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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
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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
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211111T190000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
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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
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211014T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20210916T124758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T073753Z
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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
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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
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210826T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210826T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210713T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210713T143000
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CREATED:20210706T084342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T112751Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210624T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132702Z
UID:72214-1624555800-1624572000@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-2-2020-09-24-2021-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210622T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20210609T094525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T144942Z
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SUMMARY:MinSouth Snap - Metal Innovations\, UK
DESCRIPTION:Gareth Thomas\, Managing Director of Metal Innovations UK\, will be introducing his company at a MinSouth Snap on Tuesday\, the 22nd of June\, 2021. Metal Innovations UK manufactures a modern tunnelling machine. \nClick on the Metal Innovations – MinSouth logo below to register.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/minsouth-snap-metal-innovations-uk/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:MinSouth Snap
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210621T230000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Culture and Mining:  Culture Change:  A Bottom-up Approach
DESCRIPTION:On Canada’s National Indigenous People’s Day (the 21st of June)\, the Canadian Institute of Mining\, Metallurgy and Petroleum’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will have a webinar from 23:00 until midnight. A summary: \n Fitting a square peg into a round hole is never an easy task. So why are we as Indigenous people asked to give up a part of ourselves to fit into this corporate culture? Working in the mining industry shouldn’t be at the cost of changing cultural nuances or by losing language. Unfortunately\, corporate culture has an expectation for Indigenous people to bend and change their way of doing things in order to meet their terms of success. With the majority of First Nations people in these companies in entry-level positions\, it seems changing the majority for the comfort of a few may not be the best way to develop a culture of acceptance and prosperity. The challenges and microaggressions exist and awareness is necessary to transform the corporate culture to one that celebrates the cultures of others. An industry that embraces what Indigenous people can offer both professionally and culturally is critical in this time of reconciliation. Not only can employment within the mining industry help filter money back into our communities and help us prosper\, it can help us share our experiences\, our values\, and our culture so it can be celebrated by all in partnership for a better relationships as the mining industry expands. \nKari Lentowicz
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/indigenous-culture-and-mining-culture-change-a-bottom-up-approach/
LOCATION:Virtually from Canada
CATEGORIES:CanadianInstituteMiningMetallurgyPetroleum,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210610T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210610T193000
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SUMMARY:Prestige Lecture - Tin
DESCRIPTION:Owen Mihalop\, MIMMM\, C.Eng and Chief Operating Officer of Cornish Metals Inc. will deliver the Prestige Lecture on the subject of Tin\, its uses\, the market\, operating mines and new mines coming on stream including South Crofty. \nNote:  after Owen completes his presentation\, he will retire to the MinSouth Wonder Building to discuss tin further with whomever is interested.  He will be in the Cornish Metals Room.  The MinSouth Wonder Building can be reached by clicking the Image of this building below. \n \nOwen Mihalop\, MIMMM\, C.Eng.\, has 20 years’ experience in the mining industry\, ranging from grass-roots geological exploration through to production mining. He started his career as an exploration geologist and then gained experience in mining engineering and production in both open-pit and underground mines\, following which he became a mining consultant specialising in feasibility studies\, project management and project evaluation\, gaining broad experience in the mining industry as a whole. In recent years he has concentrated on project development\, advancing projects in Europe and Africa towards production. Owen is a Chartered Mining Engineer and a graduate of Camborne School of Mines and he is supported by a strong team of geologists and mining engineers from the local area who have a deep understanding of the United Downs Project and the South Crofty Project. \nRegistration for this event can be reached via this Eventbrite link –  Registration
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/tin/
CATEGORIES:Prestige Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210527T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132702Z
UID:72172-1622136600-1622152800@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-2-2020-09-24-2021-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210518T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20210414T142120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T092419Z
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SUMMARY:MinSouth Snap - Brumadinho tailings dam collapse: revealing ground deformation precursors using satellite InSAR
DESCRIPTION:Doctor Stephen Grebby will be presenting this topic virtually at a MinSouth Snap on the 18th of May 2021 from 13:00-14:00 BST. \nDr  Grebby is an Assistant Professor in Earth Observation in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham. He has a PhD in Geological Remote Sensing and his research interests are primarily in the development of airborne and satellite remote sensing techniques for application to geological mapping\, natural resources exploration\, and the mapping and monitoring of geohazards. Prior to joining the University of Nottingham\, he worked for the British Geological Survey as a Remote Sensing Geoscientist for 5 years \n \nIf interested\, it is free to attend.  For registration\, click this Link
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/minsouth-snap-brumadinho-tailings-dam-collapse-revealing-ground-deformation-precursors-using-satellite-insar/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:Environment,MinSouth Snap
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210513T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20200903T090950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T193000Z
UID:72449-1620928800-1620934200@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Blockchain technology for the mining industry
DESCRIPTION:Blockchain technology for the mining industry:  What is blockchain\, where it works for us now and what is the bright and not-too-distant future for all mining industry stakeholders. \nTanya Matveeva will be presenting Blockchain technology for the mining industry: what is blockchain\, where it works for us now and what is the bright and not-too-distant future for all mining industry stakeholders.  This will be a joint presentation of MinSouth and Women In Mining – UK. \n \nIn this presentation\, she will give a brief explanation of the inner workings of blockchain technology\, history of its adoption in various spheres of our lives so far\, both in finance and blockchain for enterprise – two very different applications\, review where blockchain is already working for mining industry players and where we should be looking to learn what can and should be done soon.This promises to be an interesting lecture. \nRegistration can be done at this Link. \n\nTanya is an experienced exploration geologist focussed on connecting mining industry with developers of blockchain technology. Interested in all things disruptive to make mining better. \nStarted with BHP Minerals exploration group in Russia\, Kazakhstan and Australia\, then in Canada and later in several African countries. \nWorked for major and junior mining companies\, Alberta geological survey\, mining consultancies\, currently leading her own consultancy firm\, KAMNI Chain Ltd.\, based in Canterbury\, Kent\, UK. \nWork with large datasets in mineral exploration taught her respect for good data management practices.  \nSince learning about blockchain technology she realised the transformational potential of blockchain and now focus my work on developing applications of blockchain in mining space.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/72449/
CATEGORIES:General meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210429T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210429T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132701Z
UID:72158-1619717400-1619733600@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-2-2020-09-24-2021-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210427T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20210413T154800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T175956Z
UID:72937-1619528400-1619528400@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:MinSouth Snap - From Another Angle
DESCRIPTION:Challenging the Orthodoxy of Traditional InSAR Ground Motion Surveys\n\nOver the last 20 years or so\, Interferometric SAR (InSAR) has become an established method for measuring land motion from satellites and\, since the advent of free data from remote sensing missions such as Sentinel-1\, can be a very cost-effective way to support civil engineering and infrastructure asset management projects. However\, there is a serious downside in that most current techniques\, such as PSInSAR and SBAS\, are very poor at monitoring motion over rural landcover\, such as soils and vegetated surfaces. In this presentation\, Dr Andy Sowter from Terra Motion Limited will describe the current capability of satellite InSAR and\, using case studies from the mining industry\, show how he and his colleagues have seriously challenged the preconceptions of InSAR experts everywhere\, opening up new and exciting opportunities for ubiquitous and remote ground motion monitoring at all latitudes and in all terrains. \n\nClick here to register for this event through Eventbrite.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/minsouth-snap-insar-monitoring-tailings-dams/
CATEGORIES:Environment,MinSouth Snap
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210414T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20210317T205348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T205348Z
UID:72901-1618419600-1618423200@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Using Science to Maximize Sorting Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Recent implementations of sensor-based sorting have shown major positive impacts on mining economics. Maximizing sorting efficiency requires two linked pieces of information: particle size and particle grade. In addition to reducing downstream processing\, particle sorting improves throughput of viable ore. In general\, the coarser the size fraction\, the easier the sorting and the greater the economic rewards. Intimately linked to particle size is target mineral grade. Successful upgrading relies on understanding the relationship between target mineral grade and size fraction for each phase of the deposit; information that is critical for designing sorting parameters and algorithms. In this webinar\, experts from SRC’s Mining and Energy Division will show how an industry-unique combination of QEMSCAN® and computed-tomography (CT) scanning technologies can help determine the critical size-grade relationship of the ore and assist in identifying the ideal size fraction(s) to sort. This newly developed toolset is applicable to all major deposit types and size ranges. \nTo register for this Solutions Exchange Webinar:\nRegistration Link
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/using-science-to-maximize-sorting-efficiency/
CATEGORIES:CIM Magazine,Saskatchewan Research Council
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SUMMARY:Lecture:  Scotgold Resources Ltd.'s Cononish Gold & Silver Mine
DESCRIPTION:On the 8th of April\, MinSouth will be hosting a lecture presented by ScotGold Resources Ltd to discuss its Cononish Gold and Silver Mine.  The presentation will be by Richard Gray \nNON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – WITH EFFECT FROM 01 APRIL 2021 Mr Richard Gray has extensive international experience\, in both underground and open pit mine operations\, and brings considerable operational knowledge and management experience and skills to the Company\, particularly in the development and implementation of gold mining projects. He has previously held various roles at both majors and juniors within the gold mining sector and his successful career has included 15 years working in South Africa for Gencor Ltd and 14 years in West Africa for Golden Star Resources Ltd and Avocet Mining.  He holds a BSc (Hons) Mining Engineering from the Royal School of Mines\, Imperial College and an MBA from the Graduate School of Business\, Cape Town University. \n  \nThis mine is in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park near Tyndrum. \nWe last heard from ScotGold in 2014   Since that time\, ScotGold has started mining and had its first gold pour in 2020 on the 30th of November.  It will be interesting to hear the paths they followed to reach this point and the paths being planned to follow in the future. \nGold was discovered at Cononish in the 1980s.  Diamond drilling campaigns were followed by a 900m long exploration adit between 1989 and 1991.  Mineral resource delineation continued from that point.  Planning approval was granted by the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in 2018 on October 19th\, Work commenced later that year on December 18th. \nThere are estimated reserves of 550 000t with a grade of 11.8 g Au/t.  The average annual production over the nine year mine life is 23 370 oz.  63 employees will be working at this mine while it is in production. \n \nMore information about the Cononish Gold and Silver Mine can be found by clicking on the Scotgold logo above. \nOne can register for this event by clicking on the Eventbrite link below. \nLecture on 8th April 2021:  Scotgold Resources Ltd.’s Cononish Gold and Silver Mine.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/scotgold/
CATEGORIES:General meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T080000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20210403T110828Z
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UID:72921-1617782400-1617782400@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Implementation of Autonomous Systems in Mining Guideline V2 – Health and Safety\, Regulations\, and Workforce Community and Social Impact Workshop 1
DESCRIPTION:About the project:  \nThe first version of the Guideline for the Implementation of Autonomous Systems in Mining is being used within the industry as a playbook for effective autonomous systems implementation\, as a way to understand customer needs\, and as an educational\, communications\, and operational tool. Version 2 will offer updated guidance and considerations on justifying\, planning\, developing\, testing\, implementing\, and executing autonomous systems.  \nAbout the workshop:  \nWorkshop participants will review and revise three sections: Health and Safety\, Regulations\, and Workforce Community and Social Impact\, which focus on meeting new health and safety requirements particularly as they relate to autonomous system implementation and the social impact of autonomy in the community.  \n\nHealth and Safety: This section currently includes content on risk management and emergency response. A key focus of this workshop will be considering differentiating elements for autonomous systems\, especially around the more generic risk management content. \nRegulations: This section currently includes guidance on engaging regulators. It requires review to make sure it is globally applicable. \nWorkforce\, Community\, and Social Impact: This section includes information on the evolving workforce requirements\, communications strategy\, social and economic impact assessment\, and education and skills migration. It primarily requires review to make sure it is up to date. \n\nReview and revise:  \n\n5.1 Risk Management \n\n\n5.1.1 Risk Identification   \n5.1.2 Risk Analysis \n5.1.3 Controls for Risk and Hazard Management \n\n\n5.1.4 Monitoring and Review \n5.1.5 Documentation \n\n\n5.2 Emergency Management Planning \n6.1 Engaging Regulators \n7.1 Engagement Plan \n\n\n7.1.1 Evolving Workforce Requirements \n7.1.2 Evolving Workforce Requirements \n7.1.3 Social and Economic Impact Assessment \n\n\n7.2 Education and Skills Migration \n\nThis workshop will be held virtually on two separate dates to accommodate different time zones. Click here to view the other date and time option. 
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/implementation-of-autonomous-systems-in-mining-guideline-v2-health-and-safety-regulations-and-workforce-community-and-social-impact-workshop-1/
LOCATION:Virtually
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210325T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132701Z
UID:72142-1616693400-1616709600@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-2-2020-09-24-2021-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210316T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20210308T184256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T184256Z
UID:72880-1615910400-1615914000@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mineral Characterization for Optimum Sensor-Based Sorting
DESCRIPTION:Installations of both bulk and particle sensor-based sorting (SBS) in the mining industry have increased significantly recently. However\, SBS still lacks industry recognition as a pre-concentration technology. In addition to mineralogical characterization\, different sensors and their performance parameters are key to understanding orebody heterogeneity characteristics exploited by SBS. Current SBS testwork is often hit-or-miss—or worse\, amenability is assessed only by desktop study using default parameters from “similar ores.” This gap in standardized methodology for SBS characterization is often linked to its unsuccessful or sub-optimum adoption of the technology. In this webinar on sensor-based sorting\, experts from SRC and Unearthed Consulting will cover the mineral and sensor characterization required for successfully adopting sensor-based sorting. You’ll learn about sensor-based technologies and their mineral applications\, such as XRT\, laser\, infrared\, induction and colour sorters.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/mineral-characterization-for-optimum-sensor-based-sorting/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:CIM Magazine,Saskatchewan Research Council
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210311T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20200903T090123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T171257Z
UID:72446-1615485600-1615492800@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Young Person's Lecture Competition 2021
DESCRIPTION:The  annual MinSouth heat of the Young Person’s Lecture Competition (YPLC) will be held on Thursday\, the 11th of March beginning at 6:00 pm. \nTwo students from Imperial College (ICL) and three from Exeter University (CSM) will give 15-minute presentations on topics they have chosen and which are relevant to the materials and mining industries. \nThe abstracts of each of the presentations: \nAlex Lipp – All the world in a grain of sand? Geochemical surveying by unmixing of large-river sediments.\nGeochemical surveying provides information essential to mineral exploration and environmental baseline monitoring. However\, dense spatial surveying is costly\, slow and logistically challenging. Novel methods which can produce geochemical maps but minimise these downsides are therefore highly desirable. Typically\, geochemical surveys sample stream-sediments from small river catchments across the target region. Here\, I will describe how we can instead use smaller numbers of samples extracted from large rivers to reconstruct the geochemistry of the source region.  This novel approach ‘un-mixes’ the geochemistry of downstream sediment samples using an inverse method to produce a geochemical map of the source-region. This approach is demonstrated with a case-study from the Cairngorms\, UK: using just 67 downstream samples we are able to produce geochemical maps that compare favourably with independently gathered geochemical-survey maps produced with more than 100 times as many samples. This novel method could therefore reduce the logistical\, temporal and financial cost of geochemical mapping. \nFinlay Goodwin – The Tin Bearing Pegmatites of Uis\, Namibia\nThe area of Uis is situated within the Erongo region of Namibia. The area comprises the margins of several granite plutons\, likely to represent the upper\, fluid-saturated cupola of intrusions that themselves contain zones of intense tourmalinisation and pegmatite formation. These granite-hosted pegmatites do not contain tin mineralisation. By contrast\, the exogranitic pegmatites in the Uis pegmatite belt are pervasively stanniferous and CGM-bearing\, and are believed to be metamorphogenic in origin\, related to the late stages of the Damaran orogenesis – accordingly they are likely to be genetically unrelated to the adjacent granite intrusion. Characterisation of the contrasting mineralised and unmineralised pegmatites is considered to be important for any future assessment of the prospectivity of the region. In this presentation\, an alternative hypothesis is put forward\, presenting evidence that the Uis pegmatite swarms may have evolved along a single liquid line of descent from a granitic parent magma. \nAlexander Moss – Exploration for LCT Pegmatites in Leinster\, Ireland\nLithium bearing pegmatites were first discovered along the eastern margin of the Leinster Granite\, Ireland in the 1980’s. At the time it was noted “if only we have had a use for lithium”\, now\, 40 years on\, societal demand for lithium is set to increase due to the rise in interest in EVs and the green agenda. Following this increase in interest in lithium\, prospecting for lithium in the area was renewed. Modern mineral exploration techniques were deployed\, including geostatistics\, to build a model of lithium prospectivity for the region. The known occurrences of lithium mineralisation were used to train a fuzzy logic model of lithium prospectivity along the eastern margin of the Leinster Granite\, before extending its utility to northern portions of the Leinster Granite. This study presents the geostatistical methods utilised\, including potential issues with the technique and ideas for future work and improvements to\nthe model. \nTo register to attend the YPLC competition\, click the Link below to go to Eventbrite. \n2021 YPLC Registration \n 
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/yplc-2021/
CATEGORIES:Other,Young Person's Lecture Competition
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UID:72873-1615403700-1615407300@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:CIM Calgary Webinar - The Mount Polley Tailings Spill: Response & Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Join Lyn Anglin from Anglin and Associates to hear about the recovery from the tailings dam at the Mount Polley Mine 6 years later\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nSix years after a glaciolacustrine layer under the tailings dam at the Mount Polley Mine failed\, and 25 million cubic metres of water\, tailings and embankment materials spilled into the surrounding environment\, significant progress has been made in remediating the spill impacts. The company has invested on the order of $70 million on clean-up and repair. Human health and environmental impact and risk assessments\, monitoring studies\, and extensive remediation of impacted areas have been completed. Risk assessments indicate human health risks from the spill are low\, while environmental impacts are low to moderate\, with impacts primarily related to the homogeneous grain-size and low-organic content of the spilled tailings. The remediation response has therefore been focused on physical aspects of the spill. Ongoing monitoring indicates that impacted ecosystems continue showing positive signs of recovery. Communications with stakeholders and First Nations were maintained through regular community meetings\, community newsletters\, and site tours with regulators\, First Nations\, community representatives\, and members of the local public.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/cim-calgary-webinar-the-mount-polley-tailings-spill-response-recovery/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20210308T181610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T181930Z
UID:72870-1615201200-1615478400@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:PDAC 2021 - Virtual Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/pdac-2021-virtual-convention/
ORGANIZER;CN="Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada":MAILTO:info@pdac.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210225T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132701Z
UID:72139-1614274200-1614290400@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-2-2020-09-24-2021-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210223T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20210215T203237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T191340Z
UID:72825-1614083400-1614087000@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:MinSouth Snap-Greener Mining:  Is it achievable and how?
DESCRIPTION:Fuel_Economy_Brochure\nMinSouth Snap\nGreener Mining:  Is It Achievable and How?\nOn Tuesday the 23rd of February\, Tim Patterson\, Chief Executive Officer of Fuel Economy Solution Limited has agreed to discuss at the MinSouth online luncheon potential means to make mining greener and how. \nTim graduated with a BSc.(Hons) in Mining Geology from University College Cardiff in 1988. He spent his first 10 years in industry in underground excavation\, initially as a junior engineer with an opencast coal miner and finally with Balfour Beatty as their senior geotechnical engineer of the Jersey Storm Water cavern and tunnels sewerage scheme. Tim has fulfilled geotechnical engineering roles within other major tunnels in the UK including the Conwy immersed tube tunnel for Costain-Tarmac\, the Pen-Y-Clip A55 rock tunnel for Howard Humphreys & Partners/Brown & Root Civil (both North Wales) and the Penzance & St Ives Interceptor Sewer Scheme as hard rock mechanics tunnels and shaft designer for D&B contractor John Brown Cementation. \nFuel Economy Solution Limited is an energy efficiency business here to help your organization save fuel costs\, comply with new climate change legislation emissions limits and sweat all of your existing assets using internal combustion engines. Our combustion technology is effective\, stabilizes hydrocarbons (bio-)fuels but also applicable in waste to energy solutions to provide cleaner\, greener and cheaper industrial energy. Higher sulphur engines which have to burn lower sulphur fuels required by incoming climate change regulations is our sweet spot. \nAs well as a combustion efficiency and GHG emissions reduction business in its own right\, Fuel Economy Solution is also the founder of the Economy Solution Group. \n \nThis is a collaborative group of centrally co-ordinated transformation and green technologies focused on transition to a low carbon economy \nThis will be online.  Come and attend this fascinating presentation with your snap on GoToMeeting from 12:30 to 1:30 on Tuesday!  A Brochure for this event is at the beginning of this write up. \nHope to see you there! \nPS – New to GoToMeeting? You can get the app now and be ready when the meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/607024589
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/minsouth-snap-greener-mining-achievable-how/
CATEGORIES:MinSouth Snap
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T224821
CREATED:20200903T085906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T165503Z
UID:72445-1613066400-1613073600@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Joint BTS/MinSouth Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Joint BTS/MinSouth Meeting will be spotlighting the  \n\nNorth Yorks Polyhalite Project\nMineral Transport System\n\n\n\nTwo speakers from Strabag will be presenting work accomplished and planned on this Mineral Transport System.  They are Craig Sewell & Jason Fawcett.  This transport system includes a 37 kilometre segmentally lined tunnel and a 370 metre deep shaft at Lockwood Beck. \nThe Lecture and the Question and Answer session will be broadcast live on YouTube at 18:00 hours GMT on the 11th of February. \n\n\nThis YouTube broadcast can  be accessed at this Link. \nMore information about this event is available in this Flyer. \n\nPlease note that rather than a question and answer session there will be an opportunity for post-lecture discussions at a virtual bar being held after the event  –  with the link available in this Poster. \n\nHope to see you at this event. \n 
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/joint-meeting-with-bts-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Discussion,Lectures
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