Distinguished visiting Lecturer
Program
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SE Europe Exploration and Research
Conference
Events
Oct 3rd Sofia
Anel Hotel Conference Room
Lunch: Restaurant Korminish
Sundowner: Hotel ANEL Roof Garden
Oct 5th Bucharest
Hilton Hotel
Lunch: TBA
Sundowner: TBA
Douglas Kirwin, a professional geologist, has spent more than 25 years in the mineral exploration industry, much of which has been in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Kirwin has directed Ivanhoe Mines' exploration activities since joining the company in September, 1995. He was formerly Managing Director, International Geological Services Pty. Ltd. and for several years held senior positions with Anglo American and Amax. He has evaluated mineral deposits throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe, and has managed numerous projects in Southeast Asia and Australia. Mr. Kirwin holds a Master of Science Degree in mineral exploration from James Cook University in Australia. As a member of the joint discovery team of the Hugo Dummett Deposit at Oyu Tolgoi, Mongolia, Doug was a co-recipient (with Charles Forster and Garamjav) of the PDAC inaugural Thayer Lindsley medal awarded for the most significant international mineral discovery in 2004. Doug is the industry advisor for the Society of Applied Geology and is currently the Society of Economic Geologists International Exchange Lecturer for 2006.
Program
0845 Opening comments
0900-1000 Doug Kirwin: Unidirectional Solidification Textures, Miarolitic Cavities and Orbicles: Field Evidence for the Magmatic to Hydrothermal Transition in Intrusion-Related Mineral Deposits
1000-1100 Exploration Roundup - Company Presentations
1100-1130 Coffee Break
1130-1230 Doug Kirwin: Hydrothermal Breccias: Textures, Processes and Mineralisation
1230-1330 Lunch
1330-1530 Student Research Grants - Brief Student Presentations
1530-1630 Doug Kirwin: The Giant Oyu Tolgoi Porphyry Copper Deposit: Discovery History and Implications for Future Exploration in the Gobi.
1630-1715 Coffee Break
1715-1815 Academic Presentations - Current Research in the Balkans
1815-1830 SEEGF discussion of Future Directions
1830 Sundowner
Cost: Professional geologists in employment- E125. Academics and student - no charge.
Conference Materials: CDROM will be provided at the conference – of major presentations. The CDROM from the Dr. Bob Agar Distinguished Visiting Lecturer program “Infra-Red Reflectance Spectroscopy and Remote Sensing Workshop. “ held in July will be distributed at this event.
Registration: Go here: Registration
Company Presentations: If you are a minerals company and you attend - you are expected to give a presentation – 10 minutes - subject of your choice. Exploration to environmental issues - multiple company presentations are encouraged - giving all your staff the opportunity the to participate.
Student Presentations: If you are a recipient of a Student Grant in 2006 and you attend you are expected to give a very brief presentation on your work - do not worry - you will have to do this sooner or later!
Academic Presentations: If you would like to give a brief overview of your research or other activities of reliance - you are most welcome.
On Behalf of SE Europe Geoscience Foundation
John C. Menzies
Chairman
About SEEGF: The SE Europe Geoscience Foundation is a not for profit registered foundation. It is a multi-company initiative supported by Dundee Precious Metals, EurOmax Resources, Freeport McMoran, Riot Tinto and ALS Chemex. The Foundation holds conferences and workshops and gives PhD and MSc student grants for geoscience research. We seek to significantly enhance geoscience education in SE Europe. See: www.see-geoscience.org
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