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November 2021
Lithium Potential in the UK
The increase in the production of electric vehicles has caused the demand for lithium to soar. The Li supply, dominated by a handful of producing counties, is struggling to keep up. To mitigate supply risks for local manufacturers to and lower the global environmental impact of Li production numerous countries have started to investigate the potential for domestic supply. Exploration efforts in the UK are currently mainly focused on the Cornubian Batholith in Cornwall and Devon, but what about other…
Find out more »January 2022
Critical minerals in a circular economy
The concept of a "Circular Economy" is a key component for the transition to a green and more sustainable future. However, what will a circular economy look like? Can it be achieved and how? Are certain resources more crucial or suited for a circular economy? How will it affect the extractive industries? Prof. Richard Herrington, Head of Earth Science Department at the Natural History Museum, and experienced economic geologist will share his views on the topic. Click HERE to register
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Afghanistan Untapped Mining Potential: Challenges and Opportunities
Isamil Amin will be discussing socio and geopolitical challenges, investment climate, present day opportunities and the future of mining in Afghanistan. Ismail Amin is a seasoned policymaker and engineer with a history of working with thought leaders, policy makers, government and international organisations. He had the privilege of dictating national mining policy decrees and associated regulatory affairs by working for the President of the I.R of Afghanistan leading the Mineral and Energy sector portfolio at the President Office. His experience…
Find out more »April 2022
Past, Present and Future of the Milldam Mine
The MinSouth Technical Meeting on Thursday April 14th will be presented by Peter Robinson, Chairman, British Fluorspar Ltd. He will be discussing the past, present and future of the Milldam operation which is operated by Fluorsid. This will be a hybrid meeting held both on-line and at the Counting House (Dining Room) along the same lines as our October and November Meetings. It will be possible to register next week via Eventbrite, the link will be available on the web…
Find out more »May 2022
Lecture in conjunction with Women In Mining UK
The MinSouth Technical Meeting on Thursday 19th May will be presented by Dr Ana Santos. Ana graduated with a PhD from Bangor University in 2018 and is currently a Research Fellow in Geomicrobiology at the Natural History Museum. Her talk will be on microbial-based technologies for extraction and recovery of metals from mine wastes. These waste materials contain concentrations of critical and other metals that make them attractive for reprocessing using bioleaching and bioremediation technologies, with the important secondary benefit…
Find out more »June 2022
Prestige Lecture: Lithium potential in Cornwall
This year our Prestige Lecture will be given by Lucy Crane, an exploration geologist by training, and now ESG & Sustainability Manager for Cornish Lithium. Cornish Lithium is an innovative mineral exploration and development company, focussed on the environmentally responsible extraction of lithium from geothermal waters and hard rock in Cornwall. In this talk, Lucy will describe the Company’s approach to utilising new technologies to unlock the potential to extract critical metals such as lithium in a low carbon and…
Find out more »October 2022
Application of Micro Reactors in Mining Operations
Ken Darlington, Vice-President of Business Development for Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) will be conducting a virtual presentation on using micro nuclear reactors at mining operations. This presentation will be able to be watched in the Griffin Room of The Counting House on Cornhill or online with GoToMeeting. One can register for this event on Eventbrite at this LINK. Application of Micro Reactors in Mining Operations (Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation) Until now, mines operating in remote areas have relied on…
Find out more »November 2022
Trends and Best Practices in ESG in Mining
Katie Fedosenko, Director, ESG Engagement (Teck Resources Limited) will be presenting Trends & Best Practices in ESG in Mining virtually on the 10th of November 2022. Stakeholder expectations for responsible mining have been steadily increasing. At the same time, the need for metals and minerals has never been higher with critical minerals like copper enabling the energy transition and a whole range of metals in demand from the growing middle class. How do we as an industry meet this demand…
Find out more »January 2023
Worker Health Considerations in Rare Earth Element Mining
Our first technical event for 2023 was a lecture entitled 'Worker Health Considerations in Rare Earth Element Mining'. It will be delivered by Courtney Gordon of WSP Golder Canada on January 12th. She will be presenting virtually from Canada. This event was seen with a gathering of mineral industry professionals at the IoM3 office in London and online. Managing worker exposures associated with rare earth element (REE) mining will require increased attention as the global market expands. Components manufactured from…
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Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro
Clare Onal of Mott MacDonald presented Kidston Pumped Storage Project (Queensland, Australia) on Thursday, February 9th at 18:00. The recording of this presentation is available at the BTS website at this LINK Kidston will be the world's first conversion of a gold mine into a hydroelectric pumped storage facility – setting a benchmark for similar conversions globally. The Kidston pumped storage project will be the first pumped hydro plant to be built in Australia since 1984. This transformative project by renewable…
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