NEWS & INSIGHTS

Earthtime CEO and Founder Wassim Hamdan, along with Principal Environmental Consultants Yasmin El Helwe and Ghinwa El Tayar, attended the PDAC Convention (Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada) which was held in Toronto, Canada from March 1-4, 2026. 

The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention brought together an ever-growing audience of more than 27,000 attendees from over 125 countries. The convention featured an extensive lineup of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and business development activities. With more than 1,300 exhibitors and 700 presenters, the event offered participants the opportunity to engage with prospectors, review core samples, explore innovative exhibit attractions, examine student research, and assess emerging investment prospects .

 This year’s programming addressed the sector’s most pressing priorities, including securing access to capital and land, fostering reconciliation and partnerships with Indigenous communities, advancing innovation and sustainability, and supporting the global transition to cleaner energy.