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Today, #SIMEW2026 is kicking off the four-day field trip in Kirkland Lake 📍 A municipality in Northern Ontario with a rich history of gold mining and exploration. Along the way, they stopped at the Temagami BIF to explore one of the region’s classic rock units.
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Today, Bill McGuinty, highlighted the critical role of ESG in modern mineral exploration. The takeaway? The next generation entering this field won’t just join the industry, they’ll help define its standards. Explore responsible exploration in practice: ow.ly/7QJx50YRbWy
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Today, S-IMEW participants stood inside one of Earth’s most remarkable geological features, the Sudbury Basin. A meteor impact crater formed 1.85 billion years ago! The cohort explored one of the world’s richest mining regions for nickel, copper, and precious metals. #SIMEW2026
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S-IMEW 2026 starts now 😁 We’re heading to Sudbury to meet this year’s participants. Two weeks of fieldwork, discovery, skill-building, and new connections are about to begin! 🚐 Thank you to our sponsors @agnicoeagle and @AlamosGoldInc for getting us on the road. #SIMEW2026
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So close we can (almost) see it⏳ S-IMEW 2026 kicks off in seven days, and we’re excited to bring together 24 geoscience students from across Canada. Find out more about S-IMEW 🔗 ow.ly/yGoB50YNEFh
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For students across Canada, S-IMEW is a chance to connect with like-minded peers and gain hands-on experience you can't get in a classroom. It might even shape your next steps. Just ask S-IMEW alumnus Liam.
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S-IMEW 2026 is fast approaching! We are pleased to welcome this year’s cohort as they prepare for two weeks of immersive learning, networking, and exploration across the Greater Sudbury Area.
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By bridging academic learning and industry practice, the Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW) prepares the next generation of Canadian geoscientists for a career in mineral exploration. Want to learn more? Visit ow.ly/vj9U50YBjBY
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Last week, the PDAC Student and Early Career team participated in the @McMasterU's annual career fair! It was a great opportunity to raise awareness about the many careers in the mineral industry.
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On September 24th, the PDAC will be headed to the P4E Career Fair. We're excited to meet students and early career individuals to raise awareness of the exciting careers in the mineral industry.   Join us from 10am-3pm at the Manulife Sportsplex at RIM Park next Wednesday!
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The PDAC Student & Early Career team is heading to the @McMasterU Career Fair! September 18, 2025 - David Braley Athletic Centre Stop by to learn about careers in the mineral industry and how PDAC is supporting the next generation of professionals. ow.ly/gkpj50WVYsY
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While PDAC continues to call for the METC's immediate renewal, we’re also urging the government to avoid future uncertainty by making the METC permanent, or at minimum, extending it for 10 years. Sign our petition here: pdac.ca/programs-and-advocac…
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The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), in collaboration with CIM & MES, is seeking feedback from Canada’s mining and exploration community on proposed amendments to the SASB Standards. Thursday, September 11, 2025 – 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT) cpacanada.zoom.us/meeting/re…
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Curious about the journey from Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) to licensed professional? Joanna West, who earned her P.Geo. designation in 2022, shares her experiences, challenges and insights in a thoughtful Q&A. Read more about Joanna's path: pgo.ca/uploaded/files/Articl…
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Scholarships are open for the Fall 2025 online for cohort of the BRIMM Micro-Certificate for Economic Leadership in Mining. Scholarship applications are open until June 20th, 2025. Find out more and apply here: economicleadership.mininged.…
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And just like that, S-IMEW 2025 has come to an end! 🧡 We’re so proud of this amazing cohort and can’t wait to see where their paths in exploration and geoscience take them next. Until next time! #SIMEW2025 #FutureOfMining #GeoscienceCommunity
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In case you missed it — that was S-IMEW 2025! 🎥✨ A huge thank you to everyone who made it unforgettable: our talented students, incredible experts and generous hosts & sponsors!
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Yesterday, students explored the core of professional responsibility — from prioritizing their own mental health to working collaboratively across diverse teams in the industry. Thank you to our presenters John Stringer, Andrea Waldie, Craig Waldie, David Murray, Angele Poitras!
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Kareen Rees, President of PDAC, joined S-IMEW 2025 to personally welcome this year’s student cohort 👋 ➡️ Scroll through the carousel to learn what drives her and why this work matters. #SIMEW2025 #PDAC #Exploration #Geoscience
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For Pam Coles, volunteering with S-IMEW is all about giving back to the industry and supporting young professionals — and that’s what keeps her coming back. After over 16 years, S-IMEW has become more than just a workshop — it’s a welcoming community that keeps growing 🪨
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