PDAC 2022: Here's What You Need to Know

What to do at PDAC

PDAC is a major chance to connect, and Christopher is looking forward to seeing attendees meet in real life after the COVID-19 pandemic stymied in-person events for the better part of two years.

The Investors Exchange will be a key stop for those who want to engage with companies of all sizes. If you want to delve deeper into geology, you’ll want to check out the Core Shack and the Prospectors Tent, while the Trade Show will provide a look at the latest advancements in mining services and technology.

Speaking about the state of the resource market heading into PDAC, Christopher expressed optimism.

"Through the pandemic, the industry showed some really good resiliency … I think it's positioned to take really good advantage of the strong commodity market here, as well as all the government-driven stimulus," he said. "So as we look past the pandemic, I think there's a lot of upside here for the industry."

In terms of themes attendees may see at PDAC, he said the transition to a low-carbon future will be front and center, as will topics like sustainability, diversity and Indigenous inclusion.

"(Metals and minerals) required to transition to a low-carbon future … (are) really at the forefront here," Christopher said, mentioning copper, nickel and other battery metals.

Those looking to hear commentary on specific metals will want to carve out time on June 13 for the convention’s Technical Program — notably, gold and silver will be covered at 2:30 p.m. EDT, uranium will be discussed at 3:00 p.m. EDT and a talk on materials supporting electrification will happen at 3:15 p.m. EDT.

PDAC's Keynote Program will feature speakers on all three days of the convention, and a special Letter Writer Presentations for Investors session will bring together eight newsletter writers in a roundtable discussion.

Finally, it would be remiss not to mention PDAC's networking events. While many companies will be hosting invite-only parties and events, plenty are promoted by PDAC itself. Take a look here for a taste of what’s going on.

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PDAC is widely regarded as a can’t-miss event for investors, executives and companies in the resource sector, and Christopher is excited to see the convention retain online offerings while returning as an in-person event.

"No matter if it's online or in person, PDAC puts together an incredible lineup of events, whether those are investment opportunities, programming, short courses, networking — there's something for everyone," he said.

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