"Our clients invest significant resources in geophysical surveys, and fluctuations in funding availability can significantly impact the industry's health."
"We are excited about the opportunities in the industry, but we also recognize the need to address challenges such as the skilled labor shortage and attracting new talent to mining."
"The biggest challenge is that mineral projects take a long time to explore and develop, while markets offer comparatively short windows for financing."
PRESIDENT, PROSPECTORS & DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (PDAC)
"Not only do we bring the mineral industry together at our world-class event each year, but we also work to be a respected voice for our members to the Government of Canada."
Québec and Atlantic Canada have traversed 2025 in an enviable position. Strong gold prices have buoyed balance sheets and investor sentiment, while global demand for critical minerals keeps the region firmly on the radar of international markets. At the same time, the provinces’ depth of mining expertise – from AI-driven exploration to advanced drilling, blasting, and geophysics – ensures that technological advantage is firmly on their side.