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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
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
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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:20260412T172957
CREATED:20190809T144940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T174839Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T153804Z
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SUMMARY:Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20200117T104746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T164441Z
UID:72382-1582806600-1582821000@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Routes to Market in Africa: A Zambian Business Club and MINSOUTH Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Routes to Market in Africa: A Zambian Business Club and MINSOUTH Workshop” will be an interactive event.  There is opportunity in general discussions for individual professionals or senior representatives from organisations to discuss their commercial experiences relevant to the workshop.  Rather than a ‘business profile’ this would be short remarks relevant to the workshop theme. \n\nHow do you approach doing business in Africa or move into new markets on the continent?\nHow do you address the operational risks impacting your business? How do you design effective controls for these risks?\nHave you faced challenges navigating new markets?\n\nThe scope of the workshop is to consider the following: \n\nBasics of risk management\nAnti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial sanctions\nAnti-bribery risks\nPolitical risks\nOperational and logistical risks\nLegal and regulatory risks\nCultural risks\nDocumentation risks (including LIBOR changes)\nProtection of intellectual property\nTrade finance risks (including Brexit challenges)\nCyber-security risks\nOperational resilience\n\nThe session will offer high-level content relevant to a range of sectors\, including large corporates\, SMEs and not-for-profit organisations.  The workshop\, relevant to various business lines (front line\, enterprise risk and compliance\, internal audit)\, is designed to stimulate discussion during the sessions with the sharing of relevant experiences  ̶  good and bad. \nThe workshop especially welcomes senior professionals or investors with an interest in Zambia / Southern Africa and the extractive sectors although the workshop is open to anyone and will have direct relevance to any African country or industry sector. \nWhilst the workshop is free to attend\, numbers are limited and registration is required.  Please go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/routes-to-market-in-africa-a-zambian-business-club-and-minsouth-workshop-tickets-92071485291 before February 22 to register.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/routes-to-market-in-africa-a-zambian-business-club-and-minsouth-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200213T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20190809T144614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T164120Z
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SUMMARY:West Cumbria Mining
DESCRIPTION:Mark Kirkbride will give a presentation on West Cumbria Mining to this joint meeting with the British Tunnelling Society. \nNotice BTS MinSouth 13 Feb 2020
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/west-cumbria-mining/
LOCATION:The Institution of Civil Engineers\, 1 Great George Street\, Westminster
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200130T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T153804Z
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SUMMARY:Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2020-01-30/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200129T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20200107T153119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T153119Z
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SUMMARY:Mining For and With the Electric Vehicle
DESCRIPTION:Since 2017\, factors affecting climate change have influenced car manufacturers to adopt policies to reduce or cease manufacturing of cars using fossil fuels. \nThis plus the health effects of poorly maintained and polluting diesel engines has affected a much wider audience with mining being no exception. The use of electric vehicles is being rolled out and with it the demand for battery minerals. The focus of mining companies has changed to supplying what is the biggest growth market in a commodity\, possible ever. \nManufacturers of mining equipment have quickly taken up the challenge and have started to produce a range of electric equipment powered by direct connection or battery. \nMining companies and manufacturers are actively looking how to supply and process the raw materials that go into battery manufacture\, as well as the the practicalities and limitations of using electric vehicles in very arduous conditions. \nThe Mining Technology Division (MTD) of the IOM3 associated with the Association of British Mining Equipment Companies (ABMEC) are hosting a conference entitled Mining for and with the Electric Vehicles at 297 Euston Road\, London NW1. \nThe aim is to bring together those companies that mine and process battery minerals with those that use the minerals to manufacture batteries and those that use those batteries in electric vehicles. The conference will discuss the current state of supply and development of battery technology and where it is likely to develop. \nThe conference is a unique opportunity to bring together all three facets that the IOM3 represents and will cover all aspects from the mining and extraction of battery minerals\, and the development of materials to produce a cost‐effective clean alternative to the mining process. \nThe presentations will focus on: \n\nDevelopments in the sources\, supply and processing of Lithium\, Cobalt and Tin;\nSafe use of electrical vehicles in mining;\nThe latest mining equipment available for manufacturers; and\nHow UK companies are contributing to the development of this still fledgling industry.\n\nThis conference is an ideal opportunity for mining companies\, regulators and academics to convene and discuss ideas\, learn of the latest developments\, and question those in the industry about the hottest topic for years.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/mining-for-and-with-the-electric-vehicle/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200109T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20190809T143256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T123953Z
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SUMMARY:Mining quiz
DESCRIPTION:Quizmaster Julian Aldridge will do his best to bamboozle\, baffle and bemuse teams with questions on absolutely anything related to the mining industry. \n\nTeams of up to 5 people\nMake up a team from your company or join friends in a team on the evening\n£25 per team entry fee\nRaffle\nProceeds to IOM3 Members’ Benevolent Trust.\n\nPlease RSVP via the box below.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/mining-quiz/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191217T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T081014Z
UID:71947-1576603800-1576620000@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Mayer-Brown.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2019-12-26/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191128T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T153804Z
UID:71946-1574962200-1574978400@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/sundowner-2-2019-11-28/
CATEGORIES:Sundowner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191120T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20190301T074441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T074441Z
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SUMMARY:ABMEC Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:With an excellent line-up of speakers and exhibitors\, the Conference brings together captains from the mining industry and its supply chain. Following last year’s success with over 160 delegates from nine countries\, 30 exhibitors and 16 speakers\, this year’s promises to inform\, educate and entertain. \n\n\n\nEVENT\nLOCATION\nSTART DATE\nTIME\nDETAILS\n\n\nInside Mining Seminar with Dr Chris Hinde\nNottingham Belfry Hotel\nWednesday \n20 November 2019\n1.30pm-5.00pm\nOverview of mining industry \n£150/non-member \nRegister Now\n\n\nABMEC Annual Conference\nNottingham Belfry Hotel\nThursday \n21 November 2019\n9.00am – 4.00pm\nSpeakers to date – more to be announced. \n£195 non-member \nRegister Now\n\n\nABMEC Annual Dinner\nNottingham Belfry Hotel\nThursday \n21 November 2019\n6.00pm Drinks \n7.00pm Dinner\n£65 non-members \nRegister Now\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities\nBenefit from your brand in front of the leading decision-makers in the mining industry with ads or promotional items:\nSponsorship offers
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/abmec-annual-conference-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20190809T142806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T084812Z
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SUMMARY:Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Short talks and panel discussion on prospective exploration areas\, target minerals/deposits and exploration methods/technology.  Speakers will each give 10 – 15 minute talks followed by questions and discussions: \n\n\n\n\n\nSimon Large of the Natural History Museum: The FAMOS project in general and his work on the giant Los-Bronces porphyry Cu deposit district (Chile). He will show how they integrate current research interests in igneous petrology with application to exploration.\nAntony Benham of SRK Exploration: Geology and prospects of the Arabian-Nubian Shield – what we know so far.\nJames Gilbertson of SRK Exploration: Exploration undercover\, the challenges\, solutions and how this will affect exploration patterns.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/exploration/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191014T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20190809T141726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T141726Z
UID:72224-1571076000-1571086800@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be the main constitutional MinSouth meeting to elect the Council for the coming year and give membership the opportunity to meet councillors and make comment on the direction and content of the society. \nAfter the AGM\, Pat Willis of Bara Consulting\, one of MinSouth’s Gold sponsors\, will give a talk on “Feasibility and Review – Lessons Learnt” \nOver the last 10 years or so\, Patrick Willis of Bara Consulting has undertaken numerous studies and reviews.  He will share some of the more important lessons learnt and personal frustrations in undertaking studies.  He will then highlight some common issues arising from reviews\, be they formal due diligence\, expert witness roles or peer reviews. He stresses that this is not a tick box on how to undertake studies or how to comply with stock exchange codes but rather a more light-hearted approach to the subject.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20190809T150649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T150649Z
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SUMMARY:Tailings Management - What is Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:On 4 March 2019\, the Global Minerals Professional Alliance (GMPA) announced it would seek to address global action on tailings with help from various organisations including IOM3. \nThe initiative will focus on examining tailings from the perspective of disposal and closure\, help move forward discussions and solutions for tailings management\, reprocessing and reuse in a bid to move towards the elimination of tailings. \nTailings are the solid material plus varying degrees of runoff and process water (waste) remaining after the recoverable metals and minerals have been extracted from mined ore. The physical and chemical characteristics of the tailings vary with the nature of the ore\, its geological setting and the climate where the tailings are placed.  Tailings are most commonly stored in surface facilities\, which can represent a significant area of disturbance at mining operations.  They have ongoing and severe safety risks associated with their storage. \nMining companies\, professional groups\, industry organizations\, and academics have expressed renewed interest in tailings management following the disaster that took place in late January at Vale’s Corrego do Feijão operation\, where a tailings dam collapsed\, killing more than 300 people. \nIn light of the GMPA announcement\, the three divisions of IOM3 associated with the mineral extraction industries (Mining Technology\, Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy\, and Applied Earth Science Divisions)\, in association with MinSouth\, are hosting a seminar focused on Mine Tailings Management at 297 Euston Road\, London NW1. \nThe aim is to bring together representatives of the various organisations and experts in tailings management to speak on the issues surrounding tailings dam construction\, safety\, maintenance and inspection. \nThe conference will cover a wide scope\, from ‘how tailings dams work’\, current tailings management\, geotechnical considerations\, international policy\, the future of tailings and other uses of mine waste. \nThe presentations will focus on: \n\nAn international standard for tailings dams\, including classification and systems for review\nAlternative strategies for mine tailings\nEmergency planning and preparedness\nWays to use existing resources and data to create and improve research and training initiatives\n\nThis conference is an ideal opportunity for mining company staff\, mine managers\, geotechnical and tailings engineers\, consultants\, regulators and academics to convene and discuss ideas\, learn of new technologies and developments and debate the issues related to mine waste storage.  It is the intention that the collected papers will become an invaluable guide to Best Practice Tailings Management. \nIn addition to the progamme of invited speakers\, offers of papers are welcome – deadline 30 June 2019:
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/tailings-management-what-is-best-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190909T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20190809T141046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T094433Z
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SUMMARY:Tailings Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Philip Shaw of SureWave Technology Ltd will give a short presentation on new technology for monitoring of tailings dams\, followed by a panel discussion with Hans Otto\, Senior Tailings Engineer with Golder Associates and John Thuysbaert of Knight Piesold. \nBoth Golder and Knight Piesold are Silver sponsors of MinSouth. \nAs this event precedes the IOM3 day conference on tailings to be held on 18th September\, it will not cover all aspects of tailings\, but will focus particularly on monitoring.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/tailings-monitoring/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190610T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T153433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T164210Z
UID:71925-1560189600-1560200400@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prestige Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Neil Wells\, Chair\, CRIRSCO\, will deliver a lecture entitled “International reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves – Risks and Opportunities created by Brexit and Trump”.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/prestige-lecture-2/
CATEGORIES:Prestige Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190513T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T153336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T180056Z
UID:71923-1557770400-1557781200@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:IOM3 150th Anniversary function and joint meeting with Women in Mining
DESCRIPTION:Fiona Cessford\, Director and Corporate Consultant (Environment) at SRK Consulting (UK) will give a talk entitled \n“Impact assessment and feasibility studies – amalgamate or separate”. \nWe like to think the bad old days of impact assessment studies being done solely to obtain the necessary permits are in the past\, but are they? Unfortunately there are still companies out there who separate and isolate these processes. Proportional impact assessment and amalgamation with project development studies is not just about permitting and keeping local communities informed\, it also aims to maximise efficiencies in initial spend\, understand and plan for project risks and add significant value when it comes to raising finance or selling the project. The ways in which these aims can be met and the risks of getting it wrong will be discussed with reference to case studies. \nFiona Cessford MSc\, PrSciNat is a Corporate Consultant with over 25 years’ experience in environmental and social (E&S) management. Fiona’s global experience includes ESIAs\, permitting\, project engineering studies and due diligence reviews. As part of multidisciplinary teams\, she provides E&S expertise with reference to the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards\, as well as host country requirements. \nFiona has worked both as a regulator at the UK’s Environment Agency (8 years) and as a consultant in SRK’s South African and UK practices (20 years). Fiona’s E&S experience spans preparation and management of ESIAs\, input to project engineering studies (PEAs\, PFSs\, FSs etc)\, management planning\, closure planning\, risk management\, audit and due diligence\, technical advice on water and waste issues and environmental reporting. She regularly works with multidisciplinary due diligence teams\, commenting on E&S and health & safety risks associated with new and existing mining and infrastructure projects as input to competent persons reports\, mergers & acquisitions and financial transactions. She has been the independent engineer (environment) for a number of loan agreements in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe\, focusing on compliance with the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards\, as well as host country requirements. Having worked on multiple gold\, base metal\, bauxite and heavy mineral sand projects (amongst others)\, Fiona’s global mining knowledge assists her in communicating E&S risks in a language understood by mine managers\, lenders and corporate decision makers. \nhttps://www.womeninmining.org.uk/
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/general-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:General meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190408T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T153206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T093943Z
UID:71921-1554746400-1554757200@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:General meeting - 150 Years of Steel
DESCRIPTION:Roger Emmott\, a recent Past-President of MinSouth and consultant to the iron and steel industry\, will give a presentation on the evolution of steel as a complex and versatile material that has facilitated the modern world as we know it\, over a relatively short space of time (150 years). \nStarting in 1869\, the presentation will cover the evolution of primitive iron into cast-iron and then wrought iron and then finally the discovery that steel could be refined and more latterly using many alloying elements to bestow potentially a wider range of structures and properties than any other material.  This is achieved through processes largely attributed to Bessemer\, with modifications by Gilchrist\, and then the advent of the Siemens Martin open hearth furnace\, and finally the realisation around 1948 by Durrer in Austria\, that oxygen can be used more effectively. \nIt will also profile the slow but sure evolution of technology\, including the migration of steel ingots into continuous casting\, the increased sophistication of hot rolling\, the advent of thin slab flat rolling pioneered by SMS and Nucor\, and more latterly\, direct strip casting as epitomised by the Castrip process also now being commercialised by Nucor. \nStarting in 1869\, it will review the growth of the industry worldwide\, and its many complexities\, including the cultural revolution of China and the backyard furnaces in 1958\, and subsequent developments. \nAnd what of the future? Steel consumption is predicted to continue to grow. Is that possible?  How will the steel of the future be made?  Will blast furnaces die?  As time goes by\, more steel is consumed in the world\, so more of it is available to recycle with steel being the most recycled material in the world.  There are some issues regarding quality but can these be overcome?  Will we see more innovative uses of steelmaking\, more use of electric arc furnaces which are much more carbon efficient than blast furnaces\, which in turn will mean less use of iron ore? \nRoger Emmott is an expert witness and consults on business strategy\, business development\, innovation and advising the global metals and mining sector.  \nHe has advised clients in over 50 countries\, including strategic\, due diligence\, market and feasibility studies for leading engineering consultancies Hatch and Atkins. He is experienced at managing projects\, especially those with diverse global virtual teams.  \nRoger is a Chartered Engineer\, a Fellow of the Institute of Minerals\, Materials and Mining (IOM3) and a serving Council member of Minsouth\, as well as being the Past President 2016/17.  He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Consulting and the Chartered Management Institute.  \n 
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/general-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:General meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190320T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20190105T141244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190105T141418Z
UID:72101-1553072400-1553104800@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Iron Cycle - Fe 150
DESCRIPTION:IOM3 is celebrating the 150 year anniversary of its foundation through the Iron and Steel Society. These events and activities are being described and updated through the 150th anniversary microsite and in Materials World magazine. \nThe Resources* Divisions are contributing to the anniversary\, which includes arranging a one-day conference “The Iron Cycle – Fe 150” which will be held at the Institute’s London HQ\, 297 Euston Road. The theme is “150 years of extracting\, processing & recycling the material that built the modern world”. \nBy the very nature and versatility of steel\, there will be much overlap in the presentations and the conference will provide a great forum for increasing attendees’ knowledge of the discovery\, extraction\, application and recycling of iron and steel in the modern era\, in fact the entire iron cycle. \nThe conference is aimed at all those involved in the exploration\, extraction\, processing and utilisation of iron\, steel and its alloys from the early days to current times. This embraces engineers\, academics\, students and industrialists in almost every field of life. \nSee the event page on the IOM3 website at the address below for full details and registration.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/the-iron-cycle-fe-150/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T153106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T153106Z
UID:71919-1552586400-1552597200@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:YPLC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/yplc-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20190225T111142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T111308Z
UID:72135-1552554000-1552568400@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Masterclass - Battery Metals in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Programme \n08:15 Registration and breakfast\n09:00 Welcome and introduction\n09:15 Geological overview of the ‘battery metal’ deposits and exploration activity in Europe. Speaker: Jon Russill (Principal Exploration Geologist\, SRK Consultants)\n09:45 Europe’s role in the battery megafactory supply chain Speaker: Robert Colbourn (Manager\, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence)\n10:15 Coffee break\n10:45 Company Presentation from Talga Resources – Developing a graphite mine and exploring for cobalt in Sweden. Speaker: Martin Philips (COO\, Talga Resources)\n11:15 Energy density and the future of EV batteries. Speaker: Adam Panayi (Managing Director\, Rho Motion)\n11:45 Company Presentation from Terrafame – Mining battery metals in Finland. Speaker: Joni Lukkaroinen (CEO\, Terrafame Ltd)\n12:15 Q&A panel\n12:45 Lunch \nPrior registration by email or telephone is required.  See Organizer’s details below.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/masterclass-battery-metals-in-europe/
LOCATION:CityPoint\, One Ropemaker St\, London\, EC2Y 9SS\, United Kingdom
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:20190207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T152923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T152353Z
UID:71916-1549562400-1549573200@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Joint meeting with BTS: Salt Mining in Cheshire
DESCRIPTION:Salt Mining in Cheshire. Speaker: Gordon Dunn\, Compass Minerals UK \nWinsford Salt Mine: From Drill and Blast to Automated Continuous Mining\, will explore the historic method of drill and blast\, focusing on the move from continuous miners to the automation of the miners\nand the benefits of automation. \nAlternative Mine Uses (AMUs) which are in place to reduce the weather effect of a winter de-icing business will also be discussed. \nThis is a free event – advance booking not required. \nTea and biscuits will be available at 5:30pm
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/joint-meeting-with-bts/
LOCATION:The Institution of Civil Engineers\, 1 Great George Street\, Westminster
CATEGORIES:General meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190114T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T152650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T065307Z
UID:71914-1547488800-1547499600@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:General meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Speight will be speaking about the difficulties companies from ‘traditional’ mining countries face when competing in less-than-transparent jurisdictions\, and actions such companies can take to defend themselves while retaining industrial competitiveness.  Rachel is a seasoned veteran of mining and infrastructure law\, with particular expertise in the African continent.  She has been with Mayer-Brown since 1999 and is repeatedly commended for her commercial-mindedness and technical understanding. \nThe talk will cover: \n\nan introduction to the UK anti-bribery offences and some discussion of the offences in the US and other jurisdictions\nwho is covered by this legislation\nconsequences of non-compliance\nthe unique risks faced by the mining industry in this area  – for example operating in high-risk jurisdictions; the level of interaction required with government officials; use of a supply chain; joint ventures; working with local partners; and the need for community projects\nstrategies which mining companies and mining professionals can use to deal with these risks – eg risk assessment\, due diligence\, top-level commitment\ntrends\, such as globalisation of enforcement; growing number of jurisdictions are adopting this legislation; high profile corporates that have come under the spot light; whistle-blowing/self-reporting\ncase study
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/general-meeting-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181207
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20181115T200758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T200758Z
UID:72084-1543968000-1544140799@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Flexible and Mobile Mineral Processing in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:FAME is an EU funded Research and Innovation project.  The project comprises of 16 partners from seven EU28 countries.  The project aims to develop innovative mineral processing flowsheets to process European skarn\, greisen or pegmatite ores.  The two-day Flexible and Mobile Processing in the 21st Century conference will showcase the results of the FAME experimental programme with presentations from all major work packages\, including:\n• Mineral characterisation\n• Mineral processing solutions for skarn and pegmatite ores\n• Mineral processing solutions for greisen ores\n• Processing intensification\n• Best practices for social and environmental impact assessment for mineral processing \nThe two-day event is free to attend\, however\, there will be a conference dinner on the 5 December on a Thames River Boat. The dinner is a three course meal with jazz band and a trip down the River Thames. Tickets for the dinner are £70 + VAT.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/flexible-and-mobile-mineral-processing-in-the-21st-century/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181122T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180521T102606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T191631Z
UID:72008-1542877200-1542904200@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:ABMEC Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration required\, via the conference website \nSpeakers \nChris Hinde | Pick and Pen Ltd formerly S&P Global Market Intelligence \nThe state of the mining market; past\, present and future. \nGraham Clarke | Sirius Minerals plc \nThe most exciting\, largest mining project in UK today. \nAndrew Fulton | Boulby Mine \nLearn from good practice: safety first and last \nMark Kirkbride | West Cumbria Mining \nWoodhouse Colliery: a 21st century underground coal mine in UK. \nGary Sinclair | Compass Minerals \nWinsford Salt Mine: past mining to present storage systems. \nDr Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter | Coltraco \nWhy exporting is great; the benefits of and support for exporting in UK. \nKeith Williams | HSE \nUpdates on the most efficient safety methods in the world. \nBarnaby Fletcher | Control Risks \nA look at the political change in South Africa with a view to reviving regional mining. \nRichard Dexter | Herrenknecht UK \nOvercoming the challenges of mechanised shaft sinking. \nCharlie Blair | Gravitricity \nUpdate on mineshaft energy storage technology. \nEstel Blay | S A Catapult \nBenefit from satellite technologies\, ideas and solution in an open innovation environment. \nNeil Slatcher | 3D Laser Mapping \nThe advantages of automatic laser scanning in mine safety. \nChris Perkins | Lloyds Banking Group \nSupport your business with free intel from the banking system. \nIan Harrison | DIT \nMaking the most of mining export opportunities worldwide. \nChris Pook | D2N2 Growth Hub \nAccessing financial support for your business. \nDr Hakan Arden | DMT \nThe future for thermal coals
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/abmec-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180429T152539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T213410Z
UID:71912-1542045600-1542056400@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:General meeting
DESCRIPTION:James Watt CVO will speak about the underlying risks of further conflict in the Middle East worsening the economic and social predicament of many of its countries\, notably Iraq\, Syria and Yemen\, already devastated by prolonged violence and disruption.  Others\, including Iran and Qatar\, face the pressure of sanctions. None is immune from the unfulfilled aspirations of a large and growing youth population. James will illustrate his argument with examples taken from current topics in the news. \nJames spent much of his diplomatic career in the Middle East\, in due course serving as British Ambassador to Lebanon\, Jordan and Egypt.  Since he retired from the Diplomatic Service in 2014 he has been working in London as a political risk consultant as a Partner in the Ambassador Partnership LLP (www.ambassadorllp.com). He is also active in the think tank world on the Middle East and serves in a number of pro bono roles relating to research into the post-conflict challenges of the region.
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/general-meeting-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181109T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20181109T085757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T085757Z
UID:72082-1541750400-1541782800@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:MIMinE safety seminar
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Inn\, Sheffield \nRegistration required \nhttp://www.themime.org.uk/
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/mimine-safety-seminar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20181016T072835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T071931Z
UID:72072-1541062800-1541077200@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Mining Masterclass – A Focus on Southern Africa\nAgenda\n08:15 – Registration and breakfast \n09:00 – Welcome and introduction \n09:15 – Session 1: Geological overview of Southern Africa\nMark Burnett (Principal Geologist\, AMC Consultants) \n09:45 – Session 2: Political update of the region\nPhilip Worman (Managing Partner\, GPW) \n10:15 – Coffee break \n10:50 – Session 3: Investor/finance perspective on Southern Africa\nPeter Ruxton (Principal\, Tembo Capital)\, Mametja Moshe (CEO\, Moshe Capital) and Mark Tyler (Director\, Bardene Financial) \n11:30 – Session 4: Interfacing with governments in the region\nRichard Morgan (Head of Government Relations\, Anglo American) \n11:55 – Session 5: Q&A panel\nAll of the above speakers \n12:30 – Lunch \nRegistration http://www.elexica.com/en/events/011118-mining-masterclass-a-focus-on-southern-africa
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/masterclass/
LOCATION:CityPoint\, One Ropemaker St\, London\, EC2Y 9SS\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTSTAMP:20260412T172957
CREATED:20180710T092327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T092327Z
UID:72025-1540339200-1540425599@minsouth.org.uk
SUMMARY:2nd Russian-UK Raw Materials Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Investing in mining and mineral extraction operations\n\nShowcase London as the global mining financial hub\nProvide opportunities for business and professional networking between mining and financial professionals\nEducate delegates on the significant and important relationship between financial institutions and the raw materials and minerals extraction industries
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/2nd-russian-uk-raw-materials-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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