Kresen Kernow: The Making of ‘Cousin Jack’

Online

Join historian Sharron Schwartz to discover how the Cornish came to dominate the global metalliferous mining industry for over a century. Inspired by the current (closed) exhibition focusing on Cornwall at Home…and Away, Sharron will explore the history of Cornish miners and their role in a global industry. Please book your place via Eventbrite. The talk […]

WIM & CIE Panel Discussion on ‘Mining the Moon’

Online

CIE / Women in Mining Discussion What are the research challenges, time line, and industry opportunities? Join our expert panel to discuss. Convenor: Dr Sarah-Jane Gill, Senior Spaceflight Policy Manager, UK Space Agency. Panel: Professor Ian Crawford, Birkbeck, University of London. (Geology of the Moon). Dr Kathryn Hadler, Imperial College London.  (Technical Challenges for Mining […]

CSM Business Mining Breakfast – Digital Innovation in Mining

Online

Theme – ‘Digital Innovation in Mining introducing Deep Digital Cornwall and Immersive Business’ Speakers - • Prof Frances Wall - Professor of Applied Mineralogy • Dr Matthew Eyre – Mining Engineering / Intelligent Mining   Agenda – Will be sent out on Monday 1st March. Location – Zoom, please register on Eventbrite first, then follow […]

Comminution ’21

Online

This, the 12th International Comminution Symposium (Comminution '21) is the postponed Comminution '20, which was affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. It is organised by MEI in consultation with Prof. Aubrey Mainza and is sponsored by King's Ceramics & Chemicals, Russell Mineral Equipment, Keramos, Starkey & Associates, Grinding Solutions, Glencore Technology, ME Elecmetal, Derrick Corp., ZEISS, Hudbay Minerals, Magotteaux, Metso:Outotec, Sino Grinding International & Maelgwyn Mineral Services. Media sponsors are International Mining and Imformed. Industry advocates […]

RGSC: Geomicrobiology – How microbes change the Earth

Online

Geomicrobiology - How Microbes change the Earth - Laura Newsome, Lecturer in Applied Geomicrobiology, Camborne School of Mines and Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter. Although microbes are very small, their metabolism changes the world, both in the present day and the geological past. This talk will introduce the field of geomicrobiology and give examples […]

Free

Sustainable Minerals ’21

Online

This, the 6th International Symposium on Sustainable Minerals (Sustainable Minerals '21), is the postponed Sustainable Minerals '20, which was affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. It is organised by MEI in consultation with Prof Markus Reuter and is sponsored by FLSmidth. Media sponsors are International Mining and the Coalition for Eco-Efficient Comminution (CEEC), the Cornwall Mining Alliance and the Critical Minerals Association are Industry Associates. Due […]

People and Mining

Online

In recent months, Dr Kate Taylor Smith along with several CSM colleagues (Rowan Halkes, Prof Pat Foster, Dr Rezki Syahrir, Dr Penda Diallo, Prof Frances Wall and Josh Sandin), along with Deborah McFarlane from Politics in Penryn and James McQuilken from Pact UK Mines to Markets have set up a new online community called ‘People […]

RGSC: The Nebra Sky Disc. Professor Gregor Borg.

Online

The Nebra Sky Disc  -  Professor Gregor Borg, Professor of Economic Geology at Halle-University, Germany and Honorary Professor at Camborne School of Mines. https://www.campus-halensis.de/en/artikel/die-spur-nach-cornwall/       Zoom: https://Universityofexeter.zoom.us/rec/share/MBo5CTUVCNAvMNotckpMqqJcw4mYYt3hHg5IscpGqMjl5p6cY4YVNeDGSw7zohJz.LJnmBHgxjXK66hJ5

Geosciences and the Energy Transition: Resources on a Finite Planet

Online

This September event is focused on the resources needed for future energy systems. Contributions are requested on the challenges, future technologies and advances in responsible recovery and stewardship of key resources (including strategic minerals, hydrocarbons, water and soil health)  that will all under-pin a successful energy transition.  In addition, presentations linked to the investment, circular […]

RGSC: Pyrite – The Ubiquitous Sulphide. Frank Howie.

Online

‘Pyrite’  - Frank Howie, Chair of Cornwall Geo-conservation Group.  The Ubiquitous Sulphide.   https://Universityofexeter.zoom.us/rec/share/MBo5CTUVCNAvMNotckpMqqJcw4mYYt3hHg5IscpGqMjl5p6cY4YVNeDGSw7zohJz.LJnmBHgxjXK66hJ5

RGSC: Mining and Miners of Newton St Cyres. Brian Please.

Online

Mining and Miners of Newton St Cyres - Brian Please. Brian is local historian who lives in Newton St Cyres, and is descended from families from this part of Devon.  He is member of the Newton St Cyres History Group, and discovered the remains of manganese mining in a field next to his home. It […]

Minerals Planning Conference

Prospero House 241 Borough High St, London SE1 1GA Prospero House, 241 Borough High St, London

This year's Minerals Planning Conference will be taking place on Wednesday 19 June 2024 at Prospero House, London and online. This is a must-attend event for anyone with minerals planning in their remit. The RTPI and the Mineral Products Association jointly deliver it, and members and non-members are welcome.  This conference provides an opportunity for […]