Department of Mining EngineeringQueen’s Universitywww.mine.queensu.ca

St. Andrew’s Club & Conference Centre Toronto October 25 & 26 2009Toronto, October 25 & 26, 2009

B i f G l Mi i d P iBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing Accredited for 12.5 hours of IDA Professional Development CE

• What will you learny• Who should attend• Course content• Course content• Professors

Next sittings• Next sittings• Cost

P i t d S i li d C• Private and Specialized Courses

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

• Provide a better understanding of:Provide a better understanding of:• Technical terms and fundamentals• Processes• Meaning of information• Technical risks

Focus on integration of geology, i i d imining, and processing

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

Teach technical background• Teach technical background

• Relate our own personal experiencesp p

• Review examples

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

• Financial analystsFinancial analysts

• Non-technical professionals working for mining companies

Natural Resources government officials• Natural-Resources government officials

• Private investors

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

Geological history of EarthFocus on gold, base metals, uranium, diamondsDeposit characteristicsMineralogyMineralogyShape, Ore controls / Limits of ore

i d dSize, grade and tonnage

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

• Sources of errorSources of error

• Techniques and usesq

• Classification Standards

• Qualified Person

• NI 43-101Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment Community

Professional Development Seminar

• Open Pit & Underground• Open Pit & Underground

• Mobile equipmentq p

• Open pit design parameters

• Underground mining methods

• Costs and ProductivityBasics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment Community

Professional Development Seminar

Milling processes & operations• Milling processes & operations

• Metal extraction & refining• Metal extraction & refining

• Focus on metals, gold, nickel, copper, steelg pp

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

Review of examples of NI 43-101 pdisclosures

Study of the evolution of technical risksStudy of the evolution of technical risks with increased levels of information and technical studiestechnical studies

Review of red flags in technical reportsg p

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

Mining Engineer• Mining Engineer• Mineral Economist

S i Pl i• Strategic Planning• Economic Evaluation

• Adjunct Professor @ Queen’s University• Design under conditions of metal price uncertainty

F S i t d t f T h i l S i• Former Superintendent of Technical Services @ El Indio Mine, Barrick Chile

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

GeologistGeologist• Mineral deposits• Igneous rocks• Geochemical Exploration

Adj t P f @ Q ’ U i itAdjunct Professor @ Queen’s UniversityIndependent consultant: ◦ Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration and Ore DepositGeochemistry in Mineral Exploration, and Ore Deposit

Geology

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

Chemical ProcessChemical Process Metallurgist• Process Development• Process Analysis• Chemical Thermodynamics

Adj t P f @ Q ’ U i itAdjunct Professor @ Queen’s UniversityPresident of Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc.• Bench-scale contract process metallurgy companyBench scale contract process metallurgy company• Focus on novel process development for clients

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

Please contact Ms Kate CowperthwaiteMs. Kate Cowperthwaite

Event Coordinator(613) 533-2230

kate.cowperthwaite@mine.queensu.ca

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

$1850 per person (GST included)$1850 per person (GST included)Group discountsClass notes and USB keyBreakfast lunch and coffeeBreakfast, lunch and coffee included

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

Groups of 10 or moreGroups of 10 or moreBanks & Investment HousesMi i C iMining Companies

Special coursesFocus on a specific metal orFocus on a specific metal or technique

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar

Course has been provided for theCourse has been provided for the past three years

Objectives:◦Understand technical aspects◦Estimate technical riskEstimate technical risk

Basics of Geology Mining and Processing for the Investment CommunityBasics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment CommunityProfessional Development Seminar