the mining society of nova scotia 2012/2013 geology matters 2012, halifax, ns
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The Mining Society of Nova Scotia 2012/2013
Geology Matters 2012, Halifax, NS
AGENDA
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•History
•What is The Mining Society of Nova Scotia vs the Mining Association of Nova Scotia?
-Scholarships-Awards
•126th Annual General Meeting- Theme
HISTORY
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•In 1887 Gold Miners Club of NS formed. First mining organization in Canada.
•1892 Gold Miners Club and an association of coal mine operators formed the Mining Society of Nova Scotia in response to a proposed increase in coal royalties.
•In 1894, CIM formed by Mining Society of Nova Scotia; Ontario Mining Institute; and Quebec Mining Association
•First President of CIM was R. G. Leckie, President of the Londonderry Iron Mining Company.
HISTORY
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Henry S. Poole
John E. HardmanR.H. Brown
MSNS
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SOCIETY GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE VOLUNTEER EXECUTIVE
Past President – Matt Ferguson (Atlantic CAT) President – Willie McNeil (Stantec Consulting Ltd.) 1st Vice – Regan Isnor (Merrex Gold) 2nd Vice – Ed Carey (BGC Engineering) Secretary/Treasurer – Florence Sigut (Retired)
EXECUTIVE SERVE A FOUR YEAR TERM MOVING UP TO THE NEXT OFFICE EACH YEAR
VOLUNTEER COUNCIL BOARD
MONTHLY CONFERENCE CALLS AND 3 MEETINGS IN PERSON
MSNS VS MANS
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MSNS PURPOSE
“To be a leader in networking, knowledge sharing and professional development in the mineral industries”.
MANS PURPOSE
“To champion and promote the interests of the mining industry and act as a trusted expert and advocate to
policy makers and the public”
MSNS
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The core purpose of MSNS is to serve the mining, minerals and materials industries and professionals in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. We will achieve this by: • Facilitating learning and continuous professional
development • Facilitating and encouraging collaboration among all
constituents • Promoting the interests and values of our industries to
society • Recognizing excellence and outstanding achievements • Providing networking opportunities • Providing structure and opportunities for social interaction as a
means to effect fellowship and bonding
2012 SCHOLARSHIPS
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Society awards a deserving student from each of the four Universities in the province with a Certificate and Scholarship Medal. Donald MacFadgen Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually in the fall of each year to a dedicated and deserving student in Mining and Mineral Engineering. The Frank Shea Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually in the fall of each year to a student, who submits the winning thesis at the AUGC.
2012 AWARDS
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Selwyn G. Blaylock Award (2011 – John Chisholm)“In recognition for his outstanding contributions to coal mining in Canada, particularly in NS.”
Established in 1948, the medal honours Selwyn G. Blaylock, one of the pioneers in the mining industry in western Canada. He was president of Cominco, recipient of several international awards for his work in metallurgy, and was the President of the Institute in 1934-35. The Blaylock Medal is awarded for distinguished service to Canada through exceptional achievement in the field of mining, metallurgy, or geology.
The Mining Society of Nova Scotia Medal To recognize exceptional service to the Mining Industry in the Province of Nova Scotia awarded to Tony Barrett
President’s Citation – Fred George
125TH ANNIVERSARY 2012
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“Canada; A Beacon for Mining”Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa
June 6-8, 2012
126TH ANNIVERSARY 2013
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“NOVA SCOTIA; GLOBAL MINING OPPORTUNITIES”Inverary Inn Resort and Spa - Baddeck
June 5-7, 2013
126TH AGM
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“Nova Scotia: Global Mining Opportunities”Inveray Inn Resort & Spa, Baddeck
June 5-7, 2012
Highlights Include:Technical Sessions (Chile’s Mining Sector/Mine Safety/Global Industry / NS
Success Stories / Exploration / Innovation)Golfing at Bell Bay
Awards Dinner and BanquetCIM update
Accompanying Persons ProgramIndustry Strategy Meetings (Stakeholder Meetings)
Networking with Chilean Mining Companies
126TH AGM TECHNICAL PROGRAM
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WORKING CLOSELY WITH CB ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES TO BRING
CHILEAN MINING OFFICIALS TO AGM AS PRESENTORS AND NETWORKING AND BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES
POTENTIALLY A MINE SAFETYTHEME WITH A CHILEAN KEY NOTE SPEAKER
POSSIBLY A FIELD TRIP WITH CHILEAN CONTINGENT
LINK TO ENGINEERING AND MINING JOURNAL ‘MINING IN CHILE-ENGINE MOVING CHILE FORWARD”
http://www.gbreports.com/admin/reports/EMJ-Chile2012.pdf
126TH AGM ENTERTAINMENT
TRADITIONAL CAPE BRETON ENTERTAINMENT
ONLY NORTH AMERICAN COAL MINING CHORUS
“MEN OF THE DEEP”
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126TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING UPDATES
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For more information...
www.miningsocietyns.ca
PROUD VOLUNTEERS
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MSNS has NO paid staff, we are a committed group of volunteers who donate time and effort for the benefit our industry and province.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERSFlorence SigutMatt FergusonRegan Isenor
Ed CareyLaurie VaughanJohn AmiraultAlan DavidsonDavid Forrester
Don JonesBob MacDonaldWayne BeatonKaren McNultySam Schwartz
QUESTIONS?
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