Call for Abstracts

Conference Theme: Mining Towards the Future

The Call for Abstract submission for MEMO 2025 is now open! 

MEMO 2025 is inviting presentations, challenges and innovation concerning the mining environment. Topic of interests include innovation, energy transition,  health & safety, environment, human resources, culture and first nation involvement in the mining industry. 

Submit 250-word text, no graphic, under one of the topics by February 28, 2025.  

Technical Topics & Subtopics

Innovation & Best Practices
Subtopics:
  • In Open Pit Mining 
  • In Underground Mining 
  • In Mine Mobile Maintenance 
  • In Mine Fixed Plant Maintenance 
  • Tailings Management 
  • Automation & Robotics  
  • Artificial Intelligence & Data 
Energy Transition
Subtopics:
  • Sustainable Mining Practices 
  • Critical Minerals for Renewable Energy 
  • Exploration of New Resources 
  • Social & Environmental Impacts
Health & Safety
Subtopics:
  • Innovations in Equipment Safety 
  • Mental Health Innovations 
  • Leadership Trends and Operational Best Practices 
  • Reducing Serious and Fatal Injuries
Environment
Subtopics:
  • Water Management 
  • Clean Technologies 
  • Recycling  
  • Mine closure 
Human Resources & Culture
Subtopics:
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
  • Employee Training and Development 
  • Technology Integration in HR 
  • Employee Engagement and Motivation 
  • Indigenous Partnership & Engagement

Key Dates

Deadline for Abstracts submission 

February 28, 2025 

Notification emails to authors regarding acceptance or refusal 

April 30, 2025

Email to authors with presentation date and time

August 22, 2025

Presenter registration deadline

August 22, 2025