“If Canada is serious about catalyzing $1-trillion in investment, it must start with mineral exploration.” PDAC President Karen Rees in @TheHillTimes on our Budget 2026 calls: expand CEE eligibility; make METC/CMETC permanent. Subscription required: ow.ly/zt8Y50ZZo0b

Protect Canada’s competitive advantage. Make the METC and CMETC permanent to provide the long-term certainty needed to attract and sustain exploration investment. PDAC has put forward four recommendations for the 2026 Federal Budget to strengthen Canada’s leadership in mineral exploration and development. Find out more📍 ow.ly/n53H50ZUF18

Step onto the global stage at #PDAC2027. From high-impact networking at the Trade Show to meaningful investor connections at the Investors Exchange, this is where opportunities happen. Secure your spot 📍ow.ly/m3WL50ZATNW ℹ️ Open until sold out.

PDAC encourages individuals and organizations to participate in the Geological Survey of Canada's Economic Assessment of Geoscience Information Survey. The survey will help evaluate the economic benefits generated through public access to geoscience data and information produced by their programs. It takes just 10 minutes to complete, learn more by visiting the survey below: ow.ly/YlOS50ZXMYG

The 2027 PDAC Awards recipients will be announced on Nov. 3. 🏆 For over five decades, the PDAC Awards have recognized the people and achievements advancing mineral exploration and development. The next group of recipients will soon join that legacy. Stay tuned.

Thinking about joining PDAC’s Board of Directors? Hear directly from current board members about their experience. Eight seats are available for three-year terms. Submit your nomination by Nov. 15: pdac.ca/about-pdac/board-of-… Elections will take place in February 2027, with results announced at the Annual Meeting of Members on March 7.

Curious to see where geoscience can take you? PDAC offers student opportunities that support hands-on learning, professional development and connections in the mineral exploration industry from field trip and travel funding to awards and convention experiences. Explore the opportunities available to students across Canada📍 ow.ly/lWHt50ZXnjT

"[Expanding CEE] means more companies can move along the value-creation continuum and generate more opportunities for explorers, investors and Canadian industry.” Ahead of Budget 2026, PDAC is advocating for policies that strengthen mineral exploration. ow.ly/vimK50ZXf2z

The #PDAC2027 Prospectors Tent, located in the Investors Exchange, offers independent prospectors the opportunity to showcase their projects, results, and samples to a global audience. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-assigned basis. Apply today 📍ow.ly/ZmwG50ZATCs

Final chance to apply for #PDAC2027 Corporate Presentations for Investors! Publicly listed mineral exploration and development companies are invited to apply for the opportunity to present their latest activities, results and investment potential to a global investor audience. Apply by Oct. 16 📍 ow.ly/ZO8050ZTxau

As part of its ongoing advocacy, PDAC met with MPs Claude Guay and Viviane Lapointe, as well as government officials from Finance, the PCO, Transportation, and Tax in Ottawa to spotlight issues facing mineral explorers and developers in Canada and advance our data-driven recommendations ahead of the Federal Budget. See PDAC’s four key recommendations: ow.ly/G3hE50ZWtpo

Got exciting new drill results? Showcase them at the #PDAC2027 Core Shack! Put your core samples, maps, and technical data directly in front of senior mining executives, investors, and analysts at the world’s premier mining convention. Applications are now open📍ow.ly/avVw50ZATnu ℹ️ Space is limited

PDAC celebrates sustainability initiatives and the people who make them a reality. At PDAC 2026, Susan Lomas and Kevin D’Souza explored gaps in industry representation and why inclusion is essential to a sustainable minerals industry. Together, they considered four key questions: Where are we? What are we doing right? What are we doing wrong? And where can we go from here? Watch their perspectives on building a more inclusive industry. ow.ly/Pjz150ZUFmV

Close the financing gap. Expand Canadian Exploration Expenses (CEE) eligibility to help move Canadian mineral discoveries toward development. PDAC has put forward four recommendations for the 2026 Federal Budget to strengthen Canada’s leadership in mineral exploration and development. Find out more📍 ow.ly/K6Ux50ZUEQt

Don't miss the chance to showcase your work at #PDAC2027. The Indigenous Artisans initiative in Trade Show North celebrates the creativity, culture, and craftsmanship of Indigenous artisans from across Canada. Applications close Oct. 16 📅 ow.ly/MEwA50Zy6zn

The PDAC Indigenous Youth and Early Career Ambassador Program gives young professionals the opportunity to connect with the mineral industry, expand their networks and gain valuable experience to bring back to their communities and organizations. ℹ️ Candidates can apply themselves or be nominated by their community or an organization within the mineral industry. 🔗ow.ly/ysnN50ZTYfc

PDAC will be attending a number of upcoming events. We invite you to join us and connect with our team ⬇️ ✔️ Atlantic Universities Geoscience Conference (AUGC), Oct. 23-24, Fredericton, N.B. — PDAC is a proud sponsor of the event and the Best Poster Award, and will host a table promoting student opportunities. ✔️ Exploration, Mining and Petroleum (EMP 2026), Oct. 25-27, Fredericton, N.B. — PDAC President Karen Rees will deliver a keynote address, and the PDAC team will be engaging with members and attendees at our booth. ✔️ Level Up! Career Fair, Oct. 28-29, Sudbury, Ont. — PDAC, Mining Matters and MiHR will be hosting a Mining Needs You booth to promote careers in the mineral industry to high school students and the general public.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to recognize the importance of truth, learning and meaningful action in advancing reconciliation. PDAC remains committed to supporting respectful, mutually beneficial relationships between Indigenous communities and the mineral exploration industry, recognizing that reconciliation is an ongoing process built on trust, meaningful relationships and continued commitment. Learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and explore Government of Canada resources 🟧 ow.ly/IySj50ZQbob

This week, PDAC Second Vice President and Health & Safety Committee Chair, Conrad Dix, shared his experiences and PDAC’s perspectives on exploration health and safety at the ISSA Mining Health and Safety Conference in Saskatoon. A key takeaway from the panel discussion was that adaptability remains central to safe exploration. When conditions or work change, it’s important to re-evaluate whether the measures in place to keep the work safe are still effective. For more information and practical resources, visit PDAC’s Exploration Health & Safety Toolkit - pdac.ca/driving-responsible-… - or contribute to industry-wide knowledge by participating in the annual Canadian Mineral Exploration Environment, Health & Safety Survey by Oct. 2.

A big thank you to all of our members who joined us for PDAC’s Open House yesterday! It was a great opportunity to connect, network, meet our Board of Directors and celebrate our community. A special thank you to @MiningMattersCA and @MiHRCouncil for joining us and helping make the event a success. Members also had the chance to enter the draw for PDAC 2027 All Access Passes, memberships and PDAC swag, and vote for their favourite photos in the PDAC Membership Contest.