“There was massive pent-up appetite for getting out in person and seeing people” and “phenomenal dialogue between various groups,” PDAC President Alex Christopher said in an interview during the last in-person day of the gathering. “I’m sure there is a lot of business going on right now.”
Even a stocks selloff that pushed US equity markets into bear territory and warnings of recession by market pundits did little to dampen the enthusiasm of those who make a living finding and extracting minerals from the ground.
“The vibe is exciting, especially in the battery metal space,” said Chris Gale, executive director of Perth, Australia-based Latin Resources Ltd., as he navigated through the crowds in downtown Toronto’s cavernous convention center, exchanging pleasantries with familiar faces along the way. “It’s great to have everyone in the same room and the same time.”
Gale said his team had 12 meetings in…
