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EIG conferences are a successful series of events held every two years and are designed to appeal to geologists, consultants, suppliers and other mineral professionals involved with the non - petroleum extractive industry, many of whom carry a wider remit than pure geology. The programme always reflects a breadth of interests from academic research to industrial case studies, always includes field visits, and always includes a conference dinner. The conferences are held in a University specifically in order to maintain strong links between educators and industry as well as provide opportunities for students to meet practising professionals in an informal setting. It is the pre-eminent event at which professionals can discuss, debate, challenge and learn about the issues of the day. Extractive Industry Geology primarily caters for the professional working in a highly competitive and cost-conscious industry. In recognition of this it is aimed to keep a standard conference package of two days registration and accommodation to a very affordable level such that organisations can support a number of delegates. Trade Exhibitions are an important part of EIG and these provide a unique shop window for drilling, geophysical, field, and laboratory equipment suppliers, consultants, publishers, and other providers of goods and services to this sector of the geological community. This unique conference series is organised by a voluntary local committee supported by a broader consultative committee of industry and academic professionals, from whom a Chairman for each event is drawn. EIG Bursaries press release 2006 Proceedings 2008 Proceedings |
