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1 – 4 MAR 2020
PDAC 2020
[ TORONTO , CANADA ]
Marking its 88th year , PDAC ( The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada ) proudly leads Canada ’ s mineral exploration and development community . Founded in 1932 , and with more than 7,500 members worldwide , its mission is to promote a globally responsible , and sustainable minerals industry . Pitched as the world ’ s leading mining convention , over 25,000 visitors from 135 countries will descend on Toronto next spring to share ideas and learn about the new technologies and processes presented by 1,100 exhibitors . The 2020 Mineral Outlook keynote will be delivered by Catherine Raw , Chief Operating Officer , North America at Barrick Gold Corporation , who will examine the impact of mergers and acquisitions across the gold sector . Practical seminars will offer advice on building an investor toolkit and sustainable mining approaches , while the annual awards gala will recognise Canada ’ s industry innovators .
23 – 24 MAR 2020 Future of Mining Australia
[ SYDNEY , AUSTRALIA ]
The third edition of the Future of Mining Australia conference is organised in conjunction with Australia ’ s Mining Monthly and gives a platform to over 400 mining leaders , comprised of c-suites , heads and managers of mining operations from enterprises around the globe , to debate and define the future of the industry in Australasia and beyond at the Knowledge Exchange . The Insight Stage will showcase the latest technologies from leading companies like Caterpillar , Inmarsat and Komatsu , while the Future of Mining awards will recognise leaders in Operational Excellence , Innovation and Environmental Stewardship . More than 80 speakers will deliver keynotes on everything that matters in mining today : from exploration and development , leadership and sustainability , through to optimisation and digital transformation . Among those confirmed are Dr Ben Adair , CEO , CRC Ore and Gerrard Baron , Chairman , DeepGreen Metals . FEBRUARY 2020