2017 Volcanic Processes, Deposits, Geology and Resources Short Course

2017 Volcanic Processes, Deposits, Geology and Resources Short Course

A few places are still available on the 2017 Volcanic Processes, Deposits, Geology and Resources Short Course being held in Merimbula, southern NSW during early December. Check the AIG Events Calendar for details.

Updated: The long term outlook for Australian gold

Long-term forecast of Australia’s mineral production and revenue The outlook for gold: 2017-2057 Report by MinEx Consulting: October 2017 Under the combined support and sponsorship of six government agencies (both State and Federal), three research organisations and three industry groups, including AIG, a landmark report has been published by MinEx Consulting looking at the forty-year

The Call for #RFG2018 Abstracts is officially open!

Resources for Future Generations 2018 (RFG2018) will showcase advances in earth science, societal and technical innovation, and education that can change the course of history. Anchored in six themes — Energy, Minerals, Water, the Earth, Education & Knowledge, Communities & Resources — RFG2018 will showcase advances in earth sciences, education, and innovation that can change

Big issues and ideas in geoscience

The Australian Geoscience Council will be hosting their 2018 Convention at the Adelaide Convention Centre, 14-18 October. Please visit the Convention Website for further information. Keynote plenary sessions at the AGCC will address the major issues that impact Geoscience, such as Earth’s past and future climate; life origins and evolution; future resource security; geohazard risk

Asia Pacific Stock Exchange to Commence Operations in December

The Asia Pacific Stock Exchange launched a new set of listing rules last week which are specifically aimed at mining and oil and gas companies. The rules will take effect from Monday December 14. It effectively creates a new exchange for public companies a new listing venue which have operations in Asia, Australia and the

Chinese Translation of the JORC Code

It was a great pleasure for me to have had the opportunity to represent the AIG at the launch of the Chinese Translation of the 2012 JORC Code at China Mining in Tianjin last month. As a former member of JORC and past Chairman of the WA Branch of the AIG, I just happened to

Chinese Translation of the JORC Code (2012)

Chinese translation of the JORC Code (2012 Edition) The JORC Committee is pleased to advise that an official Chinese translation of the JORC Code is now available. The translation was launched at the recent China Mining Conference in Tianjin. Thanks in particular to Peter Stoker HonFAusIMM(CP) and Yang Yang Zhu FAusIMM for their leadership in

Bowen Basin Symposium 2015: Call for Abstracts

The Bowen Basin Geologists’ Group (BBGG) has issued a Call for Abstracts for the 2015 Bowen Basin Symposium The symposium will be held at the Brisbane Convention Centre, South Brisbane, 7th to 9th October, 2015. Key Dates: 250 word Abstract by 30th June 2014 Acceptance notification by31st July 2014 Manuscripts due by 13th December 2014

ResourcesQ Partnership Signed in Brisbane

Queensland resources sector has welcomed an agreement signed today with the Queensland government that takes a long-term view to develop the state’s minerals and energy wealth to its full potential. Chief Executive of the Queensland Resources Council Michael Roche said the signing of ResourcesQ, a 30-year vision for the sector, was an important blueprint for

Australian Coal Guidelines Review

AIG has prepared a response to the review of the Australian Guidelines for the Estimation and Classification of Coal Resources which recommends that the guidelines should be published as a guide to sound practice for the coal industry but should not be considered to be a standard for public reporting of coal resources and reserves.