The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) held PDAC 2025, a platform for discussions on global mineral exploration.
The event brought together 27,353 participants and over 1,100 exhibitors from around the world, including government officials, corporate leaders, and technical experts. It showcased industry innovation, explored key policy priorities, and facilitated discussions on the extension of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC), highlighting its potential impact on the sector’s growth and sustainability.
PDAC represents over 8,000 members worldwide and advocates for a competitive and sustainable mineral exploration sector. The industry employs more than 664,000 individuals and contributed $132 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2021.
PDAC 2025 showcased diverse exhibitors, including government officials, corporate leaders, and technical specialists. PDAC president Raymond Goldie emphasized the convention’s role in fostering innovation, business growth, and collaboration.
“Year after year, the PDAC Convention is the place to be for unveiling the latest market insights, advances in technology, and for fostering essential partnerships,” said Goldie.
The convention’s educational programming covered capital markets, Indigenous engagement, career development, and sustainability. Additionally, the event featured a trade show and corporate presentations, which allowed investors to connect with mining and exploration companies.
Goldie also addressed the importance of public policy in maintaining Canada’s leadership in the mineral sector, noting that minerals are crucial to modern technology and economic resilience.
PDAC welcomed the federal government’s commitment to extend the METC for two years and is now advocating for the tax credit to become a permanent part of Canada’s fiscal framework.
“Our priority now is to ensure that this commitment becomes law, and we’ll continue pushing for it to have a permanent place in Canada’s fiscal framework,” Goldie stated.
PDAC expressed appreciation to volunteers, speakers, sponsors, delegates, and staff who contributed to the convention’s success. The association looks forward to welcoming participants back for PDAC 2026, scheduled for March 1-4, 2026.