SEMINAR: MINING EXPLAINED
Overview of a critical industry
Date
Tuesday 15 June 2027
Registration & LUNCH
1.00pm
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 drilling, through extraction and processing, to commodity markets and metals demand.
Attendees will learn about the mining sector’s structure, participants and procedures. You will come away knowing the terminology and jargon, and have a grasp of the size and complexity of mining (one of the world’s three primary industries).
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.
This seminar is designed for those who are new to the sector or who might have mining clients/customers and want to know more about their business
Developed by industry analyst Dr Chris Hinde formerly of S&P Global and delivered by Dr Paul Freeman, formerly of Joy Global, Komatsu & Anglo American.
An excellent insight for everybody in the mining industry.
Delegate rate £300, or £150 if attending the UKMC Conference.
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| Registration and Coffee | |
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The Mining Sector
Size and shape of the global mining industry, including a summary of the largest mines/companies, and the most important commodities |
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Geology and Mineral Deposits
Summary of the target minerals and metals, the geological processes, the types of deposit and how we measure them |
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Mining on the Surface
Examination of the main mining methods, techniques involved and the types of equipment used |
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| Coffee (15 minutes) | |
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Going Underground
Review of the main underground mining methods, the techniques involved and the types of equipment used |
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Commodity Recovery
Overview of metals-recovery stages, including milling, smelting and refining, and of waste handling |
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Mineral Economics
Explanation of the influences on metals demand and supply, and on costs, and the long-term price behaviour of commodities |
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| Q&A | |
Presenter: Paul Freeman
PhD in Rock Mechanics, University of Wales, Cardiff
- Former Global Sales Director, Komatsu Mining Corp & Mine Captain, Anglo American
- Past President of Cardiff University Mining Society
- Over 40 years’ experience of mining
- Longwall mining equipment specialist
- Past President of ABMEC