http://mining.ubc.ca/phpnews/nbkminingengineering.rss This RSS feed was generated by NBK Mining Engineering. Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with FeedLoungeSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Yourminis.comSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with netomat HubSubscribe with Daily RotationLearn more about NBK Mining Engineering at UBC http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/142yO4hZtno/news.php Congratulations to all students that were awarded the Canadian Mineral Industry Education Fund Scholarships! Special congratulations to Kyle Buckoll, Brad St. Pierre and Mike Myers for winning the Futter Award, traditionally given to the student with the most potential from across Canada. This year, with such a strong showing from across the country, the award was divided into four with students from NBK Institute winning three of the four awards.In total UBC NBK Mining were awarded 21 CMIEF Scholarships, the highest number of scholarships awarded from all the schools across Canada. This fantastic news - well done! http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Mercury vapour enters the body through the air. It destroys kidneys, brain and eyes. Symptoms include loss of teeth and neurological problems which leads to death. Methyl mercury accumulates in fish and passes up the food chain. It is found in high levels in the top carnivores, the larger older fish. Mercury is used by artisanal miners to extract gold. The mercury is removed from the gold as a vapour contaminating miners and those close by. In Colombia, high mercury vapour can be found in dense urban areas. Mercury is also a by-product of burning coal for electricity and is found around power stations. Mercury is used in the new compact fluorescent light bulbs and too often these are just dumped when they no longer work.Dr. Marcello Veiga of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering joins us to discuss the issues surrounding Mercury.See the full article: www.abc.net.au (LNK) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The Minister of Education, Culture, and Science Yo.Otgonbayar (Mongolia) signed a collaboration contract with British Columbia University of Canada on March 26th.During his official visit to Canada in the beginning of 2012, he had made a request to Canadian administrations about possibilities for Mongolian students to study in Canada.Through this new contract Mongolian universiteis will have a '2+2' program with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and will have the opportunity to exchange Mongolian university professors and scientists with UBC and to hold joint seminars and meetings.UBC has express its interest to implement the program with the Mongolian University of Science and Technology.Mongolian students have to pay the same tuition as Canadian students while attending UBC. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Join our UBC Mining Engineering Alumni LinkedIn Group:Join Our LinkedIn Alumni Group: (LNK) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php In the Fall 2011 edition of Canadian Mining Magazine our department's Master of Engineering Program is featured. Click here to see the full article.(LNK) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Jim O'Rourke to receive Order of BCClick here to see the official press release.(LNK) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php We have learned the sad news that Blue Evans passed away last Sunday June 5. A funeral will be held this coming Saturday June 11 at:St Anne's Anglican Church4071 Francis RoadRichmond, BC http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Bradley Lecomte, a mining engineering student at the University of British Columbia is this years recipient of the Caterpillarand its Canadian Dealers Scholarship.Full Article (LNK) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/DTtvYJPQMY4/news.php You have been invited to attend a UBC Department of Mining Webcast Event.Title: Treasuring the Earth: The Ethics of Mineral ExtractionDate: March-29-11Time: 5:30 PM PDTRoom: 101 Chemical/Biological EngineeringDuration: 1:30:00Link: Treasuring the EarthNote: Some web browsers may prompt you to add Silverlight (like Flash). This is a free add-in, takes 15 seconds and only has to be done once. Please follow the prompts to complete.Description: Mining has been an essential part of human development and continues to be a source of economic opportunity for millions of people worldwide. However, the uses for human "needs" versus human "wants" have come under increasing scrutiny. What should be our ethical compass in evaluating mineral projects in terms of their impacts, particularly among indigenous peoples? This lecture will be based on Dr. Ali's notable book "Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed and a Sustainable Future" which has been profiled in Forbes magazine and received cover endorsements by two Nobel laureates.Further details about the book are at: http://www.treasurebook.infoSaleem H. Ali is Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont's Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Institute for Environmental Diplomacy and Security at UVM's James Jeffords Center for Policy Research. He is also on the adjunct faculty of Brown University's Watson Institute for International Studies and the visiting faculty for the United Nations mandated University for Peace (Costa Rica). http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=143 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/sFf-ECqtw_M/news.php You have been invited to attend a UBC Department of Mining Webcast Event.Presentation Details:Title: Inclusion and Engagement: Aboriginal Rights, Title, and Mineral Resource DevelopmentDate: March-24-11Time: 5:30 PM PDTDuration: 1:30:00Link: UBC Media ServicesNote: Some web browsers may prompt you to add Silverlight (like Flash). This is a free add-in, takes 15 seconds and only has to be done once. Please follow the prompts to complete.Description: First Nations have historically been left out the discourse related to Mineral Resource development in Canada. Even though treaties are in place - the Douglas Treaties, Treaty 8, the Nisga'a, Tswwassen First Nation and Maa-nulth First Nations Treaties - of those only some of these treaties contemplate mineral titles. Don Ryan will discuss the developments between First Nations communities, private industry and the government, including how the Stk'emlupsemc Communities of T'kemlups and Skeetchestn have negotiated employment and contracting opportunities and revenue sharing opportunities with New Gold Inc., created an Environmental Monitoring Board to foster on-going dialogue between New Gold Inc., the T'kemlups and Skeetchestn, and the Ministry of Natural Resources; and revenue sharing through a percentage of royalties with British Columbia. Foundational to the agreements reached are respect for First Nations processes and culture.Don B. Ryan is Gitxsan from the Wilp of Hanamuxw, served as Executive Director of the Gitxsan Hereditary Chief's Office from 1978 until 1997. Under leadership of the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs, he was instrumental in forwarding the landmark Aboriginal Title Case, Delgam'Uukw from the trial in 1988 until the Supreme Court Decision in 1997. Currently, Mr. Ryan is associated the Stk'emlupsemc Communities of T'kemlups and Skeetchestn where he has negotiated an Impact Benefit Agreement with the mining company, New Gold Inc.; part of New Gold's Mine Permit-229 the condition of an Environmental Monitoring Committee; & negotiated with BC a revenue sharing agreement based on the royalties from the New Afton Mine. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=142 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/bNBVz7DLGtQ/news.php Congratulations to the NBK Team for winning the Mine Rescue Competition at this years 2011 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit and CMA 113th National Western Mining Conference "Shaping a Strong Future Through Mining" in Denver, Colorado!Album of Photos (LNK)Channel 4 News.mp4 (MP4)Channel 9 News - Mine Rescue.mov (MOV) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=141 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Students from the NBK Institute of Mining Engineering at the University of British Colombia as well as four US Mining Schools--Pennsylvania State University, the University of Arizona, Missouri University of Science and Technology and Colorado School of Mines--are participating in the first ever Collegiate Mine Emergency Response Development Exercise in Idaho Springs, CO.Full Story (LNK) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php NBK is hosting its annual Open House: Date: March 8th, 2011 Time: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm Place: Front of Frank Forward http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Please join us at the 15th annual Mining Engineering Dinner.Click here for more information. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php On Sunday, November 14th, 2010, former associate professor (from 1979 to 2001) passed away.http://www.castanet.net/obituaries/HALL,_Dr._Allan/ http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Thinking of changing the world? Start here – UBC Engineering Open House, Saturday, November 27th. From the everyday to the extraordinary, see how Engineers are improving our world. Check out UBC Engineering. Meet our professors, students and staff who will take the time to introduce you to the wonderful and diverse world of Engineering through one-on-one conversations, presentations, hands-on demonstrations and lab tours. See how engineers are creating novel solutions to some of the most challenging problems of today. And there’ll be great prizes, free giveaways and snacks too! Bring your friends and family to explore.Date: Nov. 27, 2010Time: 9 am – 4pm (come anytime, but check back here the week before the event to see for the tours and presentations schedule so you don’t miss anything) Place: 2332 Main Mall, Fred Kaiser Building AtriumFor directions visit:http://www.maps.ubc.ca http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php To view the article (in Chinese) please click the following links:Page 1Page 2 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php NBKI professor Rimas Pakalnis is one of this year’s chosen speaker’s for the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) Henry Krumb Lecture Series.SME helps bring outstanding speakers to the Local Sections through the Henry Krumb Lecture Series. The program is offered to all local SME sections to enhance their appreciation and understanding of important new methods and technologies. Lecturers are selected from the professionals who present technical papers at the SME annual meeting.The Henry Krumb Series is administered by SME. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/roAvFJS1B0k/news.php UBC Mining Partners with Sauder School of BusinessThe NBK Institute of Mining Engineering and Edumine has partnered with the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business to provide selected Executive Education programs to students in the Professional Development program http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=133 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Prof. Janusz Laskowski has just been selected as the recipient of the SME 2010 Antoine M. Gaudin Award.Antonine Gaudin Award.pdf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/TZIckZzFBxg/news.php UBC Thunderbird Robotics Team Snowbots win Grand Prize at Robot Racing 2010 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=131 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php We are proud to have Professor Marcello Veiga in the news again. Click here to see the article. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The annual report for the Undergraduate Field Trip is now online:http://www.mining.ubc.ca/UndergraduateFieldTrips.html http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Blue Evans came to Canada in 1969, after a lengthy and successful career in themining industry in Australia.He served as head of the mining department for nine years. His considerable experiencein the industry meant that he was not only able to share his technological expertise with students, but also his practical experience with students to help themnavigate the industry. He was extremely popular, personable and friendly, and his caring nature and mentorship of students helped many of them as they navigated their way from teenage students to professional engineers.Learn about the new Student Fund:The John “Blue” Evans Student Enrichment Fund (PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php On Tuesday, June 22, 2010, former UBC Mining graduate Jim Marlow passed away.“Technical advances not withstanding, mining still needs dedicated andmotivated people with the necessary social skills and awareness to ensure a responsible future for theindustry.”Jim Marlow (PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Congratulations to Elizabeth Hughes.Winner of CEMF’s 2010 Vale Inco Undergraduate Scholarship!www.cemf.ca/2010ValeIncoUndergraduateScholarshipWinners.pdfCongratulations to all of the other winners from NBK! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/7trqBHs3a_Y/news.php When asked about his favourite memory of his days as a mining engineering undergraduate student at UBC, Jim Marlow recalls the people: his colleagues, friends, the faculty and the networks he made. Since graduating in 1987, he’s had a successful career, and he credits the education he received for much of it – but it’s the camaraderie that he still holds as the most important facet of his time at UBC. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=125 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php For the second year in a row, three Norman B Keevil Institute students have each won a Cameco Mine and Mineral Process North American Engineering $5,000 Scholarship. Visit the CIM Bulletin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/QeAqqzZZZ9w/news.php Safety leadership presents unique challenges for managers and professionals. This course has been developed over 10 years of research and development and over 3000 leaders from Canada, USA, Mexico, South America, Australia and Africa attended. Gain understanding on "transformational leadership" Learn to integrate safety culture, systems and operations Understand what safety culture is and how to change it Learn from experienced international facilitators Obtain the skills to truly inspire people around you Safe LEADER Brochure and Registration (PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=123 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Congratulations to all students that were awarded the Canadian Mineral Industry Education Fund Scholarships! Special congratulations to Jeffrey Duck for winning the Futter Award, which is given to the student with the most potential from across Canada. UBC NBK Mining were awarded 18 CMIEF Scholarships which is 26 percent of the total number of scholarships awarded across Canada. This fantastic news - well done!Sincerely,Bern KleinHead UBC NBK http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php MUST, UBC, EduMine Agreement on a Training Program for Mongolian Mining ProfessionalsWe are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement between the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST), the University of British Columbia (UBC) and EduMine to jointly offer an advanced education program for mining professionals in Mongolia. MUST is Mongolia’s top engineering university and offers degrees in mining and mineral process engineering. UBC is ranked among the top 50 universities in the world and is home to the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. EduMine is a division of InfoMine Inc. and is the leading online provider of educational material for mining professionals. The joint program was established to provide applied training and skills for professionals in Mongolia’s rapidly developing mining industry.The joint Certificate in Mining Studies program includes five streams including:- Surface Mining- Underground Mining- Mineral Processing- Environment and Communities- Mine Management and EconomicsThe curriculum consists of online courses (EduMine) and short courses (UBC) that will be delivered by leading international mining professionals and educators. Short courses will be presented at MUST’s campus in Ulaan Bataar and will build on MUST’s mining engineering undergraduate and graduate programs.The joint program has been developed in coordination with Rio Tinto to support the needs for training mining professionals for the Oyu Tolgoi Project. The Oyu Tolgoi copper/gold mining project is located in Mongolia’s Southern Gobi region, and is forecasted to be one of the largest copper mines in the world. For more information on the joint collaboration between MUST, UBC and EduMine, see the MUST campus page on EduMine (http://www.infomine.com/users/must/). Contact:Malcolm MaclachlanE-mail: mac@mining.ubc.ca http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Chilean Raffle Results!!Dear UBC Community and Mining Engineering Department, The Chilean Students at UBC would like to thank all of those who had contributed to our fund raising campaign during this last week. We would also like to thank all of those who have contributed anonymously to institutions helping our country during this difficult moment. With your help we have raised 1.811 CAD, enough money to build temporary housing for AT LEAST two families among those 2.5 million people that currently have no place to live. We are sure that for those families this means more than anything in the world. For those who weren’t able to contribute during this first stage, do not worry, we will do other events in the near future. We still have some fantastic bottles of Chilean wine so we may do another raffle!! There is still much more to do, so the invitation is open to keep helping our country recover from this devastating event. You can find information on how to help at: http://www.chilevancouver.com/47.html or in the Facebook group: eightpointeight - Earthquake Relief Effort For Chile. The raffle was a complete success. A total of 16 bottles of Chilean wine were raffled and the lucky winners are listed in the table below. Winners within the department may pick their prize at my office (506-A) or with Maria at the main office. Number, Winner, Location of the List (Department):9, Christine Cooper, Landscape & Architecture54, Brian Su, Materials Eng.154, Rick Rowe, Planning219, Arlene Sindeler, Social Sciences223, Steve Lee, Social Sciences268, Ismael Saldana, Mining Eng.284, Bill Telford, Mining Eng.297, Craig Archibald, Mining Eng.316, Monica Glaboff, Civil Eng.326, Ricardo Foschi, Civil Eng.343, Joel Evans, Civil Eng.404, Bill & Peggy, Forestry414, Arashjam, Forestry416, Collete Brevil, Forestry423, Marcela Vidalve, Forestry451, Wayne O'Bryan, Food ScienceThanks a lot for your help,Eduardo SalfateMSc Student, NBK Mining Engineering http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The Women in Mining (WIM) network is an informal organization connecting women involved in or affiliated with the mining resources sector. The primary goal is to share knowledge, experiences and relationships that encourage growth and diversity. A secondary, but equally important goal is to encourage men and women from the mining industry to participate in the community.Visit the updated website: www.amebc.ca/wim-vancouver http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Vancouver, Canada—February 2, 2010—The University of British Columbia received the 25th Anniversary Excellence Award and UBC Engineering student teams placed within the top-three of five categories at the 25th annual Western Engineering Competition (WEC). The annual event was held January 20-24th at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg and connects approximately 250 engineering students from Western Canada to develop problem solving, teamwork and communication skills through peer competition.Read the complete article http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php On the 4th of December 2009 Professor Emeritus Janusz Laskowski, a leading researcher in the field of mineral flotation, became the fifth foreign academic to receive the honorary title of University Distinguished from the enactment of the decreto oficial que establece el protocolo para la entrega del reconocimiento, aprobado en junio de 2005. the official decree establishing the protocol for the delivery of recognition, approved in June 2005.Full Article: http://www.mining.ubc.ca/faculty/JLaskowski.html http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Please note: Effective January 4th, 2010 new Lab Procedures are in effect.Please review http://www.mining.ubc.ca/safety.html for more information. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Title: Mining and Community Health: A British Columbia Based Research ProjectCategory: Community Environmental HealthAuthors: Janis Shandro, Mieke Koehoorn, Malcolm Scoble, Christie HurrellSummary: This paper was produced as part of the Mining and Community Health project, a collaborative research initiative between the School of Population and Public Health and the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at the University of British Columbia. It identifies key findings regarding characteristics associated with British Columbia mining communities, the mining industry and academics to consider. Associated research projects, author acknowledgements and information, and citations are provided at the end of the report.Mining and Community Health: A British Columbia Based Research Project http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/KWPnhaTJrhE/news.php Loss of Former Professor Jan LejaJan Leja Biography http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=114 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/l3M234K9ZhY/news.php UBC Thunderbird Robotics TEAM TREAD competed this past weekend at the NASA Regolith Excavator Centennial Challenge. We finished 6th out of 24 entries of which only 9 teams were able to dig regolith and move it into the collector box. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=113 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php UBC Thunderbird Robotics Team unveils its entry into the NASA Regolith Excavator Centennial Challenge being held next Saturday in Mountainview, CA and NASA-Ames Research Center.Article: www.vancouversun.comVideo & Article: www.ctv.ca http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Engineering Open HouseSave the date and tell your friends!Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009Time: 9 am - 4 pmLocation: Kaiser Atrium, 2332 Main Mall, Point Grey CampusURL: http://www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/2N2PtpNHrds/news.php MSBC is pleased to present a one-day seminar for individuals working or interested in sustainability in the mineral exploration and mining industry.Registration InformationIf you would like to register for the seminar or learn more about this event...Please visit http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Sustainability/MSBC/Pages/2009Seminar.aspxOr contact Helen Lane at 250-952-0510 or Helen.Lane@gov.bc.caPlease register early as space is limited! http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=110 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/jjiZQS5nKuM/news.php Vancouver, BC—Sept 14, 2009Two UBC Applied Science researchers will receive fellowships from The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) for their climate change studies.Dr. Duncan Cavens, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, received the only new post-doctoral fellowship award. Working with research supervisor Professor Ronald Kellett, Cavens’ research involves the development of a modelling methodology that will help local communities explore the relationship between their land use proposals and greenhouse gas emissions. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=109 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Department Administrator, Malcolm MacLachlan (Mac) has been awarded a 2009 Just Desserts award by the UBC Alma Mater Society (AMS). The Just Desserts Award recognizes and honours faculty, staff and students who have gone 'above and beyond the call of duty' and shown exceptional service to students. Mac was nominated by the Engineering Undergraduate Society and was recognized at an award reception at Cecil Green Park House on March 26, 2009. Malcolm MacLachlanCongratulations Mac! & thank you from everyone in the AMS. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php On April 13, 2009, Pius Lo and Sally Finora were honored for their years of hard work and dedication to UBC.Thank you from everyone at NBK!See the photo's here: www.mining.ubc.ca/photogallery.html http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Mohsen Chowdhury, a student at UBC's NBK Institute of Mining Engineering, writes about his experience in the mining industry in this month's edition of the CIM Bulletin.Mohsen Chowdhury is a second-year mining engineering student at UBC. He is an active member of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, CIM and Engineers Without Borders. Working with smallscale gold miners in Ecuador this summer, he hopes to gain an international outlook on the industry.Read the complete article: www.cim.org/bulletin http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The results are in! Canadian Immigrant proudly presents 2009's Top 25 winners.NBK Professor Dr. Marcello Veiga receives top honors.Read the complete article: http://www.canadianimmigrant.ca/MarcelloVeigaCongratulations Marcello! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/9veXLp-r6jQ/news.php March 26, 2009, Vancouver, BCFinning (Canada) has announced a $125,000 pledge toward the Mining and Communities Outreach Program within the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=104 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Explore Engineering!Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 289:00 am – 3:00 pmFred Kaiser Building - 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, BChttp://www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse.php http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Mining in Aboriginal CommunitiesMarch 11th & 12th, 2009 in Vancouver, BCThere are more than 120 agreements in Canada between Aboriginal groups and mining companies, yet there are still significant flaws in the process.Our current market only creates more uncertainty. We continue to struggle in an attempt to incorporate rulings on Aboriginal title and rights into mining law and practices in a way that generates economic development while respecting the environmental and cultural values of communities. The desire to develop mines and communities is strong, but all partners – communities, industry, and provincial, federal and First Nations’ governments – who play a key role in the development and success of benefit agreements, need to be informed and engaged in the process.This two day event will discuss the social, environmental, legal, financial and practical issues at play. Ultimately, the issue to be addressed in our final panel is: How do we determine the amount of accommodation? What should an accommodation agreement in 2009 look like?Issues to be Addressed:• What does the provincial government’s announcement on revenue sharing really mean for Aboriginal communities?• Best practices for negotiating agreements with First Nations• Strategies for creating mutually beneficial relationships • The social and environmental impacts of mining for communities• Methods of reducing the impact of mining on cultural values• Practical advice and diverse perspectives on environmental assessments• Issues pertaining to below ground rights and title• A primer on the economics of mining• Strategic considerations related to IBAs/Accommodation agreements in BC• Key principles and updates on consultation and accommodation in the mining context• Lessons learned from other jurisdictions: The Ontario, Quebec, Voisey Bay and Yukon Experiences• Setting the amount of accommodationo How do you determine value?o How much is enough?o What should an accommodation agreement in 2009 look like?Youth Sponsorship ProgramWe are pleased to offer our successful sponsorship program for First Nation, Métis and Inuit youth to attend conferences offered by the Pacific Business & Law Institute. For further information about applying to attend this or other conferences please go to www.pbli.com/student. For more information, visit our website at www.pbli.com or download a PDF of the brochure. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR OPEN HOUSE!When:Thursday, January 15th, 200912 noon to 2.00 pmWhere:Fifth Floor, Frank Forward Building (behind the Barn)What?Mix and mingle with NBK students, staff, and faculty to learn more about the exciting opportunities that await you in Mining Engineering.NBK Open House Invitation 2009.pdf http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Please join us at the 13th Annual Mining Engineering Alumni Dinner!When:Saturday, January 31st, 20096:30 pm – pre-dinner reception7:30 pm - dinnerWhere:Four Seasons Hotel791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BCWhat?Mix and mingle with friends old and new. A dinner at one of Vancouver's finest hotels.Alumni Dinner 2009 Invitation.pdf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/pZZlKboQ6iw/news.php THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE2008 Canadian International Business Leader of the Year Award Dinner honouring:Dr. Norman KeevilChairmanTeckMonday, November 17, 2008Fairmont Waterfront900 Canada Place WayVancouver, British ColumbiaNorman B. Keevil Honoured (PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=98 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/OEZ5wTwbn94/news.php Vancouver City Council to Recognize Mining & Mineral Exploration Day This Week - September 30th, 2008Vancouver (September 29, 2008) - At tomorrow's City Council meeting, Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan will recognize representatives of British Columbia's mining industry and proclaim Mining and Mineral Exploration Day.ProclamationofMiningDayVancouver.pdf http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=97 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Emeritus Professor Janusz Laskowski is the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Mineral Processing Congress in Beijing.Congratulations Janusz!History of the Award http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/fR6nDFepZyM/news.php August 20, 2008by ErinRose Handy, Communications Manager, Faculty of Applied ScienceVancouver, B.C.—The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, Koeppern Machinery Australia and BC Mining Research launched the newly commissioned High Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR) pilot testing and research facility today. It is located at the Center for Coal and Mineral Processing, Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, 2332 West Mall, UBC. The HPGR facility at UBC, the first of its kind in North or South America, provides an opportunity for advanced learning and research to benefit industry. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=95 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, Koeppern Machinery Australia and BC Mining Research invite you to attend the opening of our newly commissioned High Pressure Grinding Roll Crusher pilot testing and research facility. The open house will be held at the Center for Coal and Mineral Processing, Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, 2332 West Mall, Vancouver, B.C. OPEN HOUSEWednesday August 20 11:00AM - 1:30PMNBK HPGR Open House.pdf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/seggTC25P8w/news.php UBC Mining professor Malcolm Scoble has been inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) in recognition of his distinguished achievements and career-long service to the engineering profession. Malcolm Scoble, former Head and Director of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, and inaugural holder of the Robert E. Hallbauer Chair in Mining and Sustainability at UBC, is a renowned expert in a number of areas related to mining engineering. Throughout his academic career, he has maintained close links with industry and has had extensive consulting experience in Canada and overseas. His tireless efforts to bridge high-calibre university research with industrial practice have led to numerous fruitful industry collaborations. He is recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Lecturer Award (1996) and Fellowship Award (1994) “for outstanding contributions to the Canadian minerals industry,” both from the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=93 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/RC9uUkWdZSY/news.php On June 30th 2008 Professor Malcolm Scoble will step down as Head of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering/UBC Department of Mining Engineering after serving for 10 years in this role. During his two terms as Head he has presided over an unprecedented period of growth in the department: Graduating numbers have jumped from just over 10 in 2002 to over 25 in 2008, the graduate program has over 75 students and there are now 12 full faculty members. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=92 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Women in Engineering (WIE) celebrates the completion of its first official year at UBC and an abundance of activities and progress. Evolving out of the former NEW @ UBC (Networking Engineering Women at UBC) program, WIE continually promotes engineering as a career path to the community at large, and serves to support current UBC women engineering students as they progress through their academic careers.Full Story http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Applications are invited from outstanding individuals for a tenure track position at the Instructor I rank. This will be a joint appointment between the Department of Mining Engineering (the Norman B. Kevil Institute of Mining Engineering) and the Centre for Professional Skills Development (CPSD), both located within the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia. The appointment will be based in the Department of Mining Engineering, but teaching and service responsibilities will be shared equally between the Department and CPSD. NBK Mining Tenure Track 2008.pdf http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Please note the attached cover page of a brochure by Vantage Travel.It shows a famous Egyptian explorer [Professor Emeritus Andy Mular] who is petting his favorite camel.Andy Mular: Love on the Nile (2 MB PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Teck Cominco and UBC's Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering have been working closely together to improve both the quality of students' education and the caliber of recruited students and graduate engineers. By gathering information about what types of opportunities graduates are pursuing, and surveying them directly about what the graduates value, the industry benefits from better recruitment and retainment. Students also benefit by hearing directly what skills and traits the industry value; allowing them to seek opportunities prior to graduation that allow them to develop these characteristics.Download the Powerpoint Presentation by NBK Student Michael Fuller (2.2 MB) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The Asian Pacific PostWed 09 Apr 2008By Lucy-Claire SaundersFull TextMining Professor Marcello Viega’s research associate, UVic’s Kevin Telmer, presented five years worth of field research to the United Nations Environmental Mercury Partnership Program in Rome. Since 2002, Veiga and Telmer have collaborated to collect data on how mercury—a toxic substance—is used by small scale gold miners.The Global Mercury Project (GMP) recently wrapped up its first phase after having successfully reduced the use and release of mercury in several parts of the world, including Indonesia. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/cQWTvaP5etY/news.php Since 1988 BC’s Mining Community and Associates have raised $10.8 million for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. In 2007, the Mining for Miracles campaign accomplished its goal of raising $3 million for the construction of two SMART operating rooms at the hospital. We look forward to seeing those SMART operating rooms improving the quality of care and life for BC’s kids.Our New Campaign Goal is to raise $3 million to complete the construction of a world class laboratory at BC Children’s Hospital. This facility is necessary to support critical research in how to reduce the impact of infections and infectious diseases in children and families.The Mining for Miracles Committee, its friends and supporters, raise money through a Diamond Raffle, Slo-Pitch Competition, Jeans Day, Teck Cominco’s Annual Celebrity Pie Throw, and through individual mining employee and corporate donations. More than 40 volunteers are involved in fund raising efforts all directed towards the BC Children’s Hospital. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=86 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The University is currently seeking applications and nominations for the position. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. The advertisement contains a tentative start date, but we welcome applications for as long as the job description remains posted.[Read more...] http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/O7SbCilzpjM/news.php by: Glen FinlayOn February 21st, UBC and Vancouver welcomed over 120 students and over 60 industry representatives to the 18th Annual Canadian Mining Games. Mining Games has been an event whereby Mining Engineering students across Canada can develop and showcase their problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills through competition with their peers. It also provides a unique opportunity for students to network with industry, represent their university and build friendships with student across Canada. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=84 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The 18th Annual Canadian Mining Games - Presented by Teck ComincoThe Canadian Mining Games is an annual academic and hands-on competition between students from major Mining Engineering programs across Canada. The Games originated in Montreal in 1991 and have since engendered both friendships and rivalries between young talents from the East and the West each year. Download the Press Release http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/45QLPhsjduo/news.php To: Faculty, Staff and Students, Department of Mining EngineeringCC: Members, Head Search Committee Members, MINE Industry Advisory Committee, Applied Science Heads, Directors and Associate DeansThe Search Committee for a new Head of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, referred to herein as the Department of Mining Engineering, has now completed its work, and has submitted its recommendation to the Provost. The Committee recommended that Dr. Bern Klein be appointed as Head of the Department, and the Provost has now approved this appointment. Dr. Klein’s appointment as Department Head will be for a 5 year term, commencing July 1, 2008. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=82 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php CBC News Online (via Canadian Press)Wed 30 Jan 08Eric ShackletonBarrick Gold, struggling to deal with a worldwide shortage of tires used by its massive trucks, is lending a Japanese tire company $35 million to help it finance an expansion.A boom in the mining, oilsands and construction industries has created high demand and tire shortages, as well as upward pressure on prices as tire manufacturers push to meet orders."You can buy a new truck and you can't get tires," said Rob Hall, who teaches at UBC's Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. "It has slowed down projects," he added.Full Story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/mWfJhOyQ5mc/news.php Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 1/19/2008.JOHN STEWART (JACK) MCINTOSH March 2, 1915 - January 2,2008. Jack McIntoshdied on January 2,2008 in Walnut Creek, California, where he had resided for the past 28 years. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=80 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php On January 17th NBK Mining Engineering opened its doors for it's annual Open House.90 students had the opportunity to meet the Faculty, Staff, and Students of NBK Mining and were given a full tour of the Facilities.Thank you to everyone who helped make this event the success that it was. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php John Meech and Mory Ghomshei: a geothermal heating system for a large building could reduce costs by 75 per cent.Virtually all of Canada’s high-temperature geothermal resources are under B.C. In the next 15 years they can supply 30 per cent of our power needs with the cleanest form of energy known.Full Article: http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/ubcreports/2008/08jan03/tapping.html http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php "The abandoned Con Mine in Yellowknife could one day keep the city's residents warm, depending on the results of a feasibility study the city will launch in the new year.City officials will assemble a team to study whether geothermal energy can be harnessed from the former underground mine site, which produced five million ounces of gold from 1938 to 2003."[source: www.cbc.ca] http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Mining Industry TVE!Sun 18 Nov 2007Professor John Meech of the Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering shares his expertise on the Britannia mine. Video clip=====Learn from Head Malcolm Scoble and Administrator Malcolm Maclachlan and students what makes the Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at UBC special. According to student Holly Burton, it’s the fact that “People really matter.” And according to student Colby Miller, this high-tech industry is full of world-wide opportunity.Video clip[source: www.apsc.ubc.ca] http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php NBK Mining Engineering's Keith Jellis featured in The CollectiveSeptember 2007Keith Jellis featured in the September 2007 edition of The Collective."Keith is 28 years old, and has been an Engineering Technician at UBC for approximately three years. He graduated from BCIT and currently holds a Journeyperson’s certificate in his field as Machinist. He maintains labs, designs and builds equipment which either cannot be purchased or is too costly, and assists 140 undergrads and 60 graduate students doing mineral research.Keith is active as a CUPE 116 Steward, and is the Safety Representative for Mining Engineering. He also represents the Local on CUPE BC’s Young Workers’ Committee."Download the Full Article http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php It’s that time of the year again! A chance toget together with students, alumni and industry friends, to meet the next generation of mining engineers and processors, to talk to faculty about their latest research, and generally do some serious networking while being entertained with good food and good company.Download the Invitation Package http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Geothermal energy from Con Minefor Heating the City of Yellowknife, NWT:A concept studyPrepared by Dr. Mory M. Ghomshei, Ph.D., P.Eng., P.Geo; on Behalf of the City of YellowknifeFull article: Geothermal Energy.pdf (LNK) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/vBLWDAVyOpI/news.php GEMCOM SUPPORTS NORTH AMERICAN MINING SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON DEVELOPING EXPERTISE TO BECOMETHE INDUSTRY LEADERS OF TOMORROWVancouver, Canada – September 26, 2007 – Gemcom Software International Inc. (TSX:GCM), the largest global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, today announced its continued leadership in providing industry-based education to students in mining programs worldwide. In North America, Gemcom has long been an active participant in mining school programs, providing software, staff time, training and mining expertise to help equip mining students with real-world skills. As part of this ongoing initiative, over the next few weeks Gemcom mining professionals will be teaching the following classes at universities in Canada and Mexico: http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=72 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The NBK Institute of Mining had a bumber crop of 2nd year students joining us. 42 new students have chosen the illustrious field of Mining Engineering.Welcome Aboard! http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Co-op programs grow in popularityUBC ReportsThu 09 Aug 2007Page 3By Basil WaughFive UBC faculties currently offer co-op programs: Arts, Science, Engineering, Forestry, and the Sauder School of Business. In addition to job placements, the co-op programs provide students with a variety of training workshops and community building activities. Overall, UBC co-op participation grew by more than 13 per cent last year, with the largest growth in Engineering, where co-op enrolment jumped 25 per cent. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/RFc5TAVmcG0/news.php We would like to honour Mr. Ken Mathews, a pioneer in the field of mining rock mechanics who died earlier this month. Ken was a world authority in various aspects of mining engineering including backfill systems design, with over 35 years experience as a mining engineer in operations, teaching and research,. This included 15 years as a mining consultant, specializing in mine planning and rock mechanics. Areas of special interest and accomplishment include mine backfill system design, excavation design in fractured rock, rock breaking with explosives, materials handling in mines and mine ventilation systems. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=69 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php UBC This Week (weekly e-newsletter of UBC)Thu 24 May 2007UBC’s mining engineering program, the only one of its kind in B.C., has received $7.5M from the Province to expand faculty and increase student spaces at the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. Teck Cominco and partners have also committed $7.5M in support of the Institute. For more information, visit www2.news.gov.bc.ca. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The Vancouver SunFri 18 May 2007Page: F2Gordon HamiltonThe B.C. government announced a $7.5-million grant Thursday to expand UBC's mining school, matching an earlier $7.5-million donation from mining giant Teck Cominco, the Vancouver Sun reports. The $15-million contribution is for upgrading infrastructure and creating spaces for more students at the recently named Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, said the institute's acting head Bern Klein. "We have been going through quite a growth phase," Klein said. "On an international scale, we are very large," Klein said. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/tk4uBP5k0hA/news.php The Vancouver SunMon 28 May 2007Page: E1 / FRONTTamara GignacDespite a decade of self-examination and a flurry of tough new rules to police Canada's $42-billion mining industry, experts fear another Bre-X Minerals is waiting to happen, the Vancouver Sun reports. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=66 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/8-r6nvf6_qc/news.php PROVINCE INVESTS $7.5M TO EXPAND UBC MINING SCHOOLFor Immediate Release May 17, 2007Ministry of Advanced Education Office of the PremierVancouver - The Province is providing $7.5 million to expand faculty and increase student spaces at the internationally renowned Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Premier Gordon Campbell announced. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=65 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Effective June 1, 2007 Dr. Malcolm Scoble's PhD student Doug Sweeney will become the new BC Chief Inspector of Mines, accountable for the development, implementation, administration and enforcement of province-wide legislation, regulations and programs. The position directs specialists and field inspectors, who review, approve and permit mining activity, set and enforce standards, encourage safe and environmentally sound mining practices and ensure compliance with the Mines Act and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC. The Chief Inspector and staff ensure compliance through inspection, ordering remedial action, mine closure, or, if necessary, prosecution for failure to comply. Doug is an experienced professional in risk management and occupational health and safety in heavy industry. He has practiced health and safety for 29 years in a variety of capacities including heavy oil, conventional oil and gas, steel production, nickel mining and diamond exploration. He has also served with the Alberta Government as a petroleum engineer, inspector of mines, chief investigator and manager of safety. He is currently the Manager of Occupational Health and Safety for Thompson Rivers University located in Kamloops, BC. "I thank all those who have supported me and have been so generous with their kind words and encouragement. I consider the office of the Chief Inspector of Mines to be an institution in BC; an institution that I have long respected and aspired to." Doug Sweeney Congratulations Doug! read Doug's previous news items: Mining Engineering Student Lauded as a Champion of Public Safety http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php A lunch to honour the recipients of the Cy & Emerald Keyes awards, scholarships and bursaries will be held on April 26th 2007 at UBC in the Frank Forward Building. The event will include award winners over the last two years from both departments, as well as representatives from the Cy & Emerald Keyes Charitable Foundation. The Cy & Emerald Keyes Charitable Foundation has been supporting graduate and undergraduate students in both the Materials Engineering Department and the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering since the early 1980's. The awards are:Mining Engineering (~$34 ,000 per annum) Cy & Emerald Keyes Scholarship(s) in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering ($4,000) Cy & Emerald Keyes Award(s) in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering ($12,000) Cy & Emerald Keyes Fellowship in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering ($10,000) $8,000 was also allocated to support field trips for the undergraduates (thank you!) Materials Engineering (~$30,500 per annum) Cy & Emerald Keyes Scholarship(s) in Materials Engineering ($8,000) Cy & Emerald Keyes Bursary(s) in Materials Engineering ($2,500) Cy & Emerald Keyes Fellowship in Materials Engineering ($10,000) $10,000 was also allocated to support field trips for the undergraduates. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php In early 2007, undergraduate students from UBC's Mining Engineering traveled to China to tour select mining operations and to partake of the Chinese culture.Apart from mastering the art of "GAMBEI" students had a purely educational experience and were responsible ambassadors of UBC Engineering. Download the Presentation (22 MB PDF) View our other Undergraduate Field Trips here. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Professional development courses for the summer of 2007 are now open for registration. A diverse set of courses are offered to working professionals through the NBK Institute of Mining Engineering's Mining Summer Institute (MSI). MSI courses are offered in downtown Vancouver at UBC-Robson Square through the months of May and June. Additional courses are offered through our partner organizations EduMine and Simon Fraser University. For course selection and registration visit the following site. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering is very proud to announce its new Masters of Engineering Program: Chinese International Option.This offers an exciting opportunity to study at a first rate mining school in North America.An MEng International Option, geared toward Chinese students, has been adapted to meet the unique needs of International students. This 12 month MEng program includes lectures, projects, on-line courses, fieldtrips and a co-op term. Students are offered the additional opportunity to do an 8 month co-op work placement in Canada or in China prior to completing their degree. NBK MEng. - Internation Option (PDF) Mining Journal China (PDF) NBK MEng. - Internation Option - Additional Material (PDF) NBK Degree Programs http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at UBC will have the honour of being the hosts of the 18th Annual Canadian Mining Games competition, to be held in February of 2008. By the overwhelming request of the mining industry and western companies in particular, one of the two western mining schools was encouraged to host the games. The students at UBC stepped up and accepted the challenge. It will be a busy time for undergraduate students at the NBK Institute as they will not only have to prepare and plan the games but also be able to train and compete. Thanks to incredible industry support, various companies have already donated funding to UBC students for next year. A planning committee will be formed within the next few months to begin the large fundraising drive needed to support the games and next year’s competitors. Hosting the games in Vancouver next year will be of incredible benefit to all those involved as it will bring both western and eastern talent together in one of the hottest regions of the mineral industry. It will also give the newly formed NBK Institute a change to show off its expertise and professionalism in its home element. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/T7WrPR9OxA0/news.php Fourteen undergraduate students from the Norman B Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering competed in the 17th Annual Canadian Mining games this past weekend held by McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. It was an exciting time for all as each student competed in several different categories ranging from mineral identification to mining economics. The team, made up of students from various years and levels of experience, was formed in October of last year and has been busy fundraising and preparing for the games. The Annual Mining games is an incredible opportunity for students to meet and network with their future peers from nine other mining schools across the country. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=57 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php WHEN March 8 - 9 2007, at Cecil Green Park House WHERE Cecil Green Park House University of British Columbia 6251 Cecil Green Park Road Vancouver BC V6T 1Z1 http://www.cecilgreenpark.ubc.ca Go to DIRECTIONS THEMES Economic Development on Reserve and Entitlement Lands, Industrial Partners, Legislative Changes, Policy Development For more information visit the FNCIDA pages. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php You Are Invited! 2007 NBK Alumni Dinner Invitation (PDF) https://www.regonline.com/84447 (LNK) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php NBK Open House a Success!The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering celebrated it's annual Open House on January 18th, 2007.This year's Open House was attended by an unprecedented level of undergraduate students. Students were treated to pizza and pop and were introduced to the NBK Faculty and Staff plus were given a tour of the facilities. In addition, students were given a copy of this year's Undergrad Resource CD. Unique to UBC Mining Engineering, this CD provides meaningful information for first year students who are interested in joining the Department. Drop by the office to pick up your copy today! Here is a copy of this years 2007 Mining Presentation (presented in APSC 122)2007 Mining Presentation (74 MB PPT) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php NBK Mining Engineering is proud to announce two new courses: MINE 497F (3) Impacts of Metals on Aquatic Ecosystems and Human HealthMINE 590F (3) Impacts of Metals on Aquatic Ecosystems and Human Health Instructor: Dr. Fran Solomon, Visiting Professor These courses are for graduate students and senior-year undergraduate students in mining engineering, chemical engineering, civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, fisheries, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and related majors. The focus will be on mining practices that generate pollution with special emphasis on the fate of metals in the aquatic and biological environments. Metals and Fish (PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php This year's Fall/Winter 2006 Mining Newsletter has now in print.Download a copy!Download the 2006 UBC Mining Newsletter (PDF) You can find an archive of past Newsletters here. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Alexander (Sandy) Laird (MINE '57) plays an important role in mining engineering at UBC as a long-time friend, lecturer, mentor, and supporter. Thanks to his generosity and commitment to garner support from other alumni and industry colleagues, the Mining Engineering Alumni Student Development Fund was established. Alumni Endowment Fund (PDF) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/R6o_RbDea64/news.php Mr. Douglas E Sweeney, a PhD student in the department, is the winner of this year's Lieutenant Governor's Award for Innovations in Public Safety, based on his mining safety PhD research. Doug is an experienced professional in risk management and occupational health and safety in heavy industry. He has practiced health and safety for 29 years in a variety of capacities including heavy oil, conventional oil and gas, steel production, nickel mining and diamond exploration. He has also served with the Alberta Government as a petroleum engineer, inspector of mines, chief investigator and manager of safety. He is currently the Manager of Occupational Health and Safety for Thompson Rivers University located in Kamloops, British Columbia. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=50 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php As part of the gift to establish the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at UBC, the Hallbauer family has committed to support a new Chair in Mining and Sustainability in the Institute. This has been named the Robert E. Hallbauer Chair in Mining and Sustainability. The Chair is in honour of the late Robert E. Hallbauer, one of British Columbia's outstanding mining engineers and a UBC mining alumnus of 1954. The Chair is intended to enhance the teaching and research activities of the Institute in the areas of social and environmental responsibility. Specifically, this initiative aims to address issues associated with globalization, mine communities, Aboriginal peoples, and sustainable development. UBC has appointed Dr. Malcolm Scoble as the inaugural Hallbauer Chairholder commencing this November. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/bqX1UevJrAw/news.php Michael Hitch The NBK Institute of Mining is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Hitch to its team. "I think my first inkling of the possibility of a mineral career was formulated during my summers at the family cottage in Haliburton. I would smash away at highway road-cuts with my father's best claw hammer. My prized collection of old drill bits, quartz crystals and scars served as my toolbox for the future." Michael Hitch http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=48 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/3aw-HUoAP58/news.php Del Fredlund helps the deaf, blind and marginalized in Vietnam Article by Heather Kent The first black and white television pictures Del Fredlund, P.Eng. watched as a teenager in the 1960s were of the Vietnam War. From his parents' farm in the small town of Norquay, Saskatchewan, Fredlund's encounter with these images stirred a deep desire to visit the faraway country. Decades later his dream was realized. In 1993, while in Singapore on sabbatical leave from the University of Saskatoon where he was head of civil engineering, Fredlund arranged to visit Hanoi. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=47 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Updated Undergraduate Timetables2006.07_Timetable_term1.pdf (PDF) 2006.07_Timetable_term2.pdf (PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php FLOTATION FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS 2 Day course, July 14,15, 2006This workshop is designed for anyone who wishes to advance their knowledge of flotation and flotation chemistry.There are no prerequisites for attendance at this course.JKTraining - Flotation Fundamentals and Applications (PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering $7.5M gift led by Teck Cominco creates Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at UBC...Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering (PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php UBC Mining is featured in the recent edition of Mineral Exploration.Download the Spring 2006 Mineral Exploration Journal (PDF) Visit the Sustainability Working Group website: SWG Website (LNK) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php UBC Mining is featured in the recent edition of Mineral Exploration.Download the Spring 2006 Mineral Exploration Journal (PDF) Visit the SLO website: Social License to Operate (LNK) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/HOdx8J2qjas/news.php Dr. Ward Wilson is featured in this month's copy of Innovation. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=40 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/0Htfe66_FXY/news.php New photo's have been added to the UBC Mining Engineering Photo Gallery http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=39 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/HPyRJO55PbM/news.php UBC Mining is please to unveil it's new Graduate Profiles website (LNK) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=38 http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Download the 2005 UBC Mining Newsletter (PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php 2006 UBC Alumni Dinner Invitation (PDF) https://www.regonline.com/84447 (LNK) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Extracts from a lecture given at UBC on December 1, 2005-12-02.Download the presentation (18 MB PDF) http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php Download the Mining Undergraduate Resume Book (PDF). This PDF is conveniently broken up into the three primary areas of study: Mining, Processing, and Environmental. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/px8d8j9MtnY/news.php Experience an insight into the challenges that you could face as a mining professional! The Rio Tinto Group, one of the world's largest and most diverse mining companies is developing lectures from the fascinating technical work of its geologists and mining engineers around the world. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=33 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/PfjiC-sZcEM/news.php On Saturday, October 29th, a group of the undergraduate students took part in the BC Museum of Mining at Britannia Beach's bi-annual clean-up party. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=31 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/8dOP_0ySMJQ/news.php An Excellent Introduction to MiningMichael Fuller, 3rd Year - Mining Engineering http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=30 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/YaT-sFrdMBg/news.php The UBC Mining Engineering Undergraduate Society is now offering it's line-up of stylish T's and Sweaters (at great prices!). http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=29 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/3cBgGbvsRHA/news.php Unique research shines in the Northwest Territories.by ErinRose Handy. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=28 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/xlEIO2VK2l4/news.php A new study links prosperity to health in B.C. mining towns http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=27 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/jBzDI-QVGd0/news.php UBC Professor of Mining Engineering G. Ward Wilson received the call for help from Canadian Food for the Hungary International (CFHI) on January 7. Ironically, was traveling back to B.C. from vacationing in Hanoi when the quake struck. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=26 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/ORO8c3nawJo/news.php Trojan pond was created many years ago as a tailings impoundment for one of the Highland Valley Copper mines. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=25 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/ETIhFGfrTCk/news.php Gaining a Social License to Operate has recently emerged as a critical success factor in mine development. This paper reviews its implications, particularly the challenge of how it can be integrated into the mine planning process. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=23 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/x3gHrTnJbNk/news.php UBC Mining Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Mining Engineering, effective May 1, 2006. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=21 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/aIk4BzsxHlQ/news.php Summer 2006 Undergraduate Positions AvailableGet the Details! http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=19 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/ARcSZ3FDwos/news.php The Bangladesh Students’ Association at the University of British Columbia is organizing a workshop at UBC campus to bring together some leading investigators working on Arsenic poisoning. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=18 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/tEaL9pi6Vpk/news.php A must have for all UBC Mining Engineering Graduate students! http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=17 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/3gvbox_3VQs/news.php UBC Mining Engineering and Dr. P. Dawn Mills unveil a new course in mineral resource development with an emphasis on interaction with Canadian First Nations. http://mining.ubc.ca/news.php?action=fullnews&id=16 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NbkMiningEngineering/~3/vegFtBEysuc/news.php Dr. Ward Wilson has recently been honored with the R.A. 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