Vale Inco strike in Sudbury passes 6-month mark
The half-year-old strike by unionized workers at Vale Inco’s Sudbury mining and smelting operations is seeing …
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Magellan rises on Cuiu Cuiu gold discovery
Magellan Minerals (MNM-V) has discovered a new gold zone at its Cuiu Cuiu gold project in northern Brazil driv…
Fortuna boasts 1.7 million oz. silver at Caylloma
Fortuna Silver Mines (FVI-T) nearly doubled silver production at its Caylloma mine in Peru in 2009 and is fore…
BC’s miners and explorers recovered from recession to keep industry ticking in 2009
It’s raining gold for Rainy River
Thick and gold rich intercepts helped to propel Rainy River Resources’ (RR-V) stocks on Monday.
Tiomin to play white knight to Vaaldiam
Vaaldiam Resources (VAA-T, VAAFF-O) ended 2009 with two Brazilian diamond mines on care and maintenance and a …
Red Hot Gala
The Gala erupts with a RED HOT reception. Sizzling band scorching the dance floor. RED HOT poker in the casino. Smokin’ cash prizes. Sumptuous gourmet dinner. Sensational wine sponsored by SNC-Lavalin Inc. This party is RED HOT! HOT…
Distinguished Service Award
This award recognizes an individual who has achieved one or more of the following: made a substantial contribution to mineral exploration and mining development over a number of years; given considerable time and effort to the PDAC; made…
Environmental & Social Responsibility Award
This award honours an individual or organization demonstrating outstanding initiative, leadership and accomplishment in protecting and preserving the natural environment and/or in establishing good community relations during an exploration…
Skookum Jim Award For Aboriginal Achievement In The Mineral Industry
Recipients of this award will have demonstrated exceptional achievement in an aboriginal-run service business for the Canadian mining industry or a Canadian aboriginal exploration or mining company, or have made a significant individual…
Bill Dennis Award For A Canadian Discovery Or Prospecting Success
This award honours individuals who have accomplished one or both of the following: made a significant mineral discovery; made an important contribution to the prospecting and/or exploration industry. The award may also be used to recognize an…
Thayer Lindsley Award For An International Mineral Discovery
This award, honouring the memory of one of Canada’s greatest mine finders, recognizes an individual or a team of explorationists credited with a recent significant mineral discovery or series of discoveries anywhere in the world. Longtime…