Rock Talks
Rock Talk:
Rock Talk 2012 will be held February 22 to 24 in Smithers.
- Education day will be Wednesday February 22 – “Update on Government Processes for Mineral Exploration Activities” at Northwest Community College – no charge;
- Technical presentations will be Thursday February 23 at the Smithers Curling Club, followed by the Rescan reception;
- Ski day and Acme Core Shack at Hudson Bay Mountain will be Friday February 24.
For details see information below:
Registration – February 22
Aspen Inn – Restaurant/Lounge
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Registration is $40 per person
SEG memberships are $5
Registration is available the morning of the talks if you are not able to register the night before
Accommodations
Hudson Bay Lodge 1-800-663-5040
Aspen Inn 1-800-663-7626
Sunshine Inn 250-847-6668
When booking make sure to inquire about “Ski & Stay” options if you intend to attend the Core Shack at the ski hill.
Education Day – February 22
NWCC Smithers Campus, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
3966 2nd Ave
No charge for this event but you must register in advance.
To register contact Jessy Chaplin at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 250-847-7452
Update on Government Processes for Mineral Exploration Activities
Purpose: To provide clarification on recent changes including:
• Role of MEM and FLNRO in permitting process
• New tools available from FCBC for assessment of potential land use conflicts
• Use of FCBC geomark tool for creation of Shapefiles for NOW applications
• How to complete the digital NOW
• Update on multi-year area based permitting
• Timelines for reaching a decision on permitting
• How to speed up permitting
• Mineral titles update
Technical Talks and Presentations – February 23
Smithers Curling Club 4216 4th ave.
8:30am to 4:30pm
Lunch, Coffee and snacks provided
February 23rd – Reception (Sponsored by Rescan)
4:30pm to 7:00pm
Drinks & Appetizers to be accompanied by a no-host bar
Februray 24th – Core Shack/Ski Day
Join us for breakfast at 9:00 am in Whiskey Jack’s Lounge on Hudson Bay Mountain, sponsored by Acme Labs. Stay to enjoy drill core exhibits from regional projects and the amazing experience of skiing at Hudson Bay Mountain. Rentals are available on the mountain. Car pooling and rides are available. (To be organized during coffee break of presentations.)
There is no charge for the breakfast or coreshack, and discounted rates are available for ski passes and rentals.
For lift ticket / rental rates call (250) 847-2058, toll Free 1 (866) 665-4299
http://www.hudsonbaymountain.com/homepage
Snow Phone Conditions & Information Line: (250) 847-2550