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The call for paper is open. This peer-reviewed program will showcase leading work in the fields of automation, robotics, remote sensing and a myriad of technology focuses.

Be a part of the program and submit your abstract online not more than 200 words.

The abstract submission deadline has been extended to February 14, 2009.

Preliminary Program Schedule:
The Future of Mining and Technology's Role

Day 1: Resource Identification Estimation and Planning

• Geostatistics I
• Geostatistics II
• Investment Planning
• Mine Planning and Equipment Selection

Day 2: Automation in Mining and Processing

• Mine to Mill Optimization
• Process Control
• Developments in Mobile Equipment Automation
• Total Systems Thinking and Integration
• Operational Management and Optimization

Day 3: Mine Life Cycle Current and Future Challenges

• Sensing and Monitoring
• Green House Gases
• Water Usage and Reclamation
• Energy