Pre-Conference Workshop – Commodities Fundamentals Masterclass

  • 29 October 2012: 09:00 – 12:30

Pre-Conference Workshop:

The following workshop requires purchase for access. Only registered delegates may purchase access to this workshop.

Add-on workshop fee:
Before 31-August 2012: US$299 | After 31-August 2012: US$399
This fee will be added at the time of registration if you select to add this option to your registration.

MINING INSIGHT: An Industry Explained
Time
9:00 – 9:30

The Mining Sector
Size and shape of the global mining industry, including a summary of the largest mines/companies, and most important commodities.
9:30 – 10:00

Geology and Mineral Deposits
Summary of the target minerals and metals, the geological processes involved, the types of deposit and how we measure them.
10:00 – 10:30

Mining on the Surface
Examination of the main mining methods, techniques involved and the types of equipment.
10:30 – 10:45

Coffee/Tea Break (15 minutes)
10:45 – 11:15

Going Underground
Review of the main underground mining methods, the techniques involved and the types of equipment.
11:15 – 11:30

Commodity Recovery
Quick summary of the stages in metals-recovery, including milling, smelting and refining, and of waste handling.
11:30 – 12:00

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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