Symposium

National Symposium on “Advances in Atomic Mineral Science in India during the 50-year period: 1959-2009”

The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), in collaboration with Mineralogical Society of India (MSI) is organizing a National Symposium on “Advances in Atomic Mineral Science in India during the 50-year period: 1959-2009”, as part of the Centenary Celebrations of Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, as well as Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Mineralogical Society of India, from 26th to 28th August 2009, at Hyderabad. The seminar will cover the following major themes:

• Mineral chemistry, geochemistry, and dating of atomic minerals.
• Crystallographic and mineragraphic study of atomic minerals.
• Analytical instruments and techniques for characterization of atomic minerals.
• Role of mineralogy in atomic mineral prospecting and exploration.
• Ore Mineralogy of atomic mineral deposits.
• Mineral beneficiation technology and flow-sheet evaluation of atomic minerals.

The symposium will also include invited lectures by eminent geoscientists with vast experience in the above fields and a vision for the future. The symposium will conclude with a panel discussion on the theme: “Advances in Atomic Mineral Science in India during the next 25 years (2010-2035): some thoughts, ideas, and goals”.

Registration: Intending participants may register on or before 15.06.2009. Registration fee is Rs250 for students, Rs 500 for members and Rs 1000 for non members of the Mineralogical Society of India. DD may be sent in favour of Convener, AAMSI: 59-09.

Submission of Extended Abstracts : Extended abstracts of papers, not exceeding 1,000 words, are to be submitted so as to reach the Convener positively on or before 15-06-2009. Three copies of the abstract, typed on A-4 size paper, double-spaced, should be sent, both in hard copy and in electronic form, compatible with Word Format. The abstract should include the title of the paper, name(s) of the author(s) and organization, and the address, including the e-mail ID. The full papers, may be submitted on or before 15-07-2009, will be published in the Memoir Volume of the Society after a peer review.

Address for correspondence
Dr. Anjan Chaki, Director, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research (AMD), Department of Atomic Energy, 1-10-153-156, AMD Complex, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500 016. Fax 040 27762940 Ph -040-27764038,27767101
Email: mineralindia59.09@gmail.com

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