Course Overview and Places

Day 1
Morning	Industry Overview Mining life sequenceParticipants and funding Geology and Mineral Deposits Overview of geology and mineral deposits as it relates to understanding exploration (drilling), mining and mineral processing
Afternoon	Mineral Exploration Stage, properties and option agreementsTechniques (geological, geochemical and geophysical) Drilling
Day 2
Morning	Mineral Resources an Reserves Mining technical studies (feasibility, 43-101)Mining MethodsSurface and underground mining
Afternoon	Mineral Processing Recovery of precious and base metalsEnvironmental Considerations (sustainability, modern issues and practices, environmental assessment, closure and reclamation) Evaluating Exploration companies and drilling news releases