GCL University: Mining and Heap Leach Pads

Lecture series with four industry-expert speakers that explores the latest research & designs on mining, heap leach pads, and tailing ponds.
About this Event

Take a deep dive into GCL University Lecture Series workshop where you'll learn about cutting-edge research and trends related to Mining and Heap Leach Pads. Our guest speakers are Mark Smith P.E, Dr. George Koerner P.E. from GSI, and Dr. Neven Matasovic P.E. with Geo-Logic. They will educate you on recent state of the art designs and stability of Heap Leach Piles, designes with geosynthetics, and internal and interface shear strength properties. Enjoy a delicious lunch and earn PDHs while gaining valuable knowledge.

Our esteemed speakers will cover these topics: Mark Smith P.E. will provide an overview on the Heap and Dump leach Pile stability rating and hazard classificaiton system, Dr. George Koerner will discuss geosynthetics used in mining applications, Dr. Neven Metosic will discuss lessons learned from heap leach pad design, and Jason Logsdon will delve into improved heap leach pad permeation performance of Geosynthetic Clay Liners in Copper Leach Environments. Don't miss this opportunity!

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Check In & Social Time
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Overview of Geosynthetics in Mining
Host: Dr. George Keorner
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Heap Leach Pad Stability Rating and Hazard Classification Systems
Host: Mark Smith, P.E.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Provided
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Lessons Learned in Heap Leach Pad Design and Stability Assessment
Host: Dr. Neven Matasovic
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:30 PM
GCL Selection Criteria for Use in Heap Leach Pads
Host: Jason Logsdon
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Q&A Panel Session