Pdac 2017 Registration Brochure

PDAC
International Convention,
Trade Show & Investors
Exchange
March 5 8, 2017
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Canada
REGISTRATION
BROCHURE
(as of November 25, 2016)
Register today at
www.pdac.ca/convention
Early registration deadline
February 3, 2017
PDAC 2017
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 2017 CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE
Last year, I was told by an attendee James Siddorn SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. (Chair)
that there was something wrong with Charles Beaudry Consultant
the PDAC Convention. This particular Ian Blakley RPA UK
person didnt like waiting an entire Peter Bojtos Independent Company Director
year for it to come around again. Donald Bubar Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
Fortunately, for this attendee and Shawn Campbell Goldcorp Canada Ltd.
everyone else who feels the same Jim Chan ERM
way, March 2017 is just around Patrick Chance Consultant
the corner. Andy Chater Andy Chater Exploration
David Christie Goodman Investment Council
It is with great excitement that I share
David Davidson Paradigm Capital Inc.
this message with you for the first
Tim Dohey Newmont Mining Corporation
time in my role as PDAC President.
Catherine Gignac Catherine Gignac and Associates
I have attended the PDAC Convention for more than 20 years,
Neil Gow Consultant
watching it grow substantially in size and reputation. Today, it is
Todd Hamilton SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
the worlds premier, must-attend industry event.
Robert Hearst AREVA Resources Canada Inc.
The PDAC Convention is where the worlds mineral industry Joe Hinzer Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited
meets. It draws investors, analysts, mining executives, Jonathan Lafontaine Consultant
geologists, government officials, students and Margaret Lai Denison Mines Corp.
international attendees. Pierre Landry Centerra Gold Inc.
In 2016, PDAC and the World Economic Forum co-hosted the Peter Legein Legein Consulting Inc.
inaugural International Mines Minsters Summit (IMMS). It James Lusby PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
brought together international Mines Ministers from around Susan Ma IBI Group
the world, led by Canadas Minister of Natural Resources, the Bill Mercer Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
Honourable Jim Carr. The IMMS provided an important setting John Morganti Lucca Advisors Inc.
for the international mining community to discuss and work Terence Ortslan TSO & Associates
on resolving issues affecting the industry. We look forward Eric Owens Alexandria Minerals Corporation
to the return of the IMMS as it focusses its attention on the John Pike Boart Longyear
UN Sustainable Development Goals, clean technology Brian Prill BLP Law Professional Corporation
and innovation. Wei Qian Northern Quest Exploration Inc.
Spencer Ramshaw CAMESE
The PDAC 2017 Convention marks 85 successful years, Ted Reeve Haliburton Mineral Services Inc.
I am pleased to announce another outstanding lineup. Global Gonzalo Rosa Turner & Townsend
economist and author Dambisa Moyo is confirmed as the Patricia Sheahan Consultant
Mineral Outlook Luncheon speaker, as well as an excellent Keith Spence Global Mining Capital Corp.
assortment of presenters, Short Courses, programs, social and Patricia Stirbys AECOM
networking opportunities. The PDAC Convention promises to John Sullivan Excellon Resources Inc.
bring the sectors latest developments and technologies back Bob Valliant Tri Origin Exploration Ltd.
to Toronto. Stephen Wallace Consultant
Stay informed on the latest news and information by visiting the
convention website at www.pdac.ca/convention. I look forward
to welcoming you to the PDAC 2017 Convention!
Bob Schafer
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Table of Contents
Aboriginal Program........................................... 15 Message from the President............................2
Attendee & Registration Info............................6 Mining Matters Hockey Tournament......... 37
Capital Markets Program................................ 18 Networking Events

Evening Events
Convention Planning Committee...................2
Awards Gala & After Party............................30
Grand Finale.......................................................30
Corporate Presentation Forum
for Investors.......................................................... 32 Luncheons
Mineral Outlook Luncheon............................. 29
Corporate Social Responsibility Student-Industry Networking Luncheon... 29
(CSR) Event Series.............................................. 16 Receptions
Opening Day Reception................................... 28
Exhibits.................................................................... 35 Trade Show Reception..................................... 29
Core Shack.......................................................... 35
Exhibit Hours...................................................... 35 Onsite Services.................................................... 38
Investors Exchange.......................................... 35
Kirwin Collection............................................... 36 Presentation Rooms.......................................... 33
Mining Marketplace.......................................... 35
Prospectors Tent............................................... 35 Reception Rooms................................................ 34
Trade Show & Trade Show North................ 36
Registration Form.........................Centre spread
Exploration Insights.......................................... 32
Short Courses ...................................................... 22
Letter Writer Presentations
for Investors.......................................................... 32 Sponsors................................................................. 20
Media Partners..................................................... 36 Student Program................................................. 17
Technical Program................................................9
Why Attend?............................................................ 4
Photography by: envisiondigitalphoto.com,

Henry Feather Photography and Anne Belanger
PDAC 2017 WHERE THE WORLDS MINERAL INDUSTRY MEETS 3

International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange
March 5 8 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada
Register at www.pdac.ca/convention
Attending PDAC 2017

is a great business decision!
GAIN VALUABLE INSIGHT ON Corporate Presentation Forum for Investors
INVESTING
Discover up-to-the-minute information on select exploration and
development companies current activities and investment potential.
Letter Writer Presentations for Investors
IN THE MINERALS AND MINING Hear tips from your leading industry commentators as they present
ideas on how to invest in the resource sector.
SECTOR FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS
LISTEN TO 500 Keynote Session

What drives success in our industry?
ENGAGING Presenters include:
PRESENTATIONS AND
INFORMATIVE COURSES Lukas Lundin
Lundin Mining
Corporation
Mark Bristow
Randgold Resources
Limited
Roque Benavides
Ganoza
Buenaventura
LED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS

AND EARN PROFESSIONAL Short Courses
Register for in-depth, educational courses led by expert
DEVELOPMENT CREDITS presenters. A certificate of completion is available towards your

professional development hour requirements. Dates, times and
prices vary.
Dont miss any of the Technical No other industry event in the world comes close to the
Program sessions especially: PDAC Convention in terms of programs offered, companies
Commodities and Market Outlook and countries present, and overall the number of
Mark Cutifani, is just one of the delegates attending.
Mark Cutifani presenters who will be on hand Attendee
Anglo American for this session.

VISIT OVER NETWORK WITH OVER
900 EXHIBITS
PROMOTING
TECHNOLOGY,
22,000
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
PRODUCTS, SERVICES,
CLAIM RESULTS, EXPLORATION Rub shoulders and talk one-on-one with industry professionals
from around the world, including investors, financiers, banking
AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES executives, fund managers, brokers, analysts, lawyers, mining
developers, exploration managers, prospectors, geoscientists,
government officials, media and more.
Core Shack | Investors Exchange
Mining Marketplace | Prospectors Tent Free Networking Events
Trade Show & Trade Show North
Opening Day Reception
Sunday, March 5 5600
International Attendees
Trade Show Reception
125
Monday, March 6
Grand Finale
ATTEND EVENTS Wednesday, March 8 Countries Represented
LIKE THE MINERAL The networking that goes on during those four days results
in countless new relationships and ideas, reinforces current
OUTLOOK LUNCHEON AND partnerships and sets the stage for a great many deals.
AWARDS GALA Attendee
& AFTER PARTY! Top participating countries outside Canada
Dont miss the

Mineral Outlook
Luncheon on
Monday, March 6.
Guest speaker
Dr. Dambisa Moyo
Dr. Dambisa Moyo Global Economist
Global Economist and one of TIME's
and Author
100 Most Influential
People and New York Times best-selling
authorwill discuss the future of the
mining industry based on the current
economic forecast.
Meet with the whos who in the global mining

industry and celebrate industry excellence
with the 2017 Award Recipients at
the Awards Gala & After Party on
Tuesday, March 7.

Attendee and Registration Info
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Member $190.48/day $190.48/day

Non-Member $448.24/day $448.24/day
YOUR ALL ACCESS PASS INCLUDES ADMISSION TO: You also receive an All Access Pass Bag.
Programming & Exhibits:
Presentations: Core Shack Sponsored by
Aboriginal Program Investors Exchange
Capital Markets Program Mining Marketplace
Corporate Presentation Prospectors Tent
Forum for Investors Trade Show
CSR Event Series Trade Show North
Exploration Insights Inside youll find:
Letter Writer Convention Program
Presentations for Investors Opening Day Reception
Technical Program drink ticket
Networking Events Trade Show Reception
Opening Day Reception drink ticket
Trade Show Reception Two Shoe Shine tickets
Grand Finale

One Day Exhibits Pass Investors & Select
Can be purchased for single or multiple days.
Admission is valid only for the date(s) purchased.
Presentations Pass FREE
One Day Early Rate Regular Rate YOUR INVESTORS & SELECT PRESENTATIONS
Exhibits Pass (Paid by Feb 3) (Paid after Feb 3) PASS INCLUDES ADMISSION TO:
Programming & Exhibits:
Member & Non-Member $80.72/day $80.72/day
Presentations: Core Shack
Capital Markets Program Investors Exchange
Corporate Presentation Mining Marketplace
YOUR ONE DAY EXHIBITS PASS INCLUDES Forum for Investors Prospectors Tent
ADMISSION TO: Exploration Insights Trade Show North
Programming & Exhibits: Letter Writer
Presentations You also receive an
Presentations: Core Shack
for Investors event tote bag with the
Capital Markets Program Investors Exchange
Convention Program.
Corporate Presentation Mining Marketplace Networking Events
Forum for Investors Prospectors Tent Opening Day Reception
Exploration Insights Trade Show Trade Show Reception
Letter Writer Trade Show North Grand Finale
Presentations
for Investors You also receive an
event tote bag with the
Networking Events Convention Program,
Opening Day Reception
plus a Trade Show
Trade Show Reception
Reception drink ticket.
Grand Finale
STEP 2 Purchase Tickets

Dont miss out on Special Events and Short Courses!
Purchase tickets for the special events and short courses online at www.pdac.ca/convention or using the registration form located
in the centre of this brochure. Hurry! Tickets sell out fast.
Special Events Prices start at Page
Mineral Outlook Luncheon $80.00 29

Awards Gala & After Party $125.00 30
Student-Industry Networking Luncheon | RSVP when you register for the convention. 29
Short Courses (details and pricing vary) Prices start at Page
Applied structural geology in exploration and mining $599.00 22

DMEC workshop series: The value of regional data in terrane scale assessments $199.00 26
Health & safety in mineral exploration $56.50 24
Improving strategic capital management with integrated valuation and risk modelling methods $399.00 23
Mining disclosure essentials: NI 43-101 reporting fundamentals, industry best practices and useful $199.00 26
guidance for TSX and TSXV issuers
New exploration methods for base and precious metal deposits: How to increase success in $399.00 25
Greenstone Terranes
U.S. Mining Law: An in-depth overview and refresher of the U.S. Mining Law relating to the acquiring, $399.00 24
developing, permitting, financing and closing of hard rock mining claims and projects in the U.S.
World-class gold deposits: How do they form and what do we need to know to find them? $799.00 23

STEP 3 Register
PDAC REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT
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pdac@pdacevents.ca PDAC Registration Department
135 King Street East Toronto, ON M5C 1G6 Canada
+1 866 939 6468 or +1 647 362 8442
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Presentation & Reception Rooms

You must register for the PDAC 2017 Convention to
have access to the Presentation & Reception rooms.
Entrance requirements to individual Presentation
& Reception rooms vary. For room descriptions and
registration requirements, visit www.pdac.ca/convention/
presentationandreceptionrooms starting in December.
PDAC Membership
When you join the PDAC, you become a member of the leading
mineral industry association in the world! With a membership of
over 6,300 individual and 875 corporate members, the PDACs
mission is to promote a responsible, vibrant and sustainable
Canadian mineral exploration and development sector.
For more information, please contact Florence MacLeod
at fmacleod@pdac.ca.
Volunteer Opportunities WORKS JUST LIKE AN APP!

for Students Visit www.pdac.ca/convention on your smartphone
Make an impression, build on your knowledge and develop your or tablet to launch the mobile website.
network with a series of events designed especially for students. Use this essential tool to plan your time and navigate
PDAC offers students a unique opportunity to volunteer their the convention. Build customized schedules into a
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Pass and a ticket to the Mineral Outlook Luncheon.
Adding events and presentations
For more information, please contact Marc Gasparotto
Locating and saving exhibitors
at mgasparotto@pdac.ca.
Viewing floorplans
Enjoy FREE Wi-Fi service throughout the MTCC
(excluding exhibit halls).

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.
South Building, Level 700 1:00 3:00 pm

Riches of the Iberian Peninsula
Sponsored by Chairs: Pierre Landry, Centerra Gold Inc., Toronto, Canada &
Miguel Cabal, Geomatec, Huelva, Spain
La Magdalena: The recent discovery of a rich base metal
deposit in the Iberian Pyrite Belt, Spain, Juan Manuel Pons
Perez, Matsa Resources Ltd., Huelva, Spain
(AM sessions) (PM sessions) Alconchel discovery: A new Cu-Au deposit in southwestern
Spain, Ismael Solaz, Valoriza Minera, Madrid, Spain
Geological structures modelling at the Portuguese sector
SUNDAY, MARCH 5 of the Iberian Pyrite Belt: New advances using geological,
geophysics and geochemistry vectors, Joo Xavier Matos,
Laboratrio Nacional de Energia e Geologia, Beja, Portugal
1:00 5:00 pm
The Sesmarias VMS discovery, Alvalade project, Iberian
Commodities and market outlook
Pyrite Belt, Portugal, Paul Kuhn, Avrupa Minerals Ltd.,
Braga, Portugal
Sponsored by Exploration history of the Neves Corvo deposit,
IBK Capital Corp. Steve Beach, Somincor (Lundin Mining Corporation),
Castro Verde, Portugal
KPMG
PearTree Securities
RBC Capital Markets 1:00 3:30 pm
Scotiabank
A second opinion on the high-grade metamorphic
potential of the Grenville
Chairs: Terence Ortslan, TSO & Associates, Montreal & Chairs: Neil Gow, Consultant, Burlington & Jonathan Lafontaine,
Mark Selby, Royal Nickel Corporation, Toronto, Canada Gestion Sodmex Inc., Quebec, Canada
Leadership in the tough times, Mark Cutifani, Anglo American, Grenvillian-Sunsas orogeny and related mineralizations in
London, England South America, Eduardo Zappettini, SegemAR, Buenos Aires,
Argentina
Global economic outlook: Forecasting the future in murky
conditions, Ed Rawle, Wood Mackenzie, Houston, USA Tropicana: An integrated approach to understanding a 7 Moz,
granulite-hosted gold deposit, Western Australia, Mark Doyle,
Outlook for commodities, Paul Robinson, CRU Group,
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., Perth, Australia
London, England
The Grenville Orogen in Ontarios geology and metallogeny:
Nickel, Alex Laugharne, CRU Group, New York, USA
Whats old is new again, Mike Easton, Ontario Geological Survey,
Uranium, Nicolas Carter, Ux Consulting Company, LLC, Sudbury, Canada
Roswell, USA
Prospecting precious metals in high-grade terranes,
Copper, Michael Schwartz, Teck Metals Ltd., Toronto, Canada Michel Gauthier, Sphinx Resources Ltd., Magog, Canada
What is next for copper and gold miners?, Ryan Cochrane, The role of crustal architecture in the formation of the
Wood Mackenzie, London, England Tropicana Au and Nova-Bollinger Ni-Cu deposits in the
Albany-Fraser Orogen, Western Australia, Ian Tyler,
Zinc: How high can it go?, Andrew Thomas, Wood Mackenzie,
Geological Survey of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Guildford, England
Over 100 years of zinc discovery in the Balmat-Edwards
Precious metals: Developing themes for gold, silver and
district, New York State, with still more to come, Tick Knight,
PGMs, William Tankard, Thomson Reuters, London, England
Independent Consultant, Malta, USA

MONDAY, MARCH 6 9:00 11:30 am

Geometallurgy: With you every step of the way
8:30 9:15 am Chairs: Giovanni Di Prisco, Terra Mineralogical Services Inc.,

Peterborough & Charles Beaudry, Consultant, Toronto, Canada
OPENING CEREMONIES Open to all pass types
Meeting the challenges to determine lithium mineralogy
Bob Schafer, PDAC President for geometallurgical purposes: Separation Rapids lithium
deposit, northwestern Ontario, Bill Mercer, Avalon Advanced
Materials Inc., Toronto, Canada
9:35 11:35 am
San Nicols VHMS deposit, Zacatecas, Mexico: Refining
KEYNOTE SESSION: WHAT DRIVES SUCCESS geometallurgical knowledge to unlock value, Joe Ruetz,
IN OUR INDUSTRY? Teck Resources Limited, Vancouver, Canada
Chairs: James Siddorn, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. Modeling mineralogy for flowsheet design: Kamoa project,
& James Lusby, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Elizabeth Whiteman, XPS Consulting & Testwork Services,
Toronto, Canada Falconbridge, Canada
A tale of two mines, Lukas Lundin, Lundin Mining Geometallurgy: A key driver in process design and
Corporation, Vancouver, Canada operational improvements, Ivan Mullany, Hatch Ltd.,
Mississauga, Canada
What drives stakeholder value creation in the mining
industry with a specific focus on gold? Mark Bristow, Managing your CAPEX with smart, block model-based
Randgold Resources Limited, St. Helier, Channel Islands production forecasting, Steve Wilson, SGS Canada Inc.,
Mississauga, Canada
Adapting to evolving trends: People, technology and
metal demand, Roque Benavides Ganoza, Buenaventura, Multi-Component gold geometallurgy applied to new and
Lima, Peru existing deposits, Peter Whittaker, AuTec Innovative Extractive
Solutions Ltd., Vancouver, Canada

Seeking better mining outcomes in the next cycle 2:00 4:30 pm
Chairs: David Davidson, Paradigm Capital, Toronto, Canada & The future of exploration
Mark Fellows, Skarn Associates, Worcester, England
Chairs: John Morganti, Lucca Advisors Inc., Vancouver &
Valuation and long-term metal prices of volatile and cyclical David Christie, Goodman & Company Investment Counsel,
commodities, Bereket Berhe, Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited, Toronto, Canada
Toronto, Canada
Recent trends and outlook for global exploration,
Gold M&A: Does it work? Phil Russo, Raymond James Ltd., Richard Scodde, MinEx Consulting, Victoria, Australia
Toronto, Canada
Artificial intelligence, big data and crowdsourcing:
Lessons learned from allocating capital to mineral sector Mineral exploration in the digital age, George Salamis,
companies in bull and bear markets, Neil Adshead, Integra Gold Corp., Vancouver, Canada
Sprott Asset Management, Vancouver, Canada
Leveraging big data to accelerate discovery: How new
We should get back into mining, Lawrence Smith, technology will drive future exploration, Guy Desharnais,
Lawrence, Devon, Smith & Associates, Toronto, Canada SGS Canada Inc., Blaniville, Quebec
What the heck were we thinking? Distorted decision-making Integrated interpretation of large data sets for regional
in the mining industry, Mark Fellows, Skarn Associates, and camp-scale exploration, John McGaughey, Mira
Worcester, England Geoscience Ltd., Westmount, Canada
Why mines fail, Rick Lambert, RPA Inc., Lakewood, USA Identifying new search spaces with innovative
exploration thinking and technology, Andrew Wurst,
Barrick Gold Corporation, Montreal, Canada
2:00 4:00 pm
Filling the void: Financing exploration into the future,
Governance and transparency: Hot topics impacting the Russ Cranswick, Resource Capital Funds, Denver, USA
mining industry
Chairs: James Lusby, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP &
Sander Grieve, Bennett Jones LLP, Toronto, Canada Diamonds in Africa: Part 2 the rest of the story
Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act Chairs: Patricia Sheahan, Consultant, Toronto & Jennifer Pell,
(ESTMA): Your first report and beyond, Liam Fitzgerald, Peregrine Diamonds Ltd., Vancouver, Canada
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Toronto, Canada Diamond potential of Angola: Results of cooperation of
Governance reporting: Are you keeping up?, Sandra Heldman, Alrosa and Endiama, Victor Ustinov, Alrosa, Moscow, Russia
Ontario Securities Commission, Toronto, Canada Namibia: Accepted past, present and future overview
Emerging challenges in executive compensation, focusing on the megaplacer, Jurgen Jacob, Namdeb Diamond
Kenneth Yung, Mercer (Canada) Limited, Calgary, Canada Corporation, Windhoek, Namibia
Board duties and responsibilities in the M&A world, Letseng: the challenges of a low-yielding diamond resource
Abbas Ali Khan, Bennett Jones LLP, Toronto, Canada (Lesotho), Russell Shor, Gemological Institute of America,
Carlsbad, USA
Diamond potential of the Man Craton in West Africa:
Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, Karl Smithson,
Stellar Diamonds, London, England
The Murowa Kimberlites, Zimbabwe, Andy Davy, Rio Tinto,
London, England
Diamond resource evaluation: Evolution of techniques from
African roots, Peter Ravenscroft, Burgundy Mining Advisors Ltd.,
Nassau, Bahamas

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 2:00 4:30 pm

Specialty metals and minerals: Critical materials
9:00 11:30 am for new technology
Adapting to operational risks and costs in a Chairs: Don Bubar, Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. &
carbon-constrained world Don Hains, Hains Engineering Co. Ltd., Toronto, Canada
Chairs: Jim Chan, ERM, Toronto & Stephen Wallace, Transformational market growth for critical metals,
Consultant, Dundas, Canada John Sykes, Greenfields Research Institute, University of
Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Industry-led change post the Paris Agreement: A global
perspective, Linden Edgell, ERM, Oxford, England Disruptive lithium technologies, Rowan Jackson,
Hatch Management Consulting, Mississauga, Canada
TMAC Resources: Arctic mining realities in a changing
northern climate, Catharine Farrow, TMAC Resources Inc., The Enirgi process and transformation in lithium production,
Toronto, Canada Cameron Stanton, Enirgi Corporation, Toronto, Canada
Taking action on climate change and responding to Cobalt, energy storage and the NICO project, Robin Goad,
carbon pricing, Chris Adachi, Teck Resources Limited, Fortune Minerals Ltd., London, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Taron: A new type of cesium deposit in Salta Province,
10 steps to operating in a carbon-constrained world, Argentina, Dave Trueman, Cascadero Copper Corp.,
Lyle Safronetz, Vale Canada Limited, Copper Cliff, Canada Vancouver, Canada
Investor responsibilities and expectations for the low-carbon
future, Jamie Bonham, NEI Investments, Vancouver, Canada
Volcanogenic and exhalative: A symposium dedicated
to Richard W. Hutchinson
Update on new discoveries: What happened and why Chair: Robert Valliant, Tri Origin Exploration Ltd., Aurora &
Jim Franklin, Franklin Geosciences Ltd., Ottawa, Canada
Chairs: Charles Beaudry, Consultant & Bill Mercer, Avalon
Advanced Materials Inc., Toronto, Canada Richard W. Hutchinson: The career of a geologist, professor
and mentor, John Larson, Lucero Exploration Inc., Tuscon, USA
25 years of new discoveries sessions, Charles Beaudry,
Consultant, Toronto, Canada Exploration guidelines for VMS deposits, Thomas Monecke,
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado
Pitfalls and missteps: Errors in applying Ni 43-101
School of Mines, Golden, USA
guidelines, Barry Smee, Smee & Associates Consulting Ltd.,
Vancouver, Canada The first big depositional event in the Witwatersrand basin,
Quinton Hennigh, Novo Resources Corp., Vancouver, Canada
The role of CSR in success and failure of mining projects,
Ian Thomson, On Common Ground Consultants Inc., Gold in Archean synvolcanic systems, Patrick Mercier-
Vancouver, Canada Langevin, Geological Survey of Canada, Quebec, Canada
Fruta del Norte: From failure to success, Ron Hochstein, Provocative observations from the Carlin Trend: A case for
Lundin Gold Inc., Quito, Ecuador unconventional thinking in ore genesis, Poul Emsbo, United
States Geological Survey, Denver, USA
Geological controls on grade and tonnage in VMS systems,
Stephen Piercey, Department of Earth Sciences, Memorial
University of Newfoundland, St. Johns Canada

2:00 5:00 pm 2:00 5:30 pm
Geophysics: New technologies and case histories Mining valuation: New perspectives and a global update
Chairs: Robert Hearst, AREVA Resources Canada, Saskatoon, Chairs: Keith Spence, Global Mining Capital Corp. &
Canada & Tim Dohey, Newmont Mining Corporation, William Roscoe, RPA Inc., Toronto, Canada
Denver, USA
Overview of mining valuation and a Canadian and
AEM seabed mapping for offshore diamond placers, international update, Keith Spence, Global Mining Capital Corp.,
Lynette Kirkpatrick, Namdeb Diamond Corporation, Toronto, Canada
Windhoek, Namibia
Market trends in gold mineral resource property values,
AIP effect in airborne TDEM data: History, approaches and William Roscoe, RPA Inc, Toronto, Canada
case studies, Andrea Viezzoli, Aarhus Geophysics ApS,
An integrated valuation and risk modeling (IVRM) approach
Risskov, Denmark
for staged project development, Michael Samis,
Improved structural mapping and conductive targeting using Ernst and Young, Toronto, Canada
a new 2.5D AEM inversion solver and forward model,
What prices to use in valuation models, Jeffrey Christian,
Jovan Silic, Intrepid Geophysics, Brighton, Australia
CPM Group, New York, USA
New pre-competitive geophysical data acquisition and
Cost inputs in a mining valuation, Grant Malensek,
geochemical programs in New Zealand: Targeting the
SRK Consulting (USA) Inc., Denver, USA
next generation of mineral discoveries, Robert Smillie,
New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals, Wellington, New Zealand Valuation of gold companies and the exploration premium,
Peyvand Bayzae, Mining Valuation Research, Vancouver, Canada
Unmanned aerial vehicles and their applications in
exploration and mining, Peter Dueck, Aerial Imaging Business valuation of mining companies, Derek Melo, KPMG,
Resources Inc (AIR), Flin Flon, Canada Toronto, Canada
Focused-Source EM, Sonya Davydycheva, 3DEM Holding, Choosing discount rates: Discount rates and risk in project
Pleasanton, USA valuations, Larry Smith, Lawrence, Devon, Smith & Associates,
Toronto, Canada
Putting mine noise to use: A test of seismic interferometry
for mineral exploration, Jim Craven, Natural Resources
Canada, Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, Canada

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 New discoveries and developments

Chairs: Charles Beaudry, Consultant & Bill Mercer,
9:00 11:30 am Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., Toronto, Canada
Water in mining Wheeler River uranium deposit, Dale Verran, Denison Mines
Corp., Toronto, Canada
Chairs: Todd Hamilton, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc., Toronto
& Spencer Ramshaw, CAMESE, Mississauga, Canada Arrow uranium deposit, Garrett Ainsworth, NexGen Energy Ltd.,
Vancouver, Canada
Water strategy: Getting it right from the start, Andrew Watson,
MWH Consulting, Denver, USA Triangle Zone at the Lamaque mine, Jaques Simoneau,
Integra Gold Corp., Vancouver, Canada
Social-environmental risk and its cost, Maureen Upton,
SRK Consulting (USA) Inc., Denver, USA Kakula copper, David Edwards, Ivanhoe Mines Limited,
Vancouver, Canada
Life-cycle approaches to mine development to minimize
effluent treatment and closure costs, Emily Moore, San Albino, Rael Lipson, Golden Reign Resources Ltd.,
Hatch Ltd., Mississauga, Canada Vancouver, Canada
Lessons from the development of an area-based

management plan to address water quality challenges, Sponsored by
Christian Baxter, Teck Resources Limited, Vancouver, Canada
Mine water liability: Evaluating the risks and potential costs,
Stephen Day, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc., Vancouver, Canada
Groundwater in mineral exploration: Lead isotopes,
Matthew Leybourne, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada (AM sessions) (PM sessions)
Successfully raising capital

Chairs: Brian Prill, BLP Law Professional Corporation &
Thomas King, KPMG LLP, Toronto, Canada
Accessing U.S. capital, Andy Beck, Torys LLP (U.S.),
New York, USA
How to succesfully raise capital, Chad Williams, Red Cloud
Klondike Strike Inc., Toronto, Canada
How to finance a junior exploration company in the current
capital markets, Benjamin Cox, Aston Bay Holdings Ltd.,
Vancouver, Canada
Certain Canadian tax considerations related to financing,
Michael Long, KPMG LLP, Toronto, Canada
Certain international tax considerations related to financing,
Sharon Szeto, KPMG LLP, Toronto, Canada
Interested in more technical speakers? See page 32 for Exploration Insights presentations.

Aboriginal Program All Access Pass required
South Building, Level 700

MONDAY, MARCH 6 TUESDAY, MARCH 7
9:30 11:30 am 9:00 am 12:00 noon
The mineral industry and Indigenous communities Aboriginal law, Indigenous frameworks and regulatory
Canadian and international experiences regimes: Examining the evolving landscape
This session will identify key issues and partnerships Jurisprudence related to Aboriginal rights in Canada and
between exploration and mining companies and Indigenous regulatory initiatives continue to evolve over time, providing
communities. Specifically, panelists will examine experiences clarity in some areas while raising additional questions and
and share insights about operating in different political, social ultimately contributing to shaping and reshaping the landscape
and cultural contexts around the world and how companies of the mineral sector. Increasing dialogue related to various
and communities work together. By exploring experiences frameworks and court decisions also contribute to the way in
of engaging with Indigenous communities in Canada and which companies and communities perceive and understand
internationally, this session will highlight some of the unique their roles in the sector. This session will examine some of the
and common challenges, as well as the opportunities when recent legal decisions, frameworks and regulatory initiatives,
building relationships and developing partnerships. as well as key challenges and opportunities, that arise for
mineral companies and Aboriginal communities in relation
to resource development.
2:00 4:30 pm
The Aboriginal Forum: Reconciliationthe new context
2:00 4:30 pm
for relationship building in Canada
Key issues in company-community engagement and
The Aboriginal Forum brings together mineral industry
Aboriginal participation in the mineral industry
practitioners, Aboriginal communities and companies, and
governments to share experiences and highlight the outcomes The mineral exploration and mining industry and Aboriginal
when working constructively together. The event is a venue communities continue to explore ways to develop positive
for discussion on creating and sustaining mutually-beneficial relationships that translate into mutually-beneficial outcomes
relationships in order to foster a successful mineral industry successful mineral projects and long-term economic
in Canada, and generate opportunities for Aboriginal people. development opportunities for communities. Throughout the
This session will offer an overview of reconciliation; it will also project cycle, from mineral exploration to mine development
feature panel presentations that will examine reconciliation in and operations, companies and communities have identified
practice and in the context of mineral development. a number of challenges impacting the process, as well as
opportunities to generate successful partnerships. Some of
The session will be followed by a networking reception from
the ongoing challenges include consultation, capacity deficits,
4:30 5:30 pm, sponsored by Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.
agreement negotiation and implementation, and socio-economic
conditions and impacts. This session will feature speakers who
will share their experiences related to some of the key issues
that affect relationship building and Aboriginal participation in
the mineral sector, as well as various strategies to overcome
these challenges.
6:00 10:00 pm
Skookum Jim Award PresentationAwards Gala & After Party
Fairmont Royal York
The Skookum Jim Award recognizes and honours Aboriginal
individuals and businesses that demonstrate 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

Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) Event Series All Access Pass required
For the eighth consecutive year, PDAC will be organizing a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Event Series during the
convention. The CSR Event Series aims to facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and peer-learning on key issues related to
responsible exploration and mining.
SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Liquid assets: Companies, communities and collaborative

water management
9:00 am 12 noon Organizer: ERM-rePlan
Why partnering for development is the future of mining

Organizer: Kellogg Innovation Network (KIN) & Development TUESDAY, MARCH 7
Partner Institute (DPI)
9:00 am 12 noon
2:00 5:00 pm Two secret ingredients for building a stronger, more resilient
company: What happens when women are on the Board &
Understanding the essential building blocks of integrated the multiplier effect of local content
resource management
Organizer: International Finance Corporation (IFC),
Organizer: Canadian International Resources and World Bank Group
Development Institute (CIRDI)
3:30 5:00 pm
Annual CEO sustainability panel
MONDAY, MARCH 6 Organizer: Prospectors & Developers Association
of Canada (PDAC)
9:30 am 12:30 pm
Where is the trust? Redefining minings social contract
Organizer: International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
9:00 10:30 am
2:00 3:00 pm Bringing together the public and private perspectives
Social conflict in the extractive sector: Developing good Organizer: IAMGOLD
security practices
Organizer: Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control
of Armed Forces (DCAF) 10:30 am 12 noon
Leveraging mineral resources for economy wide growth
Organizer: Organisation for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD)

Student Program Student All Access Pass required (unless otherwise noted)
CONVENTION TRAVEL FUNDING 2:30 4:00 pm

The PDAC has established a Travel Fund to help student PDAC Survival Skills
groups cover the costs of travelling to Toronto to attend
the convention. The application form is available at South Building, Level 700
www.pdac.ca/students Discover the many opportunities available to you during the
Application deadline: February 6, 2017 convention and learn strategies for successfully networking and
navigating your way through PDAC 2017. Industry leaders will
help you showcase your potential value to employers and build
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES marketing tools to help you succeed in your career.
Volunteer at the convention in exchange for a

complimentary All Access Student Pass, a ticket to the
Mineral Outlook Luncheon ($80 value), volunteer apparel, MONDAY, MARCH 6
food vouchers and a certificate. This is a good opportunity
to network with industry professionals while saving money. 12 noon 7:00 pm
Sign up online at www.pdac.ca/convention/volunteers
PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
Fairmont Royal York
STUDENT HUB
PDAC is pleased to partner with the NSERC-CMIC Footprints
The Student Hub will be located on Level 800 across from the Network, the Goodman School of Mines, and the Society of
Trade Show entrance. This space will host Resume Review Economic Geologists Canada Foundation in sponsoring the
sessions, registration for the guided tours of the Trade Show & Annual Student Minerals Colloquium. This event is hosted by the
Investors Exchange, and other engagement opportunities. SEG Student Chapters at Laurentian University and the Ottawa-
Carleton Geoscience Centre. One hundred poster presentations,
highlighting current research on mineral deposits and related
RESUM REVIEW studies by students from across North America, will be featured.
Sign up onsite at the Student Hub for a consultation with a Open to all pass types
geoscience professional who will review your resume and
discuss personalized networking techniques. Students are
encouraged to bring a copy of their resume to the session. 3:30 5:00 pm
Sessions will run from March 5 8.
Student-Industry Forum
SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Learn about the exciting range of career opportunities in
exploration and development from industry experts and take
PDAC-CIM Toronto Branch Guided Tours advantage of the opportunity to participate in the Q&A to follow.
South Building, Level 800 Open to all pass types
These tours are a great way to become acquainted with the

900+ companies that exhibit in the Trade Show and Investors
Exchange. Each tour stop will last approximately seven minutes TUESDAY, MARCH 7
and will focus on the exploration and/or production aspects of
the companys projects and career opportunities. 11:30 am 1:30 pm
Sunday, March 5 1:00 pm Student-Industry Networking Luncheon
Monday, March 6 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Tuesday, March 7 10:00 am and 2:00 pm North Building, Level 100
Sign up onsite at the Student Hub The flagship event of the student program, this reception-style
buffet luncheon provides an opportunity to connect with industry
professionals and peers. The winner of the Mary-Claire Ward
Geoscience Award will be announced, as well as the selected
2017 Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW)
students. There will also be a random draw for our annual tuition
top-up awards. Proof of student membership is required to claim
the award.
RSVP when you register for the convention

Capital Markets Program Open to all pass types
Sponsored by IBK Capital Corp.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 The future of exploration and mining financing,
Part Two: Private equity panel
Canadas capital markets play a critical role in supporting the As companies with early-stage projects continue to struggle to
financing of mineral exploration in Canada and around the world. raise money, what role are private equity funds playing in the
PDACs Capital Markets Program (CMP) is intended to create financing landscape? How can companies position their projects
a forum for learning and dialogue on a range of topics related to attract private equitywhat do private equity firms consider
to the financing of mineral exploration. when looking to invest in the mineral industry? Our panel
discussion will examine the historical role of private equity in our
sector and what the relationship between private equity funds
9:00 10:30 am and mineral exploration and mining companies might look like in
the future.
The future of exploration and mining financing,
Part One: A global bankers perspective
The PDAC is pleased to bring back our popular panel 3:30 4:30 pm
discussion from 2016. This keynote session will provide a global What management and investors need to know about
perspective on mining financing from the major Canadian banks, activist shareholders and proxy fights
in a context of constant change.
With optimism increasing in the mining sector, well-funded
shareholder activists are renewing their interest in the sector
11:00 am 12 noon and looking at all avenues to maximize returns. Mining
companies, both juniors and majors, need to be aware of the
Where even explorers fear to tread: Country risk and latest developments in shareholder activism as campaigns,
mineral financing tactics and outcomes continue to evolve. This session will
As deposits become more scarce companies are exploring provide an overview of whats happening in the market
and developing mines in areas that present political risk and and a review of the latest developments. Following such
challenging operational circumstances. This session will focus presentations, a panel will share their experiences and
on how country risk affects company decisions on where to advice on how to avoid being caught in a proxy battle and
operate, and investor decisions on which projects to finance. how to respond if you are in one.

PDAC 2017 Proud Sponsors
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Short 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 student member of the PDAC
This program may be eligible toward
and enrolled full time in a recognized academic program. Student spaces
the Law Society of Upper Canadas CPD
are 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.
Course Outline:
FRIDAY, MARCH 3 General concepts of structural geology and application
to mineral systems
8:00 am 4:00 pm Structural mapping techniques
Analysis of structures in drill core
Applied structural geology in exploration and mining
3D visualization and interpretation of geology and
Friday, March 3 8:00 am 4:00 pm mineralization, how to quantify risk and confidence
Saturday, March 4 8:00 am 4:00 pm in 3D models
Organizer: SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. Analysis of faults and fault systems
Analysis of folded rocks
Structural geology is an important factor in the formation and Analysis of vein and vein systems
post-mineralization modification of nearly all ore deposits. Regional structural and tectonic environments, linking
Structural geology has an impact at all scales, from regional deposit scale to regional scale
patterns to individual ore bodies. Understanding the structural
geology of your project provides a foundation for successful Presenters:
exploration, resource definition and estimation, and effective James Siddorn, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
and safe extraction. Wayne Barnett, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
Jean-Francois Ravenelle, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
This new workshop will equip you with the tools and
confidence to apply structural geology effectively and LEVEL OF COMPREHENSION: ALL LEVELS
add value to your projects, from regional grassroots Participants should have an undergraduate level understanding
exploration to mine-scale models. of geology but this course has been attended by technicians,
The workshop: engineers and financial analysts previously.
Is practical and highly interactive COURSE FEE:
Is presented by experienced practitioners who know how to
simplify the key messages and provide you with a workable, Early Rate
practical toolkit for applying structural geology to all stages
of exploration and mining Member $599 Non-Member $699
Past older versions have been presented to over 2,000 Regular Rate
geologists worldwide
Comprises alternating session of practical exercises, case Member $799 Non-Member $899
studies, and brief presentations all with real-world tools that Student $299
participants can easily learn and apply to their exploration
and (or) mine properties
The course notes are extensive and serve as an ongoing
reference manual for participants

8:00 am 5:00 pm 9:00 am 4:30 pm
World-class gold deposits: How do they form and Improving strategic capital management with integrated
what do we need to know to find them? valuation and risk modelling methods
Friday, March 3 8:00 am 5:00 pm Organizer: Michael Samis, Ernst & Young LLP
Saturday, March 4 8:00 am 5:00 pm Volatility in commodity prices and financial markets,
Organizer: Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) compounded by technical uncertainty, make it difficult for
mining professionals to assess risk exposures and identify
This two-day workshop will focus on the most widespread
factors influencing their Strategic Capital Management (SCM)
mineral deposit types that host much of the current global gold
decisions. Integrated Valuation and Risk Modelling (IVRM)
resource. Leading experts will provide descriptions of some of
methods are a toolkit comprising advanced finance theory,
the most important Precambrian and Phanerozoic examples
risk management concepts, decision analytics, and numerical
of gold deposit types formed in island and continental arcs,
methods that can be used to analyze a wide range of SCM
evolving metamorphic belts, and seafloor settings.
problems. Types of applications include competing project
Detailed material will be provided on tectonic and structural development strategies, innovative financing structures,
controls, geological characteristics, geochemical and mergers and acquisitions, corporate portfolio risk, and
geophysical signatures, geochronological relationships, and enterprise risk management.
exploration strategies. Specific settings in the geological record,
This workshop demonstrates why IVRM is an important
both in space and time, will be compared and contrasted to
extension to the static cash-flow models commonly used
indicate what type of gold resources are likely to be discovered
by industry. It includes an extended section discussing how
in various provinces.
to model commodity price uncertainty and estimate model
Case studies will document key features that have led to parameters. Case studies are used to illustrate important IVRM
successful discovery of deposits. The course is for geoscientists concepts and their application to mining industry problems.
from both industry and academia, as well as students of The case studies include:
economic geology who desire a comprehensive understanding
The value and risk management benefits of
of modern concepts on the geology of gold deposits. Emphasis
will be on the characterization of deposits representative of staged development
Financing a project with a streaming agreement
the following types:
Assessing country risk in a corporate asset portfolio
Orrogenic gold deposits
Participants in the workshop will improve their understanding of
Low and high sulfidation epithermal gold deposits
how the IVRM framework can be used to recognize the unique
Gold-rich porphyry deposits
cash-flow risk characteristics of individual projects, and how
Intrusion-related gold systems
these characteristics influence value and risk at both a project
Volcanogenic massive sulfide ores
and corporate portfolio level. Case studies are extensively used
Presenters: to provide a direct link between concepts and practical
Richard Goldfarb, Colorado School of Mines & industry application.
China University of Geosciences
Presenters:
Stuart Simmons, University of Utah, Earth and
Michael Samis, Ernst & Young LLP
Geoscience Institute
Graham Davis, Colorado School of Mines
Thomas Monecke, Colorado School of Mines
David Laughton, David Laughton Consulting &
LEVEL OF COMPREHENSION: INTERMEDIATE University of Alberta
COURSE FEE: Lisa Lin, Ernst & Young LLP
LEVEL OF COMPREHENSION: INTERMEDIATE
Early Rate
COURSE FEE:
Member $799 Non-Member $899
Early Rate
Regular Rate
Regular Rate
Student $399
Student $199

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 8:30 am 4:30 pm

Health and safety in mineral exploration
8:00 am 5:00 pm Organizer: Bill Mercer, Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
U.S. Mining Law: An in-depth overview and refresher of The objective of the course is to give participants sufficient
the U.S. Mining Law relating to the acquiring, developing, training so they can understand the following:
permitting, financing and closing of hard rock mining
claims and projects in the U.S. What the typical risks are in mineral exploration
Completion of an elementary risk assessment of a task
Organizer: Parsons Behle & Latimer Investigating an accident
This full-day course is a comprehensive overview of the mining Collection, compilation and understanding of health and
law in the United States relating to the acquisition, exploration, safety statistics
development, operation and closure of hard rock mining At a high level, how health and safety can and should
projects. The course will provide in-depth coverage of the types be administered
of land and mineral ownership in the U.S., types of mineral What the special risks are around drilling (accidents)
claims, historical and current issues under the Mining Law of and helicopters (fatalities)
1872, the process and issues involved in obtaining, holding and The participants, if from a small company, will have enough
financing mineral tenures, along with an overview of water information to start a Health and Safety (H&S) program if
law in the Western U.S., and issues relating to acquisition and one does not exist. If from a larger company, they will better
generation of electrical power for the operation. understand what the company program is attempting to
The course will include an overview of the typical methods achieve, and also some specific technicalities of risks around
for entering into exploration and development joint venture drilling and helicopters. The course is targeted at those active in
arrangements, including the revised Rocky Mountain Mineral mineral exploration in the field, although management aspects
Law Foundation Form 5 limited liability company agreement, of H&S will also be covered.
lease, purchase and sale of exploration and mining project Presenters:
issues, and a discussion of the standard royalty mechanisms Bill Mercer, Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
including net smelter return and net profits interest royalties. Mark Wiseman, Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
The course will also cover current significant environmental Brian Maeck, Boart Longyear Limited
issues in the exploration and development of operations, Corey Taylor, Great Slave Helicopters
including key air and water discharge issues, environmental LEVEL OF COMPREHENSION: BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
impact statements, permitting of tailings facilities, bonding,
and mine closure, and reclamation issues. Attendees will leave COURSE FEE:
with an excellent foundation for understanding the major issues (includes course material, continental breakfast, and lunch)
involved in acquiring, holding, financing and developing mining
interests in the U.S., and the related environmental, water,
Rates
power and closure issues. The course is ideal for persons who
are interested in acquiring mining projects in the U.S., or simply Member $56.50 Non-Member $169.50
wish to have a refresher on key concepts.
Student $28.25
Presenters:
Craig Johnson, Parsons Behle & Latimer
PDAC is pleased to offer this course at a special rate as part of
Vickie Baldwin, Parsons Behle & Latimer
the associations ongoing leadership in Health & Safety and its
Jim Butler, Parsons Behle & Latimer
commitment to improving responsible exploration.
Wendy Crowther, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Nora Pincus, Parsons Behle & Latimer
COURSE FEE:
Early Rate

Regular Rate
Student $199

SUNDAY, MARCH 5
9:00 am 5:00 pm
New exploration methods for base and precious metal
deposits: How to increase success in Greenstone Terranes
Organizer: Laurentian University, Mineral Exploration
Research Centre
Greenstone terranes continue to be an important metal source
worldwide, but the mining industry needs new ideas and models
to focus scarce exploration funds to the most prospective areas
containing the next generation of ore deposits. The Mineral
Exploration Research Centre (MERC) at Laurentian Universitys
Harquail School of Earth Sciences develops exploration
methodologies by conducting cutting-edge, field and laboratory
research on mineral deposits and large-scale ore systems.
MERCs research is directed at: 1) developing a new
understanding of the complex interplay of ore-system controls
for volcanogenic Cu-ZnAu, magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE and
orogenic Au deposits; and 2) determining vectors to economic
mineralization through integration of regional-and deposit-scale
mapping with structure, stratigraphy (aided by geochronology),
geophysical data (magnetic, electromagnetic, induced
polarization and gravity) and geochemistry utilizing major
and trace elements, fluid inclusion chemistry, and radiogenic
and stable isotopes on rocks, minerals, ores and
overburden samples.
The Short Course will draw insights from development of the
Metal Earth project, a new 7-year, $104 million applied R&D
program with government, industry and academic partners
that will expand and accelerate MERCs ore system research
and provide new exploration models for gold and base metal
deposits. The course will be taught by experienced economic
geologists using case studies and up-to-date exploration
models for greenstone-hosted deposits. Experts in precambrian
geology, structural geology, geochemistry, geophysics and
surficial geology will provide insight on the use of exploration
tools for vectoring to economic mineralization. Integration of
the combined topics will offer better tools to focus limited
exploration dollars on quality targets.
Presenters:
John Ayer, Laurentian University
Harold Gibson, Laurentian University
Daniel Kontak, Laurentian University
Bruno Lafrance, Laurentian University
Matthew Leybourne, Laurentian University
Richard Smith, Laurentian University
Participants should have an undergraduate level understanding
of geology.
COURSE FEE:
Early Rate
Regular Rate
Student $199

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 2:00 6:00 pm

DMEC workshop series: The value of regional data in
8:00 am 12 noon terrane scale assessments
Mining disclosure essentials: NI 43-101 reporting Organizer: Condor Consulting, Inc.
fundamentals, industry best practices and useful Major metallogenic terranes are known to be important
guidance for TSX and TSXV issuers locations for a variety of mineral deposit styles and
Organizer: Ontario Securities Commission and commodities. As explorers are challenged to find more and
Toronto Stock Exchange better quality deposits, it is becoming critical to understand
these settings in more detail than has been done in the past.
Your company makes a public disclosure about the results
High quality, pre-competitive geophysical data sets that
of mineral exploration and development activities, but is
can be used to assist in terrane assessments are increasing
this reporting compliant with the requirements of NI 43-101
available in a number of locations around the world.
and the TSX/TSXV disclosure rules? This half-day Short
Course is specifically designed to assist mining company The workshop will highlight where these data sets are becoming
executives, qualified persons, and investor relations personnel available and provide some suggestions as to how these data
to understand their reporting obligations and improve their sets can be used to best advantage.
disclosure compliance. A seminar in honour of Professor David Boyd.
Common reporting pitfalls and challenges at various stages of Presenters:
development of a mineral project will be covered using practical Jon Woodhead, Condor Consulting Inc.
examples. Topics specific to both securities regulation and Vicki Tschirhart, Geological Survey of Canada
Exchange rules and policies will be reviewed, and an interactive Steve Hill, South Australian Mines Department
news release exercise will also be included. Craig Hart, University of British Colombia, Mineral Deposit
The Short Course will provide a discussion of technical reports Research Unit
and the common problems that may require the technical Peter Betts, Monash University
report to be amended and refiled. Examples of disclosure best Murray Hitzman, United States Geological Survey
practices and effective ways of meeting the form requirements
of technical reports will also be covered.
COURSE FEE:
A high-level comparison of the requirements of NI 43-101 with
the recently proposed SEC mining disclosure rules in the U.S. to (includes course material and refreshments)
replace Industry Guide 7 will be discussed and the differences
with NI 43-101 will be highlighted. Rates
The popular question and answer session will also be included Member $199 Non-Member $239
at the end of the Short Course.
Student $99
The overall objective of the Short Course is to assist mining
companies and qualified persons with improving their
technical disclosure compliance and avoiding a call from
securities regulators, IIROC, or TSX/TSXV to clarify or correct
their disclosure resulting in potential loss of time, money
and reputation.
Presenters:
Craig Waldie, Ontario Securities Commission
Jim Whyte, Ontario Securities Commission
Paul Tnire, Toronto Stock Exchange
Participants should have a basic understanding of NI 43-101.
COURSE FEE:
(includes course material, hot buffet breakfast,
and refreshments)
Rates
Student $99

TUESDAY, MARCH 7
Weve moved to Tuesday!
Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
Celebrate excellence
in the global mining industry and network with
C-level executives, investors, financiers, brokers and developers!
Purchase your tickets now!
See page 30 for further details.
AWARDS GALA DINNER WINE RECEPTION AND AFTER PARTY
PROUD
SPONSORS
Networking Events Pass or ticket required
Dont miss out on these valuable networking opportunities!

Tickets sell out quickly so buy your tickets in advance with your convention registration
(online, fax, mail)
Corporate tables, identified with company name, are available when you purchase a table of 10
for the Mineral Outlook Luncheon or the Awards Gala & After Party
Save $125 when you purchase a table of 10 for the Awards Gala & After Party
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
4:00 6:00 pm
OPENING DAY RECEPTION Open to all pass types
(formerly Welcome Reception)
Trade Show North, North Building, Level 300
Sponsored by
IBK Capital Corp.
KPMG
PearTree Securities
RBC Capital Markets
Scotiabank
PDAC welcomes you to the largest networking event at the

convention. Enjoy a complimentary drink and snacks as you
connect with attendees, exhibitors and colleagues.
Complimentary drink ticket in the All Access Pass bag.
Cash bars available.
Admission ONLY with convention pass

MONDAY, MARCH 6
3:00 5:00 pm
12 noon 2:00 pm TRADE SHOW RECEPTION Open to all pass types
MINERAL OUTLOOK Trade Show North, North Building, Level 300
LUNCHEON Enjoy a glass of wine or beer as you network with Trade Show
North exhibitors and attendees from international and domestic
companies, including organizations promoting technology,
South Building, Level 700 products, services and mining jurisdictions.
Complimentary bar beverage ticket in the All Access Pass bag
Sponsored by or with your Exhibits pass. Cash bars available.
IBK Capital Corp.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7
Global shifts in economics, geopolitics &
business: Whats it going to take to be successful? 11:30 am 1:30 pm
STUDENT-INDUSTRY NETWORKING LUNCHEON
North Building, Level 100
The flagship event of the student program, this reception-style,
buffet luncheon provides an opportunity to make valuable
connections with industry professionals and peers. The winner
of the Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award will be announced,
as well as the selected 2017 Student-Industry Mineral
Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW) students. There will also be
a random draw for our annual tuition top-up awards. Proof of
student membership is required to claim the award.
RSVP when you register for the convention
Dr. Dambisa Moyo

Global Economist & Author, New York, USA
Dont miss guest speaker Dr. Dambisa Moyo, one of

TIMEs 100 Most Influential People and New York Times
best-selling author, as she discusses the defining challenge
of our time.
How do we create solid and sustained economic growth
and continue to meaningfully put a dent in poverty across
the world? How do we restore robust growth in the
Eurozone, the United States, and around the industrialized
economies creaking under mounting debt, challenging
demographics, and stagnating productivity? How do we
boost growth in the developing worldhome to 90% of
the worlds population and where, on average, 70% of
the population is less than 25 years oldas a period of
unprecedented economic expansion begins to slow in
some places and regress in others.
Dr. Moyo will address the structural and tactical
implications of global macroeconomic trends, why this time
is different, and investment opportunities for the future.
Ticket: $80 (includes 3-course meal, taxes & gratuities)

Networking Events Pass or ticket required
TUESDAY, MARCH 7 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

8:00 pm 12:00 am
6:00 11:00 pm
GRAND FINALE NEW Open to all pass types
AWARDS GALA Fairmont Royal York
& AFTER PARTY This is the GRAND FINALE!
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exploration and investment convention its time to party!
Come and enjoy this free event. Kick back and rub shoulders
Fairmont Royal York with the worlds mining community.
Network and schmooze while the Dave Murphy Band performs
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Dinner Wine Reception & After Party
The PDAC Awards Gala celebrates industry excellence

and brings together the whos who of the global mining
industry. Network with C-level executives, investors,
financiers, brokers and top decision makers at our exclusive
pre-event cocktail receptionfollowed by a three-course
gourmet dinner and fine wines.
Then its onto the AFTER PARTY!
This event will be your chance to meet the 2017 Award
Recipients, financiers, brokers and investors! Enjoy two
complimentary drink tickets and a great party atmosphere
the perfect backdrop for unlimited networking.
Purchase your tickets now as PDAC honours the
companies and individuals who have exhibited outstanding
achievement in seven categories.
6:00 7:00 pm Reception
7:00 8:00 pm Dinner
8:00 9:00 pm Awards Presentations
9:00 11:00 pm After Party
Tickets: $125 (includes taxes and gratuities)
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This announcement appears as a matter of record only. This announcement appears as a matter of record only.
Private Placement
PC GOLD INC.
Has been acquired by
FIRST MINING FINANCE CORP.
$7,949,359 In an all share transaction valued at

Units of Common Shares and Warrants $10,000,000
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Presentations Open to all pass types
SUNDAY, MARCH 5 MONDAY, MARCH 6 &

TUESDAY, MARCH 7
9:00 am 5:00 pm
LETTER WRITER PRESENTATIONS FOR INVESTORS 10:00 am 5:00 pm
South Building, Level 800 CORPORATE PRESENTATION FORUM FOR INVESTORS
Sponsored by
Peter Bojtos Sponsored by
Sprott Inc.
Hear tips from your favourite industry commentators as they Attend the Corporate Presentation for Investors and listen
present their charts, thoughts and ideas on how to select good to exploration and development companies present
investments in the resource sector. up-to-the-minute information on their current activities
and investment potential.
Speakers include:
Claude Bejet Garret Goggin Themed sessions include:
Jayant Bhandari Greg McCoach Base metals Gold: International
Rob Cohen Gwen Preston Copper Royalty companies and
Adrian Day Rick Rule Diamonds prospect generation
Mickey Fulp Electric metal + REE Silver
Gold: Americas Uranium
For a schedule of speakers, visit Gold: Exploration Zinc
www.pdac.ca/convention/letterwriterpresentations
in January, 2017. For a schedule of speakers, visit
www.pdac.ca/convention/corporatepresentationforum
in January, 2017.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7
9:00 am 12 noon
EXPLORATION INSIGHTS
Sponsored by
Selected from a call for abstracts, these technical, policy

and academic presentations offer insights into current and
topical subjects.
Visit www.pdac.ca/convention/explorationinsights in
January, 2017 for a complete schedule.

PDAC is pleased to announce our official
Mining Country Sponsors
Learn more about their on-site programming at

www.pdac.ca/convention/miningcountrysponsors
Presentation Rooms
North Building, Level 200 Colombia, National Mining Agency
Deloitte
Presentation Rooms are a great way to enhance an Ecuador, Gobierno Nacional De La Republica del
organizations visibility, launch a product, present a EIT RawMaterials
workshop, meet clients and prospects, and/or make a Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
presentation about your mining jurisdiction or company. Euromax Resources Ltd.
2017 Confirmed Presentations German Mineral Resources Agency in the Federal Institute
Agency for Technological Development of the Brazilian of Geoscience and Natural Resources of Germany
Mining Industry (ADIMB) Greenland, Government of, Greenland Business Association
Australia Minerals (Geoscience Australia) and Arctic Cluster of Raw Materials
Barbados, Consulate General of India, Consulate General
Bolivia, State of, Ministry of Mining and Metallurgy; Ireland, Geological Survey of
Strategic Public Companies and Private Companies McCarthy Tetrault
Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association (CERBA) Montt Group SpA
Canada-Peru Chamber of Commerce Northwest Territories, Government of, Department
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CANNOR) of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) South Africa, Department of Mineral Resources
Chile, Trade Commission of, and Ministry of Mining

Reception Rooms
Reception Rooms are ideal for small receptions of 50 100 people.
The following groups have been confirmed for 2017:
Argentina, Ministry of Energy and Mines
ColdBlock Technologies Inc.
Deloitte
EIT RawMaterials
Minnesota, State of, Minerals Coordinating Committee
Presentation & Reception Rooms

You must register for the PDAC 2017 Convention to
have access to the Presentation & Reception rooms.
Entrance requirements to individual Presentation
& Reception rooms vary. For room descriptions and
registration requirements, visit www.pdac.ca/convention/
presentationandreceptionrooms starting in December.
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5% 2%
10%
1%
6%
2%
Exhibits
NEW SHOW HOURS
Sunday, March 5 Tuesday, March 7 10:00 am 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 8 9:00 am 12 noon
INVESTORS EXCHANGE Open to all pass types CORE SHACK Open to all pass types
South Building, Level 800 South Building, Investors Exchange
Sponsored by Sponsored by
Interested in investing in the exploration industry? Discuss Located in the Investors Exchange for its second year,
investment potential with over 350 junior mining companies, the Core Shack offers a venue for innovative companies to
mid-sized producers, major mining companies, financial display their core.
institutions and prospectors.
Attendees are welcome to get up close and personal with
Exhibitors include: projects that are generating exciting new drilling results. In
Barrick Gold Corporation addition to core, Exhibitors will be displaying maps, charts
Candente Copper Corp. and technical information on their drilling projects to
Condor Gold Plc. interested attendees.
Fission Uranium Corp.
Core Shack is comprised of two sessions:
IAMGOLD Corporation
Goldcorp Inc. Session A
Lundin Group of Companies, The
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. Sunday, March 5 10:00 am 5:00 pm
Resource Capital Funds
Monday, March 6 10:00 am 5:00 pm
Richardson GMP The Horwood Team
Silver Wheaton Corp. Session B
Teck Resources Limited
Tuesday, March 7 10:00 am 5:00 pm
TMX Group
Wednesday, March 8 9:00 am 12:00 noon
For a full list of Exhibitors, visit
www.pdac.ca/convention/investors-exchange
in December. For a list of Exhibitors, visit
www.pdac.ca/convention/coreshack in December.
PROSPECTORS TENT Open to all pass types

MINING MARKETPLACE Open to all pass types
South Building, Investors Exchange
Get back to the heart of the industry with a visit to the
Prospectors Tent. Located in the Investors Exchange, Mining Marketplace offers Trade Show eligible companies
self-employed and independent prospectors will be there an opportunity to exhibit in a feature area located in the
to discuss their maps, samples and claim results. Investors Exchange.
For a full list of Exhibitors, visit For a list of Exhibitors, visit

www.pdac.ca/convention/prospectorstent www.pdac.ca/convention/miningmarketplace
in December. in December.

Exhibits
TRADE SHOW & TRADE SHOW NORTH MEDIA PARTNERS
South Building, Level 800 and South Building, Level 800
North Building, Level 300 Free exploration and development-related publications
Visit the Trade Show & Trade Show North to come face-to- are available to all attendees from literature bins and
face with 500 Exhibitors including countries, companies and tabletop displays.
organizations promoting technology, products, services and 2017 Media Partners
mining jurisdictions worldwide. Brasil Mineral
Exhibitors include: Bull & Bear Financial Report, The
Boart Longyear Canadian MINING & ENERGY
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Canadian Mining Magazine
Chile, Trade Commission of Chile Explore Report
Ecuador Mining CIM Magazine
Fordia DEL Communications
Geotech Ltd. Editec Publishing
Matawa First Nations Global Business Reports
Northern Ontario Mining Showcase Goldletter International
Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Industrial Minerals
Peru InfoMine
Qubec, Gouvernement du International Mining
Schlumberger Kitco News
University of Toronto Listed Magazine
Magazine Ressources Mines et Industrie
For a full list of Exhibitors, visit
Metals News
www.pdac.ca/convention/tradeshow in December.
Mexico Mining Review
Trade Show (South Building) All Access Pass or MINERANDINA
Exhibits Pass required MINERGA Ecuador
Miners News
Trade Show North Open to all pass types
Mining Equipment Prospector, The
Mining Journal
Mining Review Africa
KIRWIN COLLECTION Open to all pass types
Mining Weekly
North Building, Trade Show North Mining World
MINING.com
The Kirwin Collection was built from hundreds of deposits and NAI500
localities around the world, and is truly a geological library. National Post
The Kirwin Collection was built to create a resource that Natural Resources Magazine
would be of value in teaching both the fundamentals and the Northern Miner, The
finer points of the geological processes that form the mineral Oil and Gas Republic
deposits on which we depend. Private Capital Markets Association of Canada
ProActivo Magazine
Prospector Resources Investment News, The
Resource World Magazine
REVISTA MINERIA
Rumbo Minero
SMM Information &Technology Co., Ltd.
Stock News Now

Mining Matters Hockey Tournament
Presented by
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KE Y E
TOURNAM
Scotiabank Pond
Downsview Park, Toronto
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Mining Matters invites members of the minerals industry,
government, finance and academic sectors to join us at the
10th annual Mining Matters Hockey Tournament. Be a sponsor
or enter a team that will hit the ice on March 4, 2017 at the
Scotiabank Pond at Downsview Park in Toronto.
Sixteen sponsored teams (15 skaters and one goalie) will
compete to see their name engraved on the coveted Caracle
Cup. All skill levels are welcome, only a desire to network and
join in friendly competition are mandatory.
The day also features a $10,000 Shoot for Loot challenge
and fabulous raffle. Prizes will be awarded following the
championship game.
With team entry, each player will receive:
Three games guaranteed
Personalized jersey
Hockey socks
Complimentary food and drinks throughout the day
Dont have a team? No problem. Individuals without a team
wanting to play can be placed subject to space.
The Mining Matters Hockey Tournament is an important Mining
Matters annual fundraising event. It combines intensity and
fun, and brings members of the minerals industry together in
support of Mining Matters goal to educate students, teachers
and the public about Earth science and the importance of
mineral resources.
Mining Matters thanks Caracle Creek, founding sponsor and
sponsor of the cup, for their vision nine years ago and strong
support since 2007.
For further information contact our
Tournament Coordinator at 416-863-6463 ext. 321 or
tournaments@miningmatters.ca

Onsite Services
FREE WATER CHARGING CENTRE LOUNGE
Water stations are located in the Investors
Exchange and Trade Show (North and South).
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Need a place to charge your smartphone? The Charging Centre

Lounge has two charging stations. Each station is equipped with
built-in chargers for your iPhone, Blackberry and Android. Have
a seat and relax while you wait for your charge to complete.
LOUNGES
VIP LOUNGE
INVESTORS LOUNGE
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Located in the southeast area of the Investors Exchange, the

Upgrade to a VIP All Access Pass from an All Access Pass
lounge, with its contemporary elegance and comfortable furniture,
and receive these additional services:
will be the go-to place on the show floor to relax, meet colleagues,
Dedicated registration desk network and have informal meetings. A charging station for your
VIP Lounge Access hand-held device will also be available.
Daily continental breakfast and light refreshments
Administrative support
Small areas for private meetings
Business services such as internet, telephone, scanning
PLACES TO EAT
and photocopying TECK CAF
Space is limited. See Page 6 for pricing.
400 LOUNGE AND WI-FI SERVICE

Sponsored by
Sponsored by
700 CAF & LOUNGE

Located above the south entrance, the 400 Lounge is a respite
area filled with loads of natural light, comfortable furniture,
and plenty of lounge seating. Keep in touch with your business
associates online or network with other attendees in this Sponsored by
quiet oasis.
Free PDAC Wi-Fi service is also available throughout the MTCC
(excluding exhibit halls).
GREAT NORTH EATERY AND THE BEER MARKET

Sponsored by

SHOE SHINE STANDS SHUTTLE SERVICE
South Building, Level 800 South Building, Level 500
Sponsored by Sponsored by
Avanti Management & Consulting Limited
Black Diamond Group Limited
Conveniently located in the Investors Exchange and PDAC will provide free daily shuttle bus service from key
Trade Show. downtown hotels to the MTCC, South Building.
Service Times
Sunday, March 5 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
SME BOOKSTORE
Monday, March 6 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
South Building Tuesday, March 7 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Wednesday, March 8 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Be sure to visit the bookstore built for you.
Participating hotels:
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME)
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (Gerrard St entrance)
Bookstore is dedicated to bringing all PDAC attendees some
Courtyard by Marriott (on Wood St)
of the most popular and informative titles for the mining and
DoubleTree by Hilton
mineral industries. Come early to take advantage of show
Fairmont Royal York (Front St entrance)
pricing on every title. We look forward to helping you find the
Hilton Toronto (Hilton guests walk to the Sheraton Centre)
right book for the right price.
Hyatt Regency Toronto (Widmer St entrance)
One King West Hotel and Residence
Sheraton Centre (on York St)
Westin Harbour Castle
TERRACE MEETING PLACE

Sponsored by
Looking for on-site meeting space? These semi-private meeting

rooms are available for one-hour bookings. An attendant will be
onsite to accept reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada
135 King Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1G6
Canada
Email: convention@pdac.ca
Phone: +1 416 362 1969
Website: www.pdac.ca/convention

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Attendee & Registration Info............................6 Mining Matters Hockey Tournament......... 37

Capital Markets Program................................ 18 Networking Events

Media Partners..................................................... 36 Student Program................................................. 17

Photography by: envisiondigitalphoto.com,

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Attending PDAC 2017

LISTEN TO 500 Keynote Session

ENGAGING Presenters include:

LED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS

DEVELOPMENT CREDITS presenters. A certificate of completion is available towards your

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AWARDS GALA Attendee

& AFTER PARTY! Top participating countries outside Canada

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Member $190.48/day $190.48/day

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STEP 2 Purchase Tickets

Special Events Prices start at Page

Mineral Outlook Luncheon $80.00 29

Applied structural geology in exploration and mining $599.00 22

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PDAC REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT

www.pdac.ca/convention/register +1 647 362 8442

Hotels Mobile Convention Website

Presentation & Reception Rooms

Volunteer Opportunities WORKS JUST LIKE AN APP!

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South Building, Level 700 1:00 3:00 pm

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MONDAY, MARCH 6 9:00 11:30 am

8:30 9:15 am Chairs: Giovanni Di Prisco, Terra Mineralogical Services Inc.,

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TUESDAY, MARCH 7 2:00 4:30 pm

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 New discoveries and developments

Lessons from the development of an area-based

Successfully raising capital

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South Building, Level 700

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South Building, Level 800 3:00 4:30 pm

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Liquid assets: Companies, communities and collaborative

9:00 am 12 noon Organizer: ERM-rePlan

Why partnering for development is the future of mining

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CONVENTION TRAVEL FUNDING 2:30 4:00 pm

Volunteer at the convention in exchange for a

South Building, Level 800 Open to all pass types

These tours are a great way to become acquainted with the

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Sponsored by IBK Capital Corp.

South Building, Level 700 1:30 3:00 pm

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