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13th Mine Ventilation Symposium









                 Sudbury, Ontario, Canada - June 13-16, 2010

Programme

Short Courses, Delegate Programme and Social Program are preliminary and subject to minor changes.



Sessions will be held on the Laurentian University Campus and the Willet Green Miller Centre, home of MIRARCO (map).

Short Courses


Time Activity

June 12, 2010, Saturday
9:00 am – 5:00pm Control of Methane Gas in Underground Mining Operations
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Heat Stress in Underground Mining

June 13, 2010, Sunday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Diesel Emission in Underground Mines
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Energy Management In Underground Mines

June 17, 2010, Thursday
9:00 am – 5:00pm Fan Technology for Mining Applications

Delegate programme

Time Activity

June 13, 2010, Sunday
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Welcoming Reception (Location TBA)

Day 1 (Monday, June 14, 2010)
8:00 - 8:45 am Keynote
8:45 – 10:00 am
  • Metal Mine Ventilation Design - 1
  • Mine Ventilation Technology - 1
10:00 – 10:30 am
Coffee Break
10:30 am – 12:15 pm
  • Ventilation Fans - 1
  • Methane - 1
12:15 – 13:45 pm
Lunch
1:45 – 14:55 pm
  • Diesel Emissions - 1
  • Heat stress - 1
14:55 – 15:20 pm
Coffee Break
15:20 – 16:30 pm
  • Diesel Emissions - 2
  • Mine Fires - 1
16:30 – 18:00 pm Exhibition Reception (Location: Alumni Hall, Laurentian University)

Day 2 (Tuesday, June 15, 2010)
8:00 - 8:45 am Keynote
8:45 – 10:00 am
  • Heat stress - 2
  • Mine Fires - 2
10:00 – 10:30 am
Coffee Break
10:30 am – 12:15 pm
  • Metal Mine Ventilation Design - 2
  • Methane - 2
12:15 – 13:45 pm
Lunch
1:45 – 14:55 pm
  • Diesel Emissions - 3
  • Ventilation Modeling - 1
14:55 – 15:20 pm
Coffee Break
15:20 – 16:30 pm
  • Diesel Emissions - 4
  • Ventilation Modeling - 2
16:30 – 18:00 pm Exhibition Reception (Location: Alumni Hall, Laurentian University)
18:00 pm Banquet (Location: Great Hall, Laurentian University)

Day 3 (Wednesday, June 16, 2010)
8:00 - 8:45 am Keynote
8:45 – 10:00 am
  • Metal Mine Ventilation Design - 3
  • Ventilation Modeling - 3
10:00 – 10:30 am
Coffee Break
10:30 am – 12:15 pm
  • Ventilation Fans - 2
  • Coal Dust
12:15 – 13:45 pm
Lunch
1:45 – 14:55 pm
  • Metal Mine Ventilation Design - 4
  • Mine Ventilation Technology - 2
14:55 – 15:20 pm
Close

Day 4 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)
  • Tour of Vale INCO's Coleman Mine and Xstrata's Nickel Rim South Mine to commence at 8:00 am. Transportation to and from the mine site(s) will be provided.
  • Short Course: Fan Technology
  • A demonstration of Laurentian University’s Virtual Reality Laboratory, operated by MIRARCO will be offered by MIRARCO in the morning and afternoon for up to 20 participants per session.

Day 5 (Friday, June 18, 2010)
Tour of Vale INCO's Creighton Mine to commence at 8:00 am. Transportation to and from the mine site(s) will be provided.

Social Program

Please check back for updates.
  • Banquet
    Join us for the 13th symposium banquet – not to be missed! Location: Great Hall, Laurentian University.
  • Mine Tours
    Mine tours to commence at 8:00 am. Transportation to and from the mine site(s) will likely be provided by the mining industry.
    • Xstrata's Nickel Rim South Mine
    • Xstrata's Kidd Crek Mine
Note: Vale is currently experiencing a labour strike. Tours to Vale's mines have been cancelled.
  • MIRARCO VRL
    A demonstration of Laurentian University’s Virtual Reality Laboratory, operated by MIRARCO will be offered by MIRARCO in the morning and afternoon for up to 20 participants per session.
  • Golf
    Take some time out and join the delegates on the course. Details to be announced. http://golfsudbury.com
  • Sudbury Downs
    Meet us at the track for horse races and an enjoyable send-off. Details to be announced.
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    MIRARCO retains the right to cancel an event due to insufficient attendance.


     
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