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November 2021
Mining Needs You – Virtual Career Fair
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR), the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) are proud to present the Mining Needs You Virtual Career Fair! From exploration to extraction, milling and fabrication, minerals and metals are essential to our way of life today and to the world we want to create tomorrow. Help Canada be the world leader in safe, sustainable exploration and mining by joining us November 8…
Find out more »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 »SNAP – Diversity in Mining: An Indigenous Female’s Perspective
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. Mining 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…
Find out more »Sundowner
Video conference is done through Wonder. As their web page states: "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." There…
Find out more »Critical Minerals & The UK’s Green Industrial Revolution – Geolsoc/ IOM3/ CMA Hybrid Event
Hybrid_Critical_Minerals_&_The_UK’s_Green_Industrial_Revolution Dear all, We 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). This hybrid event will entail: 10:30 - 17:30 | Live Streamed Conference at The Geological Society, Burlington House, London 19:00 - 21:30 | In-Person Drinks Reception, Venue TBA - London More information, along with the event programme, can be found…
Find out more »December 2021
2021 MinSouth Christmas Quiz
The Quizmaster will be doing a number of rounds of questions. Teams 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). Please 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. You can also join in as an individual and we will allocate you to a…
Find out more »Sundowner
Video conference is done through Wonder. As their web page states: "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." There…
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
Find out more »Virtual Sundowner
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. This 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. Hopefully see you…
Find out more »February 2022
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…
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