ORGANIZERS
Finnish Association of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
The Finnish Association of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers is a non-profit organization that promotes, advances and supports science and engineering in the exploration, mining and minerals industries and facilitates the exchange of information and ideas to enhance the professional excellence of its members. To achieve its aims, the association organizes seminars, conferences, excursions and other formal and informal professional meetings and publishes newsletters, papers and books. Members are drawn from all sections of the minerals industry: private enterprise, government, research, education and the support sector, including consultancies, manufacturers and suppliers.
Geological Survey of Finland
The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) produces and disseminates geological information for use in promoting systematic, sustainable use of the national geological endowment. GTK studies and maps the Earth’s crust, inventories mineral and ore resources, provides a national geological information service, performs contract services for external clients and participates actively in international projects. GTK operates under Finland’s Ministry of Employment and the Economy. It was established in 1885.
University of Oulu
The University of Oulu is an international scientific community known for its high standard of research and education that provides experts for demanding tasks at the national and international levels. The University promotes well-being and education in Northern Finland and is a significant player in the Finnish and European research based system of innovation and education.
The Department of Geology is part of the Faculty of Science and it provides education in three subjects:
- geology and mineralogy
- surficial geology, and
- geochemisty.
The Association of Applied Geochemists (AAG)
Founded in 1970, the Association of Applied Geochemists is an international organization specialising in applied geochemistry, the purpose of which is to:
- advance the science of geochemistry as it relates to exploration and the environment
- further the common interests of exploration geochemists
- facilitate the acquisition and distribution of scientific knowledge
- promote the exchange of information
- encourage research and development
- advance the status of the profession
- sponsor symposia, seminars and technical meetings
To achieve these goals, the Association of Applied Geochemists:
- published the Journal of Geochemical Exploration from 1972 until 2000, and currently publishes GEOCHEMISTRY: Exploration, Environment, Analysis starting in 2001
- publishes quarterly a newsletter, EXPLORE
- publishes in a digital bibliography of geochemically oriented papers, which is now available to AAG Members on the ASSOCIATION OF APPLIED GEOCHEMISTS web page
- holds biennial International Applied Geochemistry Symposia with associated field trips
- holds regional meetings of specialized interest and co-sponsor meetings with other scientific societies
- organizes workshops and short courses
- supports a student paper prize
- supports a distinguished lecture series
and produces, with Elsevier, the Handbook of Exploration Geochemistry, a series of volumes offered to members at substantially discounted rates.
Local Organizing Committee
Chairmen:
Pertti Sarala, PhD, Senior Scientist, Geological Survey of Finland
Juhani Ojala, PhD, Chairman of the Division of Geology of Finnish Association of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers (Store Norske Gull As)
Members:
Vesa Peuraniemi, Professor of Surficial Geology, University of Oulu
Eero Hanski, Professor of Geochemistry, University of Oulu
Esko Korkiakoski, PhD, Division Manager, Geological Survey of Finland
Peter Johansson, PhD, Division Manager, Geological Survey of Finland
Heikki Niskavaara, Business Area Director, Labtium Ltd.
Markku Kilpelä, Exploration Manager, Agnico-Eagle Finland Ltd.
Marja-Leena Porsanger, Conference Coordinator, Rovaniemi-Lapland Congresses
Scientific Committee
Dr. Robert Bowell
Dr. John Carranza
Prof. David Cohen
Dr. Colin Dunn
Dr. Pasi Eilu
Dr. Gwendy Hall
Dr. Steward Hamilton
Prof. Eero Hanski
Prof. Gunnar Jacks
Dr. Peter Johansson
Dr. Paivi Kauppila
Dr. Tommi Kauppila
Dr. Kirsti Korkka-Niemi
Dr. Nina Kortelainen
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Prof. Raimo Lahtinen
Dr. Laura Lauri
Dr. Bruno Lemiere
Dr. Mel Lintern
Prof. Wolfgang Maier
Dr. Hannu Makkonen
Ms. Beth McClenaghan
Dr. Isabelle McMartin
Dr. Paul Morris
Dr. Jari Mäkinen
Dr. Tiina Nieminen
Dr. Maria Nikkarinen
Mr. Heikki Niskavaara
Dr. Vesa Nykänen
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Dr. Juhani Ojala
Mr. Jarkko Okkonen
Prof. Vesa Peuraniemi
Ms. Raija Pietilä
Prof. Nigel Radford
Prof. Reijo Salminen
Prof. Veli-Pekka Salonen
Dr. Pertti Sarala
Dr. Olle Selinus
Dr. David B. Smith
Prof. Cliff Stanley
Dr. Timo Tarvainen
Dr. Brian Townley
Dr. Erkki Vanhanen |
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