PDAC 2026 welcomed 32,155 participants from around the world, marking the highest participation in the event’s history. Amidst this record-breaking global audience, Core Case established its presence with two strategic booths, capturing the attention of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) with a presence that combined digital technology, nostalgia, and rugged engineering.
Check out the details of our journey across the two pavilions:
North Building: The “BACK TO THE CORE” Phenomenon and Connection to the Future.
In the North Building, nostalgia took centre stage in our BACK TO THE CORE campaign. The iconic DeLorean DMC-12 attracted visitors of all ages and nationalities, drawn by memories of an era that envisioned the future. The car served as more than an exhibit—it became a bridge connecting geologists, executives, and students to Core Case’s mission.
This emotional connection opened the door to meaningful conversations about the technological reality that Core Case already delivers today. We demonstrated how Smart Case transforms drill core sample storage into an intelligent, digital process. With integrated QR Code and RFID technology, our core boxes enable total control from extraction through to the core library, eliminating manual errors, ensuring data security, and guaranteeing full traceability. Manufactured from 100% recycled plastic, these solutions prove that operational efficiency and ESG commitment are inseparable realities in modern mining.
The video connects with Back to the Future, telling the story of a boy who watched his father work tirelessly with Wooden Core Boxes near the drilling site. Inspired by what he saw every day, he imagined stepping into the car of the future to transform drill core sample storage forever. That vision became reality: he became a geologist and brought the world’s most advanced and sustainable core box solution to life.
South Building: ABITIBI Series — Raw Power for Real Field Challenges
While the North Building vibrated with nostalgia and digital innovation, our booth in the South Building commanded respect with the raw engineering of the ABITIBI Series. If the North Building represented connection, the South emphasized durability and resistance for the planet’s most extreme drilling operations.
We presented the ABITIBI Series — named in tribute to Canada’s Abitibi Greenstone Belt — as our definitive answer for those operating in inhospitable environments. Engineered for unwavering robustness, it withstands thermal variations from -40°C* to +50°C, guaranteeing the integrity of drill core samples where wood fails. The ABITIBI surpasses traditional Wooden Core Boxes with technical superiority, which suffer from moisture and accelerated degradation in severe climates. Even with its focus on extreme resistance, the ABITIBI maintains Core Case’s technological DNA, remaining fully compatible with the Smart Case system to ensure that physical durability is matched by full traceability.
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Both spaces showcased the Smart Case GII: in the South with the ABITIBI Series — Core Case’s most resistant core box — and in the North with the GII Smart Case. All Core Case core boxes can be upgraded into a Smart Case, delivering full drill core sample traceability.
Core Case’s Legacy at PDAC 2026
Our participation in Toronto demonstrated that the future of mining demands solutions that are both intelligent and resilient. Whether through emotional and digital connection in the North Building or by overcoming geographical limits with ABITIBI in the South Building, Core Case continues to lead the sector’s transformation with technology, durability, and ergonomics.
Driven by the dedication and technical expertise of our team, Core Case achieved success at PDAC 2026. Partners and visitors from around the globe were welcomed. In the North Building, Vanessa, Marcéu, and Eduardo led the BACK TO THE CORE experience.
In the South Building, Adriano Schwab and Kevin Palmer led demonstrations of the ABITIBI Series, detailing the technical performance of the Generation II line in the harshest environments.
The operation was guided by the strategic leadership of Core Case founders, Flávio and Daniel, who moved between both halls, reinforcing the executive team’s commitment to innovation and direct engagement with the global market.
We thank each of them for sharing their expertise and for excellently representing the Core Case mission in Toronto.
We appreciate all partners and visitors who made our booths among the most talked-about highlights of the event. The future of drill core sample storage is here and it delivers real advantages for geologists across the industry.
*Note: We expose our trays to temperatures from -40ºC* to +50ºC for 24 hours. –40°C performance validation program in progress.