41st Ore and Minerals Analysis (OMA) Workshop
University of British Columbia - Frank Forward Building - Room 317 | 6350 Stores Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
May 26, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PT | In-person | Complimentary
About The Event
Critical minerals driving smart mining with precision analysis At Malvern Panalytical, we know that ensuring sustainability and increasing efficiency in the mining industry are ongoing challenges. Over the last years, we have helped many professionals in the mining sector to learn more about the latest technologies through our popular Ore and Minerals Analysis (OMA) workshop series. Join us for the 41st OMA – a full day of learning, collaboration, and exploration into the latest advancements in mining and minerals. Industry leaders and our in-house experts will discuss key topics such as: • Critical minerals mining • Smart analysis solutions • The analytical chain in the lab • Exploration, process optimization, and tailings management Through focused sessions and engaging technology showcases, you'll gain valuable insights into: • Elemental and mineralogical analysis using XRF and XRD • Real-time monitoring and automation • In-field analysis using handheld XRF, NIR and LIBS • Particle size, shape, stability, and concentration • Powder rheology, density, porosity and surface area • Sample preparation by fusion for XRF/ICP Whether you want to expand your expertise or discover the latest innovations, the 41st OMA offers the perfect opportunity to stay at the forefront of the mining and minerals industry.
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Who should attend?
Employees working for mining, metals, polymers, building materials, power generation & petrochemical companies, researchers, professors, professional and technical associations, the public and the private sector.
Costs
This event is free. Seats will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch and coffee breaks will be sponsored by Malvern Panalytical.
Call for talks
The Malvern Panalytical OMA workshops are technical presentations of interest to people working in the mining industry and with primary materials. Interested in sharing some knowledge? We ask for your contribution! Please reach out to Mark Kitching at: mark.kitching@malvernpanalytical.com.
Any questions?
Please contact Geneviève Labrecque at: genevieve.labrecque@malvernpanalytical.com or Mark Kitching at mark.kitching@malvernpanalytical.com for more information.
Preliminary agenda
| Time |
Subject |
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM |
Welcome and registration |
| 8:30 - 8:45 AM |
Introduction to new corporate structure |
| 8:45 - 9:00 AM |
Mining in turbulent times: Global trends shaping the industry’s future |
| 9:00 - 9:30 AM |
Elemental analysis of rare earths elements - How analytical performance translates to financial benefits |
| 9:30 - 10:00 AM |
Boosting mining efficiency using particle size analysis |
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM |
Coffee break |
| 10:15 - 10:45 AM |
Field geochemistry: On-site critical mineral exploration using portable XRF and LIBS |
| 10:45 - 11:15 AM |
Unlocking critical minerals: The value of XRD in advanced mineralogical analysis |
| 11:15 - 11:45 AM |
Geochemistry applied to geological exploration |
| 11:45 - 12:00 PM |
Q n A sessions |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Lunch and instrument demos |
| 1:00 - 1:30 PM |
Efficient sample preparation for mining |
| 1:30 - 2:00 PM |
Porosity, density and surface area for mining |
| 2:00 - 2:30 PM |
Real-time process control and automation |
| 2:30 - 3:15 PM |
Hands-on and instrument demos |
| 3:15 - 4:00 PM |
Lab tour |
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