Events

The Curling Tournament in North Bay on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at the North Bay Granite Curling Club has been postponed. Date to be announced soon.

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association will host our Eastern Safety and Technical Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at ICAMP. Our official host sponsor of this event is ICAMP. At this event, along with safety and technical presentations, ICAMP will provide a tour of their 13,300 sq. ft. of industrial laboratory space and design space. Functioning as both a technology showcase and working laboratory, the Centre houses various multi-use facilities supporting training and demonstrations as well as secure working space for proprietary product development. Our Safety and Technical Chair of this event will be Chris Drenth, Canadian Diamond Drilling Association Board Member. Chris Drenth, Engineering Director for Performance Tooling at Boart Longyear, has over 29 years of experience in mineral exploration drill rod and wireline tooling safety and productivity. He is an inventor named in more than 30 patents and has received numerous awards for his technical expertise and innovation. This event will be offered both virtually and in-person, if you wish to attend please use the following registration form and confirm whether you will be attending in-person or virtually. Register Now

Join us at the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase at the Toronto Convention Centre on March 3, 2025, at 10:15 AM in the Northern Pavilion for an inspiring presentation by Clint Gore. The Bring it to the Surface initiative, led by the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association, is an industry-wide movement dedicated to raising awareness, inspiring action, and providing valuable mental health resources. This campaign highlights the importance of open conversations about mental well-being. As a Student Experience Lead and Mindset Coach, Clint will highlight the Bring it to the Surface initiative by sharing his powerful journey from struggle to recovery—demonstrating resilience, hope, and the profound impact of four simple words: "not fit for duty." Clint empowers individuals to break through limiting beliefs, step into their highest potential, and build sustainable, healthy lifestyles. A leader and survivor, he understands firsthand the critical need for mental health awareness, especially in high-stakes environments. Join us as Clint shares his story and emphasizes why prioritizing mental well-being is essential in the exploration industry. For more information on how the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase and how to register for PDAC visit the following website: https://pdac.ca/convention-2025  

The CDDA is proud to announce Ryan Boeshe from Di-Corp as our official Technical Chair for the 80th AGM and Convention in Quebec City! CDDA est fière d’annoncer Ryan Boeshe de Di-Corp comme président technique officiel de notre 80eme Assemblée Générale Annuelle et Convention a la ville de Québec. Ryan will host the event entirely bilingually, making sure both our English and French-speaking members have opportunity to participate in discussions that will shape our industry. Ryan vas accueillir l’événement de manière entièrement bilingue, en veillant à ce que nos membres anglophones et francophones aient l’occasion de participer à des discussions qui façonneront notre industrie.

80th CDDA AGM and Convention May 25-27, 2025, Quebec City Registration Now Open This milestone event promises to be a remarkable gathering of industry professionals, innovators, and leaders, offering unparalleled networking opportunities, insightful presentations, and discussions on the latest advancements in diamond drilling. Set against the backdrop of Quebec City’s charming streets and world-renowned landmarks, the convention will feature technical sessions and mini-trade show booths showcasing cutting-edge technology and services. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate this significant milestone with the diamond drilling industry. Mark your calendars and get ready to connect, learn, and celebrate with diamond drilling leaders, exploration leaders, manufacturers, suppliers, training partners and more at the CDDA’s 80th AGM and Convention! Register Now

You're Invited to the CDDA 80’s Night Reception!  We’re taking it back to the 1980s as we celebrate a major milestone — the 80th Annual CDDA AGM & Convention in Québec City! Join us for an evening of 80's fun, big hair, bright neon, and great live entertainment as we throw it back to the 80's — all in honour of our 80th year of this annual event. What to expect:✨ Live Entertainment: Duo Painchaud ✨ Classic cocktails & hors d’oeuvres This reception is included with full convention registration — no additional ticket required. Each delegate and companion will receive two drink tickets. So grab your sunglasses, 80's outfit, tease your hair, and get ready to party like it’s 1980! 🔗 Still need to register for the Convention?Visit: www.cdda.ca/convention-registration Let’s make this a night to remember!

Axis Mining Technology is a Global Supplier Of Instrumentation, Data & Drilling Solutions For The Mining, Minerals Exploration & Drilling Industries. Their Mini Tradeshow Exhibitor Booth will display new product offerings. Axis, an Orica Digital Solutions company, is a global supplier of innovative and technically advanced drill-hole navigation and measurement technologies. Axis' focus is on delivering driller operated technology that transforms industry practice and improves the efficiency and financial outcomes for our client's projects.  

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is excited to reveal that our keynote speaker for the 80th CDDA AGM and Convention will be Patrick Leroux. Given that the event is taking place in the heart of Quebec City, we recognized the importance of selecting a speaker who can engage both our English and French-speaking members. Patrick will deliver a presentation that resonates with all attendees. Patrick Leroux CSP HoF believes that any person or organization has an extraordinary potential for success and is RESPONSIBLE for his destiny. He also believes that if a person or an organization wants to get superior results, it has to be a better LEADER, take more INITIATIVES, be UNIQUE, absolutely STEP OUT OF HIS COMFORT ZONE and DARE to do things that their competition is not willing to do. Successful entrepreneur, business coach and best-selling author of ten books on sales on personal and professional development, Patrick Leroux works with organizations that want to optimize the engagement and the performance of their teams. Patrick’s presentations offer solid, simple and original ideas and are renowned to be dynamic, funny, moving, and captivating. Bilingual speaker, Patrick’s ability to deliver a high energy message with passion and humor challenges […]

Forage Orbit Garant Drilling will present their booth as an Official Platinum Sponsor of Our 80th CDDA AGM and Convention in Quebec City. Celebrating 40 years of service, Orbit Garant Drilling is one of Canada’s largest drilling companies, providing both underground and surface drilling services in Canada and internationally. Headquartered in Val-d’Or, Québec with more than 185 drill rigs, Orbit Garant offers drilling services to major, intermediate and junior mining companies at every stage of mine exploration, development, and production. The Company also offers geotechnical drilling services to mining and exploration companies, engineering consulting firms, and environmental consulting firms as well as to government agencies. Orbit Garant Drilling employs approximately 1,000 specialized employees who are trained to meet their customers’ needs efficiently and professionally. They also manufacture high-quality drill rigs that deliver superior drilling precision and enhanced worker safety.

Émile Cloutier-Brassard, Mining Analyst, will present an overview of Quebec’s new Impact Exploration Authorization process at the 80th CDDA AGM and Convention in Quebec May 25-27, 2025. On May 6, 2024, a regulatory amendment to the Regulation respecting mineral substances other than petroleum, natural gas and brine came into force in the province of Quebec. The purpose of this regulatory amendment is to better take into account the concerns of populations affected by "impact" exploration work. Originally from Abitibi, Québec’s renowned mining region, Émile Cloutier-Brassard holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering. He has gained nearly two years of hands-on experience in mineral exploration and active mine operations. Currently, Émile leads mining-related initiatives at Eau Secours and serves on the coordination committee of the Québec Meilleure Mine Coalition. Passionate about the intersection of mining, society, and the environment, Émile is dedicated to analyzing and raising awareness about the social and environmental impacts of mining. His work focuses on promoting systemic changes in how we plan, explore, extract, and consume natural resources—striving for a mining sector that is responsive to society’s essential needs, respects planetary boundaries, and considers the voices of local communities affected by development. There's still time to register […]