Thirteenth Annual Conference

Toronto, Canada

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MINERAL ECONOMICS and MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
MEMS is a society for mineral, energy, and natural resource professionals who apply economics, finance and policy analysis to the issues facing the minerals and materials industries. These issues include supply and demand of mineral commodities, international trade in mineral and energy raw materials, environmental issues, natural resource, mineral and energy conservation, and related government policies.

The 13th annual meeting of MEMS will be held this year in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 21-23, at the Ontario Club. More information will be posted here soon.

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CURRENT PROGRAM
Program Chair: Patricia Dillon
Meeting Arrangements: Melody Francisco

Wednesday, April 9, 2003

Tour of National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

A tour of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is planned for Wednesday, April 9, 2003. The tour is limited to 14 participants and reservations must be made by March 14, 2003. Cost is $10.00. The group will depart at 2:00 pm from the Golden Hotel. The tentative agenda (subject to change due to laboratory policy and operations) is as follows:
2:35 PM - Security Registration. All participants must have photo identification with them. US citizens will need a driver's license and all foreign nationals will need to furnish a passport.
2:45 PM - Overview of NREL at the Visitor's Center
3:00 PM - Tour of the Solar Energy Research Facility
3:30 PM - Tour of the Photovoltaic Outdoor Test Facility
4:00 PM - Tour of the Alternative Fuels Users Facility
4:30 PM - Conclusion of NREL tour

Welcome Reception - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Session Co-Chairs:

• R. Anthony Hodge, Anthony Hodge Consultants & IISD Associate
• Dr. Greg Baiden, Canadian Research Chair - Robotics and Mine Automation; Director: School of Engineering, Laurentian University, Chairman and Chief Technology Officer, Penguin Automated Systems, Inc.

Speakers:

• "Recycling and Hazardous Waste: Environmental, Health, Economic, and Public Policy Issues - A Canadian Perspective," D. Michael van Aanhout, Stratos Inc., Ottawa, Ontario
• "Recycling and Hazardous Waste: Environmental, Health, Economic, and Public Policy Issues - An American Perspective," Fern Daves, Attorney: Sedgwick, Detert, Moran and Arnold, Newark, New Jersey
• Plenary Discussion - "Recycling and Hazardous Waste: Finding the Win-Win."
• "Towards Creative Options for Paying for Clean-up at Abandoned Mines and Orphaned Sites," John Gammon, ADM, Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

Session 2 - 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Continuation of Session I

• "Seven Questions to Sustainability: How to Assess the Contribution of Mining and Mineral Activities," R. Anthony Hodge, Anthony Hodge Consultants Inc., Mont Joli, Québec, Canada
• Panel discussion chaired by Tony Hodge and Greg Baiden involving the plenary speakers and audience participants. "Decision-Support Models - Strengths and Limitations from a Sustainability Perspective."

Session 3 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Student Paper Presentations

Session Co-Chairs:

• H. Brett Humphreys, Risk Capital Management
• Dr. Sam Addy, University of Alabama

Speakers:

• Dr. Dirk van Zyl, University of Nevada, Reno
• Lorie Wagner, U.S. Geological Survey
• Ted Heitz, Department of the Interior
• "The Minerals and Metals Indicators (MMI) Initiative: Measuring the Contribution of Canada's Minerals and Metals Sector to Sustainable Development," Wendy Ripmeester, Policy Advisor, Strategic Policy Division, Mineral and Metal Policy Branch, Natural Resources Canada

Speakers:

• Mr. Neal Brewster (Rio Tinto)
• Philip Maxwell (Metana Minerals Professor of Mineral Economics at Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Western Australia)
• Richard Schodde (Manager, Risk Capital Analysis, Western Mining Corporation Resources, Ltd.)
  

Speakers:

• "Global Public Opinion - A Factor in Sustainable Mining," Rob Kerr, Senior Research Associate, Environics International
• "Supplier-Operator R&D Alliances - Enhancing Sustainable Operations," Rafi Khouri, Operator - Supplier, Champion Technologies, Ltd.
• "The Technology Cycle in Sustainable Mining," Paul Bartos, Director/Curator, Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
• "Planning for Sustainable Mineral Resource Development - A Risk-Based Approach," Han Ilhan, P.E., Senior Manager, Global Mining Group, URS Corporation
• "Managing Risks in the Development of the NIOCAN Mine Project - A Case Study," Richard Faucher, President and CEO, NIOCAN, Inc.

Lunch - 12:15 p.m.

Luncheon Speaker: Dr. Tom Goerold, Outgoing MEMS President

End of Conference, 2:00 pm

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To register, complete our secure registration form and submit it with payment to the Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado. Please use separate forms for each participant. Registration with full payment must be received by March 14, 2003 to avoid the $50 late fee. Cancellations made by March 24, 2003 are subject to a $25 fee. Cancellations made after March 24 will not be refunded. The registration fee includes a copy of the proceedings, refreshments, and the Distinguished Speaker's Luncheon on Thursday, April 10. The Thursday evening banquet and Friday luncheon are at an additional fee. The fee does not cover travel, hotel, or meals.

Location
The Conference will be held at the Golden Hotel in Golden, Colorado, which is conveniently situated in downtown Golden, allowing easy walking access to great shopping, sightseeing, restaurants and attractions. Skiing, fishing, golf, gambling, and museums are just a few of the many activities in the Golden area.

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Technical Contact for 2004 Conference:
Anthony Hodge
Anthony Hodge Consultants, Inc.
Phone: 450/589-6944
Fax: 450/589-6975
Email: thodge@anthonyhodge.ca