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Technical Sessions
Wednesday afternoon
Afternoon sessions - 2:00 - 5:30 pm
Afternoon Coffee Break is in the
Exhibit Halls from 3:35 - 4:20 pm
All sessions will break
Mining & Exploration: New Mine
Developments in the Western US
Area of Interest: Mineral Deposits, Geology & Exploration
Chair: Richard M. Diaz, Sales Engineer, Maptek, Lakewood, CO
Session Description:
In a time of tight market conditions, difficult deposits and unfavorable
jurisdictions, finding the right deposit is more challenging than ever.
Mining has deep roots in the American West, but there are many new
projects moving closer and closer to production. These new projects
will revitalize ghost towns, and rip many Americans out of unemployment
to a life of prosperity. Come and enjoy hearing about the new
lifeblood of our Western mining heritage.
Junior Explorers:
The Realties of Today’s New World
Area of Interest: Business & Finance - Particularly Listing,
Financing, Cost Reduction Strategies
Chair: David Poynton, President & CEO, Daycon Minerals Corporation,
Toronto, ON, CANADA
Session Description:
As the industry slump continues and possibly deepens, junior explorers
are left scrambling to make ends meet, protect key assets and
survive until better times return. With a focus on todays’ challenging
environment, this Session is expected to include speakers from the TSX
(Toronto) on the current climate for listings, an investment banking firm
and a mining focused fund on funding challenges, an IR firm on the role
of marketing, a major to discuss investing in juniors, and the Chair who
will discuss cost reduction strategies that must now be considered by
all as a matter of prudent planning and protection of shareholder value.
Small Operator Session
Area of Interest: Operations
Chair: Mike Doran, Consultant, Boise, ID
Session Description:
The session focus will be on how a prospector, small operator, Jr-Jr
can develop their property to the point where an exploration company
will lease or buy the property. Tentative topics to be covered are:
• Sampling
• Basic exploration, drilling, assaying, mapping, etc.
• How not to get scammed
• Preparing a Property report
• Permitting
• Basic joint venturing
• How to legitimately package your property
• Using consultants
Exploration Drilling...
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Area of Interest: Operations
Chairs: James Stephens, Client Services Manager, National
Exploration Wells & Pumps, Inc., Gilbert, AZ
Neil Eurick, Manager, Business Development, Gustafson
Associates, LLC, Lakewood, CO
Session Description:
Exploration drilling involves more than some guys and a rig! Access
rights, permitting, geology, and, of course, the drillers are all key pieces
of the puzzle that is exploration drilling. This session will be a forum
on lessons learned and what is new in drilling technology. If you have
something new in drilling, either from a technology standpoint, or from
the perspective of best practices, submit your idea for a presentation.
We will also be sharing interesting stories of projects, good and not so
good. Whether you are a claim owner, driller, geologist, or permitting
specialist, be prepared to share your thoughts and experiences in a forum
that will be well lubricated with some libations and snacks.
Mine Closure & Remediation
Area of Interest: Environmental
Chair: Dustin G. Wasley, PE, Principal, Cascade Earth Sciences,
Spokane, WA
Session Description:
The mining industry and land management agencies contend with
significant technical, legal, and financial considerations for mine
closure. Mine closure challenges run the gamut from remediating turnof-the-century
abandoned mines to closing modern operations. This
session will present case studies and technical presentations on closure
criteria and approaches from the mining industry and land management
agencies.
1st Registration Brochure & Call for Papers
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