PDAC 2016, Day 3: Notes from the Floor

Day three of this year’s Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference just wrapped up, and once again the Investing News Network is recapping the highlights for those who weren’t able to make it. 
Noteworthy events that took place Tuesday include the Panel Luncheon, and the ever-popular Mining Night, held at the Fairmont Royal York, a hotspot for PDAC events throughout the conference.
Read on to find out what else happened on the third day of PDAC, and click here to see our recap of days one and two. You can also click here to learn about some of the exciting M&A that took place on Monday.

Tuesday began with PDAC President Rod Thomas opening the Toronto Stock Exchange. Check out the photo below, or click here for the video.

PDAC President Rod Thomas opens the Toronto Stock Exchange market from the #PDAC2016 floor this morning. #Toronto #tsx #finance #tradeshow #investment #Mining #Canada

A photo posted by The PDAC (official) (@the_pdac) on Mar 8, 2016 at 8:07am PST

Later in the day, PDAC’s Aboriginal Program got some attention.

Packed house for #PDAC2016 panel on #mining company procurement from Aboriginal biz. @SupplyNation @resourcerules pic.x.com/88Y6vyzFDB

— Mining Shared Value (@ewb_msv) March 8, 2016

As mentioned, Tuesday also brought the Panel Luncheon, moderated by independent analyst and director Raymond Goldie, and featuring panelists Gianni Kovacevic, author of My Electrician Drives a Porsche?, Rick Rule of Sprott US Holdings and John C. Tumazos of John Tumazos Very Independent Research.

Food for thought at the #PDAC2016 Panel Luncheon @sprottglobal @RealisticEnviro @JohnTumazos pic.x.com/IItGR4iKy4 — Jonathan Buchanan (@JBExplores) March 8, 2016

No word on what was said at the luncheon, but Rule gives some of his recent thoughts on the resource space in the video below, filmed earlier this week at PDAC.

Too Late To Jump On The #Gold Bandwagon? Rick Rule Chimes In | @DanielaCambone | #PDAC2016 https://t.co/9vfpIMlyWH pic.x.com/uGPYiycaHU — Kitco NEWS (@KitcoNewsNOW) March 7, 2016

Finally, while there’s plenty of serious talk to be had at PDAC, you may still be interested in a fun souvenir. If that’s the case, consider stopping by McEwen Mining’s (TSX:MUX,NYSE:MUX) booth to get a picture with a bar of gold.

PDAC Executive Director Andrew Cheatle checks out the bar of gold at the McEwen Mining stand in the Investors Exchange of the #PDAC2016 Convention! #Canada #Toronto #finance #tradeshow #investment A photo posted by The PDAC (official) (@the_pdac) on Mar 8, 2016 at 12:57pm PST

Alternatively, you might like to snap a picture with this “statue” — find him at or around the Chilean Pavilion.

The Copper Miner with @MicromineCanada Manager Dallas enjoying the day’s events #PDAC2016 #mining #geology pic.x.com/TSc3ELVquf — MicromineVancouver (@MicromineCanada) March 8, 2016

If you’ll be at PDAC on Wednesday, the final day of the show, take a look at the list we put together on some of the top events to see. And if you’re active on Twitter or Instagram, be sure to use the hashtag #PDAC2016. You can also check out PDAC on  Facebook and LinkedIn.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article. 
Related reading: 
PDAC 2016: Here’s What You Need to Know
PDAC 2016, Days 1 & 2: Notes from the Floor
M&A Heats Up at PDAC
Celebrate Women in Mining at PDAC