The
purpose for this conference is to promote a closer
relationship between the space and mining sectors. The intent
is to allow mining experts to network with space scientists
and engineers, to share knowledge, and to foster
collaboration.
The
focus of the conference will be solid planet sciences. Topics
will be limited to the science and technology of exploring and
exploiting resources on Earth as well as on other planetary
bodies, such as the moon, Mars, asteroids, comets, etc.
Three major themes will drive this conference:
1)
Solid Planetology:
This theme relates to the science and technologies of
exploring the earth,
its moon, other planets or planetary
bodies for the purpose of conducting science OR
establishing resource extraction potential.
This
theme could
include topics such as:
• Remote
sensing
• Contact sensing
• Assay and analysis
• Search for life
• Search for new resources
• Resource definition and delineation
• Deep drilling
• Hazard mitigation
2)
Resource Extraction & Utilization:
This theme relates to the sciences and technologies involved
with the extraction of valuable resources from the earth,
its moon, and other
planetary bodies for the purposes of greater understanding, economic
activity, or logistics and support.
This
theme could
include topics such as:
• Rovers and rover payloads
• Navigation and guidance
• Regolith processing
• Mine planning
• Production planning
• Mining support and logistics
• Mining at depth
• Life support in a mine
• Ground support
3)
Commercialization:
This
theme relates to the aspects of resource extraction within
which economic activity can be realized.
This
theme could
include topics such as:
• Property rights •
Human habitat
• Funding processes
• Commercial missions in space
• Canadian Tax incentives
• Technology Diffusion opportunities
• Mine development •
Tourism
MEMBERS
SECTION
Members can access previous PTMSS presentations by
logging into our members sections.
Those who have attended PTMSS conferences in the past will
have free access to the Members section. Future delegates
who wish to access past presentations may due so upon
registration and payment of an administration fee.
Submissions
are solicited from those involved inany aspect of space or terrestrial mining research,
or development of technologies related to the three major
themes.
Submissions may be abstracts, full
papers with abbreviated abstracts, posters, or technology
demonstrations.
