SAVE THE DATE! The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association will be hosting the 77th annual AGM and Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario May 31 to June 2, 2020. Stay tuned for more information regarding registration, activities and convention schedule. We are now seeking submissions from anyone who would like to present a technical paper. Please contact office@cdda.ca to receive a submission form.

77th AGM and Convention  After a long wait, we are pleased to announce that registration for the 77th Annual General Meeting and Convention of the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is now open! This year’s convention will not only offer our members a unique networking opportunity but the chance to promote and discuss safety, sustainability and environmental stewardship in the diamond drilling industry. From Sunday, September 11 to Tuesday, September 13th, the event will be held in Niagara Falls at the Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa. The event will include a Keynote Presentation from Doug Smith, a Mini Tradeshow, an optional Golf Day, Technical Paper Presentations from industry luminaries, a Safety Awards Ceremony and Dinner with Live Band Roadhouse, an optional Companion Wine Tour, and much more! To register today, email office@cdda.ca for a registration form! Book Your Group Rate | Marriott International Event Summary: Canadian Diamond Drilling Association Convention Booking Availability: Start Date: Friday, September 9, 2022 End Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 Last Day to Book: Thursday, August 11, 2022 Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: • Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa for 240 CAD per night

From now until October 30, 2023, invite your team members to take the pledge on our website and commit to supporting mental health in the drilling industry. The company with the most pledges will earn a free pizza party! By signing this pledge, you are joining forces with CDDA to start important conversations and promote an open environment for mental health discussions. Pledge to educate yourself, share with others, and support our industry as we move forward. All prize winners announced October 31, 2023! Take the Pledge Here Bring It to the Surface is an industry-wide initiative focusing on spreading awareness, driving action and sharing mental health and wellness resources with each other. Visit our page for more information. https://www.cdda.ca/healthandwellness/

Get ready to show off your company’s dedication to health and wellness with the CDDA’s Bring it to the Surface T-shirts! On World Mental Health Day October 10, 2023,  share a social media post featuring your team wearing our Bring it to the Surface T-shirts or promoting the CDDA’s Bring it to the Surface Program and tag us for your chance to win a free delegate registration at the 2024 CDDA AGM and Convention. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your commitment to employee well-being while engaging with like-minded professionals in the drilling industry. Join us in promoting health and wellness – we can’t wait to see your posts! All participants will be entered in the draw, winner announced October 31, 2023. Click here to download your T-shirt Design today!  Tag us on Social Media: Facebook: @CanadianDiamondDrillingAssociation Instagram: @cdda_drilling   Twitter: @cdda_on LinkedIN: @Canadian Diamond Drilling Association  

Industry Trainer - Training Course- DEADLINE TO REGISTER November 13, 2023  The CDDA is pleased to be partnering with the Mining Industry HR Council (MiHR) to deliver an Industry Trainer training course. This occupational training opportunity provides in-class foundational training and hands-on/applied practical activities focused on developing the skills and competencies of an Industry Trainer in the mining and diamond drilling sector!  Duration/Dates: Monday, November 20, 2023 9:00 am -3:00 pm  Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 22, 2023 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm (following the Eastern Safety Meeting) Location: Sudbury, ON  Lodging Information: Quality Inn Conference Centre,  390 Elgin St, Greater Sudbury, ON P3B 1B1 Participant Fee: $500.00 includes meals and beverages and required course material.  Instructor: Paul Gosselin  Registration Details: Register Below  Industry Trainers play a critical role in mining and diamond drilling. They train new employees to become safe competent and productive employees. They provide continuous training necessary so that existing employees can learn new equipment, or new procedures, and they support and reinforce safety protocols so workers can enjoy an accident-free work environment.   MiHR’s Industry Trainer training teaches the skills and competencies required to develop, upskill, and provides advancement opportunities relevant […]

Join us for the upcoming Canadian Diamond Drilling Association Western Safety Meeting on November 21, 2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (CST). Opt to attend in person or virtually via ZOOM. In-person attendees will be provided with a morning snack, lunch, coffee, and refreshments. The event promises to be an informative and engaging gathering focusing on the latest trends and updates in the industry. Attending this event would be an excellent networking opportunity for professionals and a chance to learn from leading diamond drilling experts who will share their insights and experiences. We hope to see you at the event and share a productive and engaging experience. Register yourself today to secure your spot! Our Official Sponsor this year is Team Drilling, we would like to thank them for their continuous support of the CDDA. Visit their website today to learn more about their services.

Join us for the upcoming Canadian Diamond Drilling Association Eastern Safety Meeting on November 22, 2023, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (EST). Opt to attend in person in Sudbury, ON Venue or virtually via ZOOM. In-person attendees will be provided with a morning snack, lunch, coffee, and refreshments. The event promises to be an informative and engaging gathering focusing on the latest trends and updates in the industry. Attending this event would be an excellent networking opportunity for professionals and a chance to learn from leading diamond drilling experts who will share their insights and experiences. We hope to see you at the event and share a productive and engaging experience. Register yourself today to secure your spot! We would like to thank our official sponsor Laframboise Drilling Inc. for their continuous support of the CDDA.

The annual PDAC 2024 Convention— The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention will take place from March 3-6 in Toronto, Canada. The award winning PDAC Convention is widely considered the “Super Bowl” of the mineral exploration and mining community and is the leading event for people, companies and organizations connected to mineral exploration. The convention brings together up to 30,000 attendees from over 130+ countries for its educational programming, networking events, business opportunities and fun. Since it began in 1932, the convention has grown in size, stature and influence. Today, it is the event of choice for the world’s mineral industry hosting more than 1,100 exhibitors and 700 speakers. For more information, please visit www.pdac.ca/convention The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association will have a Booth again this year!