The organisers of the International Future Mining Conference 2021 (6 – 8 December 2021), welcome all professionals to share their insights on the latest technologies and innovations integrated into mining operations.
The deadline for abstracts on a range of themes, including automation in mining, mineral processing, sustainability, future skills and more, has been extended to 31 March 2021.
Key dates:
31 March 2021: Abstract submission deadline extended
12 April 2021: Notification to authors
21 June 2021: Draft extended abstracts/papers due
27 September 2021: Final extended abstracts/papers due
6 – 8 December 2021: Conference dates
The following themes will be addressed over the two-day conference program:
- Automation in Mining
- Equipment Automation (Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Artificial Intelligence, UAVs)
- Technology Integration & Management
- Process and Decision Automation (Smart Data Analysis, Mine Internet of Things)
- Mineral Processing & Beneficiation Frontiers
- New Mining Frontiers
- Space Mining
- Deep Sea Mining
- Novel Mining Systems
- Sustainability
- Energy Efficiency to Resource Efficiency
- Hydrogen & Renewables in Mining
- Future Business Models and Circular Economy Approach in Mining
- Digital Twin
- Digital Transparency
- Social License to Operate
- Advanced Materials
- The Future Demands of Critical & Digital Minerals
- Future Skills
- Mining Skills Gap
- Future Education & Research
- Young Professionals’ View of the Future Industry
