From Toronto to Europe, DEXPLORE continues to connect with the global mining community to drive innovation in critical raw materials exploration.
The DEXPLORE project proudly participated in the PDAC 2026 Convention, the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining event, held from 1–4 March 2026 in Toronto, Canada. Bringing together more than 27,000 participants from over 125 countries, PDAC offered a unique platform to exchange knowledge, showcase innovation, and strengthen international collaboration in the critical raw materials (CRM) sector .
Advancing innovation in deep land exploration
DEXPLORE’s presence at PDAC 2026 highlighted its commitment to developing innovative and integrated approaches for the exploration of critical raw materials in deep land deposits.
With over 1,300 exhibitors and 400+ hours of technical content delivered by more than 700 experts, the convention showcased cutting-edge developments in:
- Geoscience and mineral exploration
- Emerging technologies and digital solutions
- Sustainability and responsible mining practices
- Investment strategies and market trends
These themes are strongly aligned with DEXPLORE’s multidisciplinary approach, combining geological, geophysical, and remote sensing techniques.
Engaging with the global mining community
Throughout the convention, DEXPLORE partners actively participated in networking sessions, technical discussions, and knowledge exchange activities.
Key programme highlights included sessions on:
- Commodity outlook and global demand
- Mining industry trends
- Technology and innovation in exploration
- Discovery-driven success stories
DEXPLORE representatives engaged with:
- Industry leaders and investors exploring CRM opportunities
- Technology providers developing advanced exploration tools
- Research institutions working on sustainable mining solutions
These interactions reinforced the importance of collaboration across sectors and disciplines.
Project insight
“Participating in PDAC 2026 has been a valuable opportunity to position DEXPLORE within the global exploration community, exchange knowledge, and identify new collaboration pathways to advance critical raw materials exploration in Europe.” — DEXPLORE Project Representative
Building partnerships for future impact
PDAC 2026 served as a key milestone for strengthening DEXPLORE’s international network. The consortium explored potential synergies with other initiatives and stakeholders, particularly in:
- Sustainable exploration practices
- Advanced data integration and modelling
- Innovative sensing and analytical technologies
These exchanges contribute to addressing global challenges such as resource security, supply chain resilience, and the energy transition.
Looking ahead
DEXPLORE’s participation in PDAC 2026 marks another important step in its mission to support a more sustainable and secure supply of critical raw materials.
The insights gained during the event will contribute to refining exploration strategies and enhancing cross-disciplinary integration across the project.
DEXPLORE will continue to engage with the global community to drive innovation and excellence in deep land mineral exploration.
