PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP ON INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MINERAL REPORTING STANDARDS FOR COUNCIL OF NIGERIAN MINING ENGINEERS AND GEOSCIENTISTS (COMEG) RECOGNIZED COMPETENT PERSONS
The training was designed to create awareness on the need for competency in Mineral Reporting in the Extractive Industry and to emphasize the essentiality for a unified internationally recognized reporting or code that would be adopted by the Nigerian Mining Industry. It was also aimed at enlightening participants on the extant internationally recognized Mineral Reporting standards and to understand the role of competent persons in the Extractive Industry.
The training took place at the Royal Birds Motel, Ijapo Estate, Akure, Ondo state in March, 2021 and was attended by vast array of Mining Engineers, Geoscientists, Mineral processing Engineers, Aspiring Mining Investors, Academics and Operators involved in Mining, Quarrying, Mineral processing and related professions and Industries.
At the end of the training, participants were able to understand the various internationally recognized mineral reporting systems, standards, classifications and requirements; identify the modifying factors constituting a standard mineral report; communicate, participate and consult in mineral reporting systems; comprehend the application of the different standard systems to mineral reporting; and prepare a standard mineral report.
Arrival of COMEG Registrar Prof. Zacchaeus Opafunso (first from right), The Managing Consultant, Geocardinal Engineering services Ltd, Engr. Titilope Adeyemo (second from right) and other officials at the event
Press Interview with His Excellency, Mr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, The Deputy Governor of Ondo State at the Venue
Courtesy visit to the Governor of Ondo state, His Excellency, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu at the Government House
Mr. Gert Kriel Delivering a lecture on Overview of the Canadian, South African and Australian Mineral Reporting standards
Lectures on The Role of COMEG in Developing a Globally accepted Reporting and Mineral Classification Framework for Nigeria, delivered by the COMEG Registrar, Prof. Zacchaeus Opafunso
Prof. Gbenga Okunola speaking on Development of African & Nigerian Mineral Reporting Standards Prospects and Challenges
A Typical Internationally Recognized Mineral Exploration Report (Practical Field Data Gathering Methodology) Delivered by Dr. Ige Olusegun Omoniyi
Typical Internationally Recognized Mine Feasibility Report by Engr.Abdulraman S. Ottan (Phd)
Mineral Sample Analysis: Issue in Internationally Recognized Mineral Reporting Standard by Prof I.I Funtua
The Deputy Governor, with other top Officials at the Event
Courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) Prof. Joseph Adeola Fuwape
Courtesy visit to the Dean, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, FUTA, Prof. Mutaluub Aremu Akintunde
Closing remarks by the Managing Consultant, Geocardinal Engineering Services, Engr. J.T. Adeyemo (FNSE)
Participants Receiving Certificate of Attendance
Officials and some Participants during the Event