Annual Meeting Preliminary Program - Full Brochure (PDF) - SME

TECHNICAL PROGRAM
local venture. Social risk and community acceptance have historically been considered
intangible concepts, yet the relationship between community and company
can considerably impact the outcome of a project. Through a review of literature
and case studies, we identified four key clusters of determinants of
opposition , to borrow a term from Stanford University Professor Ryan J. Orr, that
influence a SOL. The four clusters are: Indigenous Populations, Societal
Structure, Trust, and Environmental and Social Impact. To test the hypothesis
that the determinants of opposition can accurately predict the reception of a SOL
in a specific region, we will use a regression analysis on existing data sets from
sources such as the World Bank, OECD, and UN that are loaded into the
University of Arizonas iSustain Data Warehouse. This analysis will enable us to
rate a specific region from worst (withholding an SOL) to best (project co-ownership);
a useful rating to a mining company during project development.
3:05 PM
Nature Friendly Sustainability: Mining
M. Javier; EnviroMINE, Denver, CO
This is a concept paper for a nature friendly definition of sustainability aiming to
extend the longevity of mankind, a critical first step for the protection of nature
and mankind. It is an important responsible first step in creating a healthy sustainability
concept that, when implemented, extends the longevity of mankind by
the most efficient use of the finite resources on this limited Planet Earth, it will affect
the designs of engineered structures and revolutionize the recovery methods
and processing of natural resources, such as mineral resources, for human consumption
in the most efficient manner of nature. All the while is taking into consideration
the increase in anthropogenic activities due to exponential human population
growth. Finally, this paper intends to stimulate critical thinking and
which initiate serious discussions aiming at producing general consensuses for
the best definition for human society to not only enrich, but to extend its existence.
It is food for thought. Thus, the spirit of this new definition is pro future
generations and environment, and aims to be most efficient in terms of natural resource
utilization.
3:25 PM
Social License and Mineral Economics: New Modeling Approaches
P. Rogers, S. Dessureault, M. Poulton and P. Hiol; University of
Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Historically, mineral economic theory was developed on macro-level data to
study the impacts of supply policy decisions. This approach does not fully take
into account societal pressures and political complexities inherent in modern development.
Stakeholders can directly impact a project more than ever.
Sustainable mineral development must incorporate complexities like social license
into future economic modeling. Fortunately, the modern information age
can facilitate more robust economic models through advanced data flows.
Descriptive indicators of stakeholders can be found and used in predictive models
used to test economics theories. We present an initial study which emphasizes
more granular and comprehensive data to establish and test theories related to
natural resource based economies. A brief case study is presented on per capita
income growth and education investment in Wyoming. We refute the findings of
an economic study in the US about the resource curse by expanding the studys
time horizon and scope of variables. A brief discussion is also given on other data
flows and modeling approaches.
younG LeaderS SeSSIon
2:00 PM • Monday, February 25
Young Leaders will be presenting a program that will relate to the student engineer,
the young professional, and the experienced person. These sessions will entail
different perspectives on professional development and guidance, communications
training, legacy of knowledge, and other pertinent information as it
applies to mining engineering and associated fields.
Innovation in Metallurgical Processing Symposium
Keynote SeSSIon
& recePtIon
5:00 PM • Monday, February 25
Hyatt Regency Convention Center
(Reception is a Ticketed Event)
What Drives Innovation?
Barney Guarnera, Broadlands Mineral Advisory Services Ltd.
Historical Perspective of Innovation
in the Minerals Industry
Martin Kuhn, Minerals Advisory Group
History of Innovations in Extractive Metallurgy
Fathi Habashi, Universite Laval
Mining & exploration:
Geology: exploration health and Safety
2:30 PM • Monday, February 25
chairs: C. Dreesbach, Micon International, Helena, MT
C. Spencer, AMEC Mining & Metals, Sparks, NV
J. Olsen, Barrick Gold, Salt Lake City, UT
2:00 PM
Introductions
2:05 PM
Using GPS Technology as a Way to Mitigate Safety Risks on
Greenfield Exploration Sites
J. Melfi; Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold, Phoenix, AZ
Some of the top risks associated with exploration Greenfield operations include,
vehicle travel, helicopter travel and civil unrest. A natural disaster such as earthquake,
landslide or forest fire can also occur unpredictably. There is always the
potential for vehicle breaks down in a remote area or adverse weather moves in
and an aircraft fails to pick you up. GPS technology has given us the ability to locate
missing persons, track vehicles and map out emergency routes in advance all
of which can make these extreme situations more bearable. The new devices also
come equipped with emergency panic buttons and texting options which allow
for communication even when other forms of communication fail.
2:25 PM
A Case Study on the Adoption of a Fatigue Risk Management
Program at Remote Exploration Sites
J. Olsen and T. Chism; Barrick Gold, Salt Lake City, UT
Long rosters and working hours in remote exploration settings may increase the
risk of incidents associated with worker fatigue. This presentation focuses on a
pilot project conducted at a remote ‘fly-in/fly-out’ camp in Zambia to examine
the feasibility of implementing specific controls measures designed to reduce the
effect of fatigue on exploration workers.
2:45 PM
Health Hazard Recognition and Control in Remote
Exploration Sites
J. Olsen 1 and R. Barbour 2 ; 1 Barrick Gold, Salt Lake City, UT and
2
Corporate Health & Safety, Barrick Gold, Toronto, ON, Canada
Significant health hazards can occur in remote exploration sites in the developing
world. Proprer identification and evaluation of risk along with the application of
practical approaches to expeditions and remote camp settings can reduce the risk
of illness and other health related events.
This is the Technical Program as of September 1, 2012. IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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