PDAC 2001 conference in March.

• Position: Brief Article

The crown jewel of mining conventions is slated for March 11-14 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2001 annually attracts a number of world players in exploration and development, government and geology, investment and finances, and industry executives and association leaders from almost every continent.

One of the more popularly attended sessions figures to be the new environment surrounding mining finance. A critical issue for many junior mining companies affected by the onslaught of high-tech stocks, experts in the field from Billiton Metals Canada and Market Intelligence Management will present their views.

Diamonds are Canada's new best friend as a unique resource opportunity. Speakers such as the University of Alberta's Larry Heaman, Wynand Kleingeld from De Beers and Malcolm Thurston of MRDI will examine the growth of industry in Canada behind this precious gem.

The demand for platinum group...