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Exploration for Magmatic Ore Deposits Modular Course
2020-03-31 - 2020-04-09 | Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2C6, Canada
The Harquail School of Earth Sciences at Laurentian University offers some of the most comprehensive field- and laboratory-based Earth Science graduate research and education courses in the world. The modular courses are designed for geoscientists employed full-time in the mineral exploration industry, industry professionals needing professional development and accreditation, and graduate students.
GEOL 5606 – Exploration for Magmatic Ore Deposits
31 Mar – 09 April 2020
On site (3 cr.) and webcasting delivery (non-credit). 10-day intensive course in magmatic Ni-Cu-(PGE), PGE, Cr, and Ti-V deposits including 3 days of theoretical material, 8 days of exploration applications and case studies, and (weather permitting) a 1/2 to 3/4- day field trip in the Sudbury Igneous Complex. Topics include: S and Cr solubility and metal partitioning in maficultramafic magmas; generation of fertile magmas; applications of stable and radiogenic isotopes (including massindependent S isotopes) in identifying S and metal sources; sulfide transport and localization mechanisms; textures and deformation of Fe-Ni-Cu sulfide ores, sulfide recalculation and plotting methods; geology/genesis of and exploration for Ni-Cu-(PGE) deposits in mafic-ultramafic lava channels, feeder sills/dikes, and magma conduits; geology/genesis of and exploration for PGE deposits in mafic-ultramafic layered intrusions; geology/genesis of and exploration for stratiform and podiform Cr deposits and Ti-V deposits in anorthosites and mafic-ultramafic intrusions (including those in the “Ring of Fire” district of northern Ontario). Case studies and laboratory practicals will include: Alexo (Ontario), Duke Island (Alaska), Duluth (Minnesota), Kambalda (Western Australia), Noril’sk-Talnakh and Pechenga (Russia), Jinchuan and other deposits in China, Thompson (Manitoba), Raglan (Nunavik), Voisey’s Bay (Labrador), and Sudbury Ni-Cu-PGE; and Bushveld (South Africa) and Stillwater (Montana) PGE and Cr; and ‘Ring of Fire” Cr.
Non-student cost: Full Course: CDN $3304 + 13% HST. Individual Days: CDN $339 + 13% HST.
Mix and match group rates are also available. Videoconference participation is available only for non-students.
Live Webcast Option
Several of the modules are available to industry professionals/non-students via live webcast from our state-of-the-art Executive Learning Centre, which provides an immersive experience if remote participants have high-speed fibre connections and use high-quality headsets. Students enrolling for credit must enrol in the on-campus course so that they can complete the laboratory exercises, but the remote option may be preferable for non-students. Contact the course coordinator if you are interested in this option.

Valuation of Mineral Projects Based on Technical and Financial Modelling
2020-03-31 08:00 - 2020-04-03 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 3B7, Canada
Market turbulence significantly affects the mining industry. While the intrinsic value of a mineral project is still a key consideration, understanding the interrelationship between technical and financial risk to truly understand the long term value of an asset, helps companies make better investment (or divestment) decisions. Companies that are able to secure debt finance for both development and acquisition of advanced projects have greater strategic flexibility. Understanding how debt impacts the valuation of projects allows for an objective approach to determining levels of gearing; this is relevant to both the investment banking and mining communities. The Valuation of Mineral Projects course is designed to address these issues.
This course is for professionals with a basic to intermediate understanding of the principles of the accounting cash flow model that wish to gain expertise in quantitative finance in the context of mining. Actual operating mine valuations are a central focus of the course. To gain the most out of the course, attendees should have had some exposure to the technical aspects of minerals and mining.
Attendees are expected to have their own laptop computers available for this course. Workshop sessions are an integral part of the course delivery. Use will be made of the IC-MinEval software, which automates the generation of Excel™-based spreadsheets to produce models for a wide range of mineral projects. These models can be used independently of the software once the course is completed.
At the end of the course, attendees will:
Know how to build a financial model using realistic assumptions and inputs such as a rate of production appropriate to the size of the resource, and associated capex and opex costs using CostMine data.
Understand the circumstances in which it is appropriate to set up models based on a straight discount rate basis vs a model that includes debt (in the latter case the approach to determining the appropriate level of debt will be explained).
Be able to analyse the financial performance indicators generated by the IC-MinEval software outputs and indicate the valuation that could be placed on the asset based on the output.
Be able to undertake a sensitivity analysis on key technical and financial variables. Particular attention will be given in the course to why sensitivity on variables such as mining dilution should not be considered.
Appreciate the role of financial models in identifying those technical variables that have the greatest impact on financial performance and then back-engineering that to the corresponding technical risk.
Have worked through a variety of case studies that are based on real projects.
This course is characterized by dynamic interaction between presenter and delegates that promotes inter-delegate professional dialogue.
Previous courses presented in Vancouver, London, Johannesburg and Stockholm have received wide participation from major finance and mining companies, providing an opportunity to bring together professionals with common concerns in this area.
In addition to the presentation slides, attendees will receive a copy of the book Metals and Energy Finance, authored by Prof. Buchanan.

7th Mozambique mining, oil & gas & energy conference and exhibition
2020-04-22 - 2020-04-23 | Maputo, Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique
The 7th Mozambique Mining, Oil & Gas & Energy Conference and Exhibition (MMEC), organized by AME Trade Ltd, in collaboration with ENH, will take place from 22–23 April 2020 at the Joaquim Chissano Conference Center in Maputo.

Discoveries 2020 Mining Conference
2020-04-28 - 2020-04-30 | Expo Guadalajara, Av. Mariano Otero #1499, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44550, Mexico
WELCOME to our 5th edition of the Discoveries Mining Conference to be held from April 28 to 30, 2020 in the beautiful and traditional city of Guadalajara, Jalisco. We invite you to participate in this great event where we will unite the three elements that make up the ecosystem of the mining sector: Exploration, Innovation and Development.
“Our mission is to contribute to the responsible and efficient development of Mexico’s mineral resources, disseminate valuable information for the mining industry and promote business.”
EXHIBITION AREA
We offer excellent networking opportunities for high-level executives, leading industry contractors, geologists and investors. Discoveries is the meeting place where the doors open to fantastic opportunities to establish relationships and new commercial alliances.
CORE SHACK
The Core Shack is the heart of the conference where prospectors, geologists and exploration companies exhibit rock samples, core and technical information from their exploration projects. Here you will have the opportunity to meet the members of the exploration teams and personally examine mineral samples from some of the most important mining projects in Mexico.
THEME
Discoveries is internationally recognized for the high level of talks with timely topics of great relevance to today’s mining. We will have more than 50 presentations given by experts on topics ranging from new geological discoveries to state-of-the-art technology applied to the exploration and development of mineral resources, as well as other topics related to the latest trends in mining sustainability through programs of corporate responsibility and environmental management among others.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Discoveries is where the principal players of the Mexican mining industry meet and offers unparalleled opportunities to acquire knowledge and do business.

Discoveries 2020 Mining Conference
2020-04-28 - 2020-04-30 | Expo Guadalajara, Av. Mariano Otero #1499, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44550, Mexico
Discoveries is one of the most important mining conferences of the year where the principal players of the Mexican mining industry meet, offering unparalleled networking opportunities to do business and to acquire knowledge of mining exploration, innovation and development in Mexico.
The conference is internationally recognized for excellent quality talks on timely topics of great relevance to mining today. We will have more than 50 presentations given by experts ranging from new geological discoveries to state-of-the-art technology applied to the exploration and development of mineral resources, as well as other topics related to the latest trends in mining sustainability through programs of corporate responsibility and environmental management among others.

CIM-AGM
2020-05-03 - 2020-05-06 | Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC, BC, V6C0C3, Canada
The CIM 2020 Convention is a line-up of expertly-led workshops, 3 full days of technical presentations divided in 8 different and innovative themes ranging from operating challenges and solutions to porphyry deposits of the Cordilleras, great networking opportunities, a complete student / young leaders program, and a world-renowned trade show. This year’s convention will focus ‘mining the __________ gap’, whether it’s knowledge, innovation or business.
The CIM EXPO, Canada’s premier mining trade show, will feature once again hundreds of companies showcasing the latest in mining equipment, tools, technology, services and products. You will not want to miss out on Canada’s leading mining marketplace.
Are you ready for this edition of the CIM Convention?

Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
2020-05-11 08:00 - 2020-05-14 17:00 (America/Denver), 2020-06-15 08:00 - 2020-06-18 17:00 (America/Toronto), 2020-07-20 08:00 - 2020-07-23 17:00 (America/Denver), 2020-11-16 08:00 - 2020-11-19 17:00 (America/Denver) | Colorado School of Mines, 80401
This intensive 2½- or 4-Day course has been presented nearly 1,025 times to more than 23,500 people. 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.
The course textbook, Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods, 16th Edition, 2019 by Franklin J. Stermole, John M. Stermole, and Andrew H. Pederson, demonstrates the evaluation techniques presented using a variety of applications for people with technical and non-technical backgrounds, with or without previous evaluation experience.

Virtual Single Malt Scotch Whisky tasting, led by Macallan Scotch Whisky
2020-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
Due to an overwhelming response on our 1st tasting, we have added an additional tasting session. Please register with the link below for our May 21st scotch whisky tasting.
During this immersive virtual experience, you will be guided on an exploration of the senses whilst learning about this iconic Scotch as well as gain a professional knowledge of how to correctly nose, sip and savor an extensive and unique range of The Macallan whiskies. This event will focus on the Macallan Double Cask 12 Scotch Whisky.
Join us with a glass of whisky in hand for this virtual tasting, share a few laughs with industry peers, or just sit back and enjoy the presentation.
Thursday May 21st, 2020 at 6pmEST
Register here to receive your secure video link

Canadian Mining Expo
2020-06-03 - 2020-06-04
“Where the World Comes to Explore”
The Canadian Mining Expo (CME) is held in Timmins Ontario annually and has become well known as Canada’s largest gold mining show. More than that however, it is also becoming known as one of the must-see and must-go industrial trade shows in Canada. The event draws exhibitors from an international audience as the industry is well represented by regional operations, maintenance and operations personnel.
Highlights

See live demos of the latest mining equipment and services. Meet the Purchasers. Networking Events!
Join your peers for technical sessions, seminars, speakers while you make connections.

Practical Mineral Processing and Extraction
2020-06-15 - 2020-06-16 | Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Practical Mineral Processing and Extraction Workshop provide a concise and thorough overview of extractive metallurgy as it is applied in industry today. It provides an overview of the processing and extraction challenges and provides answers to these challenges.
The primary objective of this workshop is to discuss current techniques and future trends in the area of mineral processing and metal extraction. This is an important and growing area, yet there are few practical and up-to-date workshops that devoted to this purpose.
This workshop not only discusses the different techniques available for mineral processing and metal extraction, but it also provides attendees sound information on plant optimisation and cost reduction.

Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist
2020-06-15 - 2020-06-16 | Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Metals and alloys are used in a great variety of applications. Understanding how metals behave and how they can be obtained by processing raw materials is valuable to employees in this area. Extraction of metals applying various technologies, including physical separation, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy and electrometallurgy .
Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgists Workshop is an important learning platform where a comprehensive overview of metallurgy and advances in the field are shared among the participants both formally and informally. This course provides important, practical knowledge to the non-metallurgist. The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject ranging from topics relevant to conventional or modern technology.

Virtual Canadian Mining Symposium 2020
2020-06-16 - 2020-06-18
The 2020 Canadian Mining Symposium seeks to be a voice of guidance and insight in turbulent times. Our sponsors will enjoy unique exposure to a global audience comprised of investors, executives, innovators, government officials, and other professionals with a vested interest in the health of our industry.
Inquire about sponsorship and speaking opportunities.
Register for Free

Professional Geoscientists Ontario Virtual Symposium
2020-06-30 09:00 - 11:30, 2020-07-07 09:00 - 11:30, 2020-07-14 09:00 - 11:30, 2020-07-21 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto)
2020 VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM
Exploring the Convergence of Professional Geoscience, Public Policy, Regulatory Requirements, Standards and Protection of the Public.

Why you should attend this virtual symposium?
This online learning event has been designed by professional geoscientists for professional geoscientists. It will present must-have emerging information and highlight key tools relevent across all geoscience subdisciplines and specializations. This symposium covers a broad array of themes that will also be of interest to the broader professional and geotechnical community including regulators, government staff, professional and technical societies, insurers, legal practitioners, proponents of geoscience-related projects and the general public.
For professional geoscientists in Ontario and across Canada, this is an excellent and cost-effective way of accumulating continuing professional development (CPD) hours for 2020.

ICANM2020: 8th International Conference & Exhibition on Advanced & Nano Materials
2020-08-24 - 2020-08-26 | Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown, Ottawa, ON, Canada
The 8th International Conference & Exhibition on Advanced & Nano Materials (ICANM2020) will take place from August 24 to 26 in Ottawa, Canada. This conference offers the unique opportunity to share your research work and refresh your knowledge.It also provides an excellent platform to meet existing colleagues and to greet new delegates.
ICANM is an annual regular conference since 2013 and has been successfully held in many cities in Canada.
This highly interactive conference and exposition is designed to promote information exchange among scientists, technologists, engineers, entrepreneurs and exhibitors involved in materials science, specifically in the area of Advanced and Nano materials.

ICCE2020: 9th International Conference & Exhibition on Clean Energy.
2020-08-24 - 2020-08-26 | Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown, Ottawa, ON, Canada
The 9th ICCE conference (ICCE2020) takes place in Ottawa, Canada. ICCE is an annual regular conference since 2012 and has been successfully held in many cities across Canada.
This conference is organized to share and discuss recent developments in clean energy sector. The aim of ICCE2020 is to gather researchers, scientists, engineers, practitioners, policy makers, from all over the world to present advances in the clean energy technologies. We are in an era in which there is a continuous progress in green energy sources and technologies and ICCE2020 will provide a forum to exchange information, present new technologies and developments, and discuss the future direction, strategies and priorities in the field of clean energy.

Virtual Global Mining Symposium
2020-09-01 10:00 - 2020-09-03 15:00 (America/Toronto)
A follow up, to our successful Canadian Mining Symposium executed in the spring of 2020. This Global Symposium, will bring the world together on a virtual platform and keep your finger on the pulse of the mining industry. Gain vital insight into its future as well as your place in it.Register for free here: https://www.northernminer.com/gms2020/

MinExpo 2020
2020-09-28 - 2020-09-30
Find what you need today and discover what’s next in mining. We bring together all of the latest cutting-edge equipment, innovations, services and technologies to take your operations to a new level and fuel your long-term growth. As the world’s largest mining event, MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® covers the entire industry—exploration, mine development, open pit, underground mining, processing, safety, environmental improvement and more.
Get ready to explore every level at the mining industry’s premier, must-attend event—if you miss out, you’ll have to wait FOUR years before it returns to Las Vegas.

SME - Thrive Virtual Conference
2020-10-20 08:00 - 2020-10-21 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Northern Miner Group Publisher, Anthony Vaccaro and Jennifer Leinart, Director of Cost Estimating at CostMine, are pleased to be speaking at the upcoming THRIVE 2020 virtual conference on Oct. 20-21. Register here to take part:
OVERVIEW

The THRIVE 2020 Conference offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from subject matter experts about a host of innovative, timely and critical topics key to rethinking your pathway to success.
THRIVE provides unique awareness for forward-thinking managers and insightful investors to gather and highlight opportunities, extract value and navigate the renewed market environment following the COVID-19 disruption.
Gain industry insight about financing exploration, feasibility and construction. Hear the latest thinking about what is ahead – where the opportunities are and what all should be thinking about in this unprecedented era of change.

Silver & Gold Summit
2020-10-27 08:30 - 2020-10-28 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States
The Silver and Gold Summit facilitates discussions and debates on precious metals trends, geopolitical risk and investment opportunities within the natural resource economy. Cambridge House International Inc. and Katusa Research will co-produce the Silver & Gold Summit 2019.
Why Attend?
– Meet and connect with 150+ leading resource & mining companies
– Schedule private 1-on-1 meetings with company CEO’s and Keynote speakers
– Join over 2500 engaged investors
– Listen to over 30 trend-spotting keynote speakers

The Northern Miner Virtual Global Mining Symposium
2020-11-10
Global Mining Symposium is a key mining and investment conference. Attracting domain experts from mining, exploration, and finance, the next Global Mining Symposium takes place Tuesday and Thursday—November 10th and 12th. Registration is free for all mining professionals.
Where do we stand as an industry at the end of 2020? More importantly, what scenarios can expect in the 2021 outlook? Global Mining Symposium is the perfect venue to get answers to these, and other critical questions that will influence both the immediate, and long-term future of the mining industry. As a fully virtual event, GMS will explore financial, technological, and operational developments reshaping the mining business landscape and propelling us forward.
Delegates from across the globe will enjoy illuminating presentations from recognized mining leaders, influential investment professionals, and forward-looking innovators.
Speakers, Agenda, Sponsors, FREE registration and more information can be found at https://www.northernminer.com/gms/

TNM Virtual Global Mining Symposium - February 23-24, 2021
2021-02-23 10:00 - 2021-02-24 15:00 (America/Toronto)
The Northern Miner will kick off 2021 with their successful Virtual Global Symposium. A key mining and investment conference, assembling domain experts from mining, exploration, and finance. The Global Mining Symposium takes place February 23-24, 2021. Registration is free for all mining professionals.
A fully virtual live event, GMS will explore financial, technological, and operational developments helping guide our industry through this unprecedented period.
Delegates from across the globe will enjoy illuminating presentations from recognized mining leaders, influential investment professionals, and forward-looking innovators. With this being a live virtual event, delegates have an opportunity to ask our presenters questions during the sessions. Bringing the global mining world together!

GMS Feb 2021 - Landscape

Annual PDAC 2021 Convention
2021-03-08 - 2021-03-11
PDAC 2021 EVENT LISTING
The annual PDAC 2021 Convention—the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining event—will be held virtually for the first time in its 89-year history. It will take place from March 8-11.
PDAC Convention has always been unmatched in its ability to connect participants to the international mining and exploration community and keep them informed of the latest industry news and trends through extensive programming. As the world’s number one mining and investment show, PDAC 2021 will offer unparalleled access to targeted contacts, while helping to strengthen ties with new and existing partners.
For more information, please visit www.pdac.ca/convention.

PGO 2021 Virtual Symposium - Session A
2021-04-20 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Live Webcast
Avoiding Disaster – The Case for Building a Stronger Future by Including Diversity in Decision Making
Four accomplished leaders will outline real life disasters and how they could have been mitigated through inclusion of greater diversity in key decisions and provide real-world examples of the crisis our profession is facing due to a lack of diversity and inclusion. In addition, the panel will present statistics to illustrate how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting women disproportionately. Tools and information will be introduced on how attendees can create a more diverse and inclusive business and professional practice.

Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (PGO) - 2021 Virtual Symposium
2021-04-20 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto)
This online learning event has been designed by professional geoscientists for professional geoscientists. It will present must-have emerging information and highlight key tools relevant across all geoscience subdisciplines and specializations. This symposium covers a broad array of themes that will also be of interest to the broader professional and geotechnical community including regulators, government staff, professional and technical societies, insurers, legal practitioners, proponents of geoscience-related projects and the general public.
For professional geoscientists in Ontario and across Canada, this is an excellent and cost-effective way of accumulating continuing professional development (CPD) hours for 2021.
April 20, 22, 27 & 29, 2021.

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