brought the international mining commu-
nity together to discuss ways to resolve
issues affecting the industry.
“It is important that the PDAC builds strong
working relationships not only with provin-
cial and federal governments in Canada,
but also with international governments to
ensure the mineral industry continues to
succeed and grow both in Canada and in-
ternationally,” said PDAC Executive Direc-
tor Andrew Cheatle in a press release.
Celebrating its 84th year, the PDAC Con-
vention kicked off with a series of short
courses that ranged from best practices
in mineral exploration to risk analysis for
mining. An expansive choice of seminars
touched on many topics, including corrup-
tion and bribery, preparing for a market
rebound, global resources for the future,
artisanal mining and sustainability, among
others.There was a strong international fla-
vour to the lineup, featuring presentations
from countries around the globe. Attend-
ees could learn about mineral resources in
South Africa, geological surveys in Ireland,
the state of mining in Brazil and the impact
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