Toronto in Mining Mood at PDAC 2020

89193738_10157941381086113_4915242925245333504_o — Kimberley Taylor proudly presents the alumni ring with Minister Seymus O’Reagan from St.Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. – Marek Jozef D. Goldyn FOTO – Official Media Partner for PDAC 2020: Euro Canada News/ The Canadian National News, The EUROPEAN Club of Canada

Annual meeting in the
World Capital of Exploration of Natural Resources

By Marek Jozef D. Goldyn – Official Media Partner for PDAC 2020: Euro Canada News/ The Canadian National News, The EUROPEAN Club of Canada

TORONTO – Mining is one of the important sources of human and business activities.

The Opening ceremony of PDAC 2020 with a special address by the Honourable Seamus O’Regan – Minister of Natural Resources to the attendees on Sunday morning – March 1st at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Minister Seamus O’Regan after official speech opening ceremony. Marek Jozef D. Goldyn FOTO – Official Media Partner for PDAC 2020: Euro Canada News/ The Canadian National News, The EUROPEAN Club of Canada

Kimberley Taylor proudly presents the alumni ring with Minister Seymus O’Reagan from St.Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia.
– Marek Jozef D. Goldyn FOTO – **Official Media Partner for PDAC 2020**: Euro Canada News/ The Canadian National News, The EUROPEAN Club of Canada

Unexpected meeting of Nova Scotia University Alumni in Toronto

By Kimberley Taylor – Special to Euro Canada News/ The Canadian National News

It was a pleasure to meet the honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Natural Resources Canada. We both attended the same university (St.Francis Xavier University) in Nova Scotia and have X-Rings from the school which are said to be the 3rd most recognized rings in the world. https://www.stfx.ca/alumni/everything-x-ring At the conference I met new people who are in the industry that also wear the St.FX rings.
I am originally from Toronto but attended St.FX University with a basketball scholarship and took a B.Sc in Earth Science and Aquatic Resources. I then pursued a thesis based M.Sc in Earth Science at St.FX and Dalhousie University. My research topic was based on how coal deposits affect groundwater and developing a baseline study of methane in groundwater prior to future coal bed methane development or shale gas fracturing. There is currently a moratorium and opposition on gas development in Nova Scotia so that is why my study and the paper I am publishing is important.
I will be working under Seamus O’Regan when I start with my new career at Natural Resources Canada in the next few months. I’ll be a policy analyst so it was great to hear Seamus talk about how Canada will lead clean mining, value the environment, earn indigenous trust, take carbon out of the economy and bring in more renewable energy. Those are just some of the things he mentioned as Natural Resources Canada is doing much more. I am so excited to work with Natural Resources Canada and was happy to talk to some of the current employees at the federal Canadian booth at the conference!

I was volunteering with PDAC’s Mining Matters charity organization. One of the days at PDAC I took a group of high school students around the convention and we went to different booths, including MNDM when Doug Ford was giving the speech about the road being approved for the ring of fire project. We interacted with different companies and organizations in the convention as well as had group activities for students to be exposed to rocks, minerals and the mining industry.

Minister Mary Ng to deliver important message from Ottawa

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade,
Marek Jozef D. Goldyn FOTO – **Official Media Partner for PDAC 2020**: Euro Canada News/ The Canadian National News, The EUROPEAN Club of Canad

Special invitation to The Canadian National News

March 1, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will be in Toronto from March 1 to 3, 2020, to promote Canada’s global leadership in sustainable mineral resource development at the annual convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC).

As a resource-rich country, producing more than 60 minerals and home to 75% of the world’s mining companies, Canada is a natural leader to help steer the mining industry towards a more sustainable future.

At the convention, Minister Ng will meet with innovative business leaders from Canada’s world-class mining sector, which provides jobs to over 380,000 Canadians across the country.

On Monday, Minister Ng will host a roundtable discussion with women in mining to discuss empowering women in the industry, and how the Government of Canada can further support their success. Minister Ng will also participate in a roundtable discussion with Canadian mining industry CEOs to discuss opportunities for Canada in the critical minerals sector.

To close out the day, Minister Ng will attend a Canada Day Reception, hosted by Invest in Canada, to promote the country as an excellent place to invest and do business, so that the Canadian mining sector remains a source of good middle-class jobs, prosperity, and opportunity for Canadians.

On Tuesday, at the 21st Annual African Mining Breakfast, Minister Ng will highlight Canada’s position as an important trading and investment partner with the diverse and dynamic countries of Africa.

Over the course of the convention, Minister Ng will also hold bilateral meetings with ministerial counterparts to advocate for sustainable solutions to tackle climate change, grow businesses, and strengthen our economies.

Quotes

“Countries around the world know that doing business with Canada means they can count on our expertise, our innovative talent, and our high standards of environmental protections and responsible business practices. We have made it a priority to help the Canadian mining industry grow in a responsible way – creating more good jobs for Canadians while finding innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We will continue to work with business owners and industry leaders to ensure that our thriving mining sector continues to drive innovation, and foster prosperity for Canadians at home and abroad.”
– Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade

Quick facts

Established in 1932, the PDAC convention is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest and most important international mining industry gathering. This year, the convention is expected to attract over 25,000 attendees from 135 countries.
Canada is a global leader in the mining sector, a primary investment destination, and one of the world’s largest exporters of minerals and metals.
Canada has a well-earned reputation as a global mining leader focused on innovation and good governance, as well as environmental and social responsibility.
Canadian mining and exploration companies are present in more than 100 countries.
Canadian companies are sustainable developers of natural resources and world leaders in clean and green mining technology, processes, equipment and services.
Exports of the mining and mineral processing sector reached a value of nearly $147.4 billion in 2019 and accounted for 26% of Canada’s exports.
Canada is a destination of choice for investment because of its diverse and rich abundance of mineral resources, strong economy, stable and low-risk business environment, and diverse, highly-skilled, and educated workforce.
In 2019, Canada saw $66.8 billion in foreign direct investment – which is up 18.6% from 2018, and 42.5% higher than the 10-year average.

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Publishers from South Africa –
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At the Brazil Mining Pavilion
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Honourable Baldo Prokurica Prokurica – Minister of Mining -Chile – and H.E. Patricia Pena – Ambassador of Canada in Chile Marek Jozef D. Goldyn FOTO – **Official Media Partner for PDAC 2020**: Euro Canada News/ The Canadian National News, The EUROPEAN Club of Canada

The Honourable Baldo Prokurica Prokurica – Minister of Mining -Chile – and H.E. Patricia Pena – Ambassador of Canada in Chile during the Official Opening ot the National Pavillion

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I was today introduced by the Minister from Chile Mining to Mr Alfonso Ignacy Domeyko who is a Great Grandson of Ignacy Domeyko -the Father of Mining in Chile – XIX century he discovered silver and copper.