PDAC
2020 NETWORKING EVENTS Visit pdac.ca/convention/networking-events for the latest info on these must-attend events.
OPENING DAY RECEPTION Sunday, March 1 4:00 – 6:00 pm Come to the largest networking event at the convention! Connect with attendees, peers and exhibitors while you enjoy a free drink and appetizers.
MINERAL OUTLOOK LUNCHEON Monday, March 2 12:00 – 2:00 pm M&A in the mining sector: The return of the mega deal, the reasons why and implications for the future
Catherine Raw Chief Operating Officer, North America, Barrick Elko, Nevada, USA
2019 saw the return of major M&A activity in the mining industry. Join us as Catherine Raw discusses the recent spate of M&A in the gold mining sector, how it differs from that of the past, what it means for the mining industry as a whole, and the potential implications this has on investment and growth in the future. Catherine is the executive responsible for the North American region at Barrick. She was formerly Chief Financial Officer. Catherine joined the company in May 2015 as Executive Vice-President, Business Performance, and was previously co-manager of BlackRock’s flagship mining funds. She holds the chartered financial analyst designation, a Master’s degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Mineral Project Appraisal from Imperial College, London. Ticket includes a three-course meal. A sold out event in 2019. Buy your tickets when registration opens in December!
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