In this webinar, our speakers cover the following topics:

• How to prepare yourself for a career in minerals exploration. Find out what type of academic background recruiters are looking for in geoscience graduates.
• An overview of the minerals exploration industry including an explanation of what a junior exploration company does vs. an intermediate sized or major exploration / mining company.
• Find out what career paths exist in the different types of companies.
• The future outlook for employment opportunities in the minerals exploration industry.

Our speakers include:

• Professor Bill Chavez, New Mexico Technical University
• David Groves, Newmont Mining Corporation
• M. Steve Enders, Society of Economic Geologists

Webinar Co-sponsors: PreCambrian Research Center, University of Minnesota, Duluth, Australian Institute of Geoscientists, MiHR (Mining Industry Human Resources Council), Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Society of Economic Geologists, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada

Our speakers include:

• Dr. Peadar McArdle, Director, Geological Survey of Ireland
• Mr. Garth Earls, Director, Geological Survey of Northern Ireland
• Prof. Pat Shannon, Professor of Geology, University College Dublin
• Dr. Deirdre Lewis, Technical Director for Mining & Minerals, SLR Consulting Ireland; Vice President, Institute of Geologists of Ireland

Webinar Co-sponsors: Geological Survey of Ireland, Geological Survey of Northern Ireland, Royal Irish Academy, Institute of Geologists of Ireland, and the University College Dublin.

There is an open discussion period after the presentations in which audience members from around the world to ask questions of the panelists.

To download the report, visit: www.dccae.gov.ie/en-ie/natural-resources/publications/pages/geoscience---towards-a-smarter-economy.aspx

Our speakers include:

• Leigh Freeman from Downing Teal, a leading recruiter of talent for the global minerals industry, who will look at the supply and demand trends for geoscientists in the minerals sector.
• James Steel from HSBC Securities (USA), who will explore both the metals trading sector and the numerous employment opportunities in the financial sector. (Note: this content was redacted due to the employer's requirements.)
• Gavin Mudd from Monash University, who will discuss workforce issues and developments in sustainable mining practices.

The presentations are followed by an question and answer session with the speakers and webinar participants.

Webinar Co-sponsors: Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG)