2024 SME MINEXCHANGE Annual Conference

Phoenix, AZ, USA
February 25 - 28, 2024
2024 SME MINEXCHANGE Annual Conference | SRK Consulting

Discover the resources, knowledge and people to take you to the next level at the MINEXCHANGE 2024 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Join leaders from around the industry and latest on today’s critical topics from innovation to responsible mining.

SRK is a proud sponsor of this event and will be exhibiting from booth #1621. We will also be participating in various technical sessions and presentations listed below. 
 

Session: Coal & Energy: Ventilation Innovations II | North 227B | Feb. 28, 2:00 PM

Session Chair: John Bowling

Technical Talk

The Use of Ventilation to Assist in the Mitigation of Dust in Underground Mines

Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 02:45 PM - 03:05 PM MST

The application of ventilation strategy is an important part of the of the mitigation plan when designing a ventilation system in a dusty environment. Dust suppression techniques (allayment sprays containing biologic and lignans), filtration, extraction, and sprays all can produce significant impacts on dust generation sources, however, in order for these techniques to be truly effective they must operate within a properly designed ventilation system.

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Environmental Data Management Framework for Mine Sites

Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 02:05 PM - 02:25 PM MST

The types and magnitude of data collected at mine sites pose unique challenges. Instrumentation deployment is growing exponentially, automation is becoming commonplace, and the sophistication of data processing tools are evolving daily.

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Building a Mine with Just a PEA

Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 02:45 PM - 03:05 PM EST

A PEA is a Preliminary Economic Assessment, one of the first steps in determining the economic viability of a mineral resource.

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The Importance of Identifying the Right Mining Strategy to a Successful Mining Study

Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 02:05 PM - 02:25 PM MST

Mining studies require a step-by-step process, progressing through various stage gates from exploration through to operation. As an industry, we are often tempted to expedite this process to generate quicker returns on investment.

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Evolution of Financial Modelling Related to Mine Closure

Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 10:45 AM - 11:05 AM MST

Financial models inform decision making related to mine development, changes in mine planning and selecting the final mine closure design.

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Journey to 3D Mapping and Model Integration

Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 09:05 AM - 09:25 AM MST

Geological mapping in underground, open pit and exploration environments has been part of the mine geologists’ daily workflows for generations.

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