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Welcome to the Applied Earth Science Division

As one of the technical Divisions of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, and one of the Divisions that form IMMa (the International Mining & Minerals Association) we exist to support the Mining and related Industries world wide, by providing a focus for the exchange of knowledge on all aspects of applied earth science. The Division's activities encompass all professional, technical and educational aspects relating to applied earth science in the Mining Industry world wide. Read our mission statement

News

New Gold Demand Trends and Updated Supply and Demand Statistics

The World Gold Council has published its latest issue of Gold Demand Trends, which suggests demand for gold will remain robust during 2010.
Mining & minerals (IMMa), 25 Aug 2010

Good Practice Guidance on Health Impact Assessment

The International Council of Mining and Metals has released a guide to "Good Practice Guidance on Health Impact Assessment".
Mining & minerals (IMMa), 12 Jul 2010

New columnist for Materials World

Craig Durham CEng MIMMM is the new columnist for Materials World magazine, penning the regular Material Matters column.
Materials World Magazine, 11 Jun 2010
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Features

Fine grading - aggregates in Mountsorrel

Michael Forrest talks to Ian Brown, National Production Manager of Lafarge Aggregates, about the ongoing rock supply found at the long-serving Mountsorrel Quarry, in Leicestershire, UK.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Jul 2010

Legal minefield - due diligence for mining companies

Mining companies that are expanding operations to different countries must ensure they have the correct legal guidance suitable for the location. Andrew Wright, Head of Public Markets for law firm Cobbetts LLP, outlines the issues.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Jul 2010

Ground value - calculating the worth of a resource

How do companies confidently calculate the worth of a resource?
Materials World Magazine, 02 Mar 2010
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Events

Mining in Botswana 2010

18 Sep 2010 - 20 Sep 2010, Johannesburg, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

GIS in Mining and Exploration 2010

21 Sep 2010 - 23 Sep 2010, Perth, AUSTRALIA

Global Commodities Mining Finance Conference

22 Sep 2010 - 23 Sep 2010, City of London, UK
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