The Keynote Program features four themes designed to inspire and educate: Commodity outlook, mining industry outlook, technology and innovation, and the discovery of the year. 

Presenters will discuss new and exciting concepts and explore the compelling challenges of mineral exploration and development in 2026.

PDAC 2026 session details will be added below as confirmed.

For more information, contact:

Sarah Nazar
416 362 1969 ext. 291
Gustavo Pimenta
Gustavo Pimenta
Sunday, March 1
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Commodity Outlook Keynote
Accelerating the future of mining
Gustavo Pimenta
CEO, Vale
Sponsored by:
Teck logo RGB
Don Lindsay
Don Lindsay
Monday, March 2
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Mining Industry Outlook Keynote
Tales from the front lines of mining finance
Don Lindsay
Director, BHP; Retired CEO, Teck Resources
Sponsored by:
https://agnicoeagle.com/
Mikko Tepponen
Mikko Tepponen
Tuesday, March 3
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Technology and Innovation Keynote
Details coming soon
Mikko Tepponen
Digital Officer, BHP
Sponsored by:
Rio Tinto Smaller

Discovery of the Year Keynote

Wednesday, March 4

9 a.m. -10 a.m.

Presented by the PDAC 2026 Thayer Lindsley Award recipient: AngloGold Ashanti

Details coming soon

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