Attendees view a set of uphole brakes at the 2026 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention in Toronto, Canada, March 1, 2026.

With more than 27,000 attendees from over 125 countries and regions, the convention kicked off here on Sunday and will last until March 4. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Attendees view ore samples at the 2026 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention in Toronto, Canada, March 1, 2026.

With more than 27,000 attendees from over 125 countries and regions, the convention kicked off here on Sunday and will last until March 4. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Attendees view ore samples at the 2026 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention in Toronto, Canada, March 1, 2026.

With more than 27,000 attendees from over 125 countries and regions, the convention kicked off here on Sunday and will last until March 4. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Attendees view ore samples at the 2026 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention in Toronto, Canada, March 1, 2026.

With more than 27,000 attendees from over 125 countries and regions, the convention kicked off here on Sunday and will last until March 4. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)