Learn about new product, service and exploration developments as well as mining jurisdictions from around the globe. A call for papers from among trade show exhibitors resulted in the following outstanding line-up of presentations. Visit www.pdac.ca (click on PDAC 2010 Convention) for scheduled presentation times.
For a full PDAC/CAMESE Exhibitors Innovation Forum schedule please visit the convention website.
Monday, March 8
Tuesday, March 9
Data Management
The evolution of geological data management: Best practices in safeguarding your mission critical information
Speaker: David Kerr This presentation discusses the leap from logging geological data on paper to direct digital capture and integration with analytical tools over a global computer network.
Century Systems Technologies,
Booth 330
Gemcom Custom Int.
Speaker: Zorica Markovic Custom Logger, the Gemcom team will tailor a solution that’s right for you, because we understand that no two exploration programs are exactly the same.
Gemcom Software Itl.,
Booth 1000
Building innovation through web based reporting for exploration data assets
Speaker: Steve Randall Working with several global exploration companies, Geosoft has developed innovative web-based reporting solutions that enable data managers and geoscientists to understand the wealth of data available to them
within their organizations. These web-based tools will be presented with supporting case histories.
Geosoft Inc.,
Booth 931
Structural data in 3D
Speaker: Hughan Ross Structural measurements in 3D can be combined with mapped contacts and drillhole intercepts and interpolated to produce realistic geologic surfaces.
Leapfrog Software,
Booth 249
Data capture: Your future is in the bag
Speaker: Vivian Preston Software applications for improved capture of exploration and mining data.
Maxwell GeoServices (Canada) Inc.,
Booth 424
What’s new in Micromine 2010: Exploration and mining keeps getting better
Speaker: Frank Bilki Micromine Version 2010 simplifies exploration and mining, with an all-new plot editor, section control files, coordinate system conversion, pit optimization, and modelling options.
Micromine,
Booth 1203
Drilling
Delivering improved safety and productivity to drilling contractors
Speaker: Monika Portman This presentation will explore features on the new Boart Longyear 4200 and 1200 rigs, as well as stage and surface set bits.
Boart Longyear,
Booth 101
How drillers can survey inside drill rods without using a gyro
Speaker: Mike Ayris Surveying inside drill rods has never been so easy and no gyros are required. With 20 years experience behind him, Mike Ayris presents the DeviFlex.
Devico Drilling and Borehole Surveying,
Booth 517
REI: More than core
Speaker: Michael Bohan REI provides seamless exploration services including coring, directional steering, and RIM geophysical imaging. Drilling performance is superior while costs to clientele are kept to a minimum.
REI Drilling Inc.,
Booth 446
Field Equipment
From compact, tight-swing CAT
mini-excavators to power generation equipment -Toromont Cat solutions for remote exploration sites
Speaker: Peter Frasunkiewicz Toromont Cat presents innovative equipment and support systems for exploration and remote site development.
Toromont Cat Power Systems,
Booth 611
Geochemistry
“Follow the leader” Innov-X Systems continues its commitment to the mining industry
Speaker: Aaron Baensch Innov-X Systems continues to push the limits of field portable XRF technology to remain at the forefront of the mineral exploration & mining industry
Innov-X Systems Inc.,
Booth 650
www.innovx.comThe application of quantitative automated mineralogy: From mineral exploration to metallurgical applications
Speaker: Tassos Grammatikopoulos To demonstrate how mineralogical data can improve interpretation of geochemical data, thus adding value to mineral exploration and metallurgical programs. Examples from base and precious metals will be presented
SGS Minerals Services,
Booth 102, 106, 114
Widespread adoption of handheld Niton XRF Analyzers for geochemical exploration
Speaker: Christopher Smith The value of a Niton XRF analyzer for geochemical exploration has been well established. XRF data from customers financial and drill reports will be discussed.
Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers,
Booth 504
Geophysics
Air-FTG and ore resource estimations
Speaker: James Mataragio Application of Air-FTG in mineral exploration facilitates ore identification and approximate resource estimations. Here we present an example for hematite reserve estimation using Air-FTG data.
Bell Geospace Inc.,
Booth 210
The application of the Falcon airborne gravity gradiometer system to minerals exploration
Speaker: Ken Witherly The Falcon airborne gravity gradiometer system will become available for commercial surveys early 2010. This presentation will review the use of Falcon for minerals exploration.
Condor Consulting, Inc,
Booth 453
Introducing Fugro’s new helicopter-borne time-domain geophysical system
Speaker: Gregory Paleolog Fugro’s HeliGEOTEM system is the world’s most powerful helicopter time-domain electromagnetic system. With a transmitter dipole moment of 1.2 million NIA, HeliGEOTEM is three times more powerful than any competing system.
Fugro Airborne Surveys,
Booth 203
Next generation of integrated high sensitivity birds for airborne exploration
Speaker: Francisco Lopez This is our new family of birds for airborne exploration with the latest in technology based on a unique optically pumped potassium vapour technology that increases magnetic measuring sensitivity over conventi
onal technologies. Now integrated with our new GSM-90AV VLF-EM Sensor, new data acquisition software and new multiplexer able to back up to 50 hours of flying data.
GEM Advanced Magnetometers,
Booth 802
ZTEM airborne AFMAG EM results over the Reese River Geothermal test area, central Nevada
Speaker: Jean Legault ZTEM airborne AFMAG (audio frequency electromagnetic) may provide a cost effective method to map the geothermal source structures over more expensive ground methods such as MT.
Geotech Ltd.,
Booth 1209
New HTEM system EQUATOR from Geotechnologies
Speaker: Evgeny Karshakov Our presentation is about new HTEM system and its features, on time measurements, unique system of signal stabilization, high resolution at subsurface
Geotechnologies,
Booth 444
New GDD Sample Core IP Tester (SCIP Tester) to measure resistivity and chargeability from DDH core or rock sample
Speaker: Pierre Gaucher The new GDD SCIP Tester measures chargeability and resistivity, confirm rock/ore properties, relate DDH core to ground IP surveys, help to select appropriate geophysical surveys
Instrumentation GDD inc.,
Booth 706
Advances in long-range ground penerating radar (GPR) applications to mineral exploration
Speaker: Jan Francke Recent advances have enabled GPR imaging to depths of 180m in suitable environments. Examples will be provided covering a myriad of exploration applications.
International Groundradar Consulting Inc,
Booth 702
Gold exploration using Titan 24 Deep Earth Imaging
Speaker: Greg Hollyer With the recent increase in the gold price, more and more explorers are turning to Titan 24 Deep Earth Imaging to map structure, alteration, and geology.
Quantec Geoscience,
Booth 1323
Government
Streamlining regulatory review: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Introduces the Mineral Exploration Activities Operational Statement
Speaker: Lyndon Kivi Fisheries and Oceans Canada recently released the Mineral Exploration Activities Operational Statement, which will streamline the regulatory review of most exploration projects under the federal Fisheries Act.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada,
Booth 551
Mineral exploration approval management system (MEAMS)
Speaker: Jim Hinchey MEAMS is being developed for use by the exploration sector as the online, one-stop application for all permits and approvals required for mineral exploration work. The system, the first of its kind in Canada, will be operational by June 2010.
Newfoundland & Labrador Dept. of Natural Resources (Mines Branch),
Booth 145
Matawa First Nations interim minerals measures process (IMMP)
Speaker: David Achneepineskum The Matawa First Nations interim mineral measures process (IMMP) is to provide direction to parties in the mineral sector activities in a respectful, responsible, knowledgeable and consistent manner.
Matawa First Nations,
Booth 750
Online geo data product
Speaker: Isabelle Martineau Learn about our geographic reference tools and familiarise yourself with resources in: Geology (surface and subsurface), geophysics, geochemical, mineral deposits, geographic (digital topographic data, digital elevation model).
Natural Resources Canada,
Booth 423
Human Resources
Preparing Aboriginal Youth for careers in mining
Speaker: Dave Bradley Discussing Outlandís 10+ year history with First Nations & Inuit Partnerships in Canada. These partnerships include existing operations training/mentoring, business JVís and youth camps. Outland has working with several First Nations & Inuit communities as well as industry partners, government and educational institutions to bring about these programs.
Outland Camps,
Booth 1242
Mapping
Airborne LiDAR mapping project characteristics and insight
Speaker: Kari-Ann McNabb Case studies will help to highlight key requirements for an airborne LiDAR mapping project including important aspects to ensure collection parameters match expectations.
LiDAR Services International Inc.,
Booth 241
Project Management
Acceleration of project schedule for targeting early revenue streams
Speaker: Zia Pirzada To take advantage of a project’s financial opportunities, as well as improve the cash flow and the return on Investment, project schedule can be accelerated to complete the project earlier than planned.
Wardrop Engineering Inc.,
Booth 908
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