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PDAC International Convention,
Trade Show &
Investors Exchange
March 4 – 7, 2018
Metro Toronto Convention Centre | Toronto, Canada
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February 2, 2018
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REGISTRATION BROCHURE
(as of November 30, 2017)
PDAC 2018
Message from the President 2018 CONVENTION
PLANNING COMMITTEE
March is knocking on our door!
I don’t know how it happened James Siddorn SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. (Chair)
or where the time went, but Charles Beaudry Consultant
this marks my 43rd
consecutive PDAC Convention. Ian Blakley RPA UK
Just like my career has Peter Bojtos Independent Company Director
changed significantly since I Donald Bubar Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
first attended as a teenage
Jim Chan ERM
prospector, so has the mineral
exploration and mining Patrick Chance Patrick Chance & Associates
industry’s most anticipated David Christie Goodman & Company Investment
event of the year. And I’m Counsel
honoured to bring you another David Davidson Paradigm Capital Inc.
outstanding lineup for 2018.
Jean Des Rivieres BHP Billiton
Since 1932, the PDAC International Convention, Trade Show
Tim Dohey Newmont Mining Corporation
& Investors Exchange has ridden the highs and lows of the
industry, and following a successful 2017 buoyed by improved Sylvain Durocher Ressources Québec
financing across the sector it appears the worst of the Mark Fellows Skarn Associates Limited
economic downturn is behind us.
Mark Ferguson S&P Global Market Intelligence
The PDAC Convention is renowned for bringing the latest Catherine Gignac CG & Associates
trends, technologies, knowledge and information to one central
Raymond Goldie Independent Analyst and Director
location every year. It is a one-stop-shop for anyone connected
to the sector, and more than 24,000 attendees from 130 Neil Gow Consultant
countries descended on Toronto in 2017. Each year investors, Todd Hamilton Flo Solutions
analysts, mining executives, geologists, government officials,
Robert Hearst Quantec Geoscience Ltd.
students and international delegates are drawn to this event.
Joe Hinzer Watts Griffis & McOuat Ltd.
Last year, PDAC and the World Economic Forum co-hosted the
Jonathan Lafontaine Independent Consultant
2nd International Mines Minsters’ Summit (IMMS) that brought
together international Mines Ministers from around the world Peter Legein Legein Consulting Inc.
and was led by Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the James Lusby PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Honourable Jim Carr. The IMMS returns in 2018, providing an
Bill Mercer Avalon Rare Materials Inc.
important setting for the mining community to collaborate.
John Morganti Lucca Advisors Inc.
Best-selling author, economic consultant and investment
adviser A. Gary Shilling is confirmed as the Mineral Outlook Terence Ortslan TSO & Associates
Luncheon speaker, as well as an excellent assortment of Reno Pressacco RPA Inc.
presenters, short courses, programs, social and networking Brian Prill BLP Law Professional Corporation
opportunities.
Wei Qian Northern Quest Exploration Inc.
Stay informed on the latest news and information by visiting the
Spencer Ramshaw MSTA Canada
website at pdac.ca/convention. I look forward to welcoming you
back to the PDAC 2018 Convention! Ted Reeve Haliburton Mineral Services Inc.
Patricia Sheahan Consultant
Keith Spence Global Mining Capital Corp.
Patricia Stirbys Consultant
John Sullivan Independent Consultant
Bob Valliant Tri Origin Exploration Ltd.
Glenn Mullan Stephen Wallace Canyon Copper Corp.
Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada
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Table of Contents
2018 Highlights..................................................... 4 Message from the President............................2
Aboriginal Program........................................... 16 Mining Matters Hockey Tournament........ 32
Attendee and Registration Info......................6 Networking Events
Capital Markets Program................................17 Opening Ceremonies......................................... 32
Luncheons
Convention Planning Committee...................2
Mineral Outlook Luncheon.............................. 33
Corporate Presentation Forum Student-Industry Networking Luncheon.... 33
for Investors.......................................................... 35 Receptions
Opening Day Reception.................................... 32
Corporate Social Responsibility
Trade Show Reception...................................... 33
(CSR) Event Series............................................. 18
Evening Events
Exhibits....................................................................40
Awards Gala & After Party.............................34
Core Shack...........................................................40
Grand Finale.........................................................34
Exhibit Hours.......................................................40
Investors Exchange...........................................40
Onsite Services.................................................... 42
Kirwin Collection................................................ 41
Mining Marketplace...........................................40 Other Programming.......................................... 36
Prospectors Tent................................................40
Presentation Rooms......................................... 37
Trade Show & Trade Show North................. 41
Reception Rooms................................................ 38
Exploration Insights.......................................... 35
Registration Form....................... Centre spread
Letter Writer Presentations
for Investors.......................................................... 35 Short Courses ..................................................... 24
Media Partners.................................................... 39 Sponsors................................................................. 22
Student Program................................................ 19
Technical Program...............................................9
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Highlights
International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange
Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
March 4–7 Metro Toronto Convention Centre | Toronto, Canada
Register at pdac.ca/convention
24,000
Connect with industry colleagues from around the world
> Including investors, financiers, banking
executives, fund managers, brokers, analysts,
lawyers, mining developers, exploration
130
managers, prospectors, geoscientists,
government officials, media and more.
attendees
from countries
Don’t miss any of the Technical Program sessions especially:
Commodities and Market Outlook
Tito Martins, Nexa Resources S.A., is just one
of the session presenters.
Keynote Session
Industry Review: Lessons for the Future
Perspectives from the largest mining company in the world, a dynamic
investor and developer, and a leader in sustainability and diversity.
Presenters include:
Daniel Malchuk Sean Roosen Anna Tudela
Minerals America, BHP Osisko Gold Royalties Goldcorp Inc.
Short Courses
Gain insights on the latest developments shaping the mineral industry.
Register for in-depth, educational courses led by industry experts.
A certificate of completion is available towards your professional
development hour requirements. Course dates, times and prices vary.
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450+ Valuable
• Aboriginal Program
• Capital Markets
Program
• CSR Event Series INVESTING
ENGAGING PRESENTATIONS
INSIGHT
• Exploration Insights
AND INFORMATIVE COURSES • Presentation &
Reception Rooms
led by Industry Experts • Student Program From Industry
Thought Leaders
In the Minerals
And Mining Sector
BUILD YOUR
NETWORK
> Corporate Presentation
Forum for Investors
The latest updates on key activities
At these events and investment potential.
> Letter Writer Presentations
BUY your TICKETS EARLY for Investors
Learn how to select profitable
investments from key industry
MINERAL OUTLOOK LUNCHEON | Monday, March 5
newsletter writers.
Opportunities for the mining and metals
industry in an excess supply world
Don’t miss economic consultant,
investment advisor and best-selling author
A. Gary Shilling, Ph.D., as he reviews the
visit over
1000
outlook for minerals and metals in a world where the supply of almost
everything exceeds demand.
AWARDS GALA & AFTER PARTY | Tuesday, March 6
The Gala celebrates industry
EXHIBITS
excellence and brings together
the who’s who of the global mining
industry. Network at the exclusive
cocktail reception followed by a Promoting
three-course gourmet dinner and
fine wines. leading products,
Then… it’s on to the AFTER PARTY! services, mining
Your opportunity to meet and jurisdictions,
mingle with the Award recipients,
C-level executives, financiers, investment and
brokers and mining developers. development
Complimentary Networking Events opportunities
[included with your convention pass] • Core Shack
Sunday, March 4 Opening Day Reception • Investors Exchange
Monday, March 5 Trade Show Reception • Mining Marketplace
Tuesday, March 6 Student-Industry Networking Luncheon • Prospectors Tent
Wednesday, March 7 Grand Finale • Trade Show & Trade Show North
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Your all access pass
Passes & fees (all fees include tax)
includes:
All Access Pass Programming & Presentations:
• Aboriginal Program
Early Rate Regular Rate
Pass Types (Paid by Feb 2) (Paid after Feb 2) • Capital Markets Program
• Corporate Presentation Forum for Investors
All Access Pass
• CSR Event Series
Member $299.99 $489.99 • Exploration Insights
Non-Member $599.99 $829.99 • Letter Writer Presentations for Investors
• Student Program
Senior All Access Pass (Must be 65 years of age or older) • Technical Program
Member &
$79.99 $139.99 Networking Events:
Non-Member
• Opening Day Reception (includes a drink ticket)
Student All Access Pass • Trade Show Reception (includes a drink ticket)
(Must be enrolled full-time in a recognized academic program)
• Student-Industry Networking Luncheon
Member $49.99 $79.99 (RSVP when you register for convention)
• Grand Finale (includes two drink tickets)
Non-Member $109.99 $139.99
One Day All Access Pass Exhibits:
(Can be purchased for single or multiple days) • Core Shack
Member $199.99/day $199.99/day • Investors Exchange
• Mining Marketplace
Non-Member $449.99/day $449.99/day
• Prospectors Tent
• Trade Show
• Trade Show North
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By upgrading you’ll receive these additional services along with
the All Access Pass inclusions. • Convention Program
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STEP 1 > Select your pass type continued
One Day Exhibits Pass Investors & Select
Can be purchased for single or multiple days. Presentations Pass
Admission is valid only for the date(s) purchased.
FREE
Early Rate Regular Rate Your Investors & Select Presentations Pass
Pass Types
(Paid by Feb 2) (Paid after Feb 2) includes:
Member & Non-Member $84.99/day $84.99/day Programming & Exhibits:
Presentations: • Core Shack
Your One Day Exhibits pass includes: • Corporate Presentation • Investors Exchange
Forum for Investors • Mining Marketplace
Programming & Exhibits: • Exploration Insights
Presentations: • Prospectors Tent
• Core Shack • Letter Writer Presentations
• Corporate Presentation • Trade Show North
• Investors Exchange for Investors
Forum for Investors • Mining Marketplace Plus an event tote bag
• Exploration Insights • Prospectors Tent Networking Events with the Convention Program.
• Letter Writer Presentations • Trade Show • Opening Day Reception
for Investors • Trade Show Reception
• Trade Show North
• Grand Finale
Networking Events Plus an event tote bag
(includes two drink tickets)
• Opening Day Reception with the Convention Program.
• Trade Show Reception
(includes a drink ticket)
• Grand Finale
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(includes two drink tickets) s out
on Netw orking
and Short C Events
STEP 2 > Purchase Tickets ourses!
Purchase tickets for the networking events and short courses online at
www.pdac.ca/convention or by using the registration form located in the centre of this brochure. Hurry! Tickets sell out quickly.
Networking Events Prices start at Page
Mineral Outlook Luncheon $89.99 33
Awards Gala & After Party $149.99 34
Student-Industry Networking Luncheon | RSVP when you register for convention — 33
Short Courses (details and pricing vary) Prices start at Page
A practical guide to the fundamentals of mineral resource estimation $499.99 28
An assessment of Precambrian gold deposit models from deep to shallow crustal levels $399.99 28
DMEC workshop series: Application of artificial intelligence/machine learning to minerals exploration $199.99 30
Environmental geological models of mineral deposits with an emphasis on North America $499.99 26
Exploration geochemistry: Fundamentals and case histories $599.99 25
Geophysics for the mineral exploration geoscientist $699.99 26
Health and safety in mineral exploration $56.99 27
Minimizing environmental impacts of field operations in mineral exploration $56.99 24
Mining disclosure essentials: NI 43-101 reporting fundamentals $199.99 30
Mining financial modelling $499.99 24
Peer review and technical audits: Developing robust governance processes $199.99 29
What the North American mining professional needs to know about working in a Latin American country $199.99 29
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Technical Program All Access Pass required
Need professional development hours to maintain your designation? Upon request, PDAC will provide a
Technical Session certificate of attendance to help you meet your professional development requirements.
Sponsored by
(AM sessions) (PM sessions)
SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Outlook for nickel, Mark Selby, RNC Minerals, Toronto, Canada
The outlook for copper markets, Nick Pickens,
South Building, Level 700 Wood Mackenzie, London, England
Marginal costs and base metal pricing: The good, the bad
and the ugly, Ryan Cochrane, CRU Group, London, England
Opening Ceremonies Outlook for gold, silver and PGMs, Oliver Heathman, Metals
Open to all pass types Focus, London, England
10:30 am – 11:30 am World mineral exploration review and outlook, Mark
Ferguson, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Glenn Mullan, PDAC President
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Gold and base metals in the Arabian -
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Nubian Shield: Recent successes
Commodities and market outlook Chairs: C. Tucker Barrie, CTBA Geoconsultants, Ottawa &
Stefan Ioannou, Cormark Securities, Toronto, Canada
Sponsored by Harvest polymetallic VMS project: Northern Ethiopia,
Clareo Jeff Heidema, East Africa Metals Inc., Vancouver, Canada
MUFG Bisha VMS mine, western Eritrea: Recent discoveries and
PearTree Securities update, Peter Manojlovic, Nevsun Resources Ltd., Vancouver,
Canada
RBC Capital Markets
Scotiabank A shifting paradigm in mining in Sudan, Nasr Elden Elhussein,
Ariab Mining Company, Khartoum, Sudan
Block 14 gold project: A story of exploration success in the
Chairs: Terence Ortslan, TSO & Associates, Montreal & Nubian Shield, Republic of Sudan, Hugh Stuart, Orca Gold Inc.,
Mark Selby, RNC Minerals, Toronto, Canada Vancouver, Canada
The future of mining: A new approach to an old industry – Intrusion related gold mineralization in eastern desert of
why we must do it!, Tito Martins, Nexa Resources S.A., Egypt: The Anbat-Shakoosh gold district, David Hall, Thani
Sao Paulo, Brazil Stratex Resources, Cairo, Egypt
Inevitable deficits? An outlook for commodities, Paul Gold and base metal deposits of the Abu Marawat
Robinson, CRU Group, London, England Concession, Egypt, Mark Campbell, Aton Resources Inc.,
The impact of industry costs on the copper and the gold Vancouver, Canada
sector, Vince Madden-Scott, Wood MacKenzie, Sydney, Metalliferous sediments of the Atlantis II Deeps, Red Sea,
Australia Dan Hamer, Manafae Inc., Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The outlook for zinc: What is next?, Ryan Cochrane, CRU
Group, London, England
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Technical Program All Access Pass required
SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Monday, March 5
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Kazakhstan and uranium: 9:35 am – 11:35 am
What the future holds
Keynote Session
Chairs: Robert Hearst, Quantec Geoscience Ltd. & Industry review: Lessons for the future
Alain G. Mainville, CAMECO, Saskatoon, Canada
Chairs: James Siddorn, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
Exploration and geology of the Inkai uranium deposit, Sergey & James Lusby, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Toronto,
M. Ivanov, CAMECO, Saskatoon, Canada Canada
Opportunities and developments in exploration and mining, Re-shaping the future, Daniel Malchuk, Minerals
Alexander Boytsov, UraniumOne, Moscow, Russia America, BHP Billiton, Perth, Australia
Uranium One in-situ recovery projects, Eduard Smirnov, From exploration and development to royalties and
Uranium One, Toronto, Canada financing and back again: What we have learned
Uranium in-situ recovery at Inkai, Noel Voykin, CAMECO, along the way, Sean Roosen, Osisko Gold Royalties,
Saskatoon, Canada Montreal, Canada
Operational excellence, innovation and R&D: Tools for Driving innovation in the mining industry through
KATCO future successes, Gerard Fries, AREVA, Paris, France diversity and inclusion, Anna Tudela, Goldcorp Inc.,
Toronto, Canada
KAZRC Code for mining in Kazakhstan, Nikolai Yenshin,
CRIRSCO, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Republic of Kazakhstan
10 PDAC 2018 | www.pdac.ca/conventionMonday, March 5 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
International mining tax trends with focus
9:00 am – 11:30 am on North America and Africa
Land of the giants: The mid-Proterozoic Chairs: Ben-Schoeman Geldenhuys, Deloitte LLP & Thomas
basins of northern Australia King, Consultant, Toronto, Canada
Chairs: Neil Gow, Consultant, Burlington, Canada & Tony Disruptive technology and ongoing international tax
Knight, Brisbane, Australia developments impacting mining companies globally,
Ben-Schoeman Geldenhuys, Deloitte LLP, Toronto, Canada
Geological framework and evolution of the Carpentaria
zinc belt: A world-class zinc province, Richard Blewett, Mining tax trends: Focus on North America, Michael Long,
Geoscience Australia, Canberra, Australia KPMG LLP, Toronto, Canada
Mineral systems of the Carpentaria zinc belt, David Huston, Mining tax trends: Focus on West Africa, Vincent Lacombe,
Geoscience Australia, Canberra, Australia Dentons LLP, Paris, France
The Carpentaria zinc belt: A world-class zinc province, Ian Panel discussion: Disruption as an opportunity —unpacking
Scrimgeour, Northern Territory Geological Survey, Darwin, the challenges and opportunities faced by mining
Australia companies operating in a changing global environment
Mineral systems modelling of zinc, lead and copper Moderator: Thomas King, affiliation noted above
mineralization within the Mount Isa Inlier, Queensland,
Panelists: Ben-Schoeman Geldenhuys, Michael Long
Rick Valenta, WH Bryan Mining & Geology Research Centre,
Vincent Lacombe, Alexia Hefti, affiliations noted above
Queensland, Australia
Exploration potential of the Carpentaria zinc belt, speaker
to be announced 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Carpentaria zinc belt: Opportunity for new discovery Mineral deposits of the USA
through pre-competitive geoscience, Anthony Budd,
Geoscience Australia, Canberra, Australia Chairs: John Morganti, Lucca Advisors Inc., Vancouver & Joe
Hinzer, Watts, Griffis & McOuat Ltd., Toronto, Canada
The making of a super-giant porphyry Cu-Au-Mo-Ag-Re
9:00 am – 11:30 am deposit: The pebble story, James Lang, Hunter Dickinson Inc.,
Vancouver, Canada
Mineral resources of China
DeLamar gold-silver project, George Salamis, Integra
Chairs: Richard Goldfarb, Goldfarb Global Gold, Bolder, USA &
Resources Corp., Toronto, Canada
Zhaoshan Chang, Townsville, Australia
The Castle Mountain project: New geology, new resource
Geologic evolution and gold metallogeny of China, Richard
and new future, speaker to be announced, New Castle Gold
Goldfarb, Goldfarb Global Gold, Boulder, USA
Ltd., Toronto, Canada
Porphyry deposits of China, Zhiming Yang, Institute of
The Taylor zinc, lead and silver deposit: a world-class
Geology, CAGS, Beijing, China
discovery in southern Arizona, Don Taylor, Arizona Mining Inc.,
Skarn deposits of China, Zhaoshan Chang, James Cook Vancouver, Canada
University, Townsville, Australia
Stibnite gold project: Idaho rediscovery, Stephen Quin, Midas
Base metal resources of China, David Leach, Global Gold Corp., Vancouver, Canada
Geoscience Limited, Lakewood, USA
Sedimentary copper deposits in the upper peninsula
Magmatic copper, nickel and PGE ores of China, Chusi Li, Michigan: Copperwood deposit, Denis Miville-Deschenes,
Indiana University, Bloomington, USA Highland Copper Company Inc., Longueuil, Canada
Exploring and mining in China, Feng Tao, Consultant, Beijing,
China
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Monday, March 5 Tuesday, March 6
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm 9:00 am – 11:30 am
The 25th anniversary of Canadian diamond From pre-feasibility/feasibility to
mining: The next generation construction: The last pieces of the puzzle
Chairs: Patricia Sheahan, Consultant, Toronto & Jennifer Pell, Chairs: Jim Chan, ERM, Toronto & Stephen Wallace, Canyon
Peregrine Diamonds Ltd., Vancouver, Canada Copper Corp., Dundas, Canada
Stornoway's Renard Mine: Lessons learned from the De-risking specialty mineral and metal projects, Aron
financing, construction and mining at Quebec's first diamond Cleugh, M. Plan International Limited, Toronto, Canada
producer, Matt Manson, Stornoway Diamond Corporation,
Getting sample selection right: Creating project value
Longueuil, Canada
and reducing project risk, Dave Frost, DRA Global, Toronto,
Further development of the Chidliak diamond resource, Canada
Nunavut, Canada, Tom Peregoodoff, Peregrine Diamonds Ltd.,
Tailings alternative selection: Is there a panacea for all
Vancouver, Canada
sites?, Paul Kaplan, NewFields, Sparks, USA
Star and Orion South: Huge kimberlites with large stone
Banfora project: Feasibility study optimization and de-
potential, George Read, Shore Gold Inc., Saskatoon, Canada
risking, Paul Chawrun, Teranga Gold Corporation, Toronto,
The journey in building the newest, largest diamond mine Canada
in the world, Allan Rodel & David Whittle, De Beers Group of
Golden Star Resources' story: Going underground in Ghana,
Companies & Mountain Province Diamonds Inc., Yellowknife &
Martin Raffield, Golden Star Resources Ltd., Toronto, Canada
Toronto, Canada
Torex Gold: A values based approach to achieving a social
Dominion Diamond update on Ekati life of mine plan, Chantal
licence to operate, Fred Stanford, Torex Gold Resources Inc.,
Lavoie, Dominion Diamond Corporation, Calgary, Canada
Toronto, Canada
Diavik Diamond Mine: 23 years since discovery, 14 years
in production and still going strong, Andy Davy, Rio Tinto
Diamonds, London, England 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Geology and mineralization of the Golden
Triangle, British Columbia
Chairs: John Morganti, Lucca Advisors Inc., Vancouver & Ted
Reeve, Haliburton Mineral Services Inc., Toronto, Canada
Geology and mineral deposits of the Golden Triangle,
Bram van Straaten, British Columbia Geological Survey,
Victoria, Canada
An overview of significant mineral deposits in the
Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia: Some
commonalities and differences, Charles Greig, GT Gold Corp.,
Penticton, Canada
Brucejack: British Columbia's new gold mine, Warwick Board,
Pretivm Resources Inc. Vancouver, Canada
An overview of the KSM porphyry Au-Cu cluster,
northwestern British Columbia, William Threlkeld, Seabridge
Gold Inc., Toronto, Canada
SNIP: Rediscovering lost treasure in the Golden Triangle
of British Columbia, Ron Nichols, Skeena Resources Limited,
Vancouver, Canada
Galore Creek, Sarah Henderson, Teck Resources Limited,
Vancouver, Canada
12 PDAC 2018 | www.pdac.ca/convention2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday, March 7
Geophysics
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Chairs: Robert Hearst, Quantec Geoscience Ltd., Toronto,
Canada & Tim Dohey, Newmont Mining Corporation, Changing economic fundamentals and their
Denver, USA impact on traditional and critical metals
The implications of the mineral systems concept for Chairs: Terence Ortslan, TSO & Associates & Don Bubar,
geophysical exploration: A perspective, Mike Dentith, Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., Toronto, Canada
The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
Three strategic dynamics to watch out for in terms of
Airborne and ground geophysics joint inversion: Case mineral supply, demand and trade: Resurgent resource
studies, Stephen Hallinan, CGG Multi-Physics, Milan, Italy nationalism, the filling of the China demand-gap and
Application of muon technology for ore deposit imaging: potential trade disruptions, Gus Macfarlane, Verisk
McArthur River uranium mine, Doug Schouten, CRM Maplecroft, Oxford, England
Geotomography, Vancouver, Canada Electric vehicles and bottlenecks in the battery metals
Value added modelling and interpretation of aeromagnetic, supply chain, Alex Laugharne, CRU Group, New York, USA
radiometric and geochemical surveys, Angus Howden, New Chinese and Russian perspectives on international political
Zealand Petroleum & Minerals, Wellington, New Zealand developments and the implications for metals supply and
Magnetotelluric imaging for mineral exploration, demand, Jeffrey Christian, CPM Group, New York, USA
Martyn Unsworth, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada Scrutinizing the modern energy pivot: Understanding
Thoughts of an MT mind, Alan Jones, Complete MT Solutions, the winners and losers and then there is copper! Gianni
Ottawa, Canada Kovacevic, Copperbank Resources Corp., Vancouver, Canada
Emissions reduction policy drives growing need for energy
metals, Robert Baylis, Roskill Information Services, London,
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm England
Previously closed mines: Case studies on Meeting critical metals demand: The processing challenge,
developing the remaining potential Reiner Haus, M. Plan International Limited, Toronto, Canada
Chairs: Jonathan Lafontaine, Independent Consultant, Levis &
Sylvain Durocher, Ressources Québec, Quebec City, Canada
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Challenger Mine, Australia, Wayne Rossiter, WPG Resources
Ltd., Sydney, Australia New discoveries and developments
La Corne Mine, Canada, Yves Desrosiers, North American Chairs: Charles Beaudry, Consultant & Bill Mercer, Avalon
Lithium Inc., Abitibi, Canada Advanced Materials Inc., Toronto, Canada
Canadian Malartic Mine, Canada, Donald Gervais, Canadian Côté Lake deposit: What has changed?, Gordon Stothart,
Malartic, Malartic, Canada IAMGOLD Corporation, Toronto, Canada
Case studies of failed re-openings, Jason Cox, Roscoe Postle Windfall deposit and the New Lynx discovery: A new gold
Associates Inc., Toronto, Canada district in Quebec, speaker to be announced, Osisko Gold
Royalties Ltd., Montreal, Canada
Copper Mountain Mine, Canada, Jim O'Rourke, Copper
Mountain Mining Corporation, Vancouver, Canada Cascabel: A new generation copper gold discovery for
Ecudaor, Nick Mather, Solgold PLC., Brisbane, Australia
Bayan Khundii project: Developing a gold district in
southwest Mongolia, Peter C. Akerley, Erdene Resource
Development Corp., Dartmouth, Canada
The Asanko gold mine, Ghana: Geology and exploration,
Benjamin Gelber, Asanko Gold Inc., Johannesburg, South Africa
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Wednesday, March 7 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Valuation of water, waste and other
9:00 am – 11:30 am external costs
The role of renewables in boosting the Chairs: Resa Furey & Andrew Watson, Stantec, Toronto,
sustainability and competitiveness of mines Canada
Chairs: Spencer Ramshaw, MSTA Canada, Mississauga & Long term costs associated with physical hazards and
Adrienne Baker, Energy and Mines, Ottawa, Canada risks including water, stability and community, Dirk Van Zyl,
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Key drivers for renewables for mines in Argentina,
Nigel Etherington, Isla Power, Toronto, Canada A financier's perspective on valuing risk related to water,
waste and other externalities, Ryan Bennett, Resource Capital
Financing renewables for mines: Key challenges and
Funds, Denver, USA
opportunities, speaker to be announced, Export Development
Canada, Ottawa, Canada Water in the community: Social risk, water as a nexus,
Monica Ospina, O-Trade, Toronto, Canada
Case study: Building community relationships through
renewables partnerships, Ian Brodie-Brown, AurCrest Gold Risk-based water management, Hu Fleming, Anglo American,
Inc., Toronto, Canada Toronto, Canada
Canadian case studies: Reducing carbon emissions with Panel discussion: Risk and cost: How to consider tailings,
wind and storage solutions, Nicolas Seguin, TUGLIQ Energy waste and water when valuing projects
Co., Montreal, Canada Moderator: Andrew Watson, affiliation noted above
The future of energy for mines: Renewables transformation Panelists: Rosalind Cooper, Dirk Van Zyl, Ryan Bennett,
and acceleration, Adriaan Davidse, Deloitte Canada, Toronto, Monica Ospina, Hu Fleming, affiliations noted above
Canada
Interested in more technical speakers?
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and 10% in Quebec
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Student $19.05Aboriginal Program All Access Pass required
MONDAY, MARCH 5 TUESDAY, MARCH 6
South Building, Level 700 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am – 11:30 am Aboriginal law, Indigenous frameworks and
The mineral industry and Indigenous regulatory regimes: Examining the evolving
communities: Canadian and international landscape
experiences Jurisprudence related to Aboriginal rights in Canada and
regulatory initiatives continue to evolve over time, providing
This session will identify key issues and partnerships clarity in some areas while at the same time raising new
between exploration and mining companies and Indigenous questions and complexities. This ultimately contributes to
communities. Specifically, panelists will examine experiences shaping and reshaping the landscape of the mineral sector.
and share insights about operating in different political, social Increasing dialogue related to various frameworks and court
and cultural contexts around the world and how companies decisions also contribute to the way in which companies
and communities work together. By exploring experiences and communities perceive and understand their roles in the
of engaging with Indigenous communities in Canada and sector. This session will examine some of the recent legal
internationally, this session will highlight some of the unique decisions, frameworks and regulatory initiatives, as well as key
and common challenges, as well as the opportunities when challenges and opportunities that arise for mineral companies
building relationships and developing partnerships. and Aboriginal communities in relation to the mineral
exploration and mining landscape.
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Aboriginal Forum 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Aboriginal Forum brings together mineral industry Key issues in company-community
practitioners, Aboriginal communities and companies, as engagement and Aboriginal participation in
well as governments to share experiences and highlight the mineral industry
the outcomes when working constructively together. The
event is a venue for discussion on creating and sustaining The mineral exploration and mining industry and Aboriginal
mutually-beneficial relationships in order to foster a successful communities continue to explore ways to develop positive
mineral industry in Canada and generating opportunities for relationships that translate into mutually-beneficial
Aboriginal people. Showcasing models for leading practices outcomes—successful mineral projects and long-term
in community engagement and Aboriginal participation in the economic development opportunities for communities.
mineral industry, this session will feature presentations on Throughout the project cycle, from mineral exploration to mine
company-community partnerships, agreements and business development and operations, companies and communities
development. have identified a number of challenges impacting the process,
as well as opportunities to generate successful partnerships.
The Aboriginal Forum will be followed by a networking Some of the ongoing challenges include consultation, capacity
reception from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, sponsored by Fasken. deficits, agreement negotiation and implementation, and socio-
economic conditions and impacts. This session will feature
speakers who will share their experiences related to some of
these key areas, as well as various strategies to address issues.
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Skookum Jim Award Presentation:
Awards Gala & After Party
Fairmont Royal York
The Skookum Jim Award recognizes and honours Aboriginal
individuals and businesses demonstrating exceptional
achievement and/or service in an Aboriginal-run service
business for the Canadian minerals industry or a Canadian
Aboriginal exploration or mining company, or have made a
significant individual contribution to the industry.
Admission with ticket
16 PDAC 2018 | www.pdac.ca/conventionCapital Markets Program All Access Pass required
Sponsored by
Tuesday, March 6 alternative financing methods such as streaming and royalties
have thrived throughout the down commodity market of the
last few years. In this session, an expert panel of seasoned
South Building, Level 700 executives and investors will explore these innovative financing
Canada’s capital markets play a critical role in supporting the solutions that enabled many mining companies to survive (and
financing of mineral exploration in Canada and around the thrive) during the downturn and will also discuss the outlook for
world. PDAC’s Capital Markets Program (CMP) is intended to these financing methods under an expected bull market.
create a forum for learning and dialogue on a range of topics
related to the financing of mineral exploration.
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
8:45 am – 9:15 am Gold vs. Bitcoin – a Munk Debate style panel
In this exciting session, a panel of experts will explore various
Opening remarks and state of the mineral aspects of investment in blockchain implications, such as
exploration presentation Bitcoin, and debate the attractiveness of these new tools
An overview of the state of the mineral exploration industry compared to traditional investment in gold.
in terms of financing and expenditures will set us ready
for a series of discussions on financing for mining and
mineral exploration. Wednesday, March 7
9:30 am – 10:45 am South Building, Level 700
Exploration and mining financing — 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Part One: A global banker’s perspective Resource valuation
The PDAC is pleased to bring back, once again, our popular
A panel of industry veterans will explore topics related to
panel discussion. This keynote session will provide a global
resource valuation along the mining life cycle, including topics
perspective on mining financing from the major Canadian
such as what is the value of an ounce in undrilled geophysical
banks, in a context of constant change.
target, and what is the difference between an in situ inferred
ounces of gold vs. a proven ounce? We will also explore the
11:15 am – 12:15 pm impact of resources in NAV valuation of producers, and discuss
whether it would be possible to assign a value to each specific
Exploration and mining financing — ounce within a project valuation.
Part Two: Private equity’s evolving role in
exploration and mining finance 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This popular session provides insights on private equity’s role
within the mining finance landscape. The panel discussion Can innovation in mineral exploration drive
will examine private equity’s outlook on the resource sector, shareholders’ value?
with special focus on the evolving strategies since 2015’s Across all industries many companies aspire to be
market bottom and how the sophisticated fund managers view innovators, but only a few succeed. Can the mining
the current and future opportunities in the exploration and industry be innovative? And can innovation in mining drive
mining industry. shareholder value? This session will feature a discussion
with senior mining executives who drive innovation within
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm their organizations and across the mining industry as a
whole. Join us as we explore the future of innovation within
Exploration and mining financing — the mining sector.
Part Three: Streams & royalties — outlook
for alternative financing
With traditional debt and equity financing being difficult to
access or too costly for exploration and development companies,
www. pdac.ca/convention | PDAC 2018 17Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) Event Series All Access Pass required
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Event Series is designed to provide a forum for learning and discussion on
a range of issues related to CSR in the mining industry, and the exploration sector in particular.
SUNDAY, MARCH 4 10:40 am – 12:00 pm
Feedback from the ground up: Innovative
South Building, Level 800
approaches to ensuring effective site level
9:00 am – 10:30 am grievance and feedback management
It starts with juniors: Catalysts for Organizer: Goldcorp Inc.
regional development
Organizer: Development Partner Institute (DPI) 1:30 pm – 2:40 pm
Growing pains: How juniors manage risks
10:40 am – 11:40 am during licensing and construction
Better together: Collaboration on climate Organizer: Continental Gold Inc.
change between industry and communities
of interest 2:50 pm – 3:50 pm
Organizer: Mining Association of Canada (MAC)
Tackling gender bias in the mining and
exploration industry: Practical tools and
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm resources
Thirsty energy: Securing energy in Organizer: Oxfam Canada
a water-constrained world
Organizer: International Finance Corporation (IFC) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Integrating diversity into the mining system:
3:10 pm – 4:30 pm Challenges, benefits and the way forward
Addressing child labour through responsible Organizer: Goldcorp Inc.
sourcing in mining supply chains
Organizer: UNICEF Canada
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
Tuesday, March 6 South Building, Level 800
9:00 am – 10:30 am
South Building, Level 700
Mining conflict pathways and the roles
9:00 am – 10:30 am
of government, industry, communities
Ensuring effective access to remedy and NGOs
to address community concerns and Organizer: Canadian International Resources and
grievances Development Institute (CIRDI), United Nations Development
Organizer: International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Program (UNDP)
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Moving beyond the CSR department:
Integrating ESG into project valuations
Organizer: NetPositive
18 PDAC 2018 | www.pdac.ca/conventionStudent Program Student All Access Pass required (unless otherwise noted)
Sponsored by
Student Hub
Student-Industry Forum
Student-Industry Networking Luncheon
Survival skills: Impress for success
Convention Travel Funding Sunday, March 4
The PDAC has established a travel fund to help
student groups cover some of the costs associated 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
with travelling to Toronto to attend the convention.
Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and South Building, Level 700
available to PDAC student members in A student geologist’s guide to the
good standing. The application is available at
www.pdac.ca/students/pdac-convention-2018
exploration & mining industry
This student short course is intended to help students
successfully transition from the classroom into the workforce.
Volunteer Opportunities Participants will learn what steps new hires should be prepared
Save money and network with industry professionals to take, pitfalls to avoid, what to look for when signing that
while at the convention! Volunteer your time in first contract, the importance of understanding economics
exchange for a complimentary Student All Access in the mining sector, expectations of your first job, and the
Pass, a ticket to the Student-Industry Networking lifestyle associated with various jobs in exploration and mining.
Luncheon, a gift card, food vouchers and more. Sign up Speakers from various fields (mining, exploration, consultants,
today at www.pdac.ca/convention/volunteers finance, etc.) will share their experiences of their specialties
and discuss what they look for when hiring students and new
graduates. This will be followed by a Q&A with the speakers.
Student Hub
The Student Hub will be located on Level 800 across from
the Trade Show entrance. The hub will host Resumé Review South Building, Level 800
sessions, registration for the guided tours of the Trade Show
and Investors Exchange, and other student engagement PDAC-CIM Toronto Branch Guided Tours
opportunities. Meet some of the 1,000+ companies that exhibit in the Trade
Show and Investors Exchange by taking a guided tour of the
exhibits. Each tour stop will allow you to learn about the focus
Resumé Review of the organization’s projects and potential career opportunities.
Sign up onsite at the Student Hub for a consultation with a
geoscience professional who will review your resumé and Sunday, March 4 1:00 pm
discuss personalized networking techniques. Students are
Monday, March 5 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
encouraged to bring a copy of their resumé to the session.
Sessions will run from March 4-7. Tuesday, March 6 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Sign up onsite at the Student Hub
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
South Building, Level 700
Survival skills: Impress for success
Impress for success is a user-friendly road map and guide
to help students and graduates effectively and confidently
navigate their way around the convention. Attendees will
learn techniques to effectively market themselves at several
networking events including luncheons, receptions and
throughout the convention. The presentation is suitable for
students, graduates and professionals.
www. pdac.ca/convention | PDAC 2018 19Student Program Student All Access Pass required (unless otherwise noted)
Monday, March 5 Tuesday, March 6
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fairmont Royal York North Building, Level 100
PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium Student-Industry Networking Luncheon
PDAC is pleased to partner with the Mineral Exploration This reception-style buffet luncheon provides an opportunity
Research Centre, the Goodman School of Mines, the NSERC- for students and recent graduates to connect with industry
CMIC Footprints Project, and the Society of Economic professionals in a relaxed environment. The winner of the Mary-
Geologists Canada Foundation in sponsoring the 9th Annual Claire Ward Geoscience award will be announced, as well as the
Student Minerals Colloquium. This event is hosted by the SEG selected 2018 Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop
Student Chapters at Laurentian University and the Ottawa- (S-IMEW) participants. There will be a draw for the annual
Carleton Geoscience Centre. One hundred poster presentations, tuition top-up awards. Proof of student membership is required
highlighting current research on mineral deposits and related to claim the award.
studies by students from across North America, will be featured.
RSVP when you register for convention
Open to all pass types
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
South Building, Level 700
Student-Industry Forum
Innovation in exploration will be discussed by a panel of industry
experts from various sectors of the industry. The forum returns
with a keynote address and panel of industry experts who will
answer your questions during the Q&A.
Open to all pass types
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www. pdac.ca/convention | PDAC 2018 23Short Courses Admission with ticket
The Association of Professional Space is limited for Short Courses. Register early to avoid disappointment.
Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) considers All Short Courses take place at the MTCC, South Building.
participation by its members in these
PDAC reserves the right to cancel Short Courses that do not meet
courses as an acceptable Continuing
minimum attendance requirements.
Professional Development activity.
To qualify for student rates, you must be a PDAC student member and
This program may be eligible toward
enrolled full time in a recognized academic program. Student spaces are
the Law Society of Upper Canada’s CPD
limited.
Requirement as Substantive Hours. Please
note that this program is not accredited for Unless otherwise noted, all full-day Short Courses include:
Professionalism Hours. continental breakfast, three-course lunch and refreshments.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2 Presenters:
Bill Mercer, Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Dennis Jones, PDAC CSR Committee Chair
David Brown, Golder Associates Ltd.
Minimizing environmental impacts of field
Tim Bremner, Foraco Canada Ltd.
operations in mineral exploration Mark Wiseman, Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
Organizer: Bill Mercer, Avalon Advanced Minerals Inc. LEVEL OF COMPREHENSION: BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
The objective of this course is to assist exploration companies Some knowledge of e3 Plus (available free-of-charge at
in minimizing the impact of their field operations on the www.pdac.ca/e3plus) would be helpful but not essential.
environment and laying down foundations for acquiring a
“social license to operate” from local communities, government COURSE FEE:
agencies and other stakeholders, as well as to reduce costs and Includes course material, continental breakfast and lunch
add value. Using parts of the environmental toolkit from PDAC’s
e3 Plus: A Framework for Responsible Exploration, and drawing Rates
on the expertise of a number of experienced practitioners, Member $56.99 Non-Member $169.99
the course will emphasize the practical aspects of operating
in the field. Attendees will receive a thorough overview on Student $28.99
identifying potential environmental impacts, and mitigation
and management measures associated with exploration field PDAC is pleased to offer this course at a special rate as part of
operations. The Short Course, Health and safety in mineral the association’s ongoing leadership in CSR and its commitment
exploration, is separate but complimentary. to improving responsible exploration.
The main topics relating to mineral exploration’s impact
on the environment from the point of view of an active 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
mineral exploration program will be covered, including camp
construction and management, access trails and roads, water Mining financial modelling
resources, waste management, drilling activities (including
cuttings containment and disposal), management of hazardous Organizer: The Marquee Group
materials (including fuel, proximity to and impact on bodies of This is an interactive, hands-on course focused on the skills
water and streams), noise and wildlife management, regulatory required to create a best-in-class financial model of a mining
considerations, and supporting governance for drill programs. company. The course is case-based and uses an example of
While some aspects of community engagement related to a company developing an open-pit mine to produce base and
environmental stewardship will be referred to, community precious metals.
relations will not be the focus of this course. A “how-to” course
for those starting out in their exploration careers and for more Topics covered include:
experienced people who want to update their knowledge, Design and structure a financial model
participants could include geologists, diamond drillers, camp • Design and layout a financial model clearly and logically
operators, from Canada and abroad. • Discuss the need for a model to serve as a marketing tool
• Create clearly defined inputs and assumptions sections
24 PDAC 2018 | www.pdac.ca/conventionBuild powerful scenarios and cash flow projections Friday, March 2 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Use switches to create effective scenarios and value drivers
Saturday, March 3 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Forecast and build-up the project’s revenues and expenses
• Construct all necessary schedules, including: Exploration geochemistry: Fundamentals
• Commodity pricing (includes hedging for primary and and case histories
secondary minerals)
• Production profile (includes construction, mining and Organizers: Beth McClenaghan, Geological Survey of
processing profiles) Canada; Lynda Bloom, Analytical Solutions Ltd.
• Variable and fixed operating costs (includes mining, This course will review principles, methods and developments
milling and TC/RCs) in the application of low temperature exploration geochemistry
• Development and maintenance capital costs for surficial media by providing presentations by some of the
• Reclamation and closure costs most experienced practitioners in the field. This course will be
• Resource tax (includes regional resource tax rules) of interest to young geoscientists and students just starting
their careers, as well as experienced geologists that would like
• Develop a cash flow projection for the mining project
to update their exploration geochemistry knowledge. Much of
Evaluate the mining project the course content is not taught at Canadian universities. Day
• Incorporate a schedule to evaluate the project’s returns: 1 will review the fundamentals of exploration geochemistry.
• Net Present Value (NPV) Day 2 will present case studies for different deposit types and
• Net Asset Value (NAV) exploration methods in various parts of the world.
• Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Presenters:
• Payback and Discounted Payback periods Pim van Geffen, Vancouver Geochemistry
• Build a detailed summary page to display the results Dennis Arne, CSA Global PTY Ltd.
• Use various sensitivity tools to sensitize the project’s returns Tom Morris, Northern Superior Resources
• Conditionally format output tables to highlight specified Juan Carlos Ordóñez Calderón, Kinross Gold Corp.
results
Stu Averill, Overburden Drilling Management Ltd.
The Marquee Group is the leading provider of financial Christian Ihlenfeld, Anglo American
modelling and valuation training programs to all the major Chris Benn, Chris Benn Consulting
Canadian banks. They also provide training seminars to
Réjean Girard, IOS Services Géoscientifiques Inc.
pension funds, commercial banks, corporations, professional
organizations and universities. Colin Dunn, Colin Dunn Consulting
Matt Leybourne, Queen’s University
Presenters: Lynda Bloom, Analytical Solutions Ltd.
Duncan McKeen, The Marquee Group Beth McClenaghan, Geological Survey of Canada
Paul Medici, The Marquee Group
LEVEL OF COMPREHENSION: ALL LEVELS
LEVEL OF COMPREHENSION: INTERMEDIATE COURSE FEE:
Participants should have basic knowledge in mining, accounting,
finance and Excel. Participants are required to bring a laptop Early Rate
(PC preferred) equipped with MS Excel to the course.
Member $599.99 Non-Member $699.99
COURSE FEE:
Regular Rate
Early Rate Member $799.99 Non-Member $899.99
Member $499.99 Non-Member $599.99 Student $299.99
Regular Rate
Member $699.99 Non-Member $799.99
Student $249.99
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