BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MinSouth - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MinSouth X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://minsouth.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MinSouth REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20260207T133657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183205Z UID:74212-1775757600-1775768400@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Women in Mining UK and MinSouth Fireside Chat DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 9th April \nTime: 6:00pm – 8:00pm BST \nVenue: IOM3 London Office\, Bessemer Room\, 297 Euston Road\, London\, NW1 3AQ \n  \nModerator: \nDr Sarah Gordon (Board Member\, Women in Miningn UK; WIM100 2016; Founder\, Satarla) \n  \nSpeaker:  \nDr Frances Wall (Professor of Applied Mineralogy\, Camborne School of Mines\, University of Exeter\, WIM100 2016) \n  \nAbstract:  \nJoin Women in Mining UK and MinSouth for a special joint hybrid fireside chat discussion between Dr Sarah Gordon\, Board Member at Women in Mining UK; Founder\, Satarla; WIM100 2016 and Dr Frances Wall\, Professor of Applied Mineralogy\, Camborne School of Mines\, University of Exeter; WIM100 2016. \nAs Professor of Applied Mineralogy at the Penryn Campus in Cornwall and one of the world’s foremost experts on critical minerals and mining\, Frances has been awarded an OBE for services to Geoscience and Sustainable Resource Development. \nJoin us as we take a deep dive into her work of research\, mining\, responsible sourcing and the circular economy. \nPlease note that this event may be recorded and /or photographed and shared after the session. \nFor further information or enquiries please email help@womeninmining.org.uk \n\nEvent Registration\nRegister here URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/joint-women-in-mining-minsouth-meeting/ LOCATION:IOM3\, IOM3\, Bessemer Room\, 297 Euston Road\,\, London\, 3AD UK\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T230000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20260325T085904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T085904Z UID:74393-1774546200-1774566000@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Sundowner DESCRIPTION:Sundowner at The Kings Arms \n(Renovations delayed) URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-4/ LOCATION:Kings Arms\, 2 Shepherd Market\, Mayfair\, London\, W1J 7QA\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20260207T131415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T153048Z UID:74206-1773338400-1773349200@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:IOM3 Young Persons Lecture Competition - MinSouth Heat DESCRIPTION:The MinSouth Heat will be held at the Royal School of Mines \n \n\nEvent Registration\nClick the buttons below to view the registration forms. \nVirtual Ticket \nAttendee Ticket \n\n  \n  \nThank you Jake Oliver for another poster! URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/iom3-young-persons-lecture-competition-minsouth-heat/ LOCATION:RSM\, Prince Consort Road\, South Kensington\, London\, SW7 2BP\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T230000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20260225T165606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T165606Z UID:74259-1772127000-1772146800@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Sundowner DESCRIPTION:Sundowner at The Kings Arms. Renovations are not starting until April/May. See you at the Kings Arms. URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner/ LOCATION:Kings Arms\, 2 Shepherd Market\, Mayfair\, London\, W1J 7QA\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20260206T224955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T122354Z UID:74198-1770919200-1770919200@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Joint MinSouth and BTS meeting DESCRIPTION:Hyuk-II Jung is speaking from Arup \n  \nDescription of the talk: \n  \nA twin bored\, segmentally lined tunnel being constructed in soft marine deposit ground completely collapsed in March 2020 during cross-passage construction. Due to the soft ground conditions\, the area at the cross-passage location was pre-treated with grout prior to tunnel boring machine (TBM) operations. Subsequently\, cross-passage construction commenced using an open-face excavation methodology. During excavation\, a small area at the excavation face began leaking water\, accompanied by flowing silt and sand. This eventually led to a catastrophic collapse. This lecture will summarise the timeline of the collapse event and explain the mechanism of the tunnel failure as observed during the incident. It will also present the emergency mitigation measures taken by the contractor\, along with the recovery methods adopted to rebuild the collapsed section of the tunnel. \n> \n<> \n\nEvent Downloads\nClick the buttons below to view the full event details and registration forms. \nDownload Word Doc \nDownload PDF URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/joint-minsouth-and-bts-meeting/ LOCATION:The Institution of Civil Engineers\, 1 Great George Street\, Westminster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221110T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220627T202218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T202629Z UID:73556-1668103200-1668103200@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Trends and Best Practices in ESG in Mining DESCRIPTION:Katie Fedosenko\, Manager\, Sustainability Innovation (Teck Resources Limited) will be presenting Trends & Best Practices in ESG in Mining on the 10th of November 2022. \nIt will be presented in a hybrid format.  The actual meeting will take place at The Counting House on Cornhill in London\, England. The virtual meeting platform will be run by GoToMeeting. \nA means to register for this event will be available in the autumn. \n  URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/trends-and-best-practices-in-esg-in-mining/ CATEGORIES:Actual,Lectures,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220819T112900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T112900Z UID:73595-1666116000-1666116000@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Using Micro Nuclear Reactors in Mining Operations DESCRIPTION: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 Griffiths Room of The Counting House on Cornhill or online with GoToMeeting. \nA precis of this presentation will be available soon. \nIf you can make it to the Counting House\, it will be terrific to meet you there and chat after the presentation.  Otherwise\, it will be good to see you on GoToMeeting. URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/using-micro-nuclear-reactors-in-mining-operations/ CATEGORIES:Actual,Lectures,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220709 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220129T125408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T152200Z UID:73402-1657152000-1657324799@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Geometallurgy 2022 DESCRIPTION:Geometallurgy 2022\nSustainable resource development\nGeometallurgy has won the hearts and minds of practitioners\, as evidenced by the rise in geometallurgical positions in mining companies and consultancies. \nThe Institute of Materials\, Minerals and Mining (IoM3) is holding a Geometallurgy Conference.  This is the third in the series which started in 2014.  This provides a platform to consolidate the latest advances in the geometallurgy discipline. \nThe deadline for abstract submission is Monday the 28th of February 2022.  More information about the call for papers is at IoM3 | Geometallurgy 2022 URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/geometallurgy-2022/ CATEGORIES:IoM3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220104T202953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T164539Z UID:73350-1654797600-1654804800@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Prestige Lecture: Lithium potential in Cornwall DESCRIPTION: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 responsible manner.\nThis is a Hybrid meeting\, it will be held online and at The Counting House\, Griffin Room\, on the top floor. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/prestige-lecture-lithium-potential-in-cornwall/ CATEGORIES:British Mining Industry,Lectures,Mining,Prestige Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220519T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220104T202546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T141032Z UID:73346-1652983200-1652994000@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Lecture in conjunction with Women In Mining UK DESCRIPTION: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. \nHer 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 that this can eliminate or greatly reduce the threat that these wastes pose to the surrounding environments. Strategies have been developed for extracting and recovering metals from both solid and aqueous mine wastes and example of these strategies will be presented as case studies. \nThis will be a hybrid meeting held both on-line and at IOM3 HQ\, 297 Euston Road\, NW1 3AD.\nRegistration for this event is through Eventbrite via this LINK URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/lecture-in-conjunction-with-women-in-mining-uk/ CATEGORIES:Lectures,Mining,Women In Mining UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220414T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220414T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220104T202124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T121823Z UID:73344-1649959200-1649966400@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Past\, Present and Future of the Milldam Mine DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nIt will be possible to register next week via Eventbrite\, the link will be available on the web page when that option is available.  Keep in mind that if you plan to attend physically\, spaces are limited so you will have to book early if you plan to come to the Counting House! \nClick here to register URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/fluorite-mining-derbyshire/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Lectures,Mining END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220309T141313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T180543Z UID:73456-1647954000-1647954000@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:SNAP - Robert Pell from Minviro DESCRIPTION:Robert Pell PhD is the Founder & Director of Minviro\, a spin-out company from the University of Exeter. Minviro supports mining companies in adopting life cycle assessment approaches to their projects\, highlighting environmental impacts and opportunities for improvements during the development stages of projects. \nRobert completed his PhD at Camborne School of Mines (University of Exeter) as part of the NERC funded SoSRare project on the topic ‘responsible sourcing of rare earth elements. During this project novel\, life cycle assessment approaches were developed and applied to rare earth projects in the pre-feasibility stage of development. \nA unique method to apply life cycle assessment to mine planning was also developed and these technologies have been further refined and applied in commercial settings. Prior to this Robert worked as Assistant Editor at International Mining\, a globally distributed magazine covering technical innovations and project case studies for the mining industry. \nRegistration can be done through Eventbrite at this LINK. URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/snap-robert-pell-from-minviro/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:SNAP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minsouth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Minviro1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220310T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220310T193000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220104T201813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T211504Z UID:73342-1646933400-1646940600@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Young Persons' Lecture Competition DESCRIPTION:This Year’s Presentations \n  \nReducing the Risk of Legacy Tailings Facilities \nMartha Needs – Industry (Knight Piesold) \nHow does Lithium mining contribute to domestic water shortages in Northern Chile \nManvir Dhillon – Imperial College \nIncreasing Demand for Minerals and Metals for the Green Energy Transition – a Wicked Problem? \nJohn Morley – Imperial College \nBackfill Design: Engineering Waste for Sustainable Mining \nDavid Coulton – Industry (Paterson & Cooke) \n  \nThis will be an online event.  Registration is through Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/273732219437) URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/young-persons-lecture-competition-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Mining,Young Person's Lecture Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minsouth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/220310_YPLC_Headframe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220224T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220224T233000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220221T143412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T163921Z UID:73440-1645723800-1645745400@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Sundowner DESCRIPTION:There will be a Sundowner in The King’s Arms in Mayfair on Thursday\, the 24th of February  hosted by Energold\, a long time supporter of the Mining Sundowner.  Feel free to show up at any time after 5:30 pm and stay for as long as you like. URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-3/ CATEGORIES:Sundowner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220210T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220117T113215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T204920Z UID:73374-1644519600-1644526800@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Afghanistan Untapped Mining Potential: Challenges and Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Isamil Amin will be discussing socio and geopolitical challenges\, investment climate\, present day opportunities and the future of mining in Afghanistan. \nIsmail 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 lies across a range of policy works such as the development of National Mineral Portfolio for foreign & domestic investment and evaluation & negotiation of large-scale mining projects across Afghanistan. In terms of commodities\, Ismail has a solid track record working with coal\, gold\, lead-zinc\, iron\, copper\, precious and semi-precious stones along with industrial mineral resources and reserves\, from the tendering of the exploration block to the issuance of the exploitation licence and final land reclamation upon cessation of mining activities. Having worked at key government institutions and decision-making bodies\, he has inside knowledge of what inner mechanics drive government regulation and successful bids for mining. These experiences combined with his academic & managerial background in mining and strong aptitude for socio-political evaluation and liaison allow him to achieve success both commercially and administratively for whatever venture he may be part of. Ismail has obtained his Bachelor of Mining Engineering from the University of Engineering & Technology Lahore\, Pakistan and actively writes for national and international media outlets regarding Afghanistan’s national resources\, its challenges and wider investment climate.\nAlong with professional career\, Ismail is well connected with the industry and is the Founding President of DeWER Co. & TSP (De Watan Energy and Resources Consultants and Technical Service Providers) and is currently based in London. \nRegistration can be done through Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/249242680567 URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/afghanistan-untapped-mining-potential-challenges-and-opportunities/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minsouth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Afghanistan-Map.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220107T111157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T111251Z UID:73366-1643302800-1643302800@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Virtual Sundowner DESCRIPTION:The next actual Sundowner should have been on Thursday\, the 27th of January from 5:00 pm until whenever you wanted.  The Sundowner has been changed to a MinSouth virtual space on Wonder .  There are different rooms which you can go into to chat with likeminded professionals. \nThis space is available at all times for the foreseeable future.  Feel free to check it out with colleagues who you would like to chat with but cannot actually meet. \nHopefully see you on the 27th! URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/virtual-sundowner/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking,Sundowner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220113T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20220104T201151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T151544Z UID:73337-1642096800-1642104000@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Critical minerals in a circular economy DESCRIPTION: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? \nProf. Richard Herrington\, Head of Earth Science Department at the Natural History Museum\, and experienced economic geologist will share his views on the topic. \nClick HERE to register URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/minsouth-lecture/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Lectures,Mining,Mining Industry,Natural History Museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211230T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211230T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20180429T153804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132709Z UID:72354-1640885400-1640901600@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Sundowner DESCRIPTION:Video conference is done through Wonder.  As their web page states: \n“Wonder is a space where you can connect to others in a more spontaneous and fluid way. You move around freely between groups. It’s fun\, creative and energizing. We call this concept fluid togetherness\, we think it’s the future of how people will connect online in future and we’re incredibly excited about it. The best thing is that Wonder is going to be a the core of it.” \nThere are separate rooms available at this space for Students\, Geologists\, Mining Engineers and Metallurgists.  Anyone can go into whichever room. \nHere is the link: \nSundowners\n  URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-09-24-2021-12-30/ CATEGORIES:Sundowner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211214T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20211203T110109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T104101Z UID:73296-1639504800-1639512000@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:2021 MinSouth Christmas Quiz DESCRIPTION:The Quizmaster will be doing a number of rounds of questions. \nTeams of up to six people can work together on the questions\, using a separate meeting platform for their group discussions (e.g. Skype\, Whatsapp or Jitsi etc). \nPlease register your team\, provide names of team members and identify a team spokesperson and communicate this information to the Eventbrite LINK by Friday\, the 10th of December. \nYou can also join in as an individual and we will allocate you to a team.  We will endeavour to develop teams of mixed disciplines\, so please register on the Eventbrite LINK by Friday\, the 10th of December.   \nWhen going to your separate platforms\, please turn off your microphones at the GoToMeeting MinSouth Quiz site.  It will help ensure that there is no interference while you chat on your separate meeting platforms.  It will also ensure that people from other teams are not spying on your team 😉 \nThere will be a dry run where one can familiarise oneself with using GoToMeeting with whichever meeting platforms different teams are using.    This is scheduled to be at 12:30 on the day of the competition (Tuesday\, the 14th of December).  To gain access\, use the link that will be given to you once you registered on Eventbrite. \nOn the day of the competition (Tuesday\, the 14th of December)\, we ask that you check into the platform at 6:00 pm so we can arrange the teams.  The questioning will begin at 6:15 pm. \nThe Quiz will be on a trust basis\, so no Googling please.  The Quizmaster will present the answers at a mid-point and at the end of the Quiz and the marking will be carried out – again\, on a trust basis – by the team’s spokesperson who will provide the Quizmaster with their final score. \nThere will be no prizes awarded this year\, however we would like to invite participants to make a donation to us for the IOM3 Benevolent Fund – via Paypal – go to www.paypal.co.uk  then log in and click on send money and fill in treasurer@minsouth.org.uk in the recipients e mail box.  This information is also available on the MinSouth webpage at this Link. \n(We suggest £5 per team\, or whatever teams or individuals would like to donate). URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/2021-minsouth-christmas-quiz/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:General meeting,MinSouth Quiz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211130T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211130T103000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20211124T200652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T200652Z UID:73287-1638268200-1638268200@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Critical Minerals & The UK’s Green Industrial Revolution - Geolsoc/ IOM3/ CMA Hybrid Event DESCRIPTION:Hybrid_Critical_Minerals_&_The_UK’s_Green_Industrial_Revolution \nDear all\, \nWe are excited to invite you to the upcoming\,‘Critical Minerals & The UK’s Green Industrial Revolution’\, hybrid event on 30th November 2021\, organised by the Critical Minerals Association\, Geological Society of London Business Forum and Institute of Materials\, Minerals & Mining (IOM3). \nThis hybrid event will entail: \n\n10:30 – 17:30 | Live Streamed Conference at The Geological Society\, Burlington House\, London\n19:00 – 21:30 | In-Person Drinks Reception\, Venue TBA – London\n\nMore information\, along with the event programme\, can be found on the attached poster. \nYou can sign-up to watch the entire live streamed conference\, parts of it that are most interesting to you\, or join us in-person at the drinks reception happening in London (venue TBA). \nSign-up to the live streamed conference here. \nSign-up to the drinks reception here.  \nMake sure to select a ticket via link above as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out!  \nPlease note that although this is a free event\, tickets are non-transferrable. Non-ticket holders will not be permitted entry. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the event! \nBest wishes\, \nKirsty \nKirsty Benham \nCo-founder \nCritical Minerals Association \n  \nE: kirsty@criticalmineral.org \nW: www.criticalmineral.org \nFollow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/critical-minerals-the-uks-green-industrial-revolution-geolsoc-iom3-cma-hybrid-event/ LOCATION:The Geological Society\, Burlington House\, Piccadilly\, London\, W1J 0BG\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211125T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211125T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20180429T153804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132709Z UID:72316-1637861400-1637877600@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Sundowner DESCRIPTION:Video conference is done through Wonder.  As their web page states: \n“Wonder is a space where you can connect to others in a more spontaneous and fluid way. You move around freely between groups. It’s fun\, creative and energizing. We call this concept fluid togetherness\, we think it’s the future of how people will connect online in future and we’re incredibly excited about it. The best thing is that Wonder is going to be a the core of it.” \nThere are separate rooms available at this space for Students\, Geologists\, Mining Engineers and Metallurgists.  Anyone can go into whichever room. \nHere is the link: \nSundowners\n  URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-09-24-2021-11-25/ CATEGORIES:Sundowner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211123T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20211025T152012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T140206Z UID:73260-1637672400-1637676000@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:SNAP - Diversity in Mining: An Indigenous Female’s Perspective DESCRIPTION:Kari Lentowicz\, a First Nations women from the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in Northern Saskatchewan\, will be presenting this SNAP.  This has been arranged jointly with Women In Mining UK.   \nMining is an essential industry\, and the very success and acceptance of the mining industry is reliant on a diverse and inclusive workforce. So why are we then asking women and Indigenous peoples to change who they are to “fit in” to an industry that we acknowledge needs to change to grow and prosper?  Working in the mining industry shouldn’t be at the cost of changing cultural nuances\, loss of identity\, and contradicting values. Corporate culture has had an expectation for women and Indigenous people to adapt their way of doing things in order to meet corporate terms of success. Women and Indigenous people in Canada are often in entry-level positions and\, it seems challenging to some to change the existing culture of “doing it the way we’ve always done it” to a culture of awareness\, diversity\, inclusion\, and equity in all realms. And sadly\, the challenges and micro-aggressions present for minorities go unacknowledged. Awareness of all these shortcomings are necessary to transform the corporate culture to one that celebrates the differences of others. \n \nKair Lentowicz is a Jill-of-all-trades\,with 20 years of experience in the mining industry and currently runs her own consulting company. \nIn 2018\, Kari  started Diamonds in the Rough (DITR) – a non-profit dedicated to bringing awareness to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion of women in the mining industry using mine rescue as a vehicle to do so. That year\, she took the first all-female team to participate in an international competition in Russia – a country where it is still illegal for women to work underground. Her plan for DITR includes the training of an all-female indigenous mine rescue team that will compete at a National level for they are significantly underrepresented in this industry and visibility is needed to encourage more Indigenous men and women to seek out these non-traditional Mining roles. \nWith a science background and a love for everything emergency response\, her life goal is to build emergency response capacity in communities\, industries\, and on a personal level for minorities. She seeks to build respectful relationships of understanding between all people so we can succeed together. \nTickets to attend this event virtually are available by clicking this LINK URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/snap-indigenous-people-in-the-canadian-mining-industry/ CATEGORIES:SNAP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211111T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20211025T145641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T110957Z UID:73255-1636653600-1636657200@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Lithium Potential in the UK DESCRIPTION: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 areas? \nDr. Robin Armstrong\, Mining Sector Leader at the Natural History Museum\, will assess the Li Potential of the UK. Using his skills including mineralogy\, geochemistry\, field mapping and sampling\, and geographical information systems\, Robin primarily studies volcanic arc related styles of mineralization such as porphyry copper deposits and epithermal gold deposits. However\, in recent years he has expanded his interests to include natural resources for the green economy and has worked on a range of Li deposits. \nDr. Armstrong will be presenting virtually.  You can attend this session with others in MinSouth at The Counting House at 50 Cornhill by registering at this LINK.  There is limited space in the room where the lecture will be held.  You can also attend virtually.  To find out the details to register virtually\, register at this LINK. URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/lithium-potential-in-the-uk/ CATEGORIES:Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minsouth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/NHM-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20180429T153804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132709Z UID:72301-1635442200-1635458400@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Sundowner DESCRIPTION:Video conference is done through Wonder.  As their web page states: \n“Wonder is a space where you can connect to others in a more spontaneous and fluid way. You move around freely between groups. It’s fun\, creative and energizing. We call this concept fluid togetherness\, we think it’s the future of how people will connect online in future and we’re incredibly excited about it. The best thing is that Wonder is going to be a the core of it.” \nThere are separate rooms available at this space for Students\, Geologists\, Mining Engineers and Metallurgists.  Anyone can go into whichever room. \nHere is the link: \nSundowners\n  URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-09-24-2021-10-28/ CATEGORIES:Sundowner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211014T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211014T183000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20210916T124758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T073753Z UID:73187-1634234400-1634236200@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:MinSouth AGM and Gold Exploration in Wales presentation DESCRIPTION:The MinSouth Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 14th October at 6pm as a hybrid meeting held physically at The Counting House\, 50 Cornhill\, London EC3V 3PD and virtually – registration details to follow.  The MinSouth 2021 AGM agenda as well as the MinSouth 2020 AGM Minutes (Draft) are available at this Link. \nMike Armitage of SRK will be presenting “Gold Exploration in Wales – Past\, Present and Future” at 18:30 on the 14th of October after the MinSouth Annual General Meeting.  The presentation and questions will probably take about an hour.  After the presentation\, feel free to hang around to chat with others in attendance. \nIt will be held both physically at The Counting House and virtually.  One must register to attend at Eventbrite.  Space at The Counting House ‘Dining Room’ is limited .  You can see if there is space to register by clicking this Physical Attendance Registration LINK \nAlternatively\, you can attend virtually\, register by clicking on the Virtual Attendance Registration LINK \n  \n  URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/minsouth-annual-general-meeting-2021/ CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211013T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211013T000000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20210914T123854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T122700Z UID:73163-1634083200-1634083200@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:FINEX21 DESCRIPTION:FINEX21 is the seventh in the series of biennial conferences.  It will be held on Wednesday\, 13th October at The Geological Society\, Burlington House\, Piccadilly\, London W1J 0BG. \nIt will be a one day conference that will bring together individuals from across the full value chain of mining\, and will focus on topics including: \n\nInnovation in Mining\nMining as a Solution of the Zero-carbon economy\n\nTalks will cover developments in capital and commodity markets\, mineral deposit science\nand innovation in exploration\, from the standpoints of experts and professionals from banks\,\nfinance houses\, stockbrokers\, exploration and mining companies and contractors. FINEX is\nnot an investment promotion forum but aims to provide a wider perspective on our industry. \nA flyer for this event is available: FINEX21 Flyer \nTo register for this event\, use this Link to Buy Tickets. URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/finex21/ LOCATION:The Geological Society\, Burlington House\, Piccadilly\, London\, W1J 0BG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:FINEX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210930T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210930T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20180429T153804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132708Z UID:72296-1633023000-1633039200@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Sundowner DESCRIPTION:Video conference is done through Wonder.  As their web page states: \n“Wonder is a space where you can connect to others in a more spontaneous and fluid way. You move around freely between groups. It’s fun\, creative and energizing. We call this concept fluid togetherness\, we think it’s the future of how people will connect online in future and we’re incredibly excited about it. The best thing is that Wonder is going to be a the core of it.” \nThere are separate rooms available at this space for Students\, Geologists\, Mining Engineers and Metallurgists.  Anyone can go into whichever room. \nHere is the link: \nSundowners\n  URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-09-24-2021-09-30/ CATEGORIES:Sundowner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210826T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210826T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20180429T153804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132708Z UID:72236-1629999000-1630015200@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Sundowner DESCRIPTION:Video conference is done through Wonder.  As their web page states: \n“Wonder is a space where you can connect to others in a more spontaneous and fluid way. You move around freely between groups. It’s fun\, creative and energizing. We call this concept fluid togetherness\, we think it’s the future of how people will connect online in future and we’re incredibly excited about it. The best thing is that Wonder is going to be a the core of it.” \nThere are separate rooms available at this space for Students\, Geologists\, Mining Engineers and Metallurgists.  Anyone can go into whichever room. \nHere is the link: \nSundowners\n  URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-09-24-2021-08-26/ CATEGORIES:Sundowner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20180429T153804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132702Z UID:72220-1627579800-1627596000@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:Sundowner DESCRIPTION:Video conference is done through Wonder.  As their web page states: \n“Wonder is a space where you can connect to others in a more spontaneous and fluid way. You move around freely between groups. It’s fun\, creative and energizing. We call this concept fluid togetherness\, we think it’s the future of how people will connect online in future and we’re incredibly excited about it. The best thing is that Wonder is going to be a the core of it.” \nThere are separate rooms available at this space for Students\, Geologists\, Mining Engineers and Metallurgists.  Anyone can go into whichever room. \nHere is the link: \nSundowners\n  URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-09-24-2021-07-29/ CATEGORIES:Sundowner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210713T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210713T143000 DTSTAMP:20260411T191308 CREATED:20210706T084342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T112751Z UID:73125-1626181200-1626186600@minsouth.org.uk SUMMARY:MinSouth SNAP: AI and machine vision for safety in operations DESCRIPTION:Joe Carr\, Mining Innovation Director  at Axora will be presenting about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine vision for safety in operation at the MinSouth SNAP on the 13th of July. \nQuestions will be welcome after the presentation. \nThis can be registered for by clicking on the Link below. \n \nHope to see you there! \nBest\, \nColin Morrish\, C.Eng. MIMMM \nCommunications Officer URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/snap-using-artificial-intelligence-in-mining-including-improving-mine-safety/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:MinSouth Snap END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR