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MSHA Training Schedule
Spring 2012

Surface Refresher & New Miner
Hazard Prevention Institute
2410 W. Ruthrauff Rd, Tucson, AZ
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

For more information, contact:
Hazard Prevention Institute
520-887-0355

MSHA Underground Refresher
Monday, February 6, 2012
SX Health and Training Center
6200 W. Ocotillo Ranch Road, Sahuarita, AZ (click here for map)

For more information, contact
Ros Hill, Training Center Director
520-626-8406
jrhill@email.arizona.edu


 

Welcome

The Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources is a global center that
bridges pure and applied research in:

Science
Engineering
Health
Social Science
Business
Leadership and Policy

to provide guidance on responsible stewardship and development of mineral resources.

 


 

Award Winner: Pam Wilkinson
IMR Education Outreach Coordinator

Pam Wilkinson is being awarded the 2011 SME President's Citation Award for participation in the GEM/Mii Ad Hoc Committee. This committee reviewed the GEM and Mii programs and has recommended consolidation of these programs into the SME Minerals Education Coalition.

For more information about Pam, go to the Education Outreach page

 

Download the 2012 Short Course Registration Form

Spring 2012 Short Courses


February 3-4, 2012
Politics and Land Use Permitting - MNE 697o - 1 unit
Instructor: Christopher M. Hopkins, Sr. VP, Aggregates & Mining, SAINT Consulting

The course addresses the increased difficulty in permitting land use developments. It will examine the role that politics plays in controversial proposals, and the difficult nature of mining applications.

Non-credit Cost: $500 / Registration Deadline: January 5, 2012

 

Fall 2012 Short Courses


September 21-22, 2012
Introduction to Engineering Contract Law - MNE 697d - 1 unit
Instructors: Brett Gross, Jim Shultz, Adjunct Professors

This course will introduce the basics of contract formation, risk allocation and management, applied to a representative cross section of contract types, with the objective of equipping you with the basic tools for functioning effectively in this challenging business environment.

Non-credit Cost: $500 / Registration Deadline: August 22, 2012

 


October 11-12, 2012
Modern Corporate Organizations in the Mineral Industry - MNE 697b - 1 unit
Instructor: Jack Thompson, Adjunct Professor

This course provides an analysis of the effective structure and governance of public corporations in the minerals sector. Students will be introduced to the key issues in setting up and managing effective mining organizations and will provide insight into the role of boards of directors and senior management of such companies.

Non-credit Cost: $500 / Registration Deadline: September 12, 2012

 

Spring 2012
Short Courses

February 3-4
Politics and Land Use Permitting
Location : MNE 697o
contact:
pbosco@email.arizona.edu

 

Fall 2012
Short Courses

September 21-22
Introduction to Engineering Contract Law
Location:MNE 697d
contact:
pbosco@email.arizona.edu

October 5-6
Modern Corporate Organizations in the Mineral Industry
Location : MNE 697b
contact:
pbosco@email.arizona.edu

 

Spring 2013
Short Courses

Acquisition and Financing of Mineral Projects
Location : MNE 697g  
contact:
pbosco@email.arizona.edu

March 22-23
Applied Evaluation of Mineral Assets and Projects
Location : MNE 697f  
contact:
pbosco@email.arizona.edu

April 12-13
Introduction to Stakeholder Engagement
Location : MNE 697j  
contact:
pbosco@email.arizona.edu

April 19-20
Introduction to Social and Environmental Assessment
Location : MNE 697k  
contact:
pbosco@email.arizona.edu

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