PDAC Alumni Reception

The Faculty of Science and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences would like to invite you to the upcoming cocktail reception at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto.

Date: Monday, March 8, 2010

Time:  6:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Nova Scotia Room, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto

RSVP: Sharon McFarlane, sharonmc@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567 ext. 35617

This year, we are proud to honour Andrew Smith (BSc ’83), recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Andrew Smith has over 20 years of experience in successfully exploring, developing and operating North American base and precious metal mining and gem projects. He is the co-founder of True North Gems, the company that is exploring and developing the first significant emerald and sapphire deposits in the Yukon.

Currently, Andrew is CEO of Canaco Resources, a junior resource company that recently discovered a gold deposit in Tanzania.

To learn more about Andrew, please click here.

We look forward to seeing you there and at our booth at the PDAC Conference.