A LOOK BACK: PDAC CONVENTION AT 90 YEARS T
he PDAC Convention in downtown Toronto is widely considered the annual “Super Bowl” of the mineral exploration and mining community. The must-attend event has brought together more than 25,000 attendees from over 130 countries in recent years to network, conduct business and learn about the latest trends and technologies shaping the sector. The convention is known worldwide for its expansive technical program, short courses and workshops that offer the latest in professional development—focusing
attention on Indigenous participation and engagement, sustainable practices, capital markets, innovation and students. And along the way the convention has becomes a tremendous benefit to the City of Toronto— injecting upwards of $70 million dollars into the local economy each year. But the convention you experience today has grown in leaps and bounds from its humble beginnings in 1932. Here is a look back at some of the major developments that have shaped the evolution of the industry’s greatest show.
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