The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2025, the largest international mining convention, has officially opened in Toronto. The event brings together key industry leaders, investors, and government representatives from around the world.
As part of the exhibition, Kazakhstan inaugurated its national pavilion, highlighting the country’s geological potential. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Industry and Construction Iran Sharkan, AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Canada Dauletbek Kusainov, and PDAC Vice President Karen Rees.
One of the key events on the first day was the international forum “Meet Kazakhstan: The Power of Geology in the Ninth Largest Nation.” Speaking at the session, Deputy Minister Iran Sharkan emphasized Kazakhstan’s rich geological heritage and mineral resources, including lithium, niobium, and tantalum.
“Kazakhstan has a strong history in geological exploration and mining. We are committed to creating favorable conditions for investment and cooperation with both local and international partners. We actively adopt new exploration and mining technologies, while also prioritizing environmental sustainability in resource extraction and processing,” he stated.
The panel featured leading global experts in the mining and metallurgy sector, including Canada’s Deputy Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Rinaldo Genti, Cove Capital founding partner Pini Althaus, Neo Performance Materials VP of Corporate Development Vasileios Tsianos, Hatch Minerals Managing Director Konrad Blake, and European Commission Deputy Head of Mission Madalina Ivanica.
PDAC 2025 will run until March 5, with the Kazakh delegation actively engaging in meetings with partners and representatives from major mining companies.
