The International Mining Geology Conference call for papers received an excellent response form potential authors. 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.
