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SUMMARY:7th International Summit on Mining and Tunnelling Advances
DESCRIPTION:Day Plan:\nDay 1: The Welcome\n\n\nDay 2: Conference (Half-Day) Focus: Integrating advanced engineering with environmental stewardship and policy.\n\n\n08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Registration and Networking Breakfast\n\n\n09:00 AM – 09:30 AM: Opening Remarks\n\n\nSpeaker: TBC\n\n\n\n\n09:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote Address\n\n\nTheme: TBC\n\n\n\n\n10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Plenary Session 1\n\n\nTopic: TBC\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Coffee Break and Networking\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout Sessions & Closing\n\n\nSession A (Mining Focus): TBC\n\n\nSession B (Tunnelling Focus): TBC\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3: Technical Tour (Optional)\nadditional cost applies\n\n\n					Conference Objectives\n					\n\nTo showcase the latest technological advancements in subterranean excavation and rock mechanics.\n\n\nTo discuss the role of Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy in the global market.\n\n\nTo explore sustainable practices for reducing the carbon footprint of extraction operations.\n\n\nTo bridge the gap between heavy industry, geotechnical engineering, and government policy.\n\n\nTo share case studies on complex urban tunnelling infrastructure projects.\n\n\n				\n\n					Who should attend?\n					\n\nMining and Geotechnical Engineers.\n\n\nTunnelling Project Managers.\n\n\nGovernment Regulators and Policymakers.\n\n\nGeologists and Geophysicists.\n\n\nMine Safety Officers and Operations Managers.\n\n\nHeavy Machinery Manufacturers (OEMs).\n\n\nEnvironmental Consultants.\n\n\nInfrastructure Developers.\n\n\nAcademics and Researchers in Earth Sciences.\n\n\nInvestors in Metals and Minerals.\n\n\n				\n\n					Why Attend this Event?:\n					\n\nCapital Access: Being in Ottawa offers unique access to federal policymakers and regulatory bodies.\n\n\nInnovation Showcase: See the latest in autonomous drilling rigs and ventilation on demand (VOD) systems.\n\n\nSafety Focus: Learn about the latest protocols in ground control and emergency response.\n\n\nESG Insights: Understand evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance standards for mining companies.\n\n\nGlobal Networking: Connect with peers from major mining camps (Sudbury, Val-d’Or) and international tunnelling firms.\n\n\nSupply Chain: Meet suppliers of heavy machinery, explosives, and geotechnical software.\n\n\nUrban Tunnelling: Gain insights into Light Rail Transit (LRT) tunnelling challenges in mixed geology.\n\n\nInvestment Trends: Hear from analysts about the funding landscape for exploration and infrastructure.\n\n\nAcademic Exchange: Access the latest research papers from leading mining schools.\n\n\nProfessional Development: Earn credit hours for engineering certifications.\n\n\n				\n\n					Benefits of Attendance:\n					\nProfessional development and knowledge enhancement.\nNetworking opportunities with industry leaders.\nExposure to the latest technologies and innovations.\nPractical workshops for hands-on learning.\nInsights from case study presentations.\nRoundtable discussions on sustainability and environmental impact.\nAccess to the latest research and industry trends.\nOpportunities for collaboration and partnerships.\nKnowledge sharing on regulatory changes and compliance.\nFirsthand experience of mining operations through the site visit.\n\n				\n\n					Topics of Interest for Papers:\n					\n\nRock Mass Characterization and Ground Support.\n\n\nDrill and Blast vs. TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) Applications.\n\n\nMine Ventilation and Air Cooling Systems.\n\n\nDeep Mining Geomechanics (Rockbursts and Seismicity).\n\n\nAutomation, Robotics, and IoT in Underground Operations.\n\n\nTailings Management and Backfill Technologies.\n\n\nUrban Tunnelling: Settlement Control and Monitoring.\n\n\nDigital Twins and Simulation in Mine Planning.\n\n\nBattery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in Underground Mining.\n\n\nShaft Sinking and Hoisting Technologies.\n\n\nCritical Minerals Extraction (Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel).\n\n\nOccupational Health and Dust Control.\n\n\nTrenchless Technology and Micro-tunnelling.\n\n\nMine Closure and Land Reclamation.\n\n\nIndigenous Relations and Community Impact Agreements.\n\n\nGeotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring.\n\n\nGroundwater Management and Dewatering.\n\n\nExplosives Engineering and Fragmentation Analysis.\n\n\nRetrofitting Historic Tunnels.\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence in Geological Modelling.\n\n\n				\n
URL:https://nexusconferences.ca/events/7mta/
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CATEGORIES:Engineering,Environment,Mining,Tunelling
LOCATION:Rome, Italy
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