Podcast: ‘Largest show ever’—PDAC president Karen Rees previews 2026 event

Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada president Karen Rees. Credit: PDAC

This week’s episode features Karen Rees, President of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about this year’s PDAC conference in Toronto.

Rees describes the strong sense of momentum across the mining industry and highlights the expanded conference floor, which will accommodate more exhibitors than ever.

She also offers practical advice on how to navigate the event—“wear comfortable shoes”—and discusses key features including the Investor Exchange, the trade show, and the North and South buildings. To attend the conference, visit: https://pdac.ca/

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.


This week’s Spotlight features Kerem Usenmez, President and CEO of Volta Metals, who discusses the company’s Springer rare earths and gallium project in Ontario.
To learn more, visit: https://www.voltametals.ca/


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