The Information and Marketing Services Section administers all trade and investment activities of the Mines and Minerals Division and plays a key role in promoting mineral development opportunities in Ontario. Our trade show participation in all corners of the globe is focused on increasing exposure to international mineral sector investors and to attract investment capital for Ontario's mineral industry.
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Labeled as the world’s top convention in global mineral exploration, investment, financing & technology, the PDAC in 2008 attracted over 20,000 delegates from over 80 countries. It boasts over 200,000 square feet of exhibit space and over 1000 exhibitors.
PDAC Background
The PDAC Annual Convention serves the mineral exploration and development sectors of the Canadian mining industry and has been hosted at the Royal York since 1932. It has made its mark by a unique formula, which brings together the financing and deal-making knowledge and the service and supply elements of the exploration and mine development sector. The success of this convention, together with the current strength of the global mining industry and the marketing efforts by the Association has resulted in a dramatic increase in interest. With well over 18,000 attendees projected for the 2009 event, the PDAC convention has evolved into the largest annual convention in Toronto and the largest annual mineral related convention in the world.
MNDM Participation
The Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has participated in the PDAC convention for many years. Ministry staff has attended the conference as delegates, technical speakers and as ambassadors for the Ontario government at MNDM booths and displays. In recent years, the Ministry has developed a new format to highlight its participation. MNDM’s partnership theme involves participation from all sectors of the mining and exploration sectors throughout Ontario. The presence of economic development groups, mining and exploration companies, prospecting associations, universities and service and supply companies produces an excellent venue for showcasing the true value and high potential of Ontario's mining sector. The result of these partnership efforts has proven very successful from everyone’s perspective as many partners are planning to participate again this year. The MNDM has secured prime exhibit space for the “Ontario Pavilion” at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, where it will again showcase the numerous benefits and opportunities available for mineral development in the province.
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