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SUMMARY:Sampling Theory\, Sampling Practices\, and Their Economic Impact
DESCRIPTION:Poor sampling\, compounded by poor laboratory subsampling\, leads to questionable geostatistics\, and generates severe conciliation problems between the geological model\, the mine\, and the plant estimates. These problems also affect the price of commodities and the validity of environmental assessments. The result is a huge money loss for the company involved\, evolving later in likely litigation. It is of key importance for geologists\, miners\, metallurgists\, chemists\, and environmental specialists to extract maximum information from the available data\, as large investments and crucial decisions depend on it.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/sampling-theory-sampling-practices-economic-impact/
LOCATION:Colorado School of Mines\, 80401
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171014
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
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SUMMARY:Geostatistical Mineral Resource Estimation and Meeting the New Regulatory Environment: Step by step from sampling to grade control
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Marcelo Godoy\, Newmont Mining Corporation\, USA; Roussos Dimitrakopoulos\, McGill University\, Canada; and Guy Desharnais\, SGS Canada Inc.\, Canada \nContent and Objectives\nThis course is designed according to the latest regulations on public reporting of Mineral Resources. It aims at showing how state-of-the-art statistical and geostatistical techniques help answering the requirements of those regulations in an objective and reproducible manner. A particular emphasis is put on understanding sampling and estimation errors and how to assign levels estimation confidence through the application of resource classification fundamentals. In addition to a solid introduction to mining geostatistics this course provides a comprehensive overview of industry’s best practices in the broader field of Mineral Resource estimation. \nAttendees will learn:\n• How to use statistical inference to identify problems with the data\n• How to produce models that address the needs of mining companies\n• Compliance with NI43-101\, SEC Industry Guide 7 and JORC\n• Effective workflows from data preparation to resource classification\n• How to validate\, reconcile and communicate resource estimation results\n• The fundamentals of resource classification and how to apply them in practice\n• How to produce auditable and reproducible resource estimates\n• Estimation of grade control models and best practices in ore selection\n• How to leverage costly geometallurgical testing to reduce risk\n• How to use conditional simulations to quantify uncertainty in resource estimates\n• How to integrate orebody simulations into mine planning \nTo register or for more information please contact:\nDeborah Frankland\nCanada Research Chair and Laboratory Administrator\nCOSMO – Stochastic Mine Planning Laboratory\nDepartment of Mining and Materials Engineering\nMcGill University\nFrank Dawson Adams Building\, Room 123A\n3450 University Street\nMontreal\, Quebec H3A 0E8\nCanada\nTel.: (514) 398-5461\nE-mail: admcrc.mining@mcgill.ca
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/geostatistical-mineral-resource-estimation-meeting-new-regulatory-environment-step-step-sampling-grade-control/
LOCATION:McGill University – COSMO Stochastic Mine Planning Laboratory\, 3450 University Street\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A0E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course
ORGANIZER;CN="COSMO Stochastic Mine Planning Laboratory":MAILTO:admcrc.mining@mcgill.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171014
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170331T134549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170331T134549Z
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SUMMARY:“Advanced Excel VBA for Engineers and Scientists” Short Course
DESCRIPTION:More than 90% of quantitative professionals (inclusive of Engineers\, scientists and analysts) use Excel at a basic level. Yet possibly less than 10% would have received any guidance on how to use Excel effectively. Hence many professionals use Excel in a manner that much of their work is not shared effectively with their colleagues leading to a significant loss in productivity.\nIndeed there are ‘Horror stories’ where poor Excel management has lead to millions of dollars in direct losses through wholesale loss of data and models.\nThe course focuses on providing a strategy to ensure that Excel is used efficiently.  At the end of the course participants will be invited to estimate the efficiency gain that is provided by using the strategies of the course.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/advanced-excel-vba-engineers-scientists-short-course-2/
LOCATION:OreVenture\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Short Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OreVenture":MAILTO:info@oreventure.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170818T144847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170818T144847Z
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SUMMARY:Mining Law 2017
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend: Lawyers and mining executives. \nLearning level: All levels \nMining continues to be of major importance both in British Columbia and on the international economic stage. This course will focus on the legal and pragmatic implications of current developments affecting practice in this area. Join us for a comprehensive update\, both legal and practical! \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (including a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management.) \nCourse Chair\nGraham H. Scott — McCullogh O’Connor Irwin LLP\, Vancouver
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/mining-law-2017-2/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel\, 999 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C3B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171017
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170331T135114Z
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SUMMARY:“Advanced Mass Balancing and Inference” Short Course
DESCRIPTION:In order to optimize a mineral processing plant there are nine steps required:\n1.	Collect data (measurement)\n2.	Collate data (into a database)\n3.	Flowsheeting\n4.	Mass Balance\n5.	Inference\n6.	Determine Operational Parameter\n7.	Model fit\n8.	Simulate\n9.	Optimise\nMass balancing is often taught using least squares minimization. Inference is generally not taught and in the absence of inference\, model fitting is rendered very difficult\, which is why mineral processing simulation is generally much more difficult than it should be.\nIn this course we focus on mass balancing and inference. Whilst mass balancing is taught initially from a conventional least squares minimization approach\, the course then discusses a probabilistic or information theory approach. Information theory is a relatively new area of mathematics which is only available to participants through this course. By using information theory one can infer ore properties at each stream in great depth (i.e. multi-mineral particle distributions); thereby providing the basis for later steps (particularly modelfitting).
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/advanced-mass-balancing-inference-short-course-2/
LOCATION:OreVenture\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Short Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OreVenture":MAILTO:info@oreventure.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171018
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170612T150408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T150408Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Steelmaking and Casting
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing process in steel industry undergoing changes for making steel better and better in terms of quality\, cost & efficiency. Advance melting techniques like Ladle Metallurgy play an important role in this direction. The focus is to get steel of higher strength/weight ratio along with longer life. This has enabled designer to make product with less section thickness for higher efficiency and less environmental pollution. This workshop has been designed to give insight of various steel making and casting processes from industry point of view. It covers evolution of various steel making processes\, their operation and limitation and latest development on making clean steel through various secondary refining treatments. Continuous casting process is covered for making bloom and billet which are used in rolling mills for long and flat products. Steel Casting plays an important role and cast products are integral part in all industries. Manufacturing of steel castings\, particularly resin bonded sand casting process is covered to get insight of casting processes. For better understanding of steelmaking and casting process\, some important fundamental metallurgical concepts are also covered along with examples.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/practical-steelmaking-casting/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Montrealc\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Short Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="EduInsight":MAILTO:eduinsight@iaemm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170720T130805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T225042Z
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SUMMARY:Project Management for Mining
DESCRIPTION:Project Management for Mining is a 3-day practical course focused on the successful delivery of mine development projects. Primary emphasis is placed on major greenfield mine development\, but the information presented is fully applicable to brownfield project undertakings. \nThe course teaches project management best practices\, and how they are woven together from initial mineral resource identification on through the project stages of opportunity\, viability\, planning\, execution\, and completion\, to delivery of a sustainable operating property. The course focuses on the key steps in each stage that must be properly executed to achieve project success.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/project-management-mining-2/
LOCATION:Colorado School of Mines\, 80401
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171021
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170330T204215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T204215Z
UID:1003784836-1508371200-1508543999@secure.northernminer.com
SUMMARY:"Metallurgical Testwork\, Interpretation & Process Design" Short Course
DESCRIPTION:The metallurgical testwork program is generally the most important critical path item for process design of a circuit and if it is not implemented in a well-structured and framed way by an experienced subject matter expert it can become the main reason of a mining project fatal flow.\nNot two ore bodies are the same. Although development of a suitable process flowsheet to treat an orebody appears to be a relatively straightforward\, selecting the optimum process whilst maintaining the maximum recovery and revenue is a complex task.\nAspects of metallurgical test program ranging from initial sample selection and ore characterisation to understand metallurgical response of an ore to complex pilot tests. It is necessary to develop metallurgical testplan that can cater for the variability in the orebody\, whilst still providing optimum economics on the majority of the process plant feed. This course will provide the participants with the knowledge to:\n•	Why and what metallurgical testwork?\n•	Developing metallurgical testwork\n•	Identify the testwork requirement\n•	Definition of the laboratory testwork appropriate for the study type and sampling requirement\n•	Test results and data interpretation\n•	Sample variability and pilot tests\n•	Process circuit design and flowsheet development based on testwork outcome\n•	Risk and mitigation in testwork
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/metallurgical-testwork-interpretation-process-design-short-course/
LOCATION:OreVenture\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Short Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OreVenture":MAILTO:info@oreventure.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171025
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170612T150656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T150656Z
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SUMMARY:Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgists
DESCRIPTION:Metals and alloys are used in a great variety of applications. Understanding how metals behave and how they can be obtained by processing raw materials is valuable to employees in this area. Extraction of metals applying various technologies\, including physical separation\, hydrometallurgy\, pyrometallurgy and electrometallurgy. \nMetallurgy for the Non-Metallurgists Workshop is an important learning platform where a comprehensive overview of metallurgy and advances in the field are shared among the participants both formally and informally. This course provides important\, practical knowledge to the non-metallurgist. The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject ranging from topics relevant to conventional or modern technology.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/metallurgy-non-metallurgists-2/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course
ORGANIZER;CN="EduInsight":MAILTO:eduinsight@iaemm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20161214T164509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T195433Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
DESCRIPTION:This intensive 3- or 5-day course has been presented over 950 times to more than 21\,000 people since 1970. Organized for managers\, engineers\, geologists\, landmen\, scientists\, accountants and others concerned with evaluating investments\, this course relates to the economic analysis of income producing and service producing investments using discounted cash flow analysis criteria and procedures. \nThe course covers economic analysis techniques used to optimize the development and operation of mining\, petroleum and non-natural resource production and processing operations.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/economic-evaluation-investment-decision-methods-7/
LOCATION:Colorado School of Mines\, 80401
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171118
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170330T204336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T204336Z
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SUMMARY:"Gold Ore Processing" Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Gold is among the first metals used by man because it naturally occurs in its native state. Over the years different process flowsheets have been developed with the purpose of optimising gold extraction from a particular feed material using the most appropriate technology.\nDue to numerous factors ranging from technical e.g. geological\, mineralogical\, metallurgical and economical to non-technical such as geographical\, environmental and political\, diverse industrial flowsheet for gold production have been developed in different part of the world.\nIn this course we introduce participants the basic concepts and operations involved in gold extraction.  Attendees of the course will:\n•	Study the introductory concepts of the mineralogy of gold bearing ores and minerals and the effect this has on the method of gold extraction used.\n•	Learn the basic operations and equipment used in gold extraction.\n•	Understand the structure of flowsheets and their application to various gold ores and minerals.\n•	Understand metallurgical testwork required to characterise a gold ore.\n•	Develop skills and knowledge in achieving maximum productivity at minimum costs.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/gold-ore-processing-short-course-2/
LOCATION:OreVenture\, Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Short Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OreVenture":MAILTO:info@oreventure.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171122
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170331T134407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170331T134407Z
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SUMMARY:“Uranium Ore Processing” Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Uranium is known to occur in over 200 different minerals but most of these do not occur in deposits of sufficient grade to warrant economic extraction. Uranium ore can be extracted by open pit\, underground or in-situ mining methods.\nUranium mill process flowsheets and unit operations for yellow cake production vary based on chemical and mineralogical characteristics of the ore to be processed. Ore characteristics are a particularly important component of the understanding the process development. Numerous other factors such as geology\, radiation safety\, economics\, geography\, environment\, and regulations can change the uranium ore processing technology selection criteria.\nIn this course we introduce participants to the basic concepts and operations involved in uranium ore processing including:\n•	An overview of the various types of mining techniques in uranium industry.\n•	An introduction of the mineralogy of uranium bearing ores and associated minerals and the impact this has on the method of uranium extraction used.\n•	The basic operations and equipment used in uranium mills.\n•	The structure of flowsheets and their application to various uranium ores.\n•	Metallurgical testwork required to characterise a uranium ore.\n•	Meeting regulatory compliance for environmental and radiation concerns in the Uranium industry.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/uranium-ore-processing-short-course-2/
LOCATION:OreVenture\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Short Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OreVenture":MAILTO:info@oreventure.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170331T135239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170331T135239Z
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SUMMARY:“Water Treatment & Management in Mining and Mineral Processing” Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Water is fundamental to mining and mineral industry and widely used for processing and treatment\, heating\, cooling\, dust suppression\, etc. Managing water and effluent discharge quality throughout the mine life is key to efficient mining and has a big role in mining environmental impact and footprint.\nTreatment technologies often must deal with regulatory requirements\, environmental sensitivity\, social issues and conflicts and there are risks associated with each option. Mining companies must treat wastewater to highest standards\, need to recycle and have commitment to sustainable water use.\nIn this course we introduce participants the basic concepts of available technologies and operations involved in treatment and managing water and waste water in mining and mineral industries.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/water-treatment-management-mining-mineral-processing-short-course-2/
LOCATION:Oreventure\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Short Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OreVenture":MAILTO:info@oreventure.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171209
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170505T194824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170505T194824Z
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SUMMARY:American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting\, Exposition\, & Short Courses
DESCRIPTION:American Exploration & Mining Association  (formerly known as the Northwest Mining Association until 2013) is a 122 year old\, 1\,900 member\, non-profit\, non-partisan trade association based\, in Spokane\, Washington. AEMA members reside in 42 states and are actively involved in prospecting\, exploring\, mining\, and reclamation closure activities on USFS administered lands\, especially in the West. Our diverse membership includes every facet of the mining industry including geology\, exploration\, mining\, engineering\, equipment manufacturing\, technical services\, and sales of equipment and supplies. AEMA’s broad membership represents a true cross-section of the American mining community from small miners and exploration geologists to both junior and large mining companies. More than 90% of our members are small businesses or work for small businesses. Most of our members are individual citizens.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/american-exploration-mining-association-annual-meeting-exposition-short-courses/
LOCATION:Nugget Casino Resort\, 1100 Nugget Avenue\, Sparks\, NV\, 89431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exposition,Meeting,Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171209
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170331T134745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170331T134745Z
UID:1003784860-1512691200-1512777599@secure.northernminer.com
SUMMARY:“Mineral Processing for non-mineral Processors” Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Mineral processing can involve four general types of unit operation:\n•	Comminution\n•	Sizing & Classification\n•	Concentration\n•	Dewatering\nKnowing the fundamental principles\, conventions and terminology in mineral processing\, and having broad overview of current technical and operating issues and circuit design considerations are essential for engineers\, technicians\, operators\, support staff such as accountants\, brokers\, investors and others working in the mineral processing industry.\nThe course covers unit operations in mineral processing including comminution\, physical separation\, flotation\, classification and dewatering.\nUpon completion of this course the participants are able to\n•	Identify various unit operations in mineral processing.\n•	Understand the step used for the processing of various minerals.\n•	Describe and explain commonly occurring processes for mineral beneficiation.\n•	Analyze reasons for selection of processes based on raw material properties.\n•	Have knowledge of process conditions to suggest process selections for hypothetical raw materials.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/mineral-processing-non-mineral-processors-short-course-2/
LOCATION:OreVenture\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Short Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OreVenture":MAILTO:info@oreventure.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171212
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170330T204454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T204454Z
UID:1003784857-1512950400-1513036799@secure.northernminer.com
SUMMARY:“Mineral Processing for non-mineral Processors” Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Mineral processing can involve four general types of unit operation:\n•	Comminution\n•	Sizing & Classification\n•	Concentration\n•	Dewatering\nKnowing the fundamental principles\, conventions and terminology in mineral processing\, and having broad overview of current technical and operating issues and circuit design considerations are essential for engineers\, technicians\, operators\, support staff such as accountants\, brokers\, investors and others working in the mineral processing industry.\nThe course covers unit operations in mineral processing including comminution\, physical separation\, flotation\, classification and dewatering.\nUpon completion of this course the participants are able to\n•	Identify various unit operations in mineral processing.\n•	Understand the step used for the processing of various minerals.\n•	Describe and explain commonly occurring processes for mineral beneficiation.\n•	Analyse reasons for selection of processes based on raw material properties.\n•	Have knowledge of process conditions to suggest process selections for hypothetical raw materials.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/mineral-processing-non-mineral-processors-short-course/
LOCATION:OreVenture\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Short Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OreVenture":MAILTO:info@oreventure.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20171130T152335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T152335Z
UID:1003791800-1516003200-1516379400@secure.northernminer.com
SUMMARY:PMP Exam Preparation
DESCRIPTION:This 5-day course is an intense review of exam material. At the beginning of each module\, there is a practice pre-test before the presentation of the course material which is followed by realistic\, challenging\, multiple-choice questions. This course is aligned with the PMBOK 6th Edition and includes access to an online exam simulator.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/pmp-exam-preparation/
LOCATION:Laurentian University\, 935 Ramsey Lake Road\, Sudbury\, Ontario\, P3E 2C6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodman School of Mines":MAILTO:sx1_patterson@laurentian.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20180214T203635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180214T203635Z
UID:1003793779-1519632000-1519837200@secure.northernminer.com
SUMMARY:MDRU Geophysics for Mineral Exploration Short Course
DESCRIPTION:This innovative three-day training course led by Prof. Mike Dentith uses applied learning techniques and real-world mineral exploration scenarios to train participants in the key principles of interpreting geophysical data sets\, without the need for complex mathematics and physics. Participants will learn how to integrate geological and geophysical methods to optimize mineral exploration opportunities. \nWhen: 26 – 28 February\, 2018\nWhere: UBC Robson Square\, Downtown Vancouver\nCost: MDRU Corporate Members $960 + GST (see event website for Non-Member and Student prices) \nFor more information\, including the key principles covered each day\, download the course flyer on the MDRU event website.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/mdru-geophysics-mineral-exploration-short-course/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 3B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course,Short Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDRU - UBC":MAILTO:mdruevents@eoas.ubc.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180304
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20170928T175317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T175317Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Mining Industry From A to Z
DESCRIPTION:Join the more than 200 participants who have mastered the mining industry by taking our acclaimed three-day course “Understanding the Mining Industry From A to Z”. This modern and interactive course provides you with an overview on all aspects of mining and financing\, including: \nDay 1 – Introduction to Mining (mine life stages\, exploration\, mining studies\, the mining process\, design and planning\, quantification and interpretation\, extraction and processing\, rehabilitation) \nDay 2 – The Economics of Mining (operations into economics\, exploration expenditure\, determining capital requirements\, mining equipment options\, economic evaluation) \nDay 3 – Financing and Deal-making (raising funds and financial instruments\, equity investments\, debt and project finance\, joint ventures\, marketing and off-take agreements\, technical report and media release interpretation) \nYour class leader is Dr. Willem Smuts\, a geologist with a Masters degree in sedimentology from the University of Port Elizabeth and a Ph.D. from Pretoria University\, who has authored over 79 scientific and technical papers. Willem has 27 years of technical and management experience in research\, exploration\, mining and consulting. He has edited several leading mining magazines\, independently consults on coal\, gold and base metals exploration and has been delivering hands-on mining courses for companies and individuals around the globe.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/understanding-mining-industry-z-2/
LOCATION:Radisson Admiral Hotel Toronto – Harbourfront\, 249 Queen's Quay West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 2N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course
ORGANIZER;CN="MineAfrica Inc.":MAILTO:wayne@mineafrica.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20171129T191559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171129T191559Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
DESCRIPTION:This intensive 2.5- or 4-day course has been presented nearly 1\,000 times to more than 23\,000 people. Organized for managers\, engineers\, geologists\, landmen\, scientists\, accountants\, and others concerned with evaluating investments\, this course relates to the economic analysis of income producing and service producing investments using discounted cash flow analysis criteria and procedures. \nThe course covers economic analysis techniques used to optimize the development and operation of mining\, petroleum and non-natural resource production and processing operations.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/economic-evaluation-investment-decision-methods/
LOCATION:Colorado School of Mines\, 80401
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20180112T144200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T144200Z
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SUMMARY:Project Management for Mining
DESCRIPTION:Project Management for Mining is a 3-day practical course focused on the successful delivery of mine development projects. Primary emphasis is placed on major greenfield mine development\, but the information presented is fully applicable to brownfield project undertakings. \nThe course teaches project management best practices\, and how they are woven together from initial mineral resource identification on through the project stages of opportunity\, viability\, planning\, execution\, and completion\, to delivery of a sustainable operating property. The course focuses on the key steps in each stage that must be properly executed to achieve project success. \nParticipants will be assigned to work on real issues faced by actual project managers in the field. Interactive case study discussions leading to valid solutions and practical usable tools are fundamental elements of the course.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/project-management-mining-3/
LOCATION:Colorado School of Mines\, 1500 Illinois St\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180517
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20171129T191419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171129T191419Z
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SUMMARY:Underground Grouting and Ground Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Underground Grouting and Ground Improvement is a three-day course that covers engineering\, equipment\, materials and methods for grouting and ground modification used in underground construction\, tunneling and mining. It includes topics in engineering\, equipment\, materials and methods for grouting and ground modifications used on various types of underground projects. The course consists of classroom presentations by internationally-recognized experts and hands-on laboratory demonstrations and testing of grouts and grouting methods as well as off-campus field demos.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/underground-grouting-ground-improvement/
LOCATION:Colorado School of Mines\, 80401
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180518
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20180112T143702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T143702Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
DESCRIPTION:This intensive 2.5- or 4-Day course has been presented nearly 1\,000 times to more than 23\,000 people. Organized for managers\, engineers\, geologists\, landmen\, scientists\, accountants\, and others concerned with evaluating investments\, this course relates to the economic analysis of income producing and service producing investments using discounted cash flow analysis criteria and procedures. \nThe course covers economic analysis techniques used to optimize the development and operation of mining\, petroleum and non-natural resource production and processing operations.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/economic-evaluation-investment-decision-methods-8/
LOCATION:Colorado School of Mines\, 1500 Illinois St\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20160901T182207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T135103Z
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SUMMARY:ALTA 2018 Nickel-Cobalt-Copper\, Uranium-REE & Gold-PM Conference & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:ALTA 2018\, organized by ALTA Metallurgical Services\, will be the 23rd year of one of the world’s premier annual metallurgical events. This annual event is a gathering of the global Nickel\, Cobalt\, Copper\, Uranium-REE and Gold-PM industries and features highly focused programs\, topical forums and presentations by key international speakers. Held over eight days\, it comprises: \nThree international conferences\n– Nickel-Cobalt-Copper\, including Hydroprocessing of Sulphides Forum & Panel\n– Uranium-REE\, including Uranium Ion Exchange Forum & Panel\n– Gold-PM\, including Refractory and Complex Gold Ores Forum & Panel \nThree short courses\n– A-Z of Copper Ore Leaching\n– SX and its Application to Copper\, Uranium & Nickel-Cobalt\n– Uranium Ore Processing \nThis conference will be an outstanding platform for exposing the latest worldwide developments in plant operations\, process technology\, new projects\, test work & scale-up\, process modelling & control systems\, application of mineralogy & geometallurgy\, R&D\, equipment\, reagents\, materials\, tailings disposal and environmental alleviation.  The event provides an excellent opportunity to network with a wide variety of key industry professionals and showcase products and services to decision-makers in the pertinent field.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/alta-2018-nickel-cobalt-copper-uranium-ree-gold-pm-conference-exhibition/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Perth\, 207 Adelaide Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course,Exhibition,Networking event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20171004T180056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T180056Z
UID:1003790076-1528099200-1528218000@secure.northernminer.com
SUMMARY:Practical Mineral Processing and Extraction
DESCRIPTION:Practical Mineral Processing and Extraction Workshop provide a concise and thorough overview of extractive metallurgy as it is applied in industry today. It provides an overview of the processing and extraction challenges and provides answers to these challenges.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/practical-mineral-processing-extraction-2/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Montrealc\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Course
ORGANIZER;CN="EduInsight":MAILTO:eduinsight@iaemm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20180131T195513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T195513Z
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SUMMARY:Filtered\, Paste and Thickened Tailings
DESCRIPTION:Filtered\, paste and thickened tailings is developing into a mature technology with wide application in mine tailings management. Several large tonnage operations are being developed based on paste and filtered tailings systems. \nThe successful implementation of filtered\, paste and thickened tailings technology is dependent on a sound understanding of slurry colloidal behavior\, thickening and thickener operation\, filtration\, rheology\, pump and pipeline transport systems\, conveyor transport and disposal methodologies. \nThis four day course provides delegates with a thorough background to the field so that they are better equipped to successfully implement filtered\, paste and thickened tailings systems.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/filtered-paste-thickened-tailings/
LOCATION:Colorado School of Mines\, 80401
CATEGORIES:Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180616
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20171129T191230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171129T191230Z
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SUMMARY:Mine Water Solutions Conference 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Mine Water Solutions 2018 organizing committee and the University of British Columbia are hosting the 3rd Annual Mine Water Solutions Conference (MWS2018) in Vancouver Canada. \nMine Water Solutions 2018 is the third innovative conference that will examine a wide range of water issues stretching through societal\, financial\, business and technical.  It includes topics like: water as an asset\, operational water management and managing water in different climatic settings. \nThe conference will provide a forum for presentation and discussion about successful practices that enable responsible mining to be undertaken in challenging environments. All aspects of mine water management\, including hydrology\, hydrogeology\, diversion\, containment\, conservation\, minimization of water-quality impacts\, seepage interception and treatment may be addressed. \nConference themes: \nWater as a Valued Asset\nRegulatory and Social Challenges\nOperational Water Management\nWater Treatment\nWater Management\nCharacterization and Prediction \nProgram: \nJune 12\, 2018 – Short courses – all day and Evening reception\nJune 13-14\, 20185 – Single track of conference proceedings\nJune 15\, 2018 – Field trips to near-by mining operations
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/mine-water-solutions-conference-2018/
LOCATION:University of British Columbia\, 2329 West Mall\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z4
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course,Information session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mine Water Solutions 2018 Organizing Committee":MAILTO:info@2018minewatersolutions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20180509T141140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180509T141140Z
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SUMMARY:WMMI Speakers’ Bureau Lecture with Daniel Kile
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Ore Microscopy\nEver since ore minerals have been mined\, there has been a need to identify them and discern their chemistry and associations. This information is essential to the mining industry to assess the value of the ore\, and to determine the most efficient means of concentrating the mineral of economic interest. This lecture will highlight some of the important observations and corresponding properties that can be evaluated with an ore microscope\, and give an overview of the basic equipment required to do so.\nThe reflected light/ore microscope used for ore microscopy was developed in the 1920s. In contrast to a transmitted light microscope that is used to examine rock thin sections\, an ore microscope utilizes vertically incident light to examine the metallic\, opaque minerals that are of economic importance. Optical properties of reflectance\, bireflectance\, and anisotropism\, as well as physical properties of cleavage\, twinning\, internal reflections\, and hardness\, as can be observed in an ore microscope\, will be summarized in this lecture\, in addition to a discussion and demonstration of some of the required equipment.\nDespite the advent of X-ray diffraction and microbeam techniques to determine quantitative chemistry\, the utility of the ore microscope has not been rendered obsolete. Interpretation of replacement and weathering processes\, textures\, and intergrowths can significantly affect the outcome of ore beneficiation – and only visual observation with polarized–reflected light can provide that information.\nThis will be a one-to-two hour lecture\, and will assume a basic knowledge of mineralogy. \nLecture Outline:\nThe ore microscope: Construction\, light path\nReflected light: Incident/bright field vs. oblique/dark field illumination\nPolarized light: Plane and crossed polars\nOre mounts & ore leveling press\nBasic Properties: Color\, reflectance\, hardness\nOptical Properties: Observations in plane polarized light (bireflectance\, cleavage); observations in partly crossed polarized light (anisotropism\, twinning\, internal reflections)\nGeneral Observations: Weathering/alteration\, replacement\, exsolution\, deformation\nMineral groups: Native elements\, sulfides\, sulfosalts\, oxides\, arsenides\nResources for ore mineral identification:  Texts\, charts    \nAuthor Biography\nDaniel Kile was formerly a Research Geochemist with the U.S. Geological Survey\, and currently is Scientist Emeritus with that organization\, as well as Adjunct Faculty at the Hooke College of Applied Sciences (Westmont\, Illinois)\, where he teaches Optical Crystallography. He has taught Ore Microscopy at both the Colorado School of Mines and at the Hooke College of Applied Sciences\, and was previously Adjunct Faculty at the Colorado School of Mines where he taught a semester class in Optical Mineralogy. He has written nearly 150 articles and abstracts in the fields of mineralogy and environmental sciences\, published in professional journals and magazines\, and has been a guest lecturer at numerous earth sciences organizations over the past 40 years.  \nOnly $5 per person! Free to Museum Members.\nPlease RSVP to 719-488-0880 or email rsvp@wmmi.org
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/wmmi-speakers-bureau-lecture-with-daniel-kile/
LOCATION:Western Museum of Mining & Industry\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course,Information session,Presentation,Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20180321T153439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T153439Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
DESCRIPTION:2018 4-day program updated with examples and problems related to the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act! \nThis intensive 2½- or 4-Day course has been presented nearly 1\,000 times to more than 23\,000 people. Organized for managers\, engineers\, geologists\, landmen\, scientists\, accountants\, and others concerned with evaluating investments\, this course relates to the economic analysis of income producing and service producing investments using discounted cash flow analysis criteria and procedures. \nThe course covers economic analysis techniques used to optimize the development and operation of mining\, petroleum and non-natural resource production and processing operations. \nThe course textbook\, Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods\, 15th Edition\, 2017 by Franklin J. Stermole\, John M. Stermole\, and Andrew H. Pederson\, demonstrates the evaluation techniques presented using a variety of applications for people with technical and non-technical backgrounds\, with or without previous evaluation experience.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/economic-evaluation-and-investment-decision-methods/
LOCATION:Colorado School of Mines\, 80401
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195419
CREATED:20180131T194236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T194236Z
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SUMMARY:Recycling Metals from Industrial Waste
DESCRIPTION:Recycling Metals from Industrial Waste\, now in its 26th year\, focuses on current plant practices to convert metal-containing wastes to products. Processors\, raw materials\, and markets are identified and quantified. Speakers with decades of hands-on experience detail multiple approaches to recycling metals and associated materials – backed up by slides\, videos\, and the syllabus. \nParticular emphasis is given to combinations of physical\, hydrometallurgical\, and pyrometallurgical processing\, along with associated regulations\, to facilitate economical recycling. The presentations are on a practical level\, focusing on plant operations\, with ample opportunity for interaction by the course participants.
URL:https://secure.northernminer.com/event/recycling-metals-industrial-waste-2/
LOCATION:Colorado School of Mines\, 80401
CATEGORIES:Course
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