PDAC 2017, Day 2: Notes from the Floor

Day two of this year’s Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference just wrapped up, and it was a busy one for the Investing News Network (INN). During the day there was no shortage of events and information to take in. 
If you didn’t make it out to PDAC, don’t worry. The INN editorial team hit the floor hard to speak to companies and industry experts, and of course had the opportunity to view some presentations.
Below we’ve put together some of the highlights of the day. Scroll on to read more about what happened on day two, and make sure to click here to check out what happened on Sunday. You can also learn more about PDAC by clicking here.

To start off, check out this shot of the busy Investors Exchange floor.

Busy day on the floor at @the_PDAC! #PDAC2017 #Mining pic.twitter.com/xrgW1cjrjx

— Resource Investing (@INN_Resource) March 6, 2017

One of the first presentations that the INN team attended was by Lukas Lundin, chairman of Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN). He shared an overview of the development of the Alumbrera and Tenke Fungurme mines in a session titled “What Drives Success in Our Industry?”

— Resource Investing (@INN_Resource) March 6, 2017

“If you have extremely good projects, the money will come to you,” says Lukas Lundin #PDAC2017

— Resource Investing (@INN_Resource) March 6, 2017

Another high note was a presentation from Richard Lambert, executive vice president, chief operating officer and president of RPA, a global mining consultancy. He gave some insight about why mines fail.

Why do mines fail? poor mgmt, short term decisions, andtrying building something bigger than it should be, says Richard Lambert #PDAC2017

— Resource Investing (@INN_Resource) March 6, 2017

— Resource Investing (@INN_Resource) March 6, 2017

Here are some of the other highlights of the day.

We’ve got a full house today at the #PDAC2017 Mineral Outlook Luncheon! Who else can’t wait to hear @dambisamoyo speak? pic.twitter.com/VAgZnVSI9i

— The Official PDAC (@the_PDAC) March 6, 2017

Chief Duncan, Chief Michano & @BarrickGold Hemlo speaking @the_PDAC #PDAC2017 partnerships #Aboriginal engagement pic.twitter.com/LkUU16a8a7

— LesleyAWilliams (@WilliamsLy) March 6, 2017

Ministers and #mining executives from around the world ring the TSX Closing Bell after a productive day at #PDAC2017 pic.twitter.com/M4zJDsjKH7

— Canada Trade (@CanadaTrade) March 6, 2017

And of course after the show there was plenty to do.

No PDAC is complete without a cramped party at the venerable Royal York Hotel. #PDAC2017 pic.twitter.com/UVEm93m10J

— Dave Eden (@tarwathie) March 7, 2017

You can judge the trend of the #mining market by the number of invites to parties at #PDAC2017 … looks like it’s going to be a good year!

— Global Venture (@AGlobalVenture) March 7, 2017

The INN editorial team was also busy speaking to industry experts. Stay tuned for interviews with Thom Calandra of The Calandra Report, Paul Robinson of CRU Group and Joe Lowry of Global Lithium.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Priscila Barrera, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.