"These papers were selected from a total of 94 abstracts and were evaluated by the Review Committee, made up of specialists appointed by the Organizing Committee," stated the IIMP.

The IIMP adds that this set of 60 papers has been grouped into the following topics: innovation in mining exploration; economic geology and from discovery to mine. Presentations will also be given as oral and poster presentations.

Similarly, IIMP announces that renowned companies will be participating in the Junior and Prospector sessions of the proEXPLO 2021 technical program, which will be held from March 22 to 26.

“Peru on the road to CRIRSCO”

On the other hand, proEXPLO 2021’s organizer explains that on March 26th there will be a round table entitled "Peru on the road to CRIRSCO". CRIRSCO is an entity representing the mining industry in matters related to the classification and reporting of mineral assets.

"This round table will be integrated by the presidents of the National Reporting Organizations (NROS) of Brazil, Chile and Colombia; the president of CRIRSCO and the president of the Peruvian Committee of Mineral Resources and Reserves", states the IIMP.

During the congress, the Geological, Mining and Metallurgical Institute (Ingemmet) will also discuss four topics that will be presented on the penultimate day of the event, while the Geological Society of Peru (SGP) will give a talk on "The Contribution of Women to the Peruvian Mining Exploration Industry".

Renowned Professionals

The Institute announces that the 12th International Congress of Prospectors and Explorers 2021 will have the participation of renowned professionals who will give keynote speeches on various current topics.

Thus, the presentations of Antoine Caté, Senior Consultant in Structural Geology at SRK Toronto; Thierry Sempere, Consultant and Exploration Manager at ANDES C&P; Jon Hronsky, Director of Western Mining Services (WMS); Michael Doggett, Mineral Economist from Vancouver (Canada); and Erik Heimlich, Senior Analyst of the Base Metals Analysis team at CRU have been confirmed.