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November 2024
Decarbonisation of the steel industry
Please note that this MinSouth talk has been moved from 17:30 to 19:00 due to timing issues with the speakers. We still look forward to an interesting and stimulating talk. On 14th November at the Counting House the founders of DryFlow Magnetics, Brett Boynton and Jon Robbeson, will speak to decarbonisation of the steel industry, the importance of high grade iron ore and the need to build supply chains of magnetite to feed the new generation of green steel plants.…
Find out more »ABMEC Conference & Exhibition
One can register to attend this event on the 27th and 28th of November at this LINK ( https://abmec.org.uk/abmec-conference-exhibition-2024/ ) Draft programme of events - Wednesday 27 November 2024 (subject to change) TIME NAME ORGANISATION 09:00:00 Paul Freeman ABMEC 09:10:00 Ian Trotter BMW Factory Tour 10:30:00 BREAK 11:30:00 Registration 12:00:00 LUNCH 13:00:00 Conference Opens 13:05:00 Russell Lafford ABMEC 13:20:00 Martin Olds, Chris Lofthouse & David Kerr Department for Business and Trade (DBT)/(DBT)/UK Export Finance 13:40:00 Anthony Elgey BSI Group…
Find out more »ABMEC Conference & Exhibition
One can register to attend this event on the 27th and 28th of November at this LINK ( https://abmec.org.uk/abmec-conference-exhibition-2024/ ) Draft programme of events - Thursday 28 November 2024 (subject to change) TIME NAME ORGANISATION 09:00:00 Russell Lafford ABMEC 09:05:00 Tom Davies Energybuild 09:25:00 Rob McConnell ICL 09:45:00 Remco Dautzenberg Weir 09:55:00 Q&A 10:00:00 PANEL DISCUSSION MILG 11:00:00 BREAK 11:20:00 TBC HSE 11:40:00 Alex Griffiths Wood Mackenzie 11:55:00 Catherine Mortimer Deswik 12:10:00 Hamed Johnny Sarnavi The Wolfson Centre for Bulk…
Find out more »December 2024
VIRTUAL LECTURE: ‘Membership & Chartership Evening – Explaining the Process’
The Membership & Chartership Evening, organized by MinSouth and presented by IOM3, will feature a **virtual presentation** by Paul Skerry, Director of Membership at IOM3. Attendees will gain insights into the membership process and professional registration. About Paul Skerry Paul Skerry, CEng FICE FCInstCES FIMMM, has an extensive 30-year career in the construction industry, transitioning from operations to a focus on training and development. A Chartered Engineer since 2003 and a Fellow of IOM3 since 2021, Paul has held significant…
Find out more »January 2025
Integrating Prospectivity : Mineral Systems, Machine Learning and Sterilisation/Enhancement from Previous Exploration
Integrating Prospectivity Mineral Systems, Machine Learning and Sterilisation/Enhancement from Previous Exploration The presentation outlines innovative approaches to regional prospectivity modelling including integrating knowledge-driven and data-driven methodologies in a way the best aspects of each can be captured. The presentation details SRK Exploration’s Bayesian framework methodology to combine the two approaches. This framework is unique in that it also integrates our understanding of terrane endowment and sterilisation, or prospectivity enhancement, from prior exploration activities. Thus, explorers can be directed not just…
Find out more »Mining Sundowner
The Mining Sundowner is a well-established event that has become a staple in the calendars of mineral industry professionals. Scheduled to commence at 17:30 on Thursday, the 30th of January, the event promises to be an engaging and valuable opportunity for attendees to connect with peers, discuss industry trends, and foster new business relationships. In the Kings Arms in Mayfair, the event is supported by GSL. Networking is a critical component of professional success in the mineral industry, and the…
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 »March 2025
Young Persons’ Lecture Competition – MinSouth Heat
Don't miss the opportunity to attend the 2025 MinSouth Heat of the Young Persons' Lecture Competition on Thursday, March 13th! The event will be hosted at the Royal School of Mines in South Kensington, London, and will feature three outstanding presentations from young researchers. You can also join the event online via GoToMeeting if you are unable to travel. The three competitors along with the topics they will present: Fin Isaacs, Porphyry endowment from propylitic minerals: a study of the…
Find out more »Mining Sundowner
Join the Mining Sundowner on Thursday, 27th March at the Kings Arms, Mayfair, for our monthly networking event. This gathering is a key opportunity for mineral industry professionals to connect and foster industry success. Expand your professional network and build valuable relationships. Contact the Mining Sundowner Group via miningsundownerevents@gmail.com . To receive updates on future events, subscribe to our mailing list: or scan the QR code below.
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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