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Lunch Time Networking Event
May 3rd 2018 - Peter Cain from DMT Geosciences will present:
"Some challenges in permitting and building the Murray River Coal Mine"


11:30am to 12pm - Doors open and Self Serve Pizza
12pm to 12:30pm - Speaker Presents
12:30pm onwards - Networking

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27th Annual SEBC (Sparwood) Coal Symposium
Date: Wednesday, June 6th
Time: 5:30 to 9:30pm
Location: Sparwood Curling Club, Sparwood B.C.
Registration: None (we will request an RSVP with the second notice to be sent out in May 2018)


Some great reasons to attend including:
  • Free Pizza
  • Timely and Informative presentations
  • Opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends in a relaxed and informal setting

Previous Events


2018 EVENTS

Divide et Impera: the unusual evolution of Environment and Climate Change Canada's New Coal Effluent Regulation
Speaker: Guy Gilron
Date Jan 24, 2018

2017 EVENTS

​Coal Export Market Update:
Speaker: Bob Bell and Kobie Koornhof
​Date: Nov 8, 2017

Smaller Oven Testing: Is this the Future of Coking Coal Assessment?
Speaker: Ross Leeder and the Canadian Carbonization Research Association
​Date: September 19, 2017

Metallurgical Coal Market Update
Speaker: Kobie Koornhof
​Date: May 31, 2017

An Overview of the BC Ministry of the Environment Omnibus Changes to the Contaminated Site Regulation Standard
Speakers: Ron Haley and Shannon Bard (Hemmera Environchem)
​Date: April 27, 2017
wccs_flyer_-_april_27_2017.pdf
File Size: 170 kb
File Type: pdf
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CoalSMART 2017
Date: February 23, 2017
wccs_coalsmart_2017_program.pdf
File Size: 3852 kb
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Latest Developments in Mechanical Sampling of Coal
Speakers: Paul Reagan
Date: January 25, 2017


WCCS Flyer (2017.01.25)
File Size: 147 kb
File Type: pdf
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2016 EVENTS

Geoscience BC: Innovative Earth Science Research for all British Columbians
Speakers: Bruce Madu & Carlos Salas
Date: December 12, 2016 


WCCS Flyer (2016.12.12)
File Size: 145 kb
File Type: pdf
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What Does the Recent Run-up in Coal Prices Mean to Us?
Speaker: Kobie Koornhof
Date: October 28, 2016
WCCS Flyer (2016.10.28)
File Size: 156 kb
File Type: pdf
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Thermal Coal - A Canadian Perspective
Speaker: Peter Arendt P.Eng.
Date: September 23, 2016
WCCS Flyer (2016.09.23)
File Size: 153 kb
File Type: pdf
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Impact of the New Rules for Operating and Permitting Tailings Dams in British Columbia
Speaker: Sean Ennis (Norwest)
Date: May 26, 2016
WCCS Flyer (2016.05.26)
File Size: 229 kb
File Type: pdf
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The BC Water Sustainability Act: What is it, and How will it Affect Mine Operators?
Speaker: Angela Waterman (Chair, 40th Anniversary Subcommittee of the BC Technical Research Committee on Reclamation)
Date: April 28, 2016
WCCS Flyer (2016.04.28)
File Size: 166 kb
File Type: pdf
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Sapozhnikov: This Test May Determine the Value of Your Coal in Asia
Speaker: Qun Zhang (Teck Applied Research & Technology)
Date: March 10, 2016
WCCS Flyer (2016.03.10)
File Size: 166 kb
File Type: pdf
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Building Trust and Understanding in Natural Resource Industries During Challenging Times
Speaker: Steward Muir (Resource Works Society)
Date:      January 22, 2016
WCCS Flyer (2016.01.22)
File Size: 221 kb
File Type: pdf
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2015 EVENTS

_SelSksdWhat Next for Metcoal Price Drivers?
Speaker: Kobie Koornhof (Kobie Koornhof Associates Inc.)
Date:      November 27, 2015
WCCS Flyer (2015.11.27)
File Size: 148 kb
File Type: pdf
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_SelSksdSelenium Assessment and Management in the North American Coal Mining Sector: Unique Aspects of Setting Benchmarks and Project Development Considerations
Speaker: Guy Gilron (Borealis Environmental Consulting)
Date:      October 28, 2015
WCCS Flyer (2015.10.28)
File Size: 161 kb
File Type: pdf
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Presentation (GG 2015.10.28)
File Size: 3676 kb
File Type: pdf
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_Stimulating the Coal Supply Chain
Speaker: Harry King (Ausenco)
Date:      September 28, 2015
WCCS Flyer (2015.09.28)
File Size: 147 kb
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_Making the Most of Downhole Geophysics
Speaker: Travis Pastachak (Amec)
Date:      June 25, 2015
WCCS Flyer (2015.06.25)
File Size: 170 kb
File Type: pdf
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Presentation (TP 2015.06.25)
File Size: 3211 kb
File Type: pdf
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_Small Scale Determination of Metallurgical Coke CSR
Speaker: Tony MacPhee (CCRA)
Date:      May 28, 2015
WCCS Flyer 2015.05.28
File Size: 127 kb
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_Coal Loss and Dilution, Considerations for Open Pit Coal Projects
Speaker: Mike Allen (Norwest)
Date:      April 29, 2015
Presentation (MA 2015.04.29)
File Size: 4241 kb
File Type: pdf
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Simplifying Complex Coal Modeling
Speaker: Melanie Bolduc (Mintec - part of Hexagon Mining)
Date:      March 25, 2015
WCCS Flyer 2015.03.25
File Size: 1014 kb
File Type: pdf
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Presentation (MB 2015.01.21)
File Size: 3187 kb
File Type: pdf
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Tailing Dams and the Coal Industry:  Where to from here?
Speaker: Sean Ennis (Norwest)
Date:      January 21, 2015
WCCS Flyer 2015.01.21
File Size: 1020 kb
File Type: pdf
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Presentation (SE 2015.01.21).pdf
File Size: 2810 kb
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2014 EVENTS


Coal Market Update
Speaker: Kobie Koornhof
Date:      November 26, 2014
Event Details (KK 2014.11.26).pdf
File Size: 137 kb
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Coal Bed Methane 101
Speaker: Barry Ryan
Date:      October 30, 2014
Event Details (BR 2014.10.30).pdf
File Size: 105 kb
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CCRA Research:  Effects of Organic Liquids on Coking Properties of a High-Inert Western Canadian Coal
Speaker: Ross Leeder  (Teck Coal Ltd.)
Date:      September 24, 2014
Event Details (RL 2014.09.24).pdf
File Size: 193 kb
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Underground Coal Mining and Western Canada
Speaker: Carl Pollastro  (Norwest)
Date:      June 19, 2014
Presentation (CP 2014.06.19).pdf
File Size: 2302 kb
File Type: pdf
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Event Details (CP 2014.06.19)
File Size: 132 kb
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The Peace River Coalfield:  Walking the Tightrope
Speaker: Angus Christie
Date:      May 22, 2014
Event Details (AC 2014.05.22).pdf
File Size: 109 kb
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Engineering the Coal Transportation Chain:  Pit to Port to Port
Speaker: Gordon Zonailo  (Ausenco)
Date:      April 24, 2014
Presentation (GZ 2014.04.24).pdf
File Size: 10669 kb
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Event Details (GZ 2014.04.24).pdf
File Size: 106 kb
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Fine Coal Cleaning by Froth Flotation
Speaker: Rodrigo Araya  (Xstrata)
Date:      March 20, 2014
Presentation (RA 2014.03.20).pdf
File Size: 2583 kb
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Event Details (RA 2014.03.20).pdf
File Size: 137 kb
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The Coal Alliance
Speaker: Alan Fryer  (The Coal Alliance)
Date:      February 27, 2014
Event Details (AF 2014.02.27).pdf
File Size: 139 kb
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Mountain Caribou Conservation and the Regulatory Requirements for Operating and Exploring under the Peace Northern Caribou Plan
Speaker: Adriana MacLeod  (Anglo American, Peace River Coal Inc)
Date:      January 23, 2014
Presentation (AM 2014.01.23).pdf
File Size: 2180 kb
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Event Details (AA 2014.01.23).pdf
File Size: 107 kb
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2013 EVENTS


Characterization of Acid Rock Drainage and Metal Leaching:  Preparing for Environmental Assessment, Mines Act Permit Application and Permit Amendments
Speaker: Kelly Sexsmith  (SRK)
Date:      November 28, 2013
Event Details (KS 2013.11.28).pdf
File Size: 188 kb
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Coal Testing for Resource Evaluation
Speaker: Brett Warden  (ALS Coal Division)
Date:      October 24, 2013
Event Details (BW 2013.10.24).pdf
File Size: 251 kb
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CCRA Research:  Predictive Model for Blending Coking Coals - Western Canadian Coals
Speaker: Ted Todoschuk & Ross Leeder
Date:      September 24, 2013
CCRA Details (TT 2013.09.24)
File Size: 2809 kb
File Type: pdf
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Event Details (TT 2013.09.24).pdf
File Size: 80 kb
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Getting Your Coal to Markert - Western Canada Transportation Infrastructure & Issues
Speaker: Bob Bell
Date:      June 13, 2013
Event Details (RB 2013.06.13).pdf
File Size: 112 kb
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Standard Operating Procedures - The Importance in Data Collection
Speaker: Dave Thompson
Date:      May 23, 2013
Event Details (DT 2013.05.23).pdf
File Size: 183 kb
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Seaborne Metallurgical Coal - Some Thoughts and Insights
Speaker: Kobie Koornhof
Date:      April 4, 2013
Event Details (KK 2013.04.04).pdf
File Size: 210 kb
File Type: pdf
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