Conferences & Events
December 2025
AEMA Annual Meeting
December 7–12
Sparks, NV
Speakers
Dr. Lisa Kirk, PhD: “Frameworks for Data Management to Optimize Geochemical Modeling”
Dr. Rachel Spietz, PhD: "An Ecological Approach to Biogeochemical Mine Water Management"
Saskatchewan Geological Open House
December 1–3
Saskatoon, SK
Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers Annual Meeting
December 2–3
Springfield, IL
SME Arizona Section Annual Meeting
December 7–8
Tucson, AZ
AEMA Annual Meeting
December 7–12
Sparks, NV
Speakers
Dr. Lisa Kirk, PhD: “Frameworks for Data Management to Optimize Geochemical Modeling”
Dr. Rachel Spietz, PhD: "An Ecological Approach to Biogeochemical Mine Water Management"
Kentucky Crushed Stone Association Underground Stone Safety Seminar
December 9–10
Louisville, KY
Speaker
Brent Slaker: “Review of Pilar Benching and Its Impact on Stability”
January 2026
AME RoundUp
January 26–29
Vancouver, BC
February 2026
Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association Winter Workshops & Trade Show
February 2–4
Indianapolis, IN
Membrane Technology Conference
February 2–5
Myrtle Beach, SC
Stanford Geothermal Workshop
February 9–11
Palo Alto, CA
Speaker Richard Holt: “Estimating Reserves for Enhanced Geothermal Systems Using Field Data and Analytical Models”
Groundwater Protection Council Underground Injection Control Conference
February 10–12
Fort Worth, TX
SME MinExchange
February 22–25
Salt Lake City, UT
Speakers Ernesto Maldonado Esguerra: “Subsidence Risk Analysis of Property Overlying a Historic Coal Mine Using Probabilistic and Numerical Models"
Carolyn McCannon: "Practical Mine Design and Improvements to Maximize Mine Life"
Peter Christensen: "What Do You Mean These Regulations Cover Industrial Minerals?"
Dr. Mario Bianchin: "Pilot Test Application of AmpreyTM and Misty CO2TM Water Treatment at Faro Mine, Yukon Territories"
Ravi Ray: "Subsidence Hazard Assessment Over an Abandoned Multi-Seam Coal Mine in Western Kentucky: A Case Study"
Gaobo Zhao: "Evaluating Limestone Pillar Stability: From Empirical to Numerical Methods"
March 2026
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
March 2–5
Toronto, ON
CONEXPO–CON/AGG Annual Conference
March 3–7
Las Vegas, NV
WateReuse Symposium
March 8–11
Los Angeles, CA
CERAWeek
March 23–27
Los Angeles, CA
April 2026
SPE Western Regional Meeting
April 12–16
Bakersfield, CA
Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum
April 15–16
Saskatoon, SK
Carlson User Conference
April 20–22
Salt Lake City, UT
Florida Water Resource Conference
April 26–29
Daytona Beach, FL
IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference
April 26–30
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 2026
West Virginia Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium
May 5–6
Morgantown, WV
Webinars & Presentations
RESPEC Webinar
Beneath the Salton Sea: The Landscape, the Heat, and the Working Geothermal Field
The Salton Sea hosts one of the most established high-temperature geothermal systems in North America. The second in RESPEC's series of geothermal webinars, this presentation traces how the landscape and water history of the basin shaped where and how geothermal development has occurred over the past 4 decades.
We’ll look at the reservoir’s geologic setting, production history, and changing shoreline conditions, as well as what those changes mean for planning wells, infrastructure, and permitting today. Drawing on long-term field experience, our team will share a practical, on-the-ground perspective on working in a geothermal system that is technically challenging and continually evolving at the surface.
Thursday, January 22 // 12 p.m. MST // RESPEC.com
Mary Mann
Senior Geothermal Geologist
mary.mann@respec.com
RESPEC Webinar
Is Drilling Cost Killing Your Geothermal Project’s ROI?
For most geothermal projects, drilling accounts for 30–50% of total capital—a massive initial barrier. This single line item often determines whether a project is viable or not. In the first of a series of geothermal webinars, RESPEC's drilling specialists presented a clear methodology for transforming drilling operations, boosting performance, and securing greater investment.
Archived webinar // RESPEC.com
Anil Tokcan
Drilling Engineer
anil.tokcan@respec.com
Sami Atalay
Principal Consultant, Reservoir Engineering
sami.atalay@respec.com
RESPEC Webinar
Why Your Mine Design Should Integrate Mine Water Management to De-risk Operations
RESPEC’s Dr. Mario Bianchin and Dr. Lisa Kirk led a practical discussion (including case studies and other real-world examples) on the value of taking a systems-thinking approach to mine water management.
Archived WEbinar // RESPEC.com
Dr. Mario Bianchin
Director, Mine Water Management
mario.bianchin@respec.com
Dr. Lisa Kirk
Principal Biogeochemist
lisa.kirk@respec.com
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