PDAC 2025 in review

Credit: PDAC

TORONTO – The annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention once again underscored its pivotal role in the global mining and mineral exploration industry. The highly anticipated event, which took place in Toronto, drew 27,353 participants this year—solidifying PDAC’s position as the sector’s premier gathering point. 

“It’s the place to be for unveiling the latest market insights, advances in technology, and for fostering essential partnerships,” said PDAC President Raymond Goldie. “In 2025, we continued that legacy by bringing together not only a wide array of educational programming focused on crucial areas such as capital markets, Indigenous engagement, career development, and sustainability, but also a dynamic trade show and company presentations to investors, offering exhibitors and attendees invaluable opportunities for business growth and collaboration.”

Beyond the extensive array of exhibits—over 1,100 in total, featuring government representatives, corporate leaders, and technical specialists from around the world—the convention served as an essential platform for dialogue among industry stakeholders, policymakers, and government officials. 

Throughout the week, PDAC leaders called attention to the importance of forward-looking public policy in maintaining and enhancing Canada’s global competitiveness in mineral exploration and mining. Goldie expressed optimism about federal initiatives designed to strengthen the sector. 

“Minerals are the backbone of modern technology and are indispensable to our daily lives, highlighting the essential role of mineral exploration and mining in Canada’s economic strength and resilience,” Goldie noted. “This week, PDAC was encouraged by the federal government’s commitment to extend the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) for two years. 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.”

As the convention wrapped up, organizers expressed their gratitude to the volunteers, speakers, sponsors, delegates, and PDAC staff whose efforts contributed to the success of the event. According to Goldie, the achievements of PDAC 2025 have set the stage for continued advancement in the mineral exploration and mining sectors. 

Goldie extended heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in bringing PDAC 2025 to life. He and the PDAC team look forward to welcoming participants back for PDAC 2026, scheduled for March 1-4, 2026. The hope is that next year’s event will continue fuelling innovations, partnerships, and policy discussions that support the future of the global mineral industry.