Ninth International Mining Geology Conference
AIG and AusIMM are joining to present the 9th International Mining Geology Conference in Adelaide during August 2014.
The conference will be accompanied by both pre- and post-conference workshops and tours, and an exhibition. Visit the conference web site for further details regarding this conference, including instructions for authors with a call for papers, sponsorship and exhibition information. The conference will include an innovative and exciting program featuring a variety of papers on topical and relevant aspects of mining geology, including practical and applied case studies illustrating good practice and innovation.
Themes include:
- Efficiently linking exploration and mining geology – fundamentals for better projects
- Beyond the assay – building holistic rock property models for mining
- From grade control to material type prediction – geology for integrated planning
- From drillhole to product – reconciliation in the 21st century
- Mine geology and the future – technology, automation, applied research and innovation
- Education, interface and knowledge management – gaining skills and communicating opportunity
Keynote speakers will include:
- Alan Bye, Chief Executive Officer, CRC Ore
- Peter Dowd FAusIMM(CP), Professor of mining, The University of Adelaide
- Kathy Ehrig, Principal Geometallurgist, BHP Billiton
- Tim Goldsmith FAusIMM, Gold Mining Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Scott Jackson FAusIMM, Principal Director, Quantitative Group
- Cam McCuaig MAusIMM, Director, Centre for Exploration Targeting, University of Western Australia
- Harry Parker FAusIMM(CP), Director of Resources, AMEC, USA
A preliminary list of papers is available here, or click here for a copy of the latest conference brochure.
Watch the web site and AIG e-newsletters for updated information as the conference date approaches.
