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• IAEG 2026 Lecture Series - Early Careers Talk - Ron Voordouw

  • When
    24/03/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    On-Line

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  IAEG 2026 Lecture Series

  Early Careers Talk

  Canada’s Mineral Industry: Camps, Careers, and Pathways for International Geologists

  Ron Voordouw, 

  Partner and Director of Geoscience with Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd

  24th March 2026, 7 PM

  We are pleased to announce that Ron Voordouw,  a partner and Director of Geoscience at Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd, a Vancouver-based firm specialising in mineral exploration project management, will be presenting as part of our 2026 Early Careers Talk series.

  The talk will take place on Tuesday, 24th March at 7 PM online.

  Canada hosts one of the world’s largest and most active mineral exploration industries, underpinned by a long history of discovery, well-established mining camps, and a strong technical and financial ecosystem. This talk provides a brief introduction to the Canadian mineral industry, including an overview of major exploration and mining camps, before focusing on career pathways within Canadian mineral exploration and opportunities for international geologists. Topics will include typical career progression, the skills and experience most valued by Canadian employers, and practical considerations such as work culture, field-based employment, and visa pathways for Irish and other international geoscientists. The talk draws in part on the speaker’s own experience progressing through the Canadian exploration industry, from early field roles to project management.

  Ron Voordouw completed his BSc at the University of Calgary before transitioning from oil and gas into hard-rock geology through a PhD at Memorial University of Newfoundland, followed by post-doctoral research on the Bushveld Complex at the University of Johannesburg. After two years with the South African Council for Geoscience, Ron returned to Canada in 2011 to manage exploration projects with Equity. Over the past 15 years, he has been involved in the growth of the firm from managing approximately $10 million in annual exploration expenditure to nearly $100 million in 2026.

  Registration is open via the IAEG website. Please register in plenty of time to ensure you receive an invite in time.
  
  This talk is open to all. 

  

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• 2026 IAEG Annual Conference - Precious Metals

  • Start
    21/05/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    22/05/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Tower Hotel, Waterford

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  IAEG Annual Conference:

  Precious Metals

  21st & 22nd May 2026

  Tower Hotel, Waterford

  The IAEG welcomes all of our members to the 2026 Annual conference. This year the Conference will be on the topic of Precious Metals. Along with a fantastic array of speakers there will be a round up of precious metal projects on the island of Ireland, student flash talks and posters.

  Speakers:

  Paul Benjamin - Ocean Partners

  Colin Andrew - Consultant Geologist

  Tracey Laight - SLR Consulting Ltd
  

  Bart Jaworski, P. Geo - Group Eleven Resources

  Ryan Mee - Fulcrum Metals

  Dr. Taija Torvela - University of Leeds

  Kevin McNulty - Conroy Gold and Natural Resources

  Dr. Sarah Coulter - Flintridge Resources Ltd
  

  Dr. Robert Chapman - University of Leeds

  John Clifford - Minco Exploration

  Anna Morrison - Trinity College Dublin
  

  Gareth Joseph - Dalradian Resources

  Dr. Calum Lyell - Western Gold Exploration

  Lara Tritton - University of Leicester

  Dr. James Shaw - University of Leeds

  Dr. Sean McClenaghan - Trinity College Dublin

  
  

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  Student posters and flash talks: Submit a poster or 5 minute flash talk abstract on any economic geology topic to secretary@iaeg.ie before the 24th April 2026. Approved entries will gain Free Entry to the conference.

  Copper Coast Geopark Fieldtrip - 22nd May - Free guided tour in the afternoon. Register here: https://iaeg.ie/event-6614120
  

  Banquet Dinner tickets will soon be available for Thursday 21st May.

  
  

  The IAEG is also proud to announce the Sponsors of the 2026 Annual IAEG Conference. Thank you for supporting this important event. Our current sponsors are listed below:

  Sponsors:

  Platinum

  Fulcrum Metals, Geological Survey Ireland, ALS

  Gold

  Group Eleven Resources, Western Gold Exploration, Boliden Tara Mines, Conroy Gold and Natural Resources, Minco Exploration, iCRAG

  Silver

  Equity Exploration, Geological Survey Northern Ireland and the Copper Coast Geopark

  
  

  Registration begins at 8.00am on the 21st May with the conference starting at 9.00am. Please book in advance as there will be limited ability to pay on the day.

  Rooms are available at the Tower Hotel, Waterford. To book call +353 (0)51 862300 and ask for the Irish Association for Economic Geology rate. Other hotels are available.

  For further information contact secretary@iaeg.ie for membership queries contact treasurer@iaeg.ie

  
  

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• IAEG 2026 Annual Conference - Copper Coast Geopark Fieldtrip

  • When
    22/05/2026
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Bunmahon

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  IAEG Annual Conference:

  Copper Coast Geopark Fieldtrip

  22nd May 2026

  Bunmahon, Co. Waterford

  Take advantage of this years location and join us for a free guided tour of the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark. Immerse yourself in the breath taking beauty and rich geological history of the Copper Coast, where nature's wonders and centuries-old narratives converge in a captivating tapestry of discovery. Tour will be run by Geopark Geologist Robbie Galvin.

  On a typical (1.5-2 hour) walking tour you will walk through Ireland’s only outdoor geological timeline. Your tour begins at the visitor centre and takes you on a fascinating walk to the stunning geological site of Tra na Mbo.Your tour ends at the Geopark visitor centre where there is a café and smallgift shop selling locally made crafts. More information: www.coppercoastgeopark.com.

  The tour beings at Bunmahon, Co. Waterford. Attendees must arrange own transport.

  Meeting Point - Visitor Centre X42 T923 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/dCZZbcoWTvT11F6u5

  Registration is free

  The event may be cancelled in the event of bad weather or inadequate numbers.

  
  

  Associated events:

  IAEG Annual Conference: https://iaeg.ie/event-6559586

  Student posters and flash talks: Submit a poster or 5 minute flash talk abstract on any economic geology topic to secretary@iaeg.ie before the 24th April 2026. Approved entries will gain Free Entry to the conference.

  Banquet Dinner tickets will soon be available for Thursday 21st May.

  
  

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