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Registration Form available top right hand corner of CDDa website.

Make sure to register today for the CDDA convention being held in Quebec City, May 9-11, 2012. The Hotel special rate ends April 16th.

The CDDA A.G.M & Convention Registration forms, draft program and guest activities are now posted on the website and were mailed Friday. Register today to reserve your spot.

The CDDA is seeking nominations for individuals who have contributed to the CDDA and are now retired from the industry. This individual can be deceased and be recognized as well for their contribution. Please forward any nominations to the office by April 4, 2012.

Also please note that the registration package for the CDDA AGM and Convention will be posted and mailed on March 27, 2012. You can access the hotel reservation form on the CDDA website under the convention section. Book your room now to recieve the discount rate.

Show everyone you want to Get on DEC.  Watch for Drilling Excellence Certification (DEC) buttons at the CDDA AGM and regional events across the country. Wear one to show you’re on DEC.

Please find attached the Hotel Registration form for the 69th Annual CDDA A.G.M. and Convention.

Group form (individual reservation)

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association would like to invite proposals for papers to be considered for presentation at the annual Convention and AGM to be held in Quebec City at the Chateau Laurier Hotel on May 9-11, 2012. There are 10 spots available. Papers could include the following categories as examples, but not limited to:

-Interesting, challenging, local or offshore, jobs that Companies have done

-Speciality drilling jobs

-Safety Topics and new safety products

-New production equipment and information

-New government information or requirements

-New training information

-Environmental information

-Other, more general topics will be considered as well.

If you or your company is not in a position to present, I would ask that if you know of, or have attended or heard any papers that you feel would be of interest to the Diamond Drilling industry, please send us any information you have, and I will contact the person directly and make any arrangements.

These presentations are extremely important to make this convention a success

Please contact :

E-mail jimsavage@sympatico.ca or  office@cdda.ca

Phone 705 492-5777  Jim Savage

705 476-6992  Louise or Laurie

705 499-1445  Louise

Fax 705 476-9494

Please reply by February 10 if possible.

CDDA Recommended 2012 Wages

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association (CDDA) has developed a certification process to upgrade the image of the diamond drilling industry. “Contractor Certification will demonstrate that a drill company is a ‘peace-of-mind’ service provider and open doors to new business opportunities for certified contractors,” according to Sylvie McPhail, Superintendent of Health, Safety, Environment and Community at Bradley Bros. Ltd. “Truly a winning formula for all stakeholders,” she adds.

The CDDA has supported mining companies, drilling contractors, manufacturers and suppliers since the 1940s; the new certification initiative continues that tradition by bringing drilling contractors in synch with rest of the minerals industry, where standards are becoming the norm.

The diamond drilling industry has the highest injury rate in the mineral exploration sector, according to the 2009 Canadian Mineral Exploration Health & Safety annual report. High injury rates expose drilling contractors and their clients to legal liability and increased costs due to lost work days.

“Exploration and mining companies are going to seek out drilling contractors that meet the new standard developed by the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association because it will simplify the selection process by reducing risk associated with environmental and safety performance,”   predicts Peter Holbek, Vice President Exploration with Copper Mountain Mining Corporation.

The CDDA standard will help companies demonstrate to clients and regulators that they have a health and safety, environmental and quality management system.

There is already a waiting list of diamond drill companies that want to start the process, as the CDDA puts the finishing touches to the new standard that will roll out across the country this winter and spring.

Look for us at Roundup January 23-26 in Vancouver and PDAC March 4-7 in Toronto.  Wear a CDDA button and spread the word that Standards Make $en$e

The 2012 location for the AGM and Convention will be the Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec May 9-11, 2012.  Look for information in January 2012.  Mark it on your calendars!!