Attention: Mining industry and geo-science professionals and students:
2017 SME Carolinas-Georgia Sections Joint Meeting and Field Trip
April 21 - April 22, 2017
Haile Gold Mine: Introduction, Geology, Metallurgy/Processing, and Environmental Compliance - April 21,2017
Haile Gold Mine Tour - April 22, 2017
(Open to All Professionals and Students – SME members and non-members)
Meeting Agenda: Friday April 21, 2017:
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 650 Tinsley Way, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Reception………………………………………...……………………………………………..…...…... 1 - 2 p.m.
Technical Program:
- Haile Gold Mine: Introduction………………………………………………..…….………...... 2 - 2:30 p.m.
David Thomas, Vice President & General Manager, Haile Gold Mine, Inc.
- Haile Gold Mine: Geology……………………………………………………..……….……… 2:30 – 3 p.m.
John Jory, Director of Exploration, Haile Gold Mine, Inc.
- Haile Gold Mine: Metallurgy/Processing…………………………………………….……..…. 3 – 3:30 m.
Michael Deal, Process Manager, Haile Gold Mine, Inc.
- Haile Gold Mine: Environmental Compliance ………….……..…………………..………… 3:30 – 4 m.
Scott McDaniel, Environmental Manager, Haile Gold Mine, Inc.
Dinner……………………………………………….…...………………….........................………..… 4 - 6 p.m.
Field Trip to Haile Gold Mine and Plant…………………………………………………………. 8:00 -11 a.m.
Located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, the historic Haile Gold Mine was one of the first operating gold mines in the United States. Established long before the gold rush of California, the mine was discovered in 1827 by Benjamin Haile and has been operated on and off for nearly 200 years.
Today, it is owned by OceanaGold an exploration and development company focused on becoming a producer of precious metals in the United Sates, and is confirmed to contain 2 million ounces of gold reserves.
Exhibit/Sponsor Opportunities:
Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are available for this meeting which is the largest gathering of mining professionals and students in the Southeastern USA. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring, please contact Dr. Hamid Akbari at: hakbari@ncsu.edu
Exhibit: $500; Gold Level Sponsorship: $350; Silver Level Sponsorship: $250; Bronze Level Sponsorship:
$150
Registration:
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By 3/17/2017: SME Member: $65;
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Non-Member: $95;
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Student (member and non-member): $35
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By 4/17/2017: SME Member: $90;
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Non-Member: $120;
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Student (member and non-member): $60
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For registration, please visit: http://ow.ly/kG9H3060Enb (right click and open in a new window)
Contact:
For any questions or inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Hamid Akbari
NC State University
180 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-251-6155 Ext. 223
Fax: 828-251-6381
Email: hakbari@ncsu.edu
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Thomas Hilderbrand
Manager Process Engineering
Thiele Kaolin Co
Sandersville GA United States
(478) 552-3951 EXT 1237
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