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June 2017
Empirical Design Methods For Underground Mines
$1600.00
The ultimate objective of the course is to assist the mine operator in making decisions employing sound geotechnical input with reference to case histories for relevance to safety, weak rock mass assessment, reduction in dilution, and backfill. This course provides the operators of underground mines with the tools required to make on site pillar and opening stability assessments in order to ensure a safe and cost effective mine operation. Tools for assessing opening stability are provided. Empirical methods for considering…
Find out more »Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
This intensive 3- or 5-day course has been presented over 950 times to more than 21,000 people since 1970. 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.
Find out more »Recycling Metals from Industrial Waste
Recycling Metals from Industrial Waste, now in its 25th year, focuses on current plant practices to convert metal containing wastes to products. Processors, raw materials, and markets are identified and quantified. Speakers with decades of hands-on experience detail multiple approaches to recycling metals and associated materials -- backed up by slides, videos, and the syllabus. Particular emphasis is given to combinations of physical, hydrometallurgical, and pyrometallurgical processing, along with associated regulations, to facilitate economical recycling. The presentations are on a…
Find out more »July 2017
Introduction to Mineral Processing
This course is designed for engineers, scientists, and others working in the mineral or particulate processing industries. It is intended to provide an overview of each of the important unit operations used in particulate processing of minerals. The fundamentals are introduced but are not overly emphasized in this course, so the course is suitable for individuals associated with the mineral industry, such as those in technical sales, regulatory agencies, and related fields. The course will also be a useful refresher…
Find out more »Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
This intensive 3- or 5-day course has been presented over 950 times to more than 21,000 people since 1970. 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.
Find out more »August 2017
Establishing and Maintaining a Social Licence to Operate in Mining
C$540
This live webinar explains the principles for getting and keeping a social licence in mining. The social licence exists when a project has the ongoing approval of the local community and other stakeholders. It is rooted in the beliefs, perceptions and opinions held by the local population and other stakeholders about the project. It is therefore dynamic and non-permanent, but contrary to many people’s perception, very measurable. The focus of this course is on the strategic management of socio-political risk.…
Find out more »September 2017
RAM, Inc.’s Surface Blasting Course
$1,000
RAM Inc.’s industry-leading Surface Blasting course explores all aspects of the latest, state-of-the-art blasting methods and technologies, along with rock face profiling. New this year, instructors will dive into the benefits unmanned aircraft systems (aka drones) and supporting software hold for mining operations. Additionally, Randy Wheeler of White Industrial Seismology, Inc. will instruct attendees on proper seismographic placement, signature hole technology and wave form analysis.
Find out more »Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods
This intensive 3- or 5-day course has been presented over 950 times to more than 21,000 people since 1970. 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.
Find out more »Tunneling Foundations, Practice and Innovations
Tunneling Fundamentals, Practice and Innovations is an annual short course for industry professionals that provides a comprehensive overview of tunnel planning, design and construction across all applications and all geologies. Through presentations by the tunneling industry's top-practicing experts combined with one-of-a-kind hands-on labs and demonstrations, this four-day course will provide you with a sound understanding of the state practice and innovations in tunneling worldwide.
Find out more »Responsible Tailings Management 101
C$510
This live webcast will review the concepts of what responsible tailings management is as it pertains to the life cycle of a mine, i.e. planning, design, operation, and closure. By use of examples from around the world, the course will emphasize current trends in best practices in tailings management embraced by leaders in the industry.
Find out more »Indigenous Consultation B.C.
$1,495
Join us in Prince George, BC on September 19-21, 2017 for the latest edition of Indigenous Consultation BC and learn the key aspects of ongoing consultation, accommodation and engagement practices between First Nations community representatives, the resource sector and government officials. This event will focus on economic development, placing an emphasis on people and training and employment agreements. BRAND NEW THIS YEAR! Enhance your learning experience with an additional one-day Indigenous Consultation Law Masterclass.
Find out more »High-Speed Imaging Methods for Research and Experimentation
World leaders in digital high speed imaging and explosive education, Vision Research and the Colorado School of Mines, have announced a collaboration to develop a university-level short course on high-speed imaging's wide range of applications with a focus on experimentation with explosives and ballistic applications. The short course is a carefully structured introduction to main topics in field of explosive engineering and how to best use digital high speed imaging when conducting experiments or research for military or civilian applications.…
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