Dear CDDA Members,
Wishing you all a belated Happy New Year and a safe and prosperous 2025 season ahead.
As we close the chapter on the 2024 drilling season, I trust it was a safe and productive year for all. We are now poised to embrace exciting new opportunities and tackle any challenges that may arise in 2025.
Diamond Drilling continues to be a pivotal element of our economy. It provides the essential commodities for the products that enhance our daily lives and offers employment and economic support that help build and sustain communities and social infrastructures. The exploration industry’s success in supporting our economies is a testament to the collective efforts of individuals, companies, communities, governments, and associations. Crucially, it is the collaboration among these entities that lays the foundation for success. Sharing resources, experiences, and knowledge makes our industry more productive, socially responsible, and safer.
Our Association is fortunate to have a wide array of members who bring diverse perspectives and experiences, enhancing our understanding of the industry’s needs. This diversity not only prepares us to address current challenges but also gears us up for future endeavors.
A significant challenge for our industry is the integration of new leadership to work alongside our seasoned management teams, many of whom are nearing retirement. This ongoing transition raises important questions about who is entering and who is exiting our industry, what new ideas they bring, and how we can preserve and transfer the invaluable knowledge of our experienced professionals. This scenario presents both challenges and opportunities.
Despite the changing landscape, our Association benefits from a strong Board of Directors with extensive experience. I am a firm believer in the importance of expanding our membership base and sharing our collective wisdom, ensuring that our Association remains robust and well-equipped to support our industry’s future.
Looking ahead, I am enthusiastic about the CDDA’s prospects of facing new challenges and seizing opportunities through our shared resources, experience, and knowledge. Along with the relationships we have nurtured over the years, I am hopeful that we will initiate many impactful projects that will bolster the mining sector, which provides so much for our families, communities, and economy.
I wish everyone the best and look forward to an exciting 2025.
Regards,
Dwayne Ross
CDDA President
