Geological Association of Canada
Mineral Deposits Division
Our Activities
Awards
The MDD presents Canada's most prestigious awards in the field of economic geology.
Field Trips
Field trips offer a mix of economic geology insights and meaningful community interaction.
Webinars
Join our live webinars or watch on your own time via our YouTube channel.
The Gangue (newsletter)
Stay connected through our newsletter with the latest updates and opportunities.
Short Courses
Publications
“The Mineral Deposits Division was officially and properly launched at the Annual Meeting of the GAC at Toronto in October, 1978.”
Quote by H.C. Morris (1932–2012), first MDD Chairperson, from the inaugural issue of The Gangue (July 1979)
ABOUT US
Our obejectivs are...
...to foster and promote the interest of Canadian geologists who are concerned with mineral deposits.
...to facilitate and encourage the study and discussion of the geology of mineral deposits by promoting meetings, short courses, and field trips open to geologists from all disciplines of the earth sciences.
...to encourage the publication of papers relating to all aspects of the geology of mineral deposits.
...to provide a forum for effective dialogue between various groups of earth scientists on Mineral Deposits so that more and increasingly productive study, research and understanding can be achieved.
Want to join?
Whether you’re a student, professional, or just passionate about economic geology, we’d love to have you involved. Get in touch or click below to learn how to join!