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Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2013Colorado Convention Center

Copper Heap LeachMember: $495 • Nonmember: $595Student Member: $350

Overview:The Copper Heap Leach course is designed to provide the attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the technology and economics of copper heap leaching. It focuses on the basic principles that underpin copper heap leaching and provides a detailed review of geometallurgy related to copper leaching, the design and implementation of metallurgical testing programs, the interpretation of test results, and the use of the results to design, construct, and operate successful copper heap leach operations. The course will cover the following specific aspects of copper heap leaching: 1) the history of copper leaching and solvent extraction electrowinning of copper, 2) the design and implementation of metallurgical testing programs and the interpretation of test results, 3) the geometallurgy and chemistry of copper leaching, the interaction of the leach solutions with specific minerals in the ore, and the importance of quantifying the ore/gangue mineralogy, 4)solvent extraction of metals, 5) The geotechnical aspects of copper heap leaching, including water balance issues and the design and construction of pads and ponds, 6) the design of SX/EW plants, and 7) the dissection of one or more failed copper heap leach operations. The course will include a course summary with a question and answer period.

Course Content by Day:Day 1:

• Introduction and Course Overview Keane/Dreier• The Geometallurgy and Chemistry of Copper

Leaching – J.E. Dreier• Commercial Ore Testing – J. Keane• Heap Construction – Randy Scheffel• Bioleaching - Corale Brierley• Overview of Copper Heap Leaching – G. Kordosky

Day 2:• Solvent Extraction of Metals - G. Kordosky• Pad and Pond Lay-Out and Site Investigation –

Dave Kidd• Water Balance and Liner Design - Dave Kidd• Design of SX-EW Plants – Paul Thompsen• Evaluation of a Successful Operation (Cerro

Verde) – Joe Campbell• Evaluation of a Failed Operation (Equitorial

Tonopah) – Joe Keane • Discussion and Recap

Instructors:Joseph M. KeaneK D [email protected]

Gary Kordosky, Ph. D. 520-743-0677

John E. Dreier Ph.D303-278-4445

Paul ThompsonJacobs EngineeringPhone: 520-917-5500

David KiddGolder Associates520-888-8818

Randolph Scheffel303-663-7542


Introduction to the Design of Bulk Material Handling ConveyorsMember: $495 • Nonmember: $595Student Member: $350

Overview:This course will provide training in the process of designing Bulk Material Handling Conveyors starting with a system design overview and then reviewing tension and power calculations. Discussions on key components in a conveyor system will be presented and considerations for the proper selection of these components will be reviewed. Open discussion throughout the course will be encouraged. The course is designed for engineers involved in conveyor design and component selection. Some prior experience in conveyor design will be helpful but not required.

Course Content by Day:Day 1:

• Introduction and review of course objectives• Conveyor system design overview• Tension and power calculations• Drives, Electrical• Drives, Mechanical• Belting• Open discussion

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Day 2• Pulley Assemblies • Bearings• Idlers • Wrap up

Instructors:Steve ShadowBaldor Electric [email protected]

Leo J. Laughlin641-621-2548


Ore Reserve Risk and Optimization in Strategic Mine Planning: Stochastic Models and OptimizationMember: $495 • Nonmember: $595Student Member: $350

Overview:This two-day course presents the new generation of applied technologies integrating geostatistical simulation methods for reserve risk management with new stochastic mine planning optimization developments, leading to improved cash flow assessments. Emphasis is placed on the downstream applications pertinent to the feasibility, design, development and planning stages of mining ventures, as well as in the financial optimization of relevant aspects of operations and production. Computer workshops introduce participants to the practical aspects of the technologies taught in lectures. New public domain software with graphic capabilities is introduced.

Participants will:• Discover how and why risk-based models create

value and opportunities • Understand how to quantify and utilize grade/

tonnage/metal uncertainty and variability• Learn about new efficient simulation methods for

modelling orebodies and how to utilise the results in a diversity mining applications

• Understand how to use quantified orebody risk in ore reserve estimation, mine planning and design, and mineral project valuation

• Learn about the new stochastic mine planning framework for life of mine optimization

• Learn from actual industry examples and diverse applications

• Participate in hands-on computer workshops using real case studies

The final stage of the course is a series of computer workshops, and introduces to participants new powerful public domain software (SGeMS). Data and software remains with the participants.

Please note: It is strongly recommended that participants bring a laptop.

Course Content:• Introduction• Quantification of uncertainty in strategic planning

creates opportunities, value, shelters investment and maximises profits

• Frameworks for uncertainty modelling, profitability, optimization and mining operations

• Concepts and Techniques• New Technologies • Practice of Simulations for Risk Modelling in

Mining• Computer Workshops

Instructor:Roussos DimitrakopoulosMcGill University, Canada

Sunday, February 24, 2013Colorado Convention Center

Basic Safety and Health Practices for the Mining IndustryMember: $395 • Nonmember: $495Student Member: $250

Overview:The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of safety and health management and federal requirements applicable to the mining industry. This course is designed to provide individuals an introduction to the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the responsibilities and duties of an inexperienced safety representative. The course will cover the basics of safety management and the elements of a mine safety program, responsibilities under the Mine Safety and Health Act, conducting inspections and accident investigations. The course will also provide classroom practice in performing Job Safety Analysis, determining causal factors, and properly completing the required MSHA forms for accident reporting, training record completion and other Part 50 recordkeeping requirements. This course is designed for supervisors (new and potential future supervisors) and technical professionals, particularly recent college graduates, wanting to know more about safety and health management as it is applied to the mining industry.

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Course Content:• Safety management basics• Elements of a mine safety program• Responsibilities under the Mine Safety and Health Act • Conducting inspections and accident investigations • Job Safety Analysis• Root Cause Analysis • Completing required MSHA forms (accident

reporting, training record completion and other Part 50 recordkeeping requirements)

Instructors:Jerry PowersColorado School of [email protected]

Robert FerriterColorado School of Mines 303-278-0710

Janet Torma-KrajewskiColorado School of Mines 303-278-0710 Sunday, February 24, 2013Colorado Convention Center

Seismic Analysis and Interpretation for Mining Member: $395 • Nonmember: $495Student Member: $250

Overview:Today many underground mines and some open pit mines install and use seismic monitoring systems to track seismic activity on a daily basis. However the information in seismic data, often, is not used to its best capacity. Recent advances in technology and seismology techniques have enabled the extraction of more detailed information from full-waveform seismic data that can better explain the rockmass behavior. This additional information can be used in a variety of geotechnical tools and analysis. This workshop discusses techniques for standard and advanced seismic analysis and their application covering topic such as: Ray tracing and event location for simple and complex media such as block caves, backfilled areas and open pits, identifying trends in seismicity and their potential sources (which can be used in the identification of geological structures in inaccessible areas of the mine), advances in re-entry protocols following larger magnitude events and stress distribution analysis using seismic source mechanisms.

The purpose of this course is to demonstrate how standard and advanced seismological techniques and the history of seismic data can be used to take the

most value out of a seismic system and gather more information from the recorded mine signals. Seismic results such as more accurate relocations and source mechanisms (moment tensors) determined from full-waveform data can be used to better interpret the rockmass reaction to mining, and use this additional database in geotechnical models and analysis.

This workshop targets geotechnical and mine design engineers, ground control specialists, researchers, or anyone who has some knowledge about basic seismic monitoring and is interested in learning about the seismic analysis techniques and how the results can be used in mining operations to assess hazard and improve safety.

Course Content:• Introduction: The Basics of Seismology and

Source Parameters• Event Locations Around Voids an in Complex Media• Source Parameter Analysis and Re- entry Protocol• Source Mechanism and Stress Model Calibration• Identification and Characterization of Trends in

Seismicity• Advances in Seismic Technology – State of the Art• Conclusions and Discussion

Instructors:Cezar TrifuESG [email protected]

Dave CollinsESG Solutions613-548-8287


Ground Freezing for Mining ApplicationsMember: $395 • Nonmember: $495Student Member: $250

Overview:This course will provide attendees with a practical understanding of ground freezing, with a focus on mining applications and deep shaft sinking in particular.

Participants will learn how to plan, appropriate actions for, and implement, a ground freezing program. Topics covered will include general principles, ground freezing methods, applications, design aspects, installation, behavior of frozen ground, and critical quality control measures. Case histories will be presented to illustrate the course content. Case histories will illustrate several different applications.

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SHORT COURSESThe temporary control of groundwater is a critical aspect of deep shaft sinking. Ground freezing, which also eliminates the need for shoring or internal bracing, has proven highly effective in allowing safe excavation within the surrounding frozen soil matrix and can readily be accomplished in even the most difficult subsurface conditions and at great depths. At times ground freezing is be the only viable option. Although ground freezing has been practiced for well over 100 years, this technology, and its advantages, is not well understood outside of a narrow specialty area. This course will provide industry professionals with a greater knowledge of this versatile and valuable technology, and the benefits of applying it to future projects.

Course Content• Introduction & Historical Overview• Fundamental of Ground Freezing• Ground Conditions & Applicability of Ground

Freezing• Comparison With Other Techniques• Applications Currently Employed in the Mining

Industry• Groundwater Cut-off for Mine Workings• Case Studies

Instructors:Paul C. Schmall, P.E.Moretrench American Corporation [email protected]

Joseph A. Sopko, Ph. D, P.E.Moretrench American Corporation920-889-0190

Bernd BraunGround Freezing Consultant 972-304-9090

Derek Maishman, P.E.Ground Freezing Consultant 973-627-3679


Mine Water Balance 101Member: $395 • Nonmember: $495Student Member: $250

Overview:This short course will provide an overview of water balance studies for mine and processing facility sites, what they are, why they are important, and how to interpret and use the results.

Many of the challenges faced by mining companies involve water. This workshop will focus on water balance studies and water balance modeling as a tool for managing water quantity and (to a lesser extent) quality at mine and processing sites. The course will cover the following topics:

• What is a water balance and why is it important?• What could a water balance be used for? • Defining the water balance objectives• Selecting water balance methodology and models• Collecting and evaluating the water balance input

data• Developing and calibrating the model• Addressing water quality aspects • Generating data for reporting requirements

(sustainability, closure, permitting) • Using the water balance for decision making

A number of examples will be presented with the objective to cover a range of site conditions and project challenges. The use of different models will be demonstrated for achieving optimal results. The examples will also illustrate the use of the water balance model for decision making. Participants should bring their water balance issues/challenges; we will choose one issue (more if time permits) during the panel discussion at the end of the day to discuss / develop a strategy to address the water balance.

This short course is targeted at participants who:• Have or anticipate having water challenges at their

site. • Want to optimize their current water management

practices.• Want to understand how to approach and structure

a water balance study.• Want to understand the current trends and best

practices for water balance modeling.• Are curious about water balance modeling and how

to make sure models are calibrated and accurate.

Instructors:Tatyana AlexievaMWH Global Water and Tailing Management Lead

Melanie Davis

Zygi Zurakowski

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SHORT COURSESSunday, February 24, 2013Colorado Convention Center

Overview of Sustainability Reporting and GRI for Extractive Professionals Member: $395 • Nonmember: $495Student Member: $250

Overview:The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a non-profit organization that promotes transparent disclosure regarding economic, environmental and social sustainability performance. GRI publishes a comprehensive sustainability reporting framework that is highly respected and widely used around the world. The GRI framework was developed through a global, multi-stakeholder process. This workshop will help SME attendees understand the overarching trends and drivers for sustainability reporting, particularly within the extractives sector.

Corporate sustainability reporting is rapidly growing all over the world. In 2011, over 2000 companies published GRI reports. In the United States, an increasing number of companies are reporting in accordance with the GRI Guidelines (30% increase 2009 to 2010 and another 46% 2010 to 2011 – over 300 companies in total). More than 75% of the top 100 companies in the US report on their corporate responsibility performance. Sustainability reporting is expanding even more rapidly across the extractives sector as stakeholder demands for transparency continue to grow.

ERM is one of a small group of firms approved as GRI-certified training partners in the US and is proposing a workshop addressing sustainability reporting and the GRI guidelines and reporting process. ERM’s workshop

will be targeted for SME members that want to develop a greater understanding of sustainability issues and emerging trends in sustainability reporting. This training will benefit SME conference attendees involved in site-level EHS management, as well as corporate staff who consolidate and analyze facility data used in GRI sustainability reports. This workshop will also benefit attendees wanting to further develop and broaden their professional credentials in this emerging area. As a takeaway, ERM will provide participants with a copy of the presentation materials used.

Course Content:• Overview of Sustainability, Sustainability

Reporting and GRI • Envisioning the Sustainability Report and

Planning the Reporting Process• Stakeholder Engagement• Focusing on Material and Emerging Issues• Sustainability Metrics and Goals• Mining and Metals Sector Supplement• Data Collection and Management• Writing, Reviewing, Assuring and Approving the

Report• Continuous Improvement: Lessons Learned and

Best Practices

Instructors:James MargolisEnvironmental Resources Management (ERM)[email protected]

Jennifer EastesEnvironmental Resources Management (ERM)303-741-5050

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