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Earth materials: the foundation for development

Earth materials: the foundation for development - Jan 26, 2021 Start time: 05.00 (Vancouver) * 08.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 13.00 (London) * 14.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 15.00 (Johannesburg) * 16.00 (Nairobi) * 18.30 (Mumbai) * 19.00 (Dhaka) * 21.00 (Beijing) * 22.00 (Tokyo) * 00.00+1 (Sydney). Introductory remarks from Dr. Shamila Nair-Bedouelle, Assistant Director-General for Natural […]

Climate neutrality, the circular economy, and earth materials

Start time: 07.00 (Vancouver) * 10.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 15.00 (London) * 16.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 17.00 (Johannesburg) * 18.00 (Nairobi) * 20.30 (Mumbai) * 21.00 (Dhaka) * 23.00 (Beijing) * 00.00+1 (Tokyo) * 02.00+1 (Sydney) Speakers Prof. John Thompson, PetraScience Consultants, Vancouver, Canada and Honorary Professor of Sustainable Resources, University of Bristol, UK. Prof. Frances […]

The neglected minerals and materials of development

Start time: 01.00 (Vancouver) * 04.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 09.00 (London) * 10.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 11.00 (Johannesburg) * 12.00 (Nairobi) * 14.30 (Mumbai) * 15.00 (Dhaka) * 17.00 (Beijing) * 18.00 (Tokyo) * 20.00 (Sydney) Speaker •    Prof. Daniel Franks Program Leader, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland, Australia. Materials produced and consumed locally (in […]

EFG Webinar on Minerals: Prospect Generator Business Model

Online

  Prospect generation is one of the most attractive business models in the mining industry. This webinar aims to reveal this model, its benefits as well as its difficulties in running the business in different areas and geopolitical regions. The coordinator of the EFG Panel of Experts on Minerals and their sustainable use, Markku Iljina, […]

Advances in critical mineral research: A forum in memory of Victor Labson

New critical mineral deposits are required to secure the supply of natural resources that are used in today’s advanced technologies. The discovery and sustainable development of these new deposits represents a global chal­lenge. Governments and international geological survey organizations are responding by improved multinational cooperation, data sharing, and through investments in geoscientific research. This Critical […]

Mineral extraction and communities

Start time: 06.00 (Vancouver) * 09.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 14.00 (London) * 15.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 16.00 (Johannesburg) * 17.00 (Nairobi) * 19.30 (Mumbai) * 20.00 (Dhaka) * 22.00 (Beijing) * 23.00 (Tokyo) * 01.00+1 (Sydney) Speakers Dr Rajiv Maher, Research Professor, EGADE Business School del Technológico de Monterrey, Mexico. Dr Melba Kapesa Wasunna, External Affairs Manager, […]

ROBOMINERS webinar – Small and very-small scale #robotic #mining: deposit types and opportunities for Europe

Online

On 18 February 2021, the ROBOMINERS project is organising a webinar on “Small and very-small scale robotic mining: deposit types and opportunities for Europe”. The aim of this virtual event is to: Provide an overview of abandoned mines in Europe and their potential (Eva Hartai, University of Miskolc) Outline the different steps from the discovery […]

Advances in critical mineral research: A forum in memory of Victor Labson

New critical mineral deposits are required to secure the supply of natural resources that are used in today’s advanced technologies. The discovery and sustainable development of these new deposits represents a global chal­lenge. Governments and international geological survey organizations are responding by improved multinational cooperation, data sharing, and through investments in geoscientific research. This Critical […]

EFG Webinar: Mineral resources of Sweden

Online

On 24 February 2021, EFG is organising the webinar ‘Mineral resources of Sweden’. Sweden is well known for its raw material resources and active mining industry. Swedish ore production represents a significant part of the EU mining sector and the associated Swedish industry cluster producing mining equipment lists several companies of worldwide reputation. Historically iron […]

Advances in critical mineral research: A forum in memory of Victor Labson

New critical mineral deposits are required to secure the supply of natural resources that are used in today’s advanced technologies. The discovery and sustainable development of these new deposits represents a global chal­lenge. Governments and international geological survey organizations are responding by improved multinational cooperation, data sharing, and through investments in geoscientific research. This Critical […]

Hillhead Digital New Horizons I Building the Recovery Conference

Re-connect with the quarrying, construction and recycling industry this spring, at a free, two-day digital event. Choose from more than 40 seminars and gain invaluable insights into the key developments that are shaping the industry's future. Engage with the latest technology and innovation from 500 leading suppliers.

Earth materials and a sustainable future

Start time: 04.00 (Vancouver) * 07.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 12.00 (London) * 13.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 14.00 (Johannesburg) * 15.00 (Nairobi) * 17.30 (Mumbai) * 18.00 (Dhaka) * 20.00 (Beijing) * 21.00 (Tokyo) * 23.00 (Sydney) Speakers Prof. Murray Hitzman, Director, iCRAG, Dublin, Ireland. Prof. Hitzman directs the Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences. Ms […]

CICERONE Final Conference

CICERONE is pleased to invite you to its final conference, online on 30 March 2021 at 14:00-16:00. This event will present an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the project partners on the results of the project, and experience first-hand the launch of the platform and its online portal.

EFG Webinar: EU Strategy to Secure Access to Mineral Raw Materials

Online

On 8 April 2021, EFG is organising the webinar ‘EU Strategy to Secure Access to Mineral Raw Materials’. Vitor Correia, Past President of EFG and Secretary-General of the International Raw Materials Observatory will be the presenter of the webinar. The EU recently launched the European Raw Material Alliance, a partnership between industry players, EU countries […]

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vEGU21 – Gather online

The EGU General Assembly 2021 will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.

An Introduction to Machine learning Workshop

Online

This is a course endorsed by EFG. General description: The course is a comprehensive introduction to Machine learning technology in the mining industry, which will last 4 hours and run over two days. The workshop will encompass the theory of machine learning, exploring the concepts and uses of the technology. This will include a practical exercise, […]

Recycling mining waste, a new business?

Can the recycling of mining waste become a new business? That is the main question to be addressed in the Lunch Event & Debate organised by the Horizon2020 NEMO project. The event aims to present novel solutions for the treatment of mining waste, which comprises the combined recovery of valuables (metals, minerals) with waste volume […]

FMM Tallinn

This two day webinar, a digital version of FMM Tallinn, will consist of keynote sessions, seminars and talks where we meet up digitally and share knowledge about Exploration, Mining and Sustainable Management of the use of Critical Raw Materials, exploring how North Eastern Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Potential can contribute to the global transition towards […]

Mining & Sustainability Conference 2021

Online

The open, online conferences on mining and sustainability are hosted by SGU within the international training programme on Mine Water and Mine Waste Management (ITP308). The conferences are open for anyone, especially organisations and stakeholders of the ITP308. The events will take place on the 7th of May and the 17th of June, 10:30 - […]

Responsible Raw Materials – ESG Toolbox

This year’s conference will be designed around the concept of the ‘ESG Toolbox’. Our aim is to create a platform to enable us to build on the knowledge shared and gained last year and provide you with tangible, practical tools to help meet your ESG objectives, embed that good practice, and sustain momentum towards a […]

Geochemical Interpretation Tools for Exploration and Mining Geologists: From A-horizon to Z-score

Online

This is a course endorsed by EFG. The online course comprises approx. 11 hours of concise video lecture materials, which are subdivided into 12 study blocks. Each block requires to pass a short test, either in quiz or essay format, to successfully move on to the next block. A final exercise, comprising 40 independent study hours […]

Global Roundtable on Extractive Industries: Transforming the Sector into an Engine for Sustainable Development

Starting with the industrial revolution, our global economic system has been underpinned by the extraction of natural resources – notably fossil fuels – which accelerated the development trajectories of many advanced economies. Extractive industries can generate significant revenue for producing countries, creating major opportunities for growth for resource-rich countries. Yet extractive industries have also been […]

European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference

Vienna, Austria Vienna, Austria

The European Sustainable Phosphorus Conferences are the unique event bringing together companies, stakeholders, regional and national authorities, innovation and researchers, to discuss phosphorus and nutrients sustainability actions and policies.

Earth Observation in the Raw Materials Sector

EIT RawMaterials, HIF@HZDR, INFACT and TheiaX offer a two-week digital event dedicated to the use of Earth Observation data for the raw material sector. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the innovative EO techniques that will shape the raw material sector as it transitions to industry 4.0.

Is China taking control of African minerals? Geopolitics and raw materials

Chinese companies are far from taking control over African or global mining. In 2018, they control less than 7 % of total African mine production. Chinese investments in African mining of non-fuel minerals between 1995 and 2018 have contributed to production growth but it has also increased Chinese control over African mineral and metal production. […]

Mining & Sustainability Conference 2021

Online

The open, online conferences on mining and sustainability are hosted by SGU within the international training programme on Mine Water and Mine Waste Management (ITP308). The conferences are open for anyone, especially organisations and stakeholders of the ITP308. The events will take place on the 7th of May and the 17th of June, 10:30 – […]

EIT Raw Materials Summit 2021

RawMaterials Summit 2021, the global innovation and technology conference in the raw materials sector, goes live on 17 June - this year in a new format and IN FOCUS! The event gathers prominent speakers from the raw materials value chain, key policymakers, and European Commission representatives. With more than 700 global participants last year, the […]

EU-Latin America responsible battery value chains

The EU-Latin America Partnership on Raw Materials project is hosting a yearly webinar series for MDNP members*. Each year, the webinars will address a diverse range of topics that are key to fostering responsible and sustainable non-energy extractive industries in both regions. The webinars will bring together experts from the EU and Latin America to share […]

Workshop ‘Mineral Standard Reporting and Competent Person’

On  24 June 2021, EFG is co-organising the workshop ‘Mineral Standard Reporting and Competent Person for the Sustainable Development and the Standardisation Process in the Mining Industry’. The workshop is especially addressing Italian geologists, as most of the presentations will be in Italian. Only two of the presentations will be delivered in English. The programme […]

Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) Conference

Exeter Exeter, United Kingdom

The Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) Conference is the principal event for sharing knowledge, scientific research and good practice in the field of applied geology within the UK minerals industry.

INHIGEO 2021

CONFERENCE THEMES 1. History of geological surveys and biographies of their creators 2. History of geological societies 3. History and development of geological cartography 4. History of mineral extraction / Mining history 5. General contributions and biographies of famous geologists REGISTRATION FEES Conference fee for participation in the on-line conference: 50 euros Fee for students […]

Breakfast Chat: ‘Defining Criticality – What Makes a Critical Mineral?’

CMA is delighted to announce our latest event, 'Defining Criticality - What Makes a Critical Mineral?', featuring: - Allison Britt, Director: Mineral Resources Advice and Promotion, Geoscience Australia - Andrew Clifton, Sustainability Manager - Engineering & Design, Rolls Royce - Jack Bedder, Director - Head of Research & Business Development, Roskill - Jeff Townsend, Co-founder, […]

36th International Geological Congress

Delhi Delhi, India

IGCs have come a long way since their inception in 1878 in Paris. We are, today, on the threshold of witnessing the 36th session of this prestigious global event. With less than a year’s time left for the Congress, the excitement among the geoscientists is strikingly visible and infectious. India, with the scientific support of […]

International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy

Athens Athens, Greece

The International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy will take place in September 2021 and will focus on the following topics: Mining: trends and perspectives Mineral processing Sustainable metallurgy Industrial minerals Environment, Energy and Sustainability Recycling and waste valorisation Education EU strategy / circular economy Occupational health and safety Greece specific issues The conference […]

Geosciences and the Energy Transition: Resources on a Finite Planet

The third of a series of webinars and meetings to assess and highlight the role of Geosciences in the Energy Transition (ET). Three webinars are being held in 2021 leading to a Discussion Meeting on the Energy Transition in April 2022. This third event is focused on strategic minerals, hydrocarbons and responsible recovery and the […]

Meggen Raw Materials Days

Meggen Meggen, Germany

The 7th edition of the Meggen Raw Materials Days will take place in Meggen and online. You can download the programme here.  

EFG Webinar: The Relationship between Mineral Resources and UNESCO Global Geoparks

On 23 September 2021, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme, UNESCO Montevideo are organising the webinar ‘The Relationship between Mineral Resources and UNESCO Global Geoparks’. The event is scheduled for 4 – 5:30 PM CEST (Brussels time). The Coordinator of the EFG Panel of Experts on Geological Heritage, Mónica Sousa will be […]

WRF 2021

The natural resources embedded in Earth System represent humanity’s greatest common wealth. Yet, looking at today’s reality, we see resource governance processes that are highly ineffective, unequal, exploitative and non-transparent. Such processes substantially contribute to environmental degradation, and disproportionately impact communities and natural ecosystems around the world, hindering rather than providing opportunities for development. WRF […]

DIM ESEE-2 innovative workshop – Innovation in exploration

Dubrovnik , Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)

This year’s workshop Innovation in exploration focuses on innovative solutions for mineral prospecting and exploration via module divided into three days: 1. Main challenges and needs in innovative mineral exploration and robotization: General (EU) policy framework for need of innovative methods in mineral exploration | Innovative solutions for and challenges in underwater spaces: sensor development, robotization | Case studies: exploration […]

EFG Webinar – Responsible mining for the energy transition: Cornish Lithium

Online

On 21 October 2021, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is organising the webinar ‘Responsible mining for the energy transition: Cornish Lithium‘. The event is scheduled for 5 – 6 PM CEST (Brussels time). The speaker will be Rebecca Paisley (Exploration Geochemist for Cornish Lithium) and the webinar will focus on the role responsible mining will have […]

2020 AIPG National Annual Conference: Role of Geoscientists for Resiliency, Sustainability, and Opportunities in a Changing Environment

Sacramento Sacramento, CA, United States

Learn how your geoscience experiences and education fit into the American job market. A geoscientist's expertise has never been more appealing. Come and meet the professionals that are building resiliency into our country's resources and explore new work opportunities in the geoscience workforce. We intend to expand your knowledge-base so you can build a bigger […]

From field geology to economic assessment: case study on bauxite

Egyetemvaros H 3515 Miskolc Hungary

This is a course endorsed by EFG. Content: 1. Bauxite geology - Definitions - Chemical and mineralogical make-up - Deposit geology: Deposit types and deposit formation – Role of the parent rocks 2. Exploration methods for bauxite ores: - Stages of exploration from identification to mine development - Methods and techniques, reliabilities - Material tests and […]

European Parliament Intergroup online event on “Greening raw materials policy”

Sustainable and responsible use of natural resources is critical to maintain the European Union economically competitive and environmentally preserved. For this reason, the management of primary and secondary raw materials has an important role to play in achieving resource efficiency and meeting the objectives set by the New Circular Economy Action Plan. Via its Report on […]

Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) Conference

EIG 2021 is coming soon in a virtual format. The conference is scheduled for the afternoon of the 3rd and the morning of the 4th of November, and will be unlike anything that we have attempted before. It will attempt to recreate as much as possible of the ‘feeling’ of a normal EIG conference, without […]

International Webinar on Mining Technologies and Mineralogy

International Webinar on Mining Technologies and Mineralogy aim is to focus on new trends in the different fields of Mining and Minerals that are the major departments in engineering. This is a significant conference which brings Scientist, Researchers, Engineers, and Students together in the field of Mining and Mineralogy. This Mining and Mineral Resource Webinar is […]

RE-SOURCING Virtual Conference

During three half-day sessions, you will have the opportunity to dive deeper into the following topics: Due Diligence - How to create impact for people and the environment on the ground Responsible Sourcing for the Green Transition - The case of the renewable energy and mobility sectors Circular Economy and Responsible Sourcing – Combining business […]