The Northern Miner

“Uranium Ore Processing” Short Course
2017-09-18 - 2017-09-19 | OreVenture, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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.
Uranium 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.
In this course we introduce participants to the basic concepts and operations involved in uranium ore processing including:
• An overview of the various types of mining techniques in uranium industry.
• An introduction of the mineralogy of uranium bearing ores and associated minerals and the impact this has on the method of uranium extraction used.
• The basic operations and equipment used in uranium mills.
• The structure of flowsheets and their application to various uranium ores.
• Metallurgical testwork required to characterise a uranium ore.
• Meeting regulatory compliance for environmental and radiation concerns in the Uranium industry.

Strategic Mine Planning with New Digital Technologies, Risk Management and Mineral Value Chains
2017-09-13 09:00 - 2017-09-15 17:00 (America/Toronto) | McGill University – COSMO Stochastic Mine Planning Laboratory, 3450 University Street, Montreal, Quebec, H3A0E8, Canada
Instructors: Roussos Dimitrakopoulos, McGill University, Canada and Ryan Goodfellow, McGill University, Canada
Objectives and Content
At the time of a continuing rebound of metal markets, learn how the application of new digital technologies that can add substantial value to strategic mine planning and asset valuation. The new technologies and related tools integrate technical risk management while capitalizing on the synergies amongst the elements of mineral value chains through their simultaneous optimization – from mines to products to markets.
Learn how you can improve performance by:
• Learning the state-of-the-art strategic mine planning concepts and new approaches that unlock and add value to mining assets
• Finding out how to minimize technical risks and produce optimal pit designs with strategic mine planning processes and the next generation optimization methods
• Discovering methods and tools for the simultaneous risk-managing (stochastic) optimization of mining complexes and mineral value chains from mines to products to markets
• Discovering how the new developments will help you capture the “upside potential” in mine plans and minimize “downside risks”, as well as increase cash flows
• Exploring and learning from real-world examples, practices and comparisons in diverse applications, from gold and copper mines to iron ore and nickel laterites
• Understanding how to deal with blending and non-linear geo-metallurgical interactions in the processing streams, as materials are transformed from bulk material to refined products
• Participating in hands-on computer sessions that show how to increase project value by employing new risk-managing simultaneous optimization models
To register or for more information please contact:
Deborah Frankland
Canada Research Chair and Laboratory Administrator
COSMO – Stochastic Mine Planning Laboratory
Department of Mining and Materials Engineering
McGill University
Frank Dawson Adams Building, Room 123A
3450 University Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 0E8
Canada
Tel.: (514) 398-5461
E-mail: admcrc.mining@mcgill.ca

Argus Lithium, Cobalt and Nickel Markets and Investment 2017
2017-09-12 09:00 - 2017-09-13 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Carlton Hotel SIngapore, 76 Bras Basah Road, Singapore, Singapore
LiCoNi Markets and Investments is an ideal platform for junior mining firms to showcase their current and future lithium projects before investors who are eyeing opportunities along the Li-ion battery supply chain.
This event will also feature unparalleled market intelligence over 1½ days on how the supply chain for Li-ion battery metals evolves, what new innovations in the downstream sectors are shaping future demand for metals and how the supply picture for raw materials will develop going forward.
Join us in Singapore in the heart of Asia and meet mining firms, consumers and investors.
Key highlights
Will there be sufficient raw materials to support the expected demand for
Li-ion batteries?
Should we be worried? – hedge funds and speculators are reported to have stockpiled nearly 20pc of global cobalt production
How will game-changing innovations shape future demand? – cathode materials, EV, ESS, portable electronics and more
What do the fundamentals tell us? – the current supply-demand balance in the lithium, cobalt and nickel markets
Recycling of Li-ion batteries – what influence will it have on supplies?

Labrador MINEx
2017-09-12 08:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | British Columbia
Join Mining Industry Leaders, Analysts, Suppliers and Supporters at the first LABRADOR MINEx in Labrador West. We will examine the industry outlook, opportunities and the innovative future of mining.
Our Sessions:
+Activity in the trough
+Sustainability
+Innovation in the North
For more details contact the Labrador West Chamber of Commerce at 944-3723 or look for our event on www.eventbrite.ca

Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
2017-09-11 08:00 - 2017-09-15 12:00, 2017-07-24 08:00 - 2017-07-28 12:00 (America/Denver) | Colorado School of Mines, 80401
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.
The course covers economic analysis techniques used to optimize the development and operation of mining, petroleum and non-natural resource production and processing operations.

Women of Innovation Symposium
2017-08-30 | Hyatt Regency Hotel Vancouver, 655 burrard street, vancouver, british columbia, v6c2R7, Canada
The project Women of Innovation aims to recognize and document the experiences and accomplishments of innovative Canadian female engineers and to disseminate their inspiring stories through a peer-reviewed publication and a symposium at a national conference. The innovation and influence of Canadian female engineers is still unrecorded. Through these oral history interviews, the publication of a manuscript, and the symposium, this project aims to build the collective and individual memories of women in engineering. By recovering and writing the stories of these women’s lives, this project will also pay tribute to the accomplishments of Canadian women in engineering; inspire current engineers to become innovators in their field; and provide girls and women with inspiring role models that could lead them to pursue careers in STEM.

Conference of Metallurgists hosting World Gold & Nickel-Cobalt
2017-08-27 17:00 - 2017-08-30 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Hyatt Regency Hotel Vancouver, 655 burrard street, vancouver, british columbia, v6c2R7, Canada
Taking place in Vancouver August 27-30, COM 2017’s theme on Innovation will not only include the 7th World Gold conference and the 4th conference on Nickel Cobalt (Pyrometallurgy NiCo, Hydrometallurgy NiCo) it will also present symposia on Environment, Mineral Processing, Materials & Corrosion, Light Metals and Women of Innovation. Co-organized with TMS, CIM, SAIMM and AusIMM, COM will offer short courses, industrial tours and social activities to complete your networking and learning experience. Be part of the event where GREAT MINDS MEET! http://web.cim.org/com2017/

APCOM 2017 Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry
2017-08-09 08:00 - 2017-08-11 17:00 (America/Denver) | Colorado School of Mines, 80401
The 38th International Symposium on the APPLICATION OF COMPUTERS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN THE MINERAL INDUSTRY (APCOM 2017) is taking place August 9 through 11, 2017 at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado USA.
Colorado School of Mines and the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc. (SME), announce with pleasure the 38th International Symposium on Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM 2017) to be held in Golden, Colorado USA, from August 9 through 11, 2017. The focus of the 38th APCOM is to further the APCOM goal of contributing to effective decision-making processes throughout the entire mineral industry. The technical program of this symposium would be a balanced of traditional areas of exploration, including geostatistics, mine design, production planning, investment analysis, artificial intelligence simulation, mine automation, rock mechanics, mineral processing, and data management systems. All are designed to facilitate and promote application of computers and operations research in the mineral industry.

Introduction to Mineral Processing
2017-07-18 08:00 - 2017-07-21 11:30 (America/Denver) | Colorado School of Mines, 80401
This course is designed for engineers, scientists, and others working in the mineral or particulate processing industries. It is intended to provide an overview of each of the important unit operations used in particulate processing of minerals. The fundamentals are introduced but are not overly emphasized in this course, so the course is suitable for individuals associated with the mineral industry, such as those in technical sales, regulatory agencies, and related fields. The course will also be a useful refresher for those already engaged in mineral processing activities.

WMMI Anniversary Weekend
2017-07-15 10:00 - 2017-07-16 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs, CO, 80921, United States
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry invites you to celebrate the museum’s 35th anniversary!
This event commemorates the 1982 opening of the museum’s North Gate Blvd. exhibit building. Located on 27 acres at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Western Museum of Mining & Industry offers a contrasting combination of beautiful Colorado landscape and a world-class technical history collection centering on America’s mining industry. Come to “The Museum That Works” and see the variety of educational programming comes together! Among the activities is our 19th and 20th century steam engines rumbling to life, the artistry of blacksmithing in our blacksmith shop, the operation of the museum’s unique ten-stamp ore mill, and watch the Gold Canyon Gunfighters provide a wild west show! The weekend will also feature vendors, food trucks, and fun for all ages. For more information please visit www.wmmi.org

Investing in LatAm Mining Cumbre
2017-07-11 08:00 - 2017-07-12 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center, Ave Santa Maria 1742, Santiago, Chile, Santiago, Chile
The cusp of macroeconomic reform in countries like Argentina, a stable business environment in Chile, plus improved support for FDI is leading to an improved outlook for the Latin American region. On top of this, cautious optimism about improved returns from mined commodities, in particular, lithium and gold, is making Latin American mining more appealing to investors.
Latin America is also perfectly placed to take advantage of the growing demand for battery metals, thanks to significant investments being made in electric vehicle battery development and the continuing growth in consumer electronics. Coupling this market sentiment with Latin America’s vast lithium triangle provides significant opportunities for the region’s mining companies, governments and international investors.
With recent changes in governments in Peru, Brazil and Argentina, much of Latin America is essentially under new management with policies changing to favour the mining sector – look at the recent slashing of export taxes for mined commodities in Argentina. This all provides an improved outlook for investors, miners and the region’s economy.
On the back of this improved regulatory climate and the optimism in commodities, in particular around gold and battery metals, the team behind Mining Indaba brings you the Investing in LatAm Mining Cumbre. This will be the only event to:
– Attract a truly international audience of investors and financiers
– Include large Asian mining groups, including Chinese SOEs who are actively buying into resources on the continent or entering into offtake agreements
– Tackle the serious issue of sustainable development while ensuring investments are profitable

TMX Charity Golf Classic
2017-07-11 | University of British Columbia Golf Course, 5185 University Blvd, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T1X5, Canada
The 6th Annual TMX Charity Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Golf Course.
After five successful years, our golf tournament has raised over $400,000 with the proceeds supporting important causes in our community. This event is also a wonderful networking and social opportunity for many local securities industry participants. Listed issuers, investment bankers, brokers, and lawyers, etc. will enjoy a fun Texas scramble style golf competition that includes lunch and buffet dinner, as well as a silent auction and prize giveaways. It’s a fun day of golf for a great cause!

MINING ON TOP: AFRICA- SUMMIT (MOTA)
2017-07-06 07:00 - 2017-07-07 19:00 (Europe/Berlin) | The superior Intercontinental Frankfurt Hotel, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße 43, Frankfurt, 60329, Germany
The 4th edition of MOTA programme will focus on the current industry changes and areas of development from both a government and mining company perspective, with the aim of building shared value across the extractive supply chain so the African mining sector can realise its full potential even in the current uncertain economic climate.

Money Mining & Sustainability Seminar
2017-06-29 - 2017-06-30 | Marriot City Centre Hotel, 1701 California Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Gain the Latest Insights in Business Planning
– Releasing value through better planning decisions
– Exploring the latest developments in optimisation for the mining industry
– Simultaneously optimising the whole value chain: mining, mineral processing, logistics, production and capital
– Incorporating sustainability considerations: social, political & environmental
– Planning and optimisation with geological uncertainty and volatile metal markets
– Operational and cost modelling techniques for optimisation
– Theory of constraints for mining
– Implementing an effective planning process “Money Mining”
Overview
Effective long term planning can enhance the value of a minerals business by 5% – 35% or significantly more. This seminar details an optimisation methodology that involves 10 distinct mechanisms, which when applied simultaneously can produce counter intuitive results that challenge conventional thinking on how to run a mining and mineral processing business. Covering the latest developments in optimisation methods, the subjects span mine design and scheduling, cut-off grades and stockpiling, plant configuration, product specification, logistics and capital scaling, incorporating a broad range of sustainability considerations, a comprehensive approach to managing risk and uncertainty, strategic optimisation and modelling techniques, theory of constraints as it applied to a minerals business, advanced cost modelling, and implementation/change-management. The result is a comprehensive approach to asset management.
It shows how these disciplines can take the economic view of the business and coordinate their activities to extract value that is currently concealed between the organisational silos that the management structure creates.
It is also relevant to equity analysts, venture capitalists, fund managers and investment bankers who want to better understand the drivers of value in a minerals business, and to be able to recognise where the full potential of a business has not yet been realised.
The principles examined are applicable to Copper, Gold, Lead, Zinc, Iron ore, Coal, Diamonds, Bauxite, Manganese, Platinum and other commodities. Pit, underground and complex portfolios of assets are covered.

This seminar will change forever the way
you look at your mining business!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This seminar is designed for decision makers including:

• Senior executives
• Directors
• Department, divisional or project managers
• Professionals who are currently, or will be, involved
in the technical aspects of optimisation analysis
• Institutional investors in mining funds
• Financial analysts
• Project financiers
• Geologists
• Mining engineers
• Process engineers and metallurgists
• Logistics managers
• Marketing managers
• Finance and HR managers
(This is not a software course.)

SEMINAR CERTIFICATE: A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all participants completing 90% of the total seminar hours.
OUTCOMES OF THE SEMINAR: By the end of this intensive two day programme, you will take back to your organisation fresh views of how economic value can be generated. You will be able to recognise the real drivers of value, and how flexibility in all parts of the value chain can be harmonised and exploited to increase value and robustness of the business in the face of uncertain resources, technical challenges and volatile metal markets.

About your expert trainer
Gerald has more than 30 years of experience in business planning, analysis and change management in a range of industries in Australia and internationally. As Managing Director of Whittle Consulting (specialists in business optimisation for the mining industry) for the last 16 years, Gerald handles optimisation project management, optimisation strategies and model design, business analysis and management reporting/presentations. Some major clients include Xstrata, Vale/Inco, BHP Billiton, Minara, Lihir, Newcrest, AngloGold Ashanti and Goldfields, covering a range of commodities including Nickel, Copper, Gold, Lead, Zinc, Coal, Iron Ore and Bauxite. Bringing together important lessons learnt in other industries, including activity based costing and the theory of constraints, Gerald brings new light to the peculiar challenges of business planning and optimisation for the minerals industry.

“Advanced Mass Balancing and Inference” Short Course
2017-06-28 - 2017-06-29 | OreVenture, Vancouver, BC, Canada
In order to optimize a mineral processing plant there are nine steps required:
1. Collect data (measurement)
2. Collate data (into a database)
3. Flowsheeting
4. Mass Balance
5. Inference
6. Determine Operational Parameter
7. Model fit
8. Simulate
9. Optimise
Mass 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.
In 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).

Recycling Metals from Industrial Waste
2017-06-27 08:00 - 2017-06-29 12:00 (America/Denver) | Colorado School of Mines, 80401
Recycling Metals from Industrial Waste, now in its 25th 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.
Particular 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.

17 International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2017
2017-06-27 - 2017-07-06 | Paradise Blue Congress Center, Albena Resort & SPA, Bulgaria, Albena, Bulgaria
It is an honor for us to invite you to the 17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference & EXPO SGEM2017, where we bring together scientists, educators and practitioners, representing research and educational institutions, companies, governmental agencies and consulting organizations from all over the world to exchange ideas, to define the research priorities in the below fields and to propose potential solutions to problems related to the global changes. Over the past years we have established high standards in publishing research papers, stimulating their progress and achievements. Papers are approved by the Review Committee and will be published into the SGEM CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS indexed by SCOPUS, ELSEVIER, Thomson Reuters, ISI Web of Knowledge, EBSCOhost, ProQuest.
Papers from the upper mentioned proceedings will be also online available via Mendeley, CiteUlike, Google Scholar, British Library and SGEM@Lib Social Sciences and Arts On-line Scientific library.
Following our tradition, SGEM considers questions concerned with Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, Exploration and Mining, Mineral Processing, Applied and Environmental Geophysics, Oil and Gas Exploration, Informatics, Geoinformatics, Geodesy and Mine Surveying, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Cartography and GIS, Hydrology and Water Resources, Soils, Forest Ecosystems, Marine and Ocean Ecosystems, Nuclear Technologies, Renewable Energy Sources and Clean Technologies, Recycling, Air Pollution and Climate Change, Ecology and Environmental Protection, Environmental Economics, Education and Accreditation in GeoSciences, Environmental Legislation, Multilateral Relations and Funding Opportunities, Micro and Nano Technologies, Advances in Biotechnology, Green Buildings Technologies and Materials, Green Design and Sustainable architecture, Planetary Sciences and Space Technologies.
The conference will be organized in Workshops and Invited Sessions that will be held as a parallel to the conference oral presentations sessions. These are additional opportunities for the SGEM participants to exchange views and to learn about the best practices in the environmental researches application and management. The concurrent SGEM Expo, related to the conference topics, is another excellent opportunity to promote a company, to meet potential clients and business partners. All the sessions are accompanied with various social events to make the conference a pleasant experience in all aspects.
All theoretical, methodological and conceptual reports presenting contemporary geoscience development and problem solving ideas are expected with a great interest. Special attention will be given to reports, proposing science based ideas for decision-making and adaptation to the new reality of global changes. During the Official Award Ceremony, which will be held on the last day, authors of the Best presentations (Oral/PhD/Poster) will be awarded by the Scientific Committee with special crystal plaques.

Money Mining & Sustainability Seminar
2017-06-26 - 2017-06-27 | One King West Hotel, 1 King St West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H1A1, Canada
Gain the Latest Insights in Business Planning
– Releasing value through better planning decisions
– Exploring the latest developments in optimization for the mining industry
– Simultaneously optimizing the whole value chain: mining, mineral processing, logistics, production and capital
– Incorporating sustainability considerations: social, political & environmental
– Planning and optimization with geological uncertainty and volatile metal markets
– Operational and cost modelling techniques for optimization
– Theory of constraints for mining
– Implementing an effective planning process “Money Mining”
Overview
Effective long-term planning can enhance the value of a minerals business by 5% – 35% or significantly more. This seminar details an optimization methodology that involves 10 distinct mechanisms, which when applied simultaneously can produce counter intuitive results that challenge conventional thinking on how to run a mining and mineral processing business. Covering the latest developments in optimization methods, the subjects span mine design and scheduling, cut-off grades and stockpiling, plant configuration, product specification, logistics and capital scaling, incorporating a broad range of sustainability considerations, a comprehensive approach to managing risk and uncertainty, strategic optimization and modelling techniques, theory of constraints as it applied to a minerals business, advanced cost modelling, and implementation/change-management. The result is a comprehensive approach to asset management.
It shows how these disciplines can take the economic view of the business and coordinate their activities to extract value that is currently concealed between the organizational silos that the management structure creates.
It is also relevant to equity analysts, venture capitalists, fund managers and investment bankers who want to better understand the drivers of value in a minerals business, and to be able to recognize where the full potential of a business has not yet been realized.
The principles examined are applicable to Copper, Gold, Lead, Zinc, Iron ore, Coal, Diamonds, Bauxite, Manganese, Platinum and other commodities. Pit, underground and complex portfolios of assets are covered.

Money Mining & Sustainability Seminar
2017-06-26 - 2017-06-27 | One King West Hotel, 1 King St West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H1A1, Canada

“Advanced Excel VBA for Engineers and Scientists” Short Course
2017-06-26 - 2017-06-27 | OreVenture, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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.
Indeed there are ‘Horror stories’ where poor Excel management has lead to millions of dollars in direct losses through wholesale loss of data and models.
The 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.

Media Training for Mineral Exploration and Mining Professionals
2017-06-20 08:30 - 2017-06-21 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Regus location (1500 – 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6C 3E8, 1500 - 885 West Georgia Street , Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3E8, Canada
Led by a mining and business journalist veteran with more than two decades of media training experience, we specialize in customized and highly practical media training for mineral exploration and mining company professionals. Our workshops are designed to educate and empower whether media coverage is your top priority, your darkest fear, or something in between.
What you will learn
• How to tell compelling stories;
• How to prepare for media interviews;
• How to write news releases that get noticed;
• Techniques for succeeding in media interviews;
• Storytelling and key messages;
• How to be an effective spokesperson;
• How to managing conflict.

Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
2017-06-19 08:00 - 2017-06-21 12:00 (America/Denver) | Colorado School of Mines, 80401
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.
The course covers economic analysis techniques used to optimize the development and operation of mining, petroleum and

1st Annual All Colorado Festival
2017-06-17 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs, CO, 80921, United States
Join the Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI) as it hosts the 1st Annual All Colorado Festival! Attendees to this event will have the opportunity to sample the finest of Colorado spirits, beer, and wine. So have a taste, enjoy a snack from a food vendor or two, and then complete the day by listening to live local country music! Bands that will be playing include: The Jacob Christopher Band, Exit West, and Donovan Lee.
WMMI wants to thank the following event sponsors: Downtown Fine Spirits & Wines, Nash FM 95.1, and Mountain Cellars Fine Wines and Spirits!

16th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium
2017-06-17 08:00 - 2017-06-22 17:00 (America/Denver) | Colorado School of Mines, 80401
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration is pleased to announce the upcoming 16th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, which will be held at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado from June 17 through 22, 2017.
The North American Mine Ventilation Symposium is organized by the Underground Ventilation Committee (UVC) of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. Since the first Symposium in 1982, the UVC has sought to provide mine ventilation engineers and technicians in the underground coal, metal, and industrial mineral mining industry with the latest information and operating practices from the field and promote the exchange of ideas and research in a variety of related areas to include the monitoring of air contaminants, determining fresh air requirements, and producing power efficient ventilation and cooling systems.

Empirical Design Methods For Underground Mines
2017-06-15 08:30 - 2017-06-16 17:00 (America/Toronto) | EduMine, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 3B6, Canada
The ultimate objective of the course is to assist the mine operator in making decisions employing sound geotechnical input with reference to case histories for relevance to safety, weak rock mass assessment, reduction in dilution, and backfill.
This course provides the operators of underground mines with the tools required to make on site pillar and opening stability assessments in order to ensure a safe and cost effective mine operation. Tools for assessing opening stability are provided. Empirical methods for considering the complex interaction of stress, opening geometry, structure, and rock mass are provided. Ample time is given for solving stability problems and participants are strongly encouraged to bring case histories or questions from their own operations.
Case history data brought to class should include stope or pillar geometry, depth, and estimated stress levels as well a description of the rock mass and photos as possible.
Participants will learn how to:
make decisions on site stability assessments of openings and pillars;
develop an understanding of the critical field data required for stability assessment;
judge the influence of rock mechanics on the stability of planned openings; and
understand the influence of rock mechanics on overall mine design.
For details of topics covered see the course schedule.
Over four hundred participants throughout North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia have taken this course over the last twenty years; it is recognized by mining operations in North America as providing “common core” training for onsite personnel in the field of rock mechanics.
People interested in this course may also want to register for Rock Mass Characterization for Mine Design, scheduled to run in the same week.

Argus Americas Rare Earths Summit
2017-06-12 11:00 - 2017-06-14 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA, 92128, United States
Join senior-level rare earths consumers, producers, processors, traders and government representatives in San Diego this June for networking and in-depth insight on rare earths supply, end product demand, navigating supply chain concerns, the future of rare earths substitutions and much more!

Rock Mass Characterization for Mine Design
2017-06-12 08:30 - 2017-06-14 17:00 (America/Toronto) | EduMine, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 3B6, Canada
The purpose of this course is to provide mine staff the tools required to effectively gather geotechnical data for rock mass classification and rock mechanics design calculations. The majority of rock falls in mine operations are structurally controlled. Design is largely controlled by existing structure. It is critical that site characterization be performed so as to identify the structural factors that would affect rock slope angles, drill and blast design, support requirements, resultant dilution and span design, etc. A good understanding of rock mass structure forms the basis of rock mass classification which is used in the majority of rock mechanics design methods.
Upon completion of the course the participants will be able to gather geotechnical data, either from rock cuts, drifts or core, and process the information for subsequent analysis. The focus of the course is towards gathering information for purposes of analysis and design. The goal is to use effective mapping techniques to obtain data that can be used as input for any of the established rock classification systems. All of the commonly used classification values such as Barton’s Q and Q’ systems, Bieniawski’s RMR, Laubscher’s MRMR and Hoek’s GSI systems will be covered.
This course will include a half-day underground mapping and rock classification tour at Britannia Mine, and a half-day surface mapping and rock classification field trip on the outskirts of Vancouver.
People interested in this course may also want to register for Empirical Design Methods For Underground Mines, scheduled to run in the same week.

Mining Investment Europe
2017-06-12 08:00 - 2017-06-14 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | frankfurt, Germany
Mining Investment Europe is a strategic mining conference and exhibition for the leaders of the mining, quarrying and construction materials industries, bringing together 250 attendees from 20 countries.
Mining companies, investors, governments and service providers travel from all over Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America for three days of partnering, networking and business matching.

Mining 101 - A Non-Technical Overview
2017-06-06 08:00 - 2017-06-08 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Live Webcast, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3B6, Canada
Mining 101 is an overview and introduction to the mining industry. It is presented in non-technical language and covers topics from the formation of mineral deposits to their extraction and sale.
