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PDAC 2026 Recap

The first quarter’s mining conference circuit is officially over, and we’re reflecting on another legendary PDAC season. 

We returned as a sponsor and exhibitor to this premier mineral exploration and mining convention, organized by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, and were once again impressed by the strong event attendance and enthusiasm of mining executives and investors on trends and developments in the industry.

Beyond the convention programming, there was no shortage of adjacent events keeping us busy and connecting us with our peers in the space. Not only did we attend external events, including Red Cloud Financial Services’ Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase, but we hosted two luncheons – PDAC Global Markets Luncheon and The CSE’s Annual PDAC Investor Luncheon – as well as bringing back our fan-favourite networking event, On the Rocks.

Keep reading for a full overview of our PDAC season recap, and be sure to visit our events calendar to see where we’re headed next.

Red Cloud Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase

On our road to this year’s PDAC, we had a fantastic time returning to Red Cloud Financial Services’ Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase as a sponsor. 

Taking place at the historic “King Eddy” in Toronto, this showcase was a great way to kick off PDAC season, with plenty of keynotes, presentations, and networking to set the pace for the Convention. 

As always, we also enjoyed catching up with our peers in the mining and investment communities, as well as CSE listed issuers at the event, including: 

Thank you to Red Cloud Financial Services and PearTree for hosting and having us!

View Highlights: Red Cloud Pre-PDAC 2026 Mining Showcase

PDAC 2026

As always, we were proud to sponsor and attend the legendary PDAC Convention and to connect with investors, industry leaders, and government representatives from around the world over mineral exploration and mining.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, attended CSE CEO Richard Carleton’s session, “Mines, markets and money: An overview of Canada’s marketplace,” and joined us at our CSE-hosted events.

Beyond our participation, it was also great to see the Exchange well represented by the 30+ CSE listed issuers that exhibited during the convention, including:

We’re grateful to the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada for putting on another excellent show. Until next year!

View the Album: PDAC 2026

Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Mining Issue

Of course, it wouldn’t be a PDAC tradition without bringing physical copies of our always-popular Mining Issue of Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine, which was available at the various media and magazine racks throughout the convention, the CSE booth, and our CSE-hosted events.

This special final edition spotlights 10 CSE listed companies, highlighting global stories of Canadian mining, exploration, and entrepreneurial excellence, from Mexico to the DRC. 

Plus, CSE Vice President, Marketing and Communications James Black reflects on his capital markets journey and the evolution of the Exchange.

Featuring Allied Critical Metals (CSE:ACM), Apex Critical Metals (CSE:APXC), Ares Strategic Mining (CSE:ARS), Avanti Gold (CSE:AGC), Canadian Copper (CSE:CCI), Lion Copper and Gold (CSE:LEO), Maxus Mining (CSE:MAXM), Myriad Uranium (CSE:M), Pacifica Silver (CSE:PSIL), and Volta Metals (CSE:VLTA). 

Missed grabbing a copy? Check out the digital version. And be sure to stay up to date on company news, issuer stories, and capital markets insights by subscribing to our email newsletter.

Read More: Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine: The Mining Issue

PDAC Global Markets Luncheon

In addition to the regular PDAC programming, we co-hosted The CSE’s PDAC Global Markets Luncheon with the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), and the event was a big hit!

Taking place at CSE headquarters in Toronto, this event served as a platform to discuss the continued collaboration between Canadian and Australian markets and to network with peers over lunch.

CSE CEO Richard Carleton and Director of Listings Development Anna Serin were joined by NSX CEO Max Cunningham to provide insights into key developments and opportunities. 

Thank you to the NSX for co-hosting and everyone who joined us!

View Highlights: PDAC Global Markets Luncheon

The CSE’s Annual PDAC Investor Luncheon

Our highly anticipated Annual PDAC Investor Luncheon also returned on March 3 at the Delta Hotel Toronto.

It was an engaging afternoon devoted to mineral exploration, with investors, industry experts, and capital markets participants converging to network and enjoy pitch presentations from CSE listed companies over a delicious lunch.

A special thank you to our event sponsors, MNP, Paul Benwell & Associates, Venture Liquidity Providers, Independent Trading Group, Corporate Counsel, Endeavor Trust, Vested, Grove Corporate Services, Lawson Lundell LLP, Purves Redmond Limited, DSA Corporate Services, Marrelli Support Services, Access Newswire, Marrelli Trust Company, and Richmond Investor Relations Services.

Kudos to all of our CSE listed presenting companies:

And to everyone who joined us, thank you!

View the Album: CSE’s Annual PDAC Investor Luncheon

On the Rocks

Last but certainly not least, our annual PDAC networking event, On the Rocks, presented in partnership with MNP and Aird & Berlis LLP, was a rockin’ good time!

It was great to be back at Toronto’s iconic Steam Whistle Brewing to catch up with friends old and new in the mining and capital markets spaces over delicious food and drinks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

View Highlights: On the Rocks