The 34^th annual conference of the Underwater Mining Institute presents Marine Minerals: The European Dimension, a forum to emphasize current and future developments in all aspects of marine minerals activities in European waters, and by European operators in the oceans elsewhere. Related activities worldwide will also be emphasized. The Institute will include specific sessions devoted to the following subject areas:

Shallow Offshore Aggregate Deposits

The principal European marine minerals focus is on aggregates, used primarily for concrete, fill, and also beach replenishment. The European marine aggregate industry is the most advanced in the world and serves as a model for aggregate development in other shallow water offshore areas. The Institute includes papers on marine aggregate exploration, evaluation and recovery as well as papers on environmental concerns and mitigation strategies.

Diamonds

Besides aggregates, the next most important mineral commodity in shallow offshore deposits is diamonds. Diamonds are mined in abundance off Southern Africa. This year's Institute features several papers on this subject by professionals in the industry.

Hydrothermal Deposits

Seabed accumulations of potentially commerical hydrothermal deposits of copper, tin, silver, gold, and other metals occur both in and outside of European waters. Occurrences in the Mediterranean Sea and on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge are well known, and Mid-Ocean Ridges, Island Arcs and Oceanic Hotspots worldwide also host potentially large and high grade deposits. Marine hydrothermal deposits are currently being studied with commercial and scientific objectives, and this year's Institute includes papers that describe the state-of-the-art in both the economic and academic pursuits related to these fascinating deposits.

Essential Links

• UMI 2004 Program
• UMI 2004 Registration and Hotel Reservations
• UMI 2004 Cornish Tin Mines Field Tour (details to follow)
• UMI 2004 Call for Papers
• UMI 2004 The Institute

Conference Information

The Venue

Imperial College London is a worldclass leading centre of excellence for the teaching and research of science, technology, and medicine. At its South Kensington campus there are over 200 meeting rooms with an extensive and sophisticated host of conference specialists and services. The UMI encourages all participants to consult with the Centre for Professional Development for registration, lodging, and other needs. The UMI begins with an evening registration reception followed by two days of technical sessions and an evening banquet. The final event will be a field tour of the Cornish Tin Mines.

Technical Chairs and Host

Dr. David Cronan of The Royal School of Mines, as well as President of the International Marine Minerals Society, is our host and technical co-chair this year. Dr. Charles L. Morgan, a former President of IMMS and longtime worker in the area of seabed minerals, has served as UMI Program Chair since 1994.

Agenda

Lodging

To make a booking contact the Reservations hotline.
Phone: +44 (0)20 7594 9507 or 9511
Fax: +44 (0)20 7594 9504 or 9505
Email: Imperial College Hotel Booking Service

Final ONLINE Booking Deadline: August 3, 2004.

Registration Fee

ALL INCLUSIVE

£298 (before April 30, 2004)
£323 (after April 30, 2004)
Includes welcoming reception, technical sessions, banquet and 2005 membership
to the International Marine Minerals Society

£250 (before April 30, 2004)
£275 (after April 30, 2004)

£75, Student Fee
Includes welcoming reception, technical sessions, and 2005 membership
to the International Marine Minerals Society

£48, Bring a Guest to the Banquet on September 3, 2004

£200, Cornish Tin Mines Field Tour, if booked by June 30 (guests are welcome)

Registration and Hotel Bookings are being handled directly by the Center for Professional Development

Sponsoring Organizations