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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:20260412T090231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T165503Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210204T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210204T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201111T165442Z
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SUMMARY:On-Line Lecture:  Application of an Autonomous Rover Platform in Underground Mining Environments
DESCRIPTION:The Application of an Autonomous Rover Platform in Underground Mining Environments \n  \nMr Aron Kisdi\, GMV & Dr Matt Eyre\, Camborne School of Mines \n6.30pm Thursday 4th February 2021 \nThe application of robotics across multiple industries has been significant and this talk will focus on the application of an autonomous mobile robot and its deployment in the mining cycle to improve safety and efficiency. The robot has been developed utilising software that has been deployed in space applications and the work presented is part of the Innovate UK – funded project ARISE. \nContact secretary@thecornishengineer.com for the link
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/on-line-lecture-application-of-an-autonomous-rover-platform-in-underground-mining-environments/
ORGANIZER;CN="Cornish Institute of Engineers":MAILTO:secretary@thecornishengineer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210128T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132701Z
UID:72126-1611855000-1611871200@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-2-2020-09-24-2021-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210114T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201216T195349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T144747Z
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SUMMARY:This house asks "Whether mining should be allowed on the moon and in Antarctica?"
DESCRIPTION:The presentations will be presented from this GoToMeeting Room.  Click the Link at the end of the sentence to download the GoToMeeting App. \nPresentations will be made by four people outlining how mining could affect the moon and Antarctica either positively or negatively.  This number may evolve. \nPresenters Profiles: \n\nDion Brandt\n\nSenior Associate and Geologist \nBehre Dolbear International \nGold and Base Metal Consultant \nResearch areas include Meteorite Impact Studies and Fluvial Systems \n\nJoshua Rasera\n\nMechanical Engineer \n3rd Year Ph.D. Student \nImperial College \n\nColin Morrish\n\nMining Engineer Consultant \nOccupational Health and Safety\, Mining Methods\, Rock Mechanics specialist \nFormerly Mines Inspector employed by the province of Saskatchewan in Canada for 18 years. \n\nSue Struthers\n\nMinSouth Past President \nChartered Environmentalist \nThere will be an opportunity for you to put forward questions or your own views after the presentations and participate in an informal straw poll. \nBy way of some background to mining on the moon\, see the video of Joshua’s Young People’s Lecture Competition (YPLC) presentation on this topic on the MinSouth website which can be located at this Link \nMr. Rasera also presented to the NXGEN Resources Student Conference last November.  A copy of this presentation is available on YouTube:  NXGEN Resources 2020 YPLC Presentation.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/this-house-asks-whether-mining-should-be-allowed-on-the-moon-and-the-antarctica/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:General meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201231T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201231T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132700Z
UID:72096-1609435800-1609452000@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-2-2020-09-24-2020-12-31/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20200903T085236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T124609Z
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SUMMARY:Mining Quiz
DESCRIPTION:This quiz will be conducted from the GoToMeeting platform.  Here is a Link to the quiz: Join MinSouth Quiz. \nJulian Aldridge\, our Quizmaster\, will be doing a number of rounds of questions\, with ten questions per round. \nTeams of up to six people (the mail drop says five but six has just been decided) 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 crtminerals@ntlworld.com\, by Wednesday 9th December. Here is the Link to join the quiz:  Join MinSouth Quiz \, so please do forward this link to your team members if they are not part of MinSouth or do not already receive this email. \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 by emailing crtminerals@ntlworld.com  your name and discipline (Geologist\, Mining Engineer\, Mineral Processer etc) by Tuesday 8th December.  Meeting forums will be constructed on Jitsi where team members can work together. \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 on Wednesday\, the 9th of December at 18:00 (6 pm).  Just go to the same link – Join MinSouth Quiz \nThe Quiz will be on a trust basis\, so no Googling please.  Julian will present the answers at a mid-point and end of the Quiz and the marking will be carried out – again\, on a trust basis – by the team’s spokesperson who will provide Julian 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/mining-quiz-2/
CATEGORIES:MinSouth Quiz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201208T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201208T204500
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201130T142710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T222508Z
UID:72642-1607454000-1607460300@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Canadian Mining Education Forum: Perspectives on Mine Health & Safety in Canada
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Mining Schools Committee of the CIM cordially invites you to this must-attend webinar on mine health and safety. Led by Roy Slack\, immediate past president of the CIM\, this webinar will feature 3 outstanding keynote speakers with more than 90 years of combined experience in the mining industry. Some of the topics in this webinar will include the latest in safety technologies and innovations\, best practices\, effective risk management\, fostering a culture of safety within the organization\, and human perception to safety. Another key question this webinar will address regards industry’s responsibility for safety education and training and the role of academia. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this unique forum. Many thanks to our sponsors for their generous contributions\, who have allowed us to make this webinar free-of-charge. \nLink for Details & to Register for Webinar
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/the-canadian-mining-education-forum-perspectives-on-mine-health-safety-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtually from Canada
CATEGORIES:CanadianInstituteMiningMetallurgyPetroleum,Health&SafetySociety,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201124T160714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T211336Z
UID:72629-1606953600-1607126399@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Discussion & Debate: 'Can mining make the world a greener place?'
DESCRIPTION:The Natural History Museum is hosting this discussion and debate.  It will be comprised of 6 sessions entitled – \nWho decides? \nWhere can we find the metals? \nCan mining be safe and sustainable? \nHow to shape future mining? \nProspects for the Circular Economy \nCan mining make the world a greener place? \nThere will be eight speakers asserting their cases on the matter. \nOne can register as an observer on this page.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/discussion-debate-can-mining-make-the-world-a-greener-place-nhm/
LOCATION:Virtually
CATEGORIES:Debate,Discussion,Natural History Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201126T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132700Z
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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-2-2020-09-24-2020-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201125T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201125T013000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201119T142334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T142334Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour:  Nutrien's Allan Potash Mine & Mill
DESCRIPTION:This tour will showcase Nutrien’s Allan potash mine & mill. Tune in to see how potash is mined\, processed\, and used by customers worldwide.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe CIM Saskatoon Student Chapter is proud to present the first-ever Nutrien Allan Potash Virtual Mine & Mill Tour. This live event will include high-quality footage of the potash mining & processing methods used in Saskatchewan. Join us on November 24th (early morning on November 25th in Britain) and learn how our provincial mineral gets from the mining face to Nutrien’s customers! \nThere will be a Q&A session after the tour\, which will feature Allan’s Chief Mine Engineer\, Cole Smith\, and Chief Metallurgical Engineer\, Luke Broughton. Cole and Luke are both University of Saskatchewan Alumni and have a combined experience of 20+ years in the potash industry. \nThe event will be held through Microsoft Teams. Teams Live Events can be joined through a web browser on your PC. If you wish to attend the live event on a mobile device\, you will be required to download the Microsoft Teams app.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/virtual-tour-nutriens-allan-potash-mine-mill/
LOCATION:Virtually from Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CIM Saskatoon Student Chapter":MAILTO:cim.saskatoon@outlook.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201119
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201031T172918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T172918Z
UID:72546-1605571200-1605743999@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Virtual Career Fair: A Career in Mining is More Than You Think
DESCRIPTION:Take the first step towards an exciting career in the Canadian mining industry! In-demand mining occupations and work-integrated learning positions will be available\, as well as the opportunity to connect with your target employers from across the country! \nDon’t miss your chance to explore top companies\, browse available positions and placement opportunities\, chat with recruiters\, and discover the benefits of a career in mining. \n\nLearn about in-demand mining occupations.\nGet your resume directly into the hands of mining employers.\nSpeak directly with top recruiters and industry leaders across Canada.\n\nIf you are interested in registering and attending this event as a job seeker\, go to this Link.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/virtual-career-fair-a-career-in-mining-is-more-than-you-think-2020-11-17/
LOCATION:Virtually from Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mining Industry Human Resources Council (Canada)":MAILTO:mihr@vfairs.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201118
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201031T172918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T221649Z
UID:72524-1605484800-1605657599@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Virtual Career Fair: A Career in Mining is More Than You Think
DESCRIPTION:Take the first step towards an exciting career in the Canadian mining industry! In-demand mining occupations and work-integrated learning positions will be available\, as well as the opportunity to connect with your target employers from across the country! \nDon’t miss your chance to explore top companies\, browse available positions and placement opportunities\, chat with recruiters\, and discover the benefits of a career in mining. \n\nLearn about in-demand mining occupations.\nGet your resume directly into the hands of mining employers.\nSpeak directly with top recruiters and industry leaders across Canada.\n\nIf you are interested in registering and attending this event as a job seeker\, go to this Link.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/virtual-career-fair-a-career-in-mining-is-more-than-you-think/
LOCATION:Virtually from Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mining Industry Human Resources Council (Canada)":MAILTO:mihr@vfairs.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20200903T085007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T083836Z
UID:72442-1605204000-1605211200@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sensors in Mining (Microsoft Teams)
DESCRIPTION:Join Microsoft Teams Meeting \nSensors: \nGordon Stove of Adrok will give a talk on Low-carbon\, Low-cost\, Low-risk\, High value-adding Technology for Mineral Exploration; \nFinding subsurface natural resources is getting harder\, not easier.  Explorers are having to look deeper under cover to find new resources and reserves.  Coupled with the technical challenges\,  safeguarding our environment and natural beauty is also critical to the Explorer.   Adrok has developed a deep ranging radio wave system that can pinpoint natural resources in an environmentally friendly and sensitive way.  Surveys are low-carbon affairs and do not destruct the subsurface.   Adrok’s goal is to make the world a better place by better understanding what lies beneath the earth surface. We aim to help our clients increase their exploration success \nAndrew Bamber of Bara Consulting will be talking about Modifying your Modifying Factors with the use of Sensors \nSensors come in many forms and can be used for many things\, but possibly the best use of sensors is for the discovery\, definition\, and characterization of orebodies both before and during mining activity. This talk will review several types of sensor plus examples of use in each of these roles\, and present some case study examples of where either significant dilution or loss was avoided through the application of sensor technology. \n  \nJoin Microsoft Teams Meeting \n 
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sensors-in-mining/
CATEGORIES:General meeting,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201112T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201008T082646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T182333Z
UID:72502-1605184200-1605187800@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mining Masterclass - Norway
DESCRIPTION:This Mining Masterclass session will be covering mining in Norway.  The expert panel will discuss opportunities and challenges of developing and financing mining projects in Norway. Our panellists will share their experiences from an exploration\, commercial\, legal and geological perspective.  The panellists are: \n\nGrace Howe\, Exploration Geologist\, SRK Consulting\nJohn Vergopoulos\, CEO\, Norge Mining\nØystein Rushfeldt\, CEO\, Nussir ASA\nHans Arne L’orange\, Head of Metals & Mining\, Clarksons Platou Securities AS\nJon Rabben\, Partner\, Wiersholm\n\nThis session will be chaired by Iain Duncan\, Partner and UK head of Energy and Natural Resources at Simmons & Simmons. \nRegister and select sessions \nForward to a colleague \nIf you’re unable to join\, please let us know here.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/mining-masterclass-norway/
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="MinSouth%2C London Mining Club and Simmons & Simmons":MAILTO:georgina.bale@simmons-simmons.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201111T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201008T082504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T182507Z
UID:72500-1605097800-1605101400@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mining Masterclass - Sweden
DESCRIPTION:This Mining Masterclass session will be covering mining in the Nordic region Sweden.  The expert panel will discuss opportunities and challenges of developing and financing mining projects in Sweden. Our panellists will share their experiences from an exploration\, commercial\, legal and geological perspective.  The panellists are: \n\nBen Lepley\, Senior Consultant (Resource Geology)\, SRK Consulting\nKurt Budge\, CEO\, Beowulf Mining plc\nMark Thompson\, Managing Director\, Talga Resources Ltd\nJohan Cederblad\, Partner\, Vinge\nEric Jensen\, General Manager of International Operations\, EMX Royalty Corp\n\nThis session will be chaired by Nick O’Reilly\, Co-Chair of the London Mining Club \nRegister and select sessions \nForward to a colleague \nIf you’re unable to join\, please let us know here.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/mining-masterclass-sweden/
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="MinSouth%2C London Mining Club and Simmons & Simmons":MAILTO:georgina.bale@simmons-simmons.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201110T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201008T082334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T182649Z
UID:72498-1605011400-1605015000@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mining Masterclass - Finland
DESCRIPTION:This Mining Masterclass session will be covering mining in Finland.  The expert panel will discuss opportunities and challenges of developing and financing mining projects in Finland. Our panellists will share their experiences from an exploration\, commercial\, legal and geological perspective.  The panellists are: \n\nBen Lepley\, Senior Consultant (Resource Geology)\, SRK Consulting\nJames Withall\, CEO\, Rupert Resources\nJoni Lukkaroinen\, CEO\, Terrafame OY\nCasper Herler\, Managing Partner\, Borenius\nEric Jensen\, General Manager of International Operations\, EMX Royalty Corp\n\nThis session will be chaired by Iain Duncan\, Partner and UK head of Energy and Natural Resources at Simmons & Simmons. \nRegister and select sessions \nForward to a colleague \nIf you’re unable to join\, please let us know here.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/mining-masterclass-finland/
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="MinSouth%2C London Mining Club and Simmons & Simmons":MAILTO:georgina.bale@simmons-simmons.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201104T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20201031T165929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T165929Z
UID:72518-1604514600-1604520000@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cornish Institute of Engineers Online Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Mount Polley Mine (Canada) Tailings Spill Remediation – Challenges & Successes \nDr Lyn Anglin\, Anglin & Associates \nAfter 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 into remediating the spill impacts. This talk reviews the clean-up and repair that has taken place since the 2014 failure. \nContact:  secretary@thecornishengineer.com for the link \nMount Polley Mine Location \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/cornish-institute-of-engineers-online-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Cornish Institute of Engineers,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201029T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T132659Z
UID:72077-1603992600-1604008800@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-2-2020-09-24-2020-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201008T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20200903T084829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T073018Z
UID:72441-1602180000-1602187200@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Intelligent Mining Technology
DESCRIPTION:Intelligent  Mining Technology \n“Results of trials of intelligent underwater robots at Ecton Mine for the EU Horizon 2020-funded UNEXMIN project\, commercialization of UNEXMIN with UNEXUP and the robotic mining project\, Robominers”  \n–  Dr. Stephen Henley\, RCI\, 4DCoders \nFollow this link to participate: Join the Teams meeting
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/intelligent-mining-technology/
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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/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200827T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200827T220000
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SUMMARY:Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200731T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20200703T074800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T074800Z
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SUMMARY:Joint meeting with Zambian Business Club
DESCRIPTION:A virtual meeting between MinSouth and the Zambian Business Club will be held at 16:00.  Details to follow.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/joint-meeting-with-zambian-business-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200730T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200730T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T153804Z
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SUMMARY:Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200619T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200619T170000
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CREATED:20200619T093010Z
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SUMMARY:YPLC Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:MinSouth heat winner Sam Casement competes in a virtual Regional Final of the Young Persons’ Lecture Competition.  The meeting will open at 17:45 and the proceedings will begin at 18:00.  Anyone may join the video conference but please register at https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZYodemspz0vGtBGWZa8zQqr21HlgJhfldk_&data=02%7C01%7C%7C66855b9bc7444f4b8ca008d8142f2b2e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637281540120392642&sdata=anDxeEC4qw7MfviA5nnsN1p3J09xEBKusLYmlSpOuCo%3D&reserved=0 \n 
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/yplc-regional-final-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200611T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20190809T145810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T074730Z
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SUMMARY:The Relevance of Mining in a Climate Change World
DESCRIPTION:The MinSouth Prestige Lecture will be presented by Neil Kermode\, Managing Director of The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Limited\, based in Orkney. \n  \n  \nJoin Teams Meeting  From 5.30 pm \nThis year’s Prestige lecture explores the relevance of mining in a climate change and zero carbon world. Are new mines necessary? Could we not be re-using/recycling metals already mined\, processed and discarded or still in circulation? How important is mining for new and developing clean technologies – electric cars\, renewable energy\, energy storage etc. \nWinning high energy materials from the earth was an excellent strategy for kickstarting the first Industrial Revolution. It allowed industry to site production where it needed to be and not just where the resources were\, it compacted processes and people into factories and enabled unheard of levels of production. \n But unfortunately we didn’t spot the downside of releasing these bound up materials… until recently. \n So now we know we need to act on carbon emissions\, the spotlight of attention has begun to swing onto less extractive approaches to making our lives work. This generally means moving from a linear process to more circular ones. It means using less and it means using that we have better\, and sometimes it means looking at the processes that made life possible before coal. \nOne part of that is the way in which we power and propel our economy. We all know we are decarbonising\, we see more EVs on the road and in the adverts on the (lower energy) TV; We have stopped burning coal for electricity and the UK had its first coal free month in May; we see more wind turbines and solar panels and we are participating in conversations about carbon daily. \n And there are things going on in the background\, often unseen. The carbon free world is under construction and new technologies are being developed. \n Neil Kermode manages the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney which has been tasked by Government to enable the development of the technology to harvest energy from the waves and tides around our coast. Set up in 2003 it has seen more devices (30) tested than at any other site in the world and has helped spur the decarbonisation of energy in Orkney. \n Neil brings a wealth of experience of the successes and challenges that have been faced by the pioneers and innovators to date and is passionate about the need to deliver a new industry. \n The lecture will explore some of the options that marine energy opens up; not just to the UK but the rest of the planet. Opportunities for new jobs\, businesses and ways to handle and utilise the energy harvested. \n Neil will also highlight the metals and minerals that may be increasingly important to the development and construction of these and other non-carbon energy sources (ie materials needed); and perhaps more importantly\, the battery and/or other energy storage provisions for the energy produced. \nExamples of the conundrum include that steel is needed for wind turbines – and steel needs mining iron ore and metallurgical process coal for the steel manufacturing; similarly metals needed for the marine energy technologies; and the rare earths and other metals/minerals needed for EVs\, renewables and storage etc. \n  \nJoin Teams Meeting  \nFrom 5.30 pm
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/the-relevance-of-mining-in-a-climate-change-world/
CATEGORIES:Prestige Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200513T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20200406T140706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T184601Z
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SUMMARY:Dry Mineral Processing - for the Moon and Earth
DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Hadler of Imperial College is preparing a presentation entitled “Dry Mineral Processing – for the Moon and Earth”. \nJoin the Teams meeting \nUse of off-Earth resources\, or Space Resource Utilisation (SRU)\, is essential for the further exploration of space by humankind. Off-Earth resources will provide propellant\, oxygen\, water and building materials.  The production of oxygen from lunar soil is the first step in this process.  The overall flowsheet for lunar oxygen production is similar to that of terrestrial metal production from a mined ore.  The process flowsheets both include excavation\, haulage and beneficiation of the lunar soil or terrestrial ore to provide the feedstock for the chemical extraction of oxygen or metal. \nAs a mineral processing engineer\, Kathryn is interested in the beneficiation of lunar soils.  The environmental constraints on the Moon present a number of challenges for beneficiation of minerals\, including low gravity and a lack of air or water for transporting and separating minerals.  These challenges mean we must think differently about the way in which we separate minerals in space\, which has the potential to bring new ideas and approaches to terrestrial mineral separations.  In this talk\, we will look at the role of mineral processing in the lunar oxygen production flowsheet\, the challenges faced\, and how we might use SRU to transform our terrestrial mineral processing operations.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/dry-mineral-processing-for-the-moon-and-earth/
CATEGORIES:General meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200430T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T153804Z
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SUMMARY:Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200424T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200424T170000
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CREATED:20191127T132145Z
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SUMMARY:MIMinE Annual Safety Seminar
DESCRIPTION:MIMinE is holding its 15th Safety Seminar\, with technical papers of relevance to mining and mineral extraction.  This annual event attracts a diverse audience which includes senior personnel\, procurement managers\, trade unionists\, students and apprentices.  The event also features company exhibition stands and ample opportunities for delegates to network during break times. \nPre-registration is essential to secure your place. \nhttp://www.themime.org.uk/
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/mimine-annual-safety-seminar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200312T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090231
CREATED:20190809T144940Z
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SUMMARY:Young Persons' Lecture Competition
DESCRIPTION:Students selected from all the entries received will present 15-minute lectures on the subjects described below.  The winning presenter will have the opportunity to participate in the Regional Final on 26 March. \n  \nSam Casement \nImperial College London \nRegional Spectral Analysis of the Lofdal Alkaline Carbonatite Complex\, Namibia\, for Mineral Exploration \nUsing evidence from multi- and hyperspectral image data\, the geology\, mineralogy and formation of carbonatite dykes are considered at the Lofdal Alkaline Carbonatite Complex\, Namibia. Lofdal is situated in the Welwitschia inlier\, within the Congo Craton\, which was intruded post-tectonically in many phases\, including by the Oas Syenite and carbonatite dykes. In this study\, satellite\, airborne and drone-based data have been analysed to spectrally characterise the lithologies and mineralogy of the carbonatite complex\, and its relationship to the regional geology. Lithological interpretations have also been linked to the geological setting and spectral properties. The Spectral Angle Mapping classification technique is used for mineral mapping in the region. How the thin carbonatite dykes relate to the distribution of Rare Earth Elements in this area\, and the implications for economic potential\, are discussed. The analysis of multi- and hyperspectral imagery has enabled a regional assessment of prospectivity to be produced. \n  \nAlexander Moss \nOxford University – St Edmund Hall \nLithium Deposit Types and Problems Relating to Maximising Extraction. \nThe market for lithium is growing at an extraordinary rate in response to the increase in demand for rechargeable batteries\, principally in Electric Vehicles (EVs). Three types of lithium resources have been identified. 70% of the estimated resources are stored in brines\, predominantly in Chile\, Bolivia\, Argentina and China. The second most abundant deposit of lithium\, as Spodumene and Lepidolite predominantly\, are pegmatites. These constitute <1% of pegmatites observed globally. The final class of resources are unconventional lithium deposits\, including hectorite in Hector\, California\, and jadarite in Jadar\, Serbia. Issues arise when converting these resources into reserves\, principally with lithium brines. Brines are extracted from aquifers and left in pond exposed to solar radiation and the atmosphere for 18 months\, while evaporation increases the concentration of the brine. Excessive pumping of brines potentially diminishing extraction by dilution. Magnesium ions also act to inhibit the amount of lithium extracted from brines. \n  \nMaciej Zajaczkowski \nImperial College London \nREE properties\, extraction and outlook \nRare earth metals fulfil an important role in many aspects of modern technology and our daily lives. First to be discovered in the town of Ytterby\, rare earth metals have since been valued and utilized for their unique properties; allowing them to be utilized in electronic components\, powerful magnets\, efficient catalysts\, highly specific absorption spectrum pigments and many more. Due to their high demand and the scarcity of processable ores\, the extraction of rare earth metals in large quantities has proven to be a challenging task that has already taken a large toll on the environment. \nDuring this student led lecture\, I will discuss more about these elements and current improvements in extraction methods as well as potential solutions related to their environmental issues. \n  \nJacob Hartles \nExeter University \nMining Development: Ethics and Sustainability in modern mining \nAs cultural\, commercial\, and environmental pressures increasingly affect the mining industry\, the challenges emplaced must be addressed and a modernised response formulated. Technology and adaptation are key\, however\, the manner of such must complement the values of the complaints faced\, and as such human and legislative routes cannot be underestimated.  The talk will examine the chicken-and-egg nature of ethical pressures versus sustainability and efficiency gains. This broad examination is devolved into a variety of subtopics: the challenges of climate change\, resource scarcity\, and “social license to operate” in 21st century mining; developing technologies and their downstream impacts with a focus on water and energy\, and approaches to cultural and societal challenges. Thus concluding on a proposal for activities and developments that have beneficial economic and social returns. \n  \n 
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/young-persons-lecture-competition/
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