First Announcement
and Call for Abstracts
FIRST
CONFERENCE ON

GEOPHYSICSFOR MINERALEXPLORATION

AND MININGNEAR SURFACEGEOSCIENCECONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

www.eage.org/event/mineral-exploration-2016

4-8 September 2016, Barcelona, Spain

Introduction
The First EAGE Conference on Geophysics for Mineral Exploration and Mining provides an international forum for sharing the recent advances, trending topics, and novel methodsof the use of geophysical techniques in the mining industry.
Although European research groups have contributed significantly to the development and application of geophysicalmethods, this will be the first conference with a focus on geophysics in mineral exploration and mining, organized by EAGEin Europe.
We encourage contributions from all over the world, especially those with a European focus and application. Emphasis will
be placed on emerging geophysical techniques for mineral exploration, novel interpretation schemes, and challenging casestudies.
The aim of the conference is to promote international cooperation on geophysical methods that lead to sustained mineral
exploration and development.

Organizing Committee
Michael Zhdanov

University of Utah/TechnoImaging LLC(Chair)

Xavier Garcia

CSIC - Institute of Marine Sciences(Co-chair)

George Apostolopoulos
Oliver Kuras
Jean Legault
Alireza Malehmir
Kazuya Okada
Louis Plolome
Valentina Socco
Michael Welch

National Technical University ofAthens
British Geological Survey
GeotechUppsala University
Sumiko Resources Exploration &Development
Spectrem
Politecnico di Torino
Danish Technical University

Technical Programme
The technical programme includes a variety of oral and poster
presentations on a broad selection of geophysics for mineral
exploration and mining related topics. Should you wish to contribute to the technical programme, please refer to the First
Conference on Geophysics for Mineral Exploration and Mining
website: www.eage.org/event/mineral-exploration-2016.
Call for Abstracts
The call for abstracts will open on 15 September 2015. The
deadline for submitting extended abstracts is 15 April 2016. All
extended abstracts must be submitted in standard format andwill be peer-reviewed before final selection by the scientificcommittee.

2Topics
For the First Conference on Geophysics for Mineral Explorationand Mining, we will accept papers on the following topics:• Physical Properties of Mineral Deposits and their
Geophysical Signatures• Ground and Airborne Potential Field Methods;• Ground and Airborne EM Methods• Hyperspectral Remote Sensing• 3D Inversion for Mining and Mineral Exploration Methods;• Downhole and In-Mine Geophysical Methods• Ground and Airborne Spectral Induced PolarizationMethods• Seismic Imaging of Mineral Deposits and their HostEnvironment• Emerging Geophysical Techniques for Mineral Exploration• Joint Inversion and Integration of Multimodal GeophysicalData.
• Deep Exploration Under Cover• Geophysical Studies of Deposits Hosting Critical Raw
Materials• Integration of Geophysics and Geochemistry• Geophysical Monitoring of Mining Activities

Important Dates
Call for Abstracts OpenDeadline Early Exhibition RateRegistration OpenDeadline Call for Abstracts
Deadline Early RegistrationDeadline for Registration
Near Surface Geoscience 2015

15 September 2015
1 March 2016
1 April 201615 April 201615 July 201631 August 2016
4-8 September 2016

Near Surface Geoscience 2016
4-8 September 2016, Barcelona, SpainNear Surface Geoscience 2016
The first Conference on Geophysics for Mineral Exploration andMining is part of a larger event called Near Surface Geoscience2016. This event consists of the 22nd European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, the second Applied
Shallow Marine Geophysics Conference, and the first Conference on Geophysics for Mineral Exploration and Mining.
The conferences have their own technical programme and aim
to attract people specialized in the conference topics, as wellas people with a broader interest in Near Surface Geoscience.
The combination of conferences offers participants from different disciplines a chance to follow a technical programme
specialized in their area of expertise while also being exposed
to other disciplines.
Delegates will register for the conference of their interest. The
registration gives them access to the technical programme ofthat specific conference. Moreover, they are free to also attend the technical programmes of the other conferences andvisit the exhibition. The social programme, consisting of a welcome reception and a conference dinner, is also included ineach conference registration.
The exhibition is the central place where companies display
products and services that are relevant to all three component
conferences. The coffee breaks and welcome reception takeplace at the exhibition and provide excellent networking opportunities in an informal setting.

Near Surface Geoscience Overview
Near Surface Geoscience Workshops
22nd European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
Second Applied Shallow Marine
Geophysics ConferenceFirst Conference on Geophysics for
Mineral Exploration and MiningNear Surface Geoscience Exhibition
Near Surface Geoscience Field Trips

4 September 2016
5-7 September 2016

Parallel Conferences
22nd2
EUROPEAN MEETING OFENVIRONMENTAL

AND ENGINEERINGGEOPHYSICS

Much has changed in our science and in our profession since
the meeting was last held in the “Head and Hearth of Catalonia,” the impressive cultural centre and major tourist destination that is Barcelona. Eighteen years ago in 1998, the4th Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
was a focal point for a small but rapidly growing community of researchers and professionals with a keen interest innear-surface geophysics and its wide range of applications.
Fast forward to 2016, a new generation of geophysicists returns to Barcelona as a strong, well-established, and forwardlooking division of EAGE, having attracted more than 3300
affiliated members and contributing measurably to the overall success of our Association. In particular, it is most satisfying to see the Near Surface Geoscience meeting going fromstrength to strength in its modern format – as we are now able
to incorporate an even wider range of subjects and professional interests under the Near Surface Geoscience umbrella.
The 22nd Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics aims to showcase the state of the art in geophysicalmethodology; highlight the latest innovation in theory, algorithm development, data processing, modelling and interpretation; and chart out the road ahead for the future of
our science. Our commercial exhibitors will present the latest achievements in geophysical equipment, technology, andservices.

5-7 September 2016

Local Advisory Committee
5-6 September 2016
5-7 September 2016
8 September 2016

Albert Casas (Chair)
Beatriz Benjumea
Sara Figueras
Juanjo LedoAlex MarcuelloVega Pérez
Lluís Rivero

Near Surface Geoscience 2016
4-8 September 2016, Barcelona, Spain

22nd European Meetingon Environmental andEngineering Geophysics

University of Barcelona
Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic deCatalunya
Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic deCatalunya
University of Barcelona
University of Barcelona
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
University of Barcelona

3Second Applied Shallow
Marine Geophysics
MARINE Conference
SECONDS

Exhibition and Sponsoring

APPLIED SHALLOWGEOPHYSICSCONFERENCE

Developing a detailed understanding of the shallow geology (seabed and overburden) is essential for a proper andsafe assessment of site conditions for all types of fixed marine
installations and infrastructure. Modern survey approaches
commonly make extensive use of geophysical methods andintegration with other datasets, including geotechnical andgeomechanical to provide this information. Following the success of the Applied Shallow Marine Geophysics conference inAthens, 2014, professionals from academia, service companies,operators, and offshore energy companies will reconvene inBarcelona to further present and discuss the state of the art incharacterizing the shallow overburden from coastal areas tothe deep sea.

Near Surface Geoscience 2016 offers an exhibition of approximately 225 m² exhibit space (net). Together with the technicalprogrammes, the exhibition will be held in the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya from 5-7 September 2016. Should you beinterested in participating at this event as an exhibitor, pleaserefer to the EAGE website or contact us at exhibition@eage.org.
Besides the exhibition programme Near Surface Geoscience
2016 offers a wide variety of sponsoring opportunities. As asponsor, you will have dedicated exposure at the event. If you
are interested in sponsoring this event, please refer to theEAGE website or contact us at sponsoring@eage.org.

Venue
The Near Surface Geoscience 2016 conference will be held at
the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona.

Organizing Committee
Maarten Vanneste

Norwegian Geotechnical Institute(Chair)John Arthur
Eric Cauquil
Carl FredrikForsberg
Ken Games
Andy Hill
Marion JegenKulcsar
Richard Salisbury
Leiv R. Stensen
Mark E. Vardy

Top-Hole Site Studies
TOTAL
Norwegian Geotechnical InstitutePalau de Congressos de Catalunya
Av. Diagonal 661-671
08028 Barcelona, Spain

About Barcelona
Gardline
BP Houston
GEOMAR - Helmholtz Centre for Ocean
ResearchFugro GeoConsulting
STATOIL
National Oceanography Centre
Southampton

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest
city in Spain. The city is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city thatincorporates in its urban street pattern Roman remains, medieval districts, and the most beautiful examples of Modernism
and 20th century avantgarde art. Barcelona is an important
cultural centre and a major tourist destination and has a richcultural heritage. Particularly renowned are the architectural
works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, whichhave been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Workshops and Field Trips
Near Surface Geoscience 2016 will offer workshops and fieldtrips. The workshops are scheduled on Sunday 4 September
and the field trips on Thursday 8 September 2016. More information will follow soon. Please refer to the event websites tostay updated.

4Contact
For more information or enquiries please visit the event websitewww.eage.org/event/mineral-exploration-2016, or contact theEAGE Europe Office via nearsurface@eage.org.

Near Surface Geoscience 2016
4-8 September 2016, Barcelona, Spain