TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 12/12/13 — The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to announce that Peru has become the first Mining Country Sponsor of the PDAC Convention, marking the first year the Mining Country Sponsorship opportunity has been developed at the annual event. Registration for the PDAC 2014 Convention is now open. Register by Friday, February 7, 2014, to receive early registration and short course rates."We-re proud to partner with
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 10/16/13 — The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) welcomes the Government of Canada-s renewed commitment to investing in and developing Canada-s natural resources to benefit all Canadians."The Government of Canada has been a strong partner in maintaining the vibrancy and competitiveness of Canada-s mineral exploration and development industry," says Ross Gallinger, PDAC-s Executive Director. "The PDAC is pleased to see
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 09/20/13 — The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is encouraged by the announcement made yesterday by the Finance Ministers of British Columbia, Ontario and Canada that the three jurisdictions will work to establish a cooperative capital markets regulatory system."We applaud the Finance Ministers of Ontario, British Columbia and Canada for laying the groundwork for more uniformity in securities regulation across Canada," sa
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 08/22/13 — The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) applauds the Prime Minister-s announcement of significant new support for geo-mapping in Canada-s North, which will promote resource exploration in the region. Today-s announcement extends the investment in the Geo-Mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) program for $100 million over seven years. GEM is integral to spur private sector investment in northern Canada, to increase mineral d
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 07/15/13 — The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) extends congratulations to the newly appointed federal cabinet ministers, and federal ministers remaining in their posts."The PDAC is excited to continue its work with federal ministers and the federal government to support Canada-s global leadership in exploration and mining, as well as establish new, collaborative relationships," said Ross Gallinger, Executive Director, PD
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 06/12/13 — The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) applauds Prime Minister Stephen Harper-s announcement today that the Government of Canada will be establishing new mandatory reporting standards for Canadian extractive companies with a view to enhance transparency on payments that they make to governments. The announcement confirms the Government-s support for a made-in-Canada framework developed by the PDAC, Mining Association of Ca
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 03/22/13 — The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada applauds the Harper government-s budget announcement of a renewed commitment to the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC), as well as key investments in skills training and aboriginal communities."The mineral exploration industry is a key driver for our economic recovery and provides critical economic stimulus to some of Canada-s most remote communities," said Ross Gallinger, PDAC e
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 03/06/13 — The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to announce that for a second year in a row over 30,000 people attended the PDAC 2013 International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange. With 30,147 investors, analysts, mining executives, geologists, government officials, students and international delegations, the PDAC Convention remains the world-s premier event for the mineral industry."We are so proud o
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 02/19/13 — The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Event Series at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada-s (PDAC) annual convention will bring together experts in mining and sustainable development for what is becoming a key event for the industry to learn about and discuss CSR issues."The CSR Event Series is seeing increased interest because exploration and mining companies have recognized that CSR plays a central role in all their bu
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 02/11/13 — Canadian Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Perrin Beatty will speak at the Innovation Luncheon at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada-s (PDAC) Convention on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Mr. Beatty will discuss the recently-released Canadian Chamber of Commerce report Mining Capital: How Canada Transformed Its Resources Endowment Into a Global Competitive Advantage."We look forward to hearing Mr. Beatty discuss the insight
