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!

26th WSN annual event April 16-18, 2024 in Sudbury  Visit their website to learn more.

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is pleased to announce the dates and location for the 2024 Annual General Meeting and Convention. The members voted and the event is scheduled to take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia from May 5-7, 2024. "Unleash the Power of Collaboration When Diamond Drilling Leaders, Suppliers, Manufacturers, Training Leaders, and More Come Together". Our AGM and Convention is the premier gathering of professionals in the diamond drilling industry. It is a unique opportunity for industry leaders, suppliers, manufacturers, training leaders, and other professionals to collaborate, exchange ideas, and network. Whether you're new to the industry or have decades of experience behind you, this event is the perfect platform for you to connect with like-minded peers and industry experts. The convention will feature talks by keynote speakers, interactive workshops, exhibitor booths, and networking events. You will have the opportunity to learn about the latest advances in diamond drilling technology, products, and services. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with industry leaders and influencers and discuss important industry issues. Mark your calendar and join us in Halifax from May 5-7, 2024, for the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association's AGM and Convention. We can't wait to see you […]

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is gearing up for its 2024 Overburden Golf Tournament. This member-favorited event is slated to take place on June 18, with Breakfast and lunch buffet. Golfers will tee off at 10:00 am, with a shotgun start ensuring everyone begins at the same time. This tournament promises to be a great opportunity for our members to network and socialize, all while enjoying a fun day out on the golf course. Email office@cdda.ca if you would like to the official host sponsor of this year's event or register.

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association will host our Western Safety and Technical Meeting November 22, 2024 at Sandman Hotel, Saskatoon. Our Safety and Technical Chair of this event will be Gerry Cooke, Canadian Diamond Drilling Association Board Member. Gerry Cooke started his career with Boart Longyear working on the diamond drills for five years. He moved into the construction industry in Saskatoon, later taking a supervisory position overseeing the building of scaffold systems as well as all facets of construction. An opportunity presented itself in health and safety, a direction he wanted to move in and in 2016 received designations as a NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) as well as a RSO (Radiation Safety Officer). Gerry is currently working for Team Drilling based out of Saskatoon in the role of Health Safety and Environment. This event will be offered in-person and virtually. Lunch to be provided for those who attend in-person. Please confirm on the below form if you wish to attend virtually or in-person. Agenda to announced. Register Now

The Curling Tournament in North Bay on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at the North Bay Granite Curling Club has been postponed. Date to be announced soon.

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association will host our Eastern Safety and Technical Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at ICAMP. Our official host sponsor of this event is ICAMP. At this event, along with safety and technical presentations, ICAMP will provide a tour of their 13,300 sq. ft. of industrial laboratory space and design space. Functioning as both a technology showcase and working laboratory, the Centre houses various multi-use facilities supporting training and demonstrations as well as secure working space for proprietary product development. Our Safety and Technical Chair of this event will be Chris Drenth, Canadian Diamond Drilling Association Board Member. Chris Drenth, Engineering Director for Performance Tooling at Boart Longyear, has over 29 years of experience in mineral exploration drill rod and wireline tooling safety and productivity. He is an inventor named in more than 30 patents and has received numerous awards for his technical expertise and innovation. This event will be offered both virtually and in-person, if you wish to attend please use the following registration form and confirm whether you will be attending in-person or virtually. Register Now

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association (CDDA) is thrilled to announce its 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention, set to take place from May 25 to 27, 2025, in the beautiful city of Quebec at the Hotel Chateau Laurier in Quebec City. Save the Date, we look forward to seeing you all in 2025 in Quebec City! La CDDA annonce sa 80 Assemblée Générale Annuelle et Convention, qui se tiendra du 25 au 27 mai 2025 à l’Hôtel Château Laurier à Québec.  Réservez la date et rejoignez-nous en 2025 à Québec !