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The 41st Conference of the Underwater Mining Institute
ATTENTION AUTHORS: the first page you will see in the abstract submission process is a copyright release form.
Once you have completed and submitted it, you will be automatically directed to the abstract input site.
Technical Program Chair: Dr. Charles L. Morgan Sponsors:
UMI 2012 Call for Presentations The Underwater Mining Institute is seeking presentations focused on the following topics:
The rapidly increasing demand for minerals in recent years has led to rapidly increasing prices, particularly of many base metals that are found in seabed deposits. Many private and government-sponsored marine mineral exploration efforts are ongoing in efforts to respond to this increasing demand with new sources minerals. As we anticipate new commercial seabed mining operations in the near term, it is critical to ensure that such activities take place with due consideration for all resources that could be impacted, including mineral, biological, economic, cultural, and other resources. Presentations that focus on the strategies and methods to be used to address these considerations would be welcome at this year's Institute. Other relevant topics of timely interest are also welcome. The 2012 UMI will be hosted by Tongji University in Shanghai, China, October 15-21, 2012. Shanghai is the largest city in China and one of the largest cities in the world. Tongji University is one of the leading universities in China and a leading center for marine science. The State Key Laboratory of Marine Geology is located on campus. The Ocean Science and Environmental Research Center of the China Ocean Minerals Research and Development Association (COMRA) is also on campus. Tongji University plays a key role in many Chinese deep-sea research fields. A geotechnical field trip associated with the UMI will explore active mines and may include special cultural sites. Please consider participating in what is certain to be a very productive, interesting and unique experience.
Submission Instructions: Go to: Author's Information and click on Abstract Submission. You will be asked to review the SME Copyright policy, then submit your abstract; a preliminary one is acceptable by May 31, and if selected, a final version will be required on or before the end of July 2012.
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