Friday, January 7, 2011

Mine Closure 2011 Call for Abstracts - deadline February 1, 2011

Hello,

The deadline to submit an abstract to present at the 6th International Conference on Mine Closure is fast approaching. This is a friendly reminder to submit your abstract before the February 1, 2011 deadline.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Catherine Puchalski
Conference Manager, Mine Closure 2011

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Reminder: Become a Presenter at an International Conference

Abstract Submission Deadline: February 1, 2011

The Steering Committee for Mine Closure 2011 invites you to submit an abstract to qualify you to present at an industry-leading, international conference on mine closure and reclamation. The conference will be held in Lake Louise, Alberta from September 18 to 20, 2011.This will be the sixth international mine closure conference, held for the first time in North America.

The goal of Mine Closure 2011 is to share mine closure successes, develop a better understanding of multi-disciplinary requirements and identify best management practices. Mine planners/managers, engineers, scientists, financial specialists and community engagement practitioners will assemble to participate in a program that integrates the many disciplines involved in mine closure. Delegates will gain a better understanding of mine closure challenges, risks and opportunities to develop cost effective solutions that reduce environmental impacts and improve social legacy. Delegates will learn about innovative mine closure techniques, strategies and processes.

Over 500 delegates from North America and overseas are expected to attend Mine Closure 2011. Many will submit papers for the technical program that emphasizes innovation and showcases the application of state-of-the-art technologies and cost-conscious practices as industry specialists seek to minimize the environmental footprint, provide for sustainable mining practices and avoid end-of-mine liabilities.

To learn more about Mine Closure 2011 visit us at www.mineclosure2011.com.

Abstracts relating to one of the following themes are welcomed:

* Vegetation Establishment for Closure
* Long Term Surface and Ground Water Management
* Soils for Mine Closure
* Recent Mine Closure Case Studies
* Progressive Reclamation
* Community Engagement in Mine Closure
* Erosion Control
* Engineered Mine Waste Cover Systems
* Unique Challenges in Mine Closure
* Corporate Social Responsibility
* Mine Closure in Cold Regions
* Mine Closure Risks & Liability
* Mine Closure Disparities: Failures and Lessons Learned
* Mine Closure Wetlands & Pit Lakes
* Regulatory Issues In Mine Closure Planning and Transfer of Care & Custody
* Monitoring after Mine Closure
* Financing Closure
* Landform Design for Sustainable Closure
* Maintenance-free or Perpetual Maintenance
* Decommissioning of Tailings Dams
* Beneficial Re-use of Mine Sites

Abstracts must include the title, author(s), author affiliation, and a brief outline of the presentation (350 words or less) to be discussed.

For further details, please visit the conference website at www.mineclosure2011.com or contact Catherine Puchalski at +1 403-299-6442 or catherine_puchalski@golder.com.

Notification of acceptance will be given by February 15th, 2011.

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