APRIL 2014
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he most coveted event in the world of
mining brought together global and
national leaders under one roof to
celebrate the past years success, discuss its
future and provide expertise for its advance-
ment. Hosted by the Prospectors and Develop-
ers Association of Canada (PDAC), the annual
convention used the Metro Toronto Conven-
tion Centre as its home for the four-day event
starting March 4th, and promoted the inter-
ests of the mineral exploration and develop-
ment industry as well as ensuring a vibrant
and socially responsible sector.
Dating back to 1932, the PDAC show repre-
sents the most diverse mining show in the
world, and this years convention was no ex-
ception. Not only a meeting ground for inves-
tor exchange exhibitors, CEO’s, executives and
industry buffs, the show also addressed key
issues affecting the industry and provided an
array of seminars and key-note speakers to im-
part these matters. This year marked the first
of which a sitting Prime Minister was pres-
ent and attendees gathered intently to listen
to Stephen Harper pledge his support for the
struggling mining industry. Harper, and incom-
