Short Course: Geoenvironmental Modeling of Ore Deposits

Modular course on Geoenvironmental Modeling of Ore Deposits, The Departments of Earth Sciences at the University of Ottawa and the Mineral Exploration Research Centre at Laurentian University, in cooperation with the Goldcorp Chair in Economic Geology, are pleased to announce the 2010 Joint Modular Course This 8-day course, consisting of 4 two-day modules, will examine a wide range of sophisticated risk assessment and modeling techniques used to predict environmental impacts of mining. Open to professionals in industry and graduate students.

Early registration ends December 15, 2009.

Location: University of Ottawa, Ottawa.


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MES Discussion Group

Bryan Keeler, Managing Director, Norvista Resources Corporation will present, “A Case in Favour of Using Royalties: Future Production Streams as a cost effective means of financing development or expansion”

Bryan will provide a brief overview on the history and development of Royalty and Future Production Stream Contract (FPSC) Financing. He will touch on how the modeling and the quotation process works, how parallel models are used to compare financing opportunities and how Norvista (Repadre) approaches the “barter” process, and a discussion of the real "cost of capital" of issuing common shares, and why Royalty and FPSC Financing works.

Time: 4:30pm – 5:45 pm
Where: National Club, 303 Bay Street, Toronto

This is an excellent networking opportunity and there is no charge to attend. Please RSVP by replying to secretary@cim-mes.org if you are interested in attending, space is limited.

Second annual WHERE Challenge

After receiving rave reviews from hundreds of participating Canadian teachers and students, the WHERE Challenge is back for a second year. The WHERE Challenge is a national contest endorsed by the Canadian Earth Sciences community and sponsored by EnCana that asks students aged 10 – 14 years to discover the answers to these questions: What on Earth is in your stuff and WHERE on Earth does it come from? The Challenge launches this month and runs until March 1, 2010. Almost $17-thousand in regional and national prizes will be awarded. Students are encouraged to use their imaginations in their response and create an educational story about non-renewable Earth resources found in an everyday item.


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Visit the APGO at PDAC 2010: International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange

Metro Toronto Convention Centre - South Building
booth 851 on the Trade Show Floor

Click here for more information on PDAC 2010.

Also see the Virtual Exhibition.

Contaminated and Hazardous Waste Site Management Course

GOwen Environmental, the Association for Environmental Health and Sciences and the International Association of Hydrogeologists present Contaminated and Hazardous Waste Site Management, a comprehensive course that provides a solid theoretical and practical foundation in contaminated site management. The Course has been developed especially for individuals who manage, regulate, investigate, remediate, or are impacted by contaminated sites.


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The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum’s 2010 Conference & Exhibition

The CIM Conference and Exhibition in Vancouver will bring together the key players in the mining industry along with more than 450 suppliers from around the globe. If you plan to be in this industry - plan to be here. Mining is evolving faster than ever. Your performance depends on having the most current intel, contacts and strategies. This conference is where you will find them. Each day, you invest your best in support of your organization's objectives.


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GeoCanada 2010
Working with the Earth

In May 2010 the CSPG, CSEG and CWLS will join with GAC, MAC, IAH-CNC, CCPG and CFES to bring GeoCanada, a once-in-a-decade event, to Calgary. This valuable earth science Convention will boast an expanded technical program, extended Exhibit Floor and plenty of networking opportunities for the more than 4,500 expected attendees.

For more information, please see http://www.geocanada2010.ca.

Also see GeoCanada 2010 Session Themes.

The Canadian Institute’s Northern Reclamation & Remediation

The Canadian Institute’s Northern Reclamation & Remediation Conference brings together leading experts from natural resource companies, environmental and engineering consultancies, and government to discuss the following topics and more:

•Closure and reclamation guidelines for the Mackenzie Valley
•Getting reclamation security refunded
•Designing and constructing soil covers for northern regions
•Managing mine waste in the North.

For more information, please see http://www.canadianinstitute.com/northernrec.htm.

Minin 2010
IV International Conference on Mining Innovation

The Department of Mining Engineering of the University of Chile and the Mining Centre of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, are pleased to invite executives, academics, professionals and technical experts to participate in the iv international conference on mining innovation - minin 2010, to be held on 23 – 25 June 2010, in Santiago, Chile.

For more information, please see http://www.minin2010.com/doc/10MIN_llamado1_eng.pdf.

MEMO 2010 (The Maintenance Engineering/Mine Operators’ Conference)
Sudbury, ON

This year’s theme, “Mining in the Economy”, showcases strategies that Canadian mining companies use to remain competitive, and highlights the increasing need for cooperation between operations and maintenance. The technical program will cater to both underground and surface mining operations.

http://www.cim.org/memo2010