- New Research Opportunities in the Earth Sciences (2011)
- International Science in the National Interest at the U.S. Geological Survey (2012)
- Uranium Mining in Virginia: Scientific, Technical, Environmental, Human Health and Safety, and Regulatory Aspects of Uranium Mining and Processing in Virginia (2011)
Upcoming meeting:
Meeting of the Board on Earth Sciences and Resources
WEDNESDAY, May 9, 2012
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Keck Center
Washington, DC
Contact Courtney Gibbs to register at cgibbs@nas.edu or (202)334-2744
TUESDAY, May 8, 2012
6:30-7:30pm
Keck Center Room 100
BESR-CER co-hosted lecture by Dr. Rusty Riese, AAPG Distinguished Lecturer
“Oil spills, ethics, and society: How they intersect and where the responsibilities lie”
Contact Eric Edkin to register for lecture at eedkin@nas.edu or (202)334-2744
Past Meetings:
Meeting of the Board on Earth Sciences and Resources
in conjuction with the Geographical Sciences Committee
Fall Meeting - October 5-6, 2011
Beckman Center
Huntington Room
Irvine, CA
Meeting will feature a roundtable on "Dam Removal, Reengineering And
Repurposing For River Restoration"
View Agenda
Contact Chanda IJames to register at cijames@nas.edu or (202)334-2744.
Meeting of the Board on Earth Sciences and Resources
in conjuction with the Committee on Earth Resources
The Beckman Center
Huntington Room
Irvine, CA
Thursday, January 7, 2011
A GRAND CHALLENGE: Sustainable Natural Resources Development on a Small Planet
“A GRAND CHALLENGE: Sustainable Natural Resources Development on a Small Planet” is convened to examine how to meet society’s requirements for mineral and energy resources in a manner that also meets society’s needs for sustainability and Earth stewardship. The meeting will focus on identifying the challenges, opportunities, and strategies to meet the demands of sustainable development of mined natural resources (coal, uranium and non-energy minerals) on lands and near waters that are often used or targeted for use by multiple interests. Themes inherent in this meeting will include:
A) A life cycle analysis of proposed mineral resource recovery actions (including non-fuel minerals, coal, and uranium).
B) Recognition that this Grand Challenge is by nature cross disciplinary (engineers and scientists in full communication) and coupled.
C) A range of perspectives, from conservation and preservation through development and sustainability.
(For presentations, click on presenters name)
Introductory remarks: Corale Brierley, Chair Board on Earth Sciences and Resources
Meeting Moderator: Yannis Yortsos, University of Southern California
Panelists:
Dirk Van Zyl, University of British Columbia
Identifying how the actions of mining companies during the mine life cycle can contribute to sustainable development
Donald E. Ranta, Rare Element Resources Ltd.
Identifying and characterizing subsurface resources – exploration – including new or improved technologies to “Make the Earth Transparent”
Patrick M. James, Doublejack Resources
Next generation technologies/approaches for resource extraction; including production of ore and process water, ore processing, and disposal of large quantities of mill tailings, waste rock, and excess ground water
Glenn Miller, University of Nevada, Reno
Long term management challenges at hard rock mining sites: pits and associated lakes, reactive waste dumps, heaps and tailings facilities
Dianne R. Nielson, Energy Advisor—State of Utah (retired)
Regulatory approaches to assure that present and long-term management of the site meets sustainable resource development goals
Elaine Cullen - Independent Consultant (Awaiting Permission)
Health and Safety in Mining
Panel Discussions: Panel discussions focused by several questions prepared by the Moderator and questions from the floor as time permits