PDAC International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange

March 7-10, 2010

PDAC, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada held its 78th annual International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on March 7 to 10, 2010. According to its web site, "PDAC exists to protect and promote the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration sector and to ensure a robust mining industry in Canada. The PDAC will encourage the highest standards of technical, environmental, safety and social practices in Canada and internationally." For more information on PDAC, please click on this page.

The PDAC's annual convention is an important international meeting for the mineral exploration and development community attracting in excess of 18,000 delegates from over the globe. This convention has been a gathering place for people and companies involved in the search and development of new mineral deposits. The PDAC 2010 convention consisted of The Trade Show and Investors Exchange, technical programs, PDAC Annual General Meeting. Evening events included the welcome reception, the Awards gala, Dynamic CMP Funds Mining Night, the Wrap Party and many private receptions.

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada announced its annual awards for 2010 at its annual awards gala dinner at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Monday March 8, 2010. The winners are:

Thayer Lindsley Award for an international mineral discovery: Perry Durning Bud Hillemeyer
Bill Dennis Award for a Canadian discovery or prospecting success: Mackenzie Watson, John Harvey, Richard Nemis, Neil Novak, Don Hoy
Viola R. MacMillan Award for company or mine development: Ross J. Beaty
Skookum Jim Award for Aboriginal achievement in the mineral industry: Willie Keatainak
Distinguished Service Award: Nicholas Carter
Environmental & Social Responsibility Award: De Beers Canada and Avalon Rare Metals Inc.

For more information on PDAC, visit its web site by clicking on this page and be sure to check back here for information on next year's PDAC conference in Toronto!