PDAC 2016: PDAC International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange is the world’s leading Convention for people, companies and organizations connected with, mineral exploration

Only going to one mining investment show? Make it this one.

March 6 - 9, Toronto, Canada
PDAC International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange is
the world’s leading Convention for people, companies and organizations
in, or connected with, mineral exploration. In addition to meeting over
1,000 exhibitors and 23,500 attendees from over 100 countries, you can also attend technical sessions, short courses and networking events.  

Registration

Attendee Registration for Convention and Ticketed Events is now available!

 

2016 Exhibitor Lists

To view an Exhibitor List, click below
Investors Exchange
Mining Marketplace
Trade Show & Trade Show North

New Exhibitor Applications

To submit an Application, click below
Investors Exchange
Mining Marketplace 
Trade Show & Trade Show North

Schedule at a Glance

To view a PDF of the Schedule at a Glance, click here. 

 

Registration Desk Hours

Friday, March 4	7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, March 5	7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 6	7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, March 7	7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 8	7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 9	7:00 am - 12 noon

Exhibit Hours

New for 2016!

Sunday, March 6	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, March 7	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 8	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 9	9:00 am - 12 noon

Click below for Registration Brochure

                    

PDAC Recommends Measures to Support the Canadian Mineral Exploration Sector in Pre-Budget Submission

Toronto, February 2, 2016 - In its pre-budget submission to the Government of Canada, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) outlines its priorities for Federal Budget 2016 to support Canada’s mineral exploration and development sector. The PDAC recommends the Government take action to improve the flow of capital to the junior exploration sector, and address the infrastructure deficit in northern and remote Canada.
“A healthy junior mineral exploration sector is vital to the continued prosperity of Canada’s minerals and metals industry—an industry that contributes 4% of GDP and employs over 375,000 workers across the country,” says PDAC President Rod Thomas. “Canada’s junior mineral exploration sector is world-class, and has made 70% of all discoveries in Canada over the last 10 years.”
While the minerals sector is a key driver of the Canadian economy, it currently faces challenges that threaten its ability to continue to be a source of economic growth. The industry is in the midst of a prolonged downturn in exploration financing that has had a significant impact on financing available for the junior exploration sector.
“With financing for exploration falling over 90% since 2007, policy tools that encourage investment in exploration and ensure that the money raised is spent in Canada are extremely important,” adds Thomas. “To address this financing downturn, PDAC is calling for the increase of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) to 30% for a period of three years. This will provide much-needed predictability to investors and foster confidence that will help capital flow back to exploration companies.”
The PDAC is also calling for infrastructure investments in northern and remote regions to support resource development. Remote exploration projects cost up to 2.27 times more than non-remote projects, while very remote projects face costs up to 6 times more, hindering exploration and economic development in these regions. The PDAC supports the Government decision to establish an Infrastructure Bank and is calling for dedicated funds for resource-development-related infrastructure projects in remote and northern Canada. The PDAC looks forward to working with the Government of Canada as they fulfill this important commitment.
To view PDAC’s full recommendations for Budget 2016, please visit www.pdac.ca.
Media Contact
Kristy Kenny
Coordinator of Communications
Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
416 362 1969 x233
kkenny@pdac.ca

Hotels

Reservations are open. Please book directly with the hotel.

The PDAC does not utilize any housing services. Companies that may contact you include:
• BME-Global
• Exhibition Housing Services
• Convention Expo Travel/Canadian Expo Guide
• Global Housing Management (GHM Travel)
• Convention Housing Services (CHS)
• National Travel Associates LLC
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