Published: 29 November 2024
MINEX EURASIA 2024
AMC Consultants is excited to participate in the 12th Eurasian Conference on Mining and Mineral Exploration, Minex Eurasia 2024, taking place in London, on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Mark Burnett, Principal Consultant, be in attendance serving as moderator for
Session 6: CRIRSCO in Action: Revolutionizing Mining Reporting Standards in Central Asia and beyond.
This year's conference brings a particular regional focus to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. It will bring together industry experts, senior officials, and companies to explore the latest trends and opportunities in these regions, providing valuable insights for companies to navigate the industry's complexities and identify strategies to mitigate potential risks.
Sessions will include:
- The role of CRIRSCO aligned codes and standards in minerals reporting.
Edmund Sides, Deputy Chair, CRIRSCO
- Practical application of CRIRSCO codes in Central Asia.
Tracey Laight, Principal Resource Geologist, SLR Consulting
- Promotion of the KAZRC Code in the mining industry of Kazakhstan.
Nikolai Yenshin, Representative, PONEN | CRIRSCO
- The United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC)
Eimear Deady, Senior Mineral Resource Geologist, British Geological Survey
Panel Discussion:
- Mike Armitage, Mining Industry Consultant
- Edmund Sides, Deputy Chair, CRIRSCO
- Tracey Laight, Principal Resource Geologist, SLR Consulting
- Nikolai Yenshin, Representative, PONEN | CRIRSCO
- Eimear Deady, Senior Mineral Resource Geologist, British Geological Survey
Session 6: CRIRSCO in Action: Revolutionising Mining Reporting Standards in Central Asia and beyond
Session agenda:
While the adoption of CRIRSCO standards alone isn't a guarantee of increased foreign investment, it is a significant step towards creating a more attractive investment environment in the mining sector. The session will discuss the practical experiences of Kazakhstan, Mongolia and other Eurasian jurisdictions in their commitment to implement the internationally acceptable reporting standards and developing a broader strategy to improve the investment climate in these countries' mining sectors.
Mark Burnett
Principal Consultant
Bio
Mark has 30 years of experience in the mining industry and has extensive exposure to the mining-value chain, including early-stage exploration projects, shaft sinking, operational mines, mergers, acquisitions, and asset disposals. Mark joined AMC in 2018 as a Principal Geologist, where his primary responsibilities are undertaking and managing technical geological works, including mineral resource estimation, technical reporting, and client support in relation to production and exploration advice.