Inside Mining Seminar
The Industry Explained in Half a Day
Date
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Registration
1.30pm
Time
2.00pm — 5.00pm
Place
National Maritime Museum
Discovery Quay
Falmouth, TR11 3QY
This 3-hour seminar covers the mining cycle, from exploration and investment to extraction and marketing.
Recap on the difference between resources and reserves, the different mining methods, the source of the industry’s finance, where your company fits in the supply chain. Learn mining’s jargon and key phrases.
Developed by industry analyst Dr Chris Hinde formerly of S&P Global and delivered by Dr Paul Freeman, formerly of Joy Global and Komatsu.
An excellent insight for everybody in the mining industry.
Delegate rate £300, or £150 if attending the UKMC Conference.
| Programme | |
|---|---|
| 1.30pm | Registration and Coffee |
| 2.00pm |
The Mining Sector
Size and shape of the global mining industry, including a summary of the largest mines/companies, and the most important commodities |
| 2.30pm |
Geology and Mineral Deposits
Summary of the target minerals and metals, the geological processes, the types of deposit and how we measure them |
| 3.00pm |
Mining on the Surface
Examination of the main mining methods, techniques involved and the types of equipment used |
| 3.30pm | Coffee (15 minutes) |
| 3.45pm |
Going Underground
Review of the main underground mining methods, the techniques involved and the types of equipment used |
| 4.15pm |
Commodity Recovery
Overview of metals-recovery stages, including milling, smelting and refining, and of waste handling |
| 4.30pm |
Mineral Economics
Explanation of the influences on metals demand and supply, and on costs, and the long-term price behaviour of commodities |
| 4.55pm | Q&A |
| 5.00pm | Depart |
Presenter: Paul Freeman
Former Global Sales Director for Komatsu Mining Corp
- PhD in Rock Mechanics, University of Wales, Cardiff
- Past President of Cardiff University Mining Society
- Over 40 years’ experience of mining around the world
- Longwall mining equipment specialist