Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada 5 – 9 September 2010
Abstract submission closed on January 31st. We received 231 abstracts and can’t accept any more contributions (click here to browse the titles)
Why should you come?
Cape Breton Island is on the Atlantic coast of Canada. As one of the earliest North American areas to be settled it is rich in new world culture – you will find vibrant First Nations, French, English, and Celtic communities throughout the Island. Furthermore, it is the location of the first coal mine in the North Americas. The national parks and breathtaking natural beauty of the island have been recognized by premier travel experts, Conde Nast, as they have rated Cape Breton Island as one of the best island destinations in the world. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the coastline offers spectacular vistas, world class sailing and beautiful beaches – we have earned the title of Canada’s Ocean Playground. Scientific research has a long history here in Cape Breton. It is here that inventors Alexander Graham Bell and Guglielmo Marconi did much of their research. Coal mining was once the life blood for people living in Cape Breton. Most of the large undersea coal beds are no longer active and remediation efforts are underway for the former Cape Breton Development Corporation’s legacy mines. However, coal mining on Cape Breton Island might come to a peak as once again Xstrata Coal is developing a new, modern undersea coal mine near Donkin, Nova Scotia.
What will you get?
The IMWA 2010 Symposium is jointly hosted by the International Mine Water Association (IMWA) and Cape Breton University. This conference will enable persons from around the world who have an interest in mine water management to learn first hand how 21st century mine water challenges are being tackled. Delegates will enjoy a first-class technical program that will address pertinent and exciting information in the field of mine water management and as always, there will be ample opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices with colleagues from around the world.
Who are we?
The International Mine Water Association is a multidisciplinary organization comprised of experts from various branches of natural sciences and technology. It was founded in 1979 in Granada/Spain as a result of interest shown in the increasing problems associated with water management in the mining industry. With growing emphasis on the environmental and economic ramifications of water management, IMWA has become recognized as a pre-eminent forum for international discussion, exploration of issues, and exchange of expertise in the field of mine water management and remediation techniques. Currently, IMWA has 480 individual members from all continents and 30 corporate members.
