23-25 NOVEMBER 2022
APEC HAUS, PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Empowering Geoscience for Inclusive Growth & Sustainable Development
The Geoscience, Exploration, & Extraction (GEE) Conference 2022 aims to promote the diverse and rich geo-resources sector of Papua New Guinea, whilst addressing key issues arising from the sector. The event will feature presentations from international speakers, other industry players and the energy sector, government and private sectors as well as research institutions and universities amongst others, making this an international event.
 
The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) of Papua New Guinea presents this conference to foster a multidisciplinary and integrated approach through all relevant geoscientific disciplines in recognition of the contributions “geosciences” play to support inclusive growth throughout Papua New Guinea and globally in achieving sustainable development goals.

Conference Sub-Themes

  • Improving Geoscience Partnership Between Government, Industry, Academia & Community
  • Enhancing Geoscience Education and Sustainability in Papua New Guinea & Globally
  • Hugh Davies Session - PNG Geology, Tectonics and Evolution
  • Porphyry & Epithermal Mineral Systems
  • Understanding and Supporting the Alluvial Gold Mining and Artisanal Mining Sector as SME
  • Geohazards & Climate Change
  • The Geoscience of Critical/Strategic Mineral/Metals and their Application to the Green Economy
  • Enhancing the Knowledge and Understanding of Industrial Mineral Systems
  • LNG & Green Energy (Geothermal/Hydro/Solar/Ocean/Wind)
  • Deep Sea Versus On-Land Tailing Placements
  • Enhancing the Cross-Sectoral Linkages Through Sustainable Geoscience Programs
  • The Future of Geoscience, Exploration and Extraction

Field Tips and Events

  • Astrolabe Mineral District Pre-Conference Field Trip
  • Port Moresby Geology and PNG LNG Pre-Conference Field Trip
  • Cultural Night and Cocktail Function
  • Poster Presentations
  • Women in Mining Networking Evening
  • Conference Dinner
Short abstract submission now open; submit abstracts to infogee2022@mra.gov.pg

Please download the abstract template here.

Visit the PNG MRA website or email infogee2022@mra.gov.pg for more information