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October 2024
MinSouth 2024 Annual General Meeting
We are also extending an invitation for members to join the MinSouth Council. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the mineral industry, including young professionals and women, to contribute to our diverse and expert community. Interested individuals should contact the Secretary at gstove@adrokgroup.com by the end of August. Additional information about joining the council is available in this post (click the word "post" for the link). Registration for both the AGM and the lecture (you only need to…
Find out more »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 »Mining Sundowner
Join us for an exciting Sundowner event at the Kings Arms in Shepherd Market, Mayfair, W1J 7QU, on Thursday, 31st October, sponsored by Mine Tech Services (UK)! This gathering offers mineral industry professionals a fantastic chance to network, share insights, and explore new opportunities. Event Highlights: Connect with industry peers Explore potential collaborations Gain valuable industry insights Don't miss this opportunity to expand your professional network and uncover new prospects. Mark your calendar—we look forward to seeing you there! …
Find out more »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…
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