Investors and resource companies will be quick to admit that the resource industry has been hit pretty hard in recent years. Stock prices have plummeted. Funding is hard to get. Exploration is becoming more challenging with the lack of money.

But industry experts believe that there is a change happening – that the industry is starting to make a slow turnaround, not unlike the long distance needed for a train to get up to speed from being nearly stopped.

And what better place to prepare for that turnaround, and all of the exciting opportunities that a turnaround provides, than at the Prospectors and Developers of Canada (PDAC) Convention 2014.

The well-known, well-attended convention attracts thousands of visitors from around the world. In fact, in the past two years (in spite of an industry-wide slow-down), attendance broke through the 30,000 benchmark, with nearly a quarter of that audience from international delegations.

There’s something for everyone interested in the resource industry, regardless of whether you work in it or invest in it:

Industry insiders will find PDAC to be the best use of their time to reach other industry insiders – to cut deals, open discussions, swap insights, share best practices, network, and show off their successes. And there are numerous short courses available to educate you on such topics as:

·         Health and safety

·         Extracting information from geochemistry

·         Developing a cash flow

There will also be a session on alternative financing, which is sure to attract many industry peers that are looking at creative ways to fund exploration and development. As well, a keynote speaker will provide a presentation on Ontario’s mineral-rich “Ring of Fire” region.

Investors will find PDAC to be the place to meet companies and perform the due diligence necessary to find great deals in a market that has struggled. You’ll be able to meet face-to-face with company representatives and ask the tough questions that investors should ask. And you’ll hear from a line-up of popular speakers. Currently scheduled speakers include:

·         A letter-writer’s presentation, a popular session that brings together top newsletter writers who share their insights

·         Presentations from several countries, sharing insights in investing in their resource sectors

Along with invaluable presentations, investors will find the trade show to be an exciting opportunity to learn more about potential investments.

Every year, PDAC builds on the successes of the past years. This year also includes technical programs, the core shack, a program about aboriginal relationships, a women in mining social event, and other luncheons and social events… and so much more.

From the Innovation forum to the Corporate Social Responsibility sessions; from the exhibits to the capital markets program… industry leaders and investors will find powerful, actionable insight at PDAC, as well as the opportunity to connect with others.

PDAC 2014 will be held from March 2 to March 5 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. For more information, and to register, visit http://www.pdac.ca/convention.

The market hasn’t been easy in the past couple of years but some people are seeing a turning tide. There is no better way to prepare for the opportunities to come than to attend PDAC 2014.

Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada
135 King Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 1G6
CANADA

Phone: 416 362 1969
Fax: 416 362 0101
Email: info@pdac.ca