Prospecting and exploration are two fundamental stages for the future of mining. Also, the constant advance of technology forces mining professionals to be always informed and prepared.

Based on these two factors, the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers (IIMP) is holding the International Congress of Prospectors and Explorers, whose 2021 edition will start this Monday, March 22 and run until Friday, March 26.

"This year the pandemic gives us the opportunity to conduct the proEXPLO 2021 virtually, something that will allow us to disseminate more and better the various topics that have been organized for this year," reveals the IIMP.

The organizer has also planned an innovative program of activities focused on the mining exploration business, which is organized in three framework sessions.

The first session will focus on innovation in exploration, in which speakers will analyze and discuss new technological tools applicable to mineral exploration.

The second session will deal with exploration successes and the aim is to present the new deposits discovered in Peru and Latin America.

While the third session will address the optimal transition from the exploration phase to a mine; and the objective is to disseminate among the attendees the engineering processes that turn discoveries into profitable mining operations.

Opportunity showcase

On the other hand, the IIMP has scheduled for proEXPLO 2021 the 1st Exploration Projects Fair to be launched as a new platform for commercial relations between small mining investors and large mining companies or investment funds interested in expanding their portfolios.

Also, during the 5 days of congress, suppliers will have the opportunity to meet with companies and present their proposals oriented to the mining industry. This activity will take place within the framework of the Logistics Meeting.

Keynote Speeches and Roundtable

proEXPLO 2021 will also feature keynote speeches by prominent professionals.

Among the speakers will be Dr. Antoine Caté on "Machine learning for exploration: a review of current and future tools"; Dr. Thierry Sempere ("Exploring Peru for metals and hydrocarbons using innovative thinking"); and Dr. Jon Hronsky, who will speak on "An integrated model for Cu and Au mineralization at convergent margins: two fundamental processes interacting in variable geodynamic situations".

Also present will be Dr. Michael Doggett on "Transforming mineral resources for a sustainable future: lessons from the first 20 years of the new millennium", and Msc. Eco. Erik Heimlich with his presentation on the "Global copper market: short and long term fundamentals".

Similarly, on Thursday, March 25, the organizers will hold a Round Table entitled "The contribution of women to the Peruvian mining exploration industry", which will be led by Silvia Kohler, Clara Indacochea and María Manrique.

On Friday, March 26, the Round Table "Peru on the road to CRIRSCO", an international initiative of standards in mineral reports, will be held.

Further information

To learn more about how to register and participate in the activities of proEXPLO 2021, please visit https://proexplo.com.pe/es/categorias-ins

More details about the talks and conference program can be found at: https://proexplo.com.pe/es/oral