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www.ausimm.co.nz<br />
AUSIMM – NZ BRANCH CONFERENCE<br />
13 – 15 August 2007, Hotel Grand Chancellor, CHRISTCHURCH<br />
Speakers will present papers on a range <strong>of</strong> topics including:<br />
• Underground coal mining in <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong>’s complex geology<br />
• State <strong>of</strong> the art regional exploration in both the North and South Islands<br />
• The critical skills shortage facing <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> mining companies<br />
• Legal issues relating to mining in the Department <strong>of</strong> Conservation estate<br />
• Environmental issues<br />
Field trips:<br />
• A 2 day trip to the West Coast visiting the OceanaGold Globe Progress Au<br />
mine and the Pike River underground coal mine that is under construction<br />
• A 1 day trip visiting inland Canterbury and the Southern Alps including<br />
Coalgate bentonite and Canterbury Coal operations in Malvern Hills<br />
Principal sponsor<br />
Major<br />
sponsors<br />
Information and registration: www.ausimm.co.nz<br />
Deadline for early bird discounted registration rate is July 13.<br />
GSNZ <strong>New</strong>sletter 143 (2007) Page 41