely, reducing exposure and improving operational continuity. Their exhibit will showcase real, field-proven technologies such as robotic inspection platforms, autonomous sampling tools, and their adaptable sensor “backpack” for drones and robots. Visitors will experience hands-on demonstrations, live data visualization, and practical applications of automation in mining—from remote operations to risk reduction and AI-enhanced insights. Their exhibit highlights not just innovation, but proven solutions currently improving operations across the mining industry.

Talon Metals Corp.

Talon Metals Corp. (TSX:TLO) is a base metals company in joint venture with Rio Tinto on the high-grade Tamarack Nickel Copper Project in central Minnesota, USA. Talon is advancing a proposed underground mine to produce high-grade nickel, copper and other critical minerals. In addition, Talon is developing a mineral processing facility in North Dakota, supported with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. Since 2023, Talon has received U.S. Department of War funding to accelerate new discoveries with Talon’s fully integrated in-house exploration team. Talon’s exhibit showcases a recent discovery, the 'Vault Zone', grading 57.76% CuEq or 28.88% NiEq over 34.9 combined meters. A polished section of the core has been accepted into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Few booths offer the opportunity to examine a geological sample with these grades, which will now be permanently preserved for science.

TerraEye

TerraEye helps exploration and mining teams use satellite data to find better targets faster and keep an eye on what’s happening on site. Their exhibit will showcase how their AI and spectral tools can:

• Point clients to the best targets, not just give you “pretty maps”
• Speed up early-stage exploration work
• Monitor land use, ESG and climate-related risks

What’s make TerraEye different? Visitors can talk directly with geologists and engineers, see live demos on real projects, and get a clear idea of what a project with TerraEye looks like: steps, timing and cost. Visit booth 8013N to learn how TerraEye can help.

Vektore Exploration Consulting Corporation

Vektore is a structural-economic geology company providing technology, consulting, and services, now powered by vSTAR®, the benchmark in structural logging. The vSTAR® App brings real-time 3D Augmented Reality to structural logging, enabling structural features to be captured quickly, with confidence and precision. It transforms how geologists measure structures, regardless of core size or shape – in a core box, angle iron, or handheld. Lineations are measured in seconds, AR imagery and data are stored for audit, and structural awareness is instant. Geologists can unlock structural controls as they emerge, supporting informed decisions at the core shack. Designed to measure every structural feature – including those once considered difficult – vSTAR reinforces learning and expands insight. It enhances understanding of orebody geometry and sharpens 3D modelling accuracy through real-time Quality Control on a mobile device with minimal workflow disruption. Visit booth 452 to learn more.

Water Services and Technologies Inc.

Water Services and Technologies is an environmental consulting firm specializing in mine water resources and geo-environmental data management. They develop innovative water technologies that give mines cost-effective, practical tools to hit operational targets, comply with regulations and advance ESG commitments. They will showcase Visual Water Balance, an operational software solution for tactical mine water balance planning. Built for mine managers, it offers an intuitive interface for on-the-fly scenario testing. In minutes, users can see how changes in pumping, storage, reuse and recycling affect the site water balance, assess risks, plan expansions and identify opportunities. 

Worldsensing S.L.  

Worldsensing is a global IoT pioneer. Founded in 2008, the infrastructure monitoring expert serves customers in more than 70 countries, with a network of global partners to jointly drive safety in mining, construction, rail and structural health. Worldsensing is headquartered in Barcelona and has a local presence in the UK, North and South America, Singapore, and Australia. Investors include Bentley Systems, Cisco Systems, McRock Capital, ETF, Kibo Ventures and JME Ventures. Visit their North American team at the Worldsensing booth to learn more about the newest innovations in remote monitoring and communications. Get hands-on with Worldsensing hardware to see how the highly agnostic system can get the data teams need where they need it to make informed decisions and manage risk. 

Wyloo

In sports, we get the full play-by-play. Wyloo believes the mining industry should be no different. Wyloo is a forward-thinking mining company committed to innovation, sustainability and radical transparency. Through their Glass Box approach, they are transforming how they collect, store and share data, setting a new benchmark for sustainable mining in Canada. Starting with their Eagle's Nest Project in the Ring of Fire region of Northern Ontario, their aim is to enable a safe supply of high-grade critical minerals from extraction to processing, in partnership with First Nation communities to create lasting economic prosperity in the region. Step into their booth to hear the latest developments on Eagle's Nest and see how they are using technology to bring real-time data to life. Their exhibit isn’t just about showing results — it’s about exploring how technology is creating a future of radical transparency, smarter decisions and sustainable growth.