In our
summary of PDAC last year, we noted it was finally a time that
"the mining industry got back to work with greater
businesslike focus than we have seen in recent years."
We're happy to say in our view that trend continued in many
respects at PDAC 2019. However, while there were many discussions
to be had and ideas and opportunities considered (on the floor,
outside or at one of the nearly endless number of receptions),
there is still uncertainty about the overall health of the mining
industry and what the balance of 2019 will bring.
However, as we reflect on PDAC 2019 one thing that was not in
short supply was talk amongst all industry participants of rumours,
speculation and opinion on a number of intriguing topics. So
as a summary of PDAC 2019, here are the things that people were
talking about (or ought to have been talking about...).