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May 2023
Indigenous Women in the Mining Industry: From Challenges to Opportunities
Please join Women in Mining UK and MinSouth on Thursday 18 May for an online panel "Indigenous Women in the Mining Industry: From Challenges to Opportunities". This discussion will bring together a diverse group of global Indigenous women leaders who will share the challenges they continue to encounter in the mining industry while embracing the opportunities. The moderator for this panel discussion will be Stacy Hope Ph.D. fom WIM UK. Panel speakers will include: Kathy Lajeunesse & Lana Eagle of…
Find out more »June 2023
Critical Raw Materials – a future (im)perfect?
220623_CRMs_SCMMMS and MinSouth On the 22nd of June, there will be a discussion betwen five speakers including the chair hosted online concerning Critical Raw Materials - a future (im)perfect? Download the .pdf file attached for details and means to register.
Find out more »October 2023
Lecture: What’s in store for UK’s critical mineral future?
This presentation about Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) will be given by Olimpia Pilch, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Critical Minerals International Alliance (CMIA). This lecture will begin immediately following the Annual General Meeting. Registration can be done through Eventbrite at this LINK. What’s next for domestic production – is a great British mining revival truly under way? Can building a robust midstream industry be the solution to UK’s security of supply? What role can the UK play in supply chain integration with like-minded nations? How can…
Find out more »November 2023
Lecture – Lithium?
You are invited to a lecture on 'Lithium?', delivered by Andrew Smith, the CEO of Imerys British Lithium. The lecture will take place on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 18:00 in the Ledger Room of The Counting House on Cornhill in London, England. This is a rare opportunity to learn about the latest developments and challenges in the lithium industry from an expert in the field. You will also have a chance to network with other professionals and enthusiasts in…
Find out more »December 2023
VIRTUAL LECTURE: The past, present, and future of kaolin exploitation in Cornwall
If you are interested in learning more about the kaolin industry in Cornwall, you might want to join the virtual lecture by Bill Cooper, Resource Geologist with Imerys UK. He will be presenting on 'The past, present, and future of kaolin exploitation in Cornwall'. The lecture will touch briefly on the history of kaolin mining in Cornwall. It will also focus on the current operations of the sole producer - Imerys UK. The lecture will also discuss the challenges faced…
Find out more »February 2024
Hong Kong TMCLK – Innovations and Challenges for Subsea Tunnels
Antoine Schwob, Project Director at Bouygues Travaux Public, will deliver this lecture on the TMCLK project, a subsea tunnel linking Hong Kong International Airport on Chek Lap Kok Island to the mainland. A flyer for this lecture can be downloaded. The flyer also includes information on how to stream the lecture live on YouTube. FLYER - MinSouth BTS Joint Lecture February 2024 The TMCLK project, which stands for Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link, was a major undertaking that involved the…
Find out more »April 2024
Northeast Scotland Exploration
Fraser Gardiner, CEO of Aberdeen Minerals, is set to deliver an insightful presentation on the exploration prospects for copper and nickel in Scotland's Northeastern region. His expertise in mineral exploration and development offers a unique chance for attendees to gain valuable knowledge in this field. For those interested in the intricacies of mineral discovery and the economic potential it holds, this event promises to be an enriching experience. One can register through this LINK .
Find out more »October 2024
LECTURE: Risk based approach for safety reviews of tailings dams & mine water management dams
We are pleased to announce the MinSouth Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the opportunity for members to join the MinSouth Council. This is an excellent chance for professionals, including young professionals and women, to contribute to our diverse and expert community. For more information about joining the council, please visit this post (click the word "post" for the link). ----------- Registration for both the AGM and the lecture (one registration covers both) is available on Eventbrite. For details, please visit…
Find out more »February 2025
The Woodsmith Project (2025 MinSouth – BTS Joint Lecture)
The Woodsmith Project in North Yorkshire is a landmark Anglo American mining development featuring a 37-kilometre tunnel to transport Polyhalite from Whitby to Teesside via conveyor. In 2023, the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) set a world record with a 25.8-kilometre single drive; now surpassing 29 kilometres. This presentation will provide an overview of the TBM cutterhead maintenance using timber heading techniques, showcasing STRABAG’s engineering innovations, ongoing progress on 1,600-metre shafts at the mine site and how challenges have been addressed…
Find out more »April 2025
Redefining the World of Mining Exploration: Crafting Blueprints for Change
Moderator: Alex Buck (Vice President ESG, Endeavour Mining; former Managing Director, Women in Mining UK) Speaker: Sonia Scarselli (Executive Vice President Exploration, Endeavour Mining; 2024 WIM100) Abstract: Join Women in Mining UK and MinSouth for a hybrid fireside chat featuring Alex Buck and Sonia Scarselli. This discussion, Redefining the World of Mining Exploration: Crafting Blueprints for Change, will delve into the strategies and leadership approaches driving sustained growth and value creation within the mining industry. Sonia Scarselli, a 2024 WIM100…
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