The Native American Energy and Minerals Institute

Colorado Plateau
(Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah)
Aggregate Geology, Mining, Marketing and Agreements

April 11-13, 2007

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course will cover various aspects of aggregate development.  The intent of this course is to provide students with a basic working knowledge of all aspects of aggregate development.  The curriculum will include a discussion on types of aggregate sources from both hard rock and sand & gravel type deposits and the geologic settings in which they are found.  Mine planning, mining, production methods, equipment, leasing and types of mineral agreements will also be discussed.

Instructors will highlight aspects of the aggregate market focusing on the Colorado Plateau aggregate industry and geology. This should enable the student to make better business decisions when trying to develop a venture and break into the aggregate market.

Finally, students will learn about the environmental components of aggregate development.  Included in this topic are adherence to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the various types of permitting normally required prior to beginning development of an operation, reclamation, and bonding.

SHORT COURSE SPONSORS

Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs: Division of Energy and Mineral Development
12136 W. Bayaud Ave Suite 300
Lakewood, Colorado 80228

BIA Western Regional Office
P.O. Box 10
Phoenix, AZ 85001

Colorado School of Mines
Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education
1600 Arapahoe St
Golden, Colorado 80401

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

These courses are open to all tribal and BIA personnel who are involved with energy and mineral planning and development on Indian lands. 

This short course will typically be of benefit to individuals in energy, mineral resource, environmental, business development, and education departments.

Specifically, this course in aggregate mining, processing, and marketing describes all of the various aspects of the aggregate construction material industry. 

An understanding of the subject matter of the course is a necessary step for personnel interested in developing aggregate mineral resources on tribal lands and the income and employment opportunities that accompany responsible, environmentally sound development. 

COURSE SCHEDULE

Wednesday

8:30 am – 11:30 am

• Introduction
• Engineering Geology of Construction Aggregates
• Geologic Sources of Natural Aggregate Resources
• Exploration and Resource Characterization
• Geology of the Colorado Plateau

Lunch – On your own

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Mining and Processing Aggregates
• Marketing and Sales for Aggregate Businesses
• Reclamation and Bonding for Pits and Quarries
• Construction Aggregate Industry in the Colorado Plateau Region
• Opportunities in Decorative Stone
• Transportation and Distribution
• Aggregate Sampling Protocol

Thursday

8:30 am - 11:30 am

• The Tripartite Agreement            
• The role of MMS in the leasing process
• The role of BLM in the leasing process     
• The role of OST in the leasing process
• The role of DEMD in the leasing process             
• Production Verification of Aggregate Leases

Lunch – On your own

1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

• Leasing and Agreement Fundamentals    
• Getting into the Aggregate Business in the Colorado Plateau 
• NEPA Fundamentals
• Mineral Estate: Aggregates, Sand and Gravel Handbook   

Friday

8:30 am - 5:00pm

Field Trip: TBD (Construction Aggregate Quarry/Pit and/or Decorative Stone Sales Yard)

WHERE THE COURSE WILL BE HELD

This course will be held at the Embassy Suites, Flagstaff, Arizona.

Courses run from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday and Friday and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday . 

This class is offered free of charge for Tribal members and BIA employees. Class size is limited to 40 students. Travel and per diem are the individual’s responsibility.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Suggested Local Hotels

These hotels are all located in the area north of I-40 and along South Milton Drive. For specific directions go to the Hotel website or use an online map service.

COURSE REGISTRATION

This course is offered free of charge for Tribal members and BIA employees. Travel and per diem are the individual's responsibility.

To register for this course, click HERE.

Questions about this course should be addressed to:
Richard Waissar (DEMD) (720) 407-0662
Tammy Jacobs (DEMD) (720) 407-0658

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303/273-3321
Fax: 303/273-3314
E-mail: space@mines.edu

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