Department of Applied Geosciences and Geophysics, Montanuniversitaet Leoben MinPet2015 Mineralogy and Petrology Second Circular September 10-13, 2015 Leoben, Austria Biannual Meeting of The Austrian Mineralogical Society
MinPet2015 2 nd Circular Page 1 MEETING The MinPet2015 meeting will be held September 10 to 13, 2015 at Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria. The scientific program covers the complete spectrum from fundamental to applied research in mineralogical and petrological sciences and their related disciplines. Topics will be presented as oral or poster presentations. The conference languages are German and English. The scientific program will be complemented by excursions. The conference is organized by the Chairs of Resource Mineralogy and Geology and Economic Geology of Montanuniversitaet Leoben. Speakers of the Organizing Committee: J.G. Raith and F. Melcher. Conference webpage: http://minpet2015.unileoben.ac.at/ CONFERENCE VENUE The conference will be held at Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Erzherzog-Johann-Trakt, Franz-Josef-Straße 18, 1 st floor Entrance: Ignaz Buchmüllerplatz, 8700 Leoben. Conference location at Erzherzog-Johann Trakt, Main University building (A7) IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES OF MINPET2015 Abstract submission June 7, 2015 Normal rate registration and payment June 15, 2015 Grant application June 15, 2015 Field trip registration June 15, 2015 Final program and third circular July 15, 2015
MinPet2015 2 nd Circular Page 2 PROGRAM Session 1. Raw Materials and Ore Deposits Conveners: Frank Melcher, Christoph Hauzenberger Mineral deposits are the backbone of our society; both fundamental and applied research help to secure the supply of raw materials for the generations to come. We invite contributions that cover the wide field of raw materials and ore deposits including metal ores, industrial minerals and gemstones. Papers covering the spectrum from exploration, characterization and genetic aspects to mineral processing and process mineralogy are welcome. Session 2. Applied and Industrial Mineralogy Conveners: Johann G. Raith, Aberra Mogessie, Roland Nilica Contributions are invited to various fields of applied mineralogy with special emphasis on the application of the fundamentals and methods of mineralogy, crystallography and chemistry to industrial processes for example in exploration, mining, beneficiation and metallurgy, cement, ceramics and refractory materials, material sciences, waste and secondary raw materials, environmental sciences, biomineralogy etc. Papers covering the full spectrum from theoretical/experimental studies to field-based and case studies are welcome. Session 3. Mineral Analysis Conveners: Clivia Hejny, Ronald Miletich, Martin Dietzel Modern analytical in-situ techniques of mineral analysis under various conditions, new minerals and their classification, crystal chemistry and crystal structure solution of minerals, their synthetic analogues, and mineral phases relevant to technology, topotactic phase relations in rocks and ceramic materials. Session 4. Petrology & Geochemistry Conveners: Rainer Abart, Ronald Bakker, Peter Tropper The mineral content, microstructure and texture as well as the chemical and isotopic signature of minerals, rocks, fluids, and melts are the main sources of information from which the genetic history of a rock and, ultimately, the geological evolution of crust and mantle units are reconstructed. The unprecedented supply of analytical data at ever increasing spatial resolution and sensitivity coupled with improved experimental calibrations and theoretical understanding of phase equilibria and kinetic processes provide fuel for continuously advancing research in contemporary petrology and geochemistry. We invite contributions from this wide field in Earth sciences. Every direction, be it with a focus on field based, experimental, analytical or theoretical investigations and, particularly, studies combining several of these aspects are very welcome. We explicitly encourage researchers in their early career stages, BSc, MSc, and PhD students to participate and provoke discussion with their original contributions, to both presenting new findings and questioning old views. Session 5. Open Session Conveners: Walter Prochaska, Rainhard Kaindl Abstracts covering more general aspects of mineralogy, petrology and related fields, e.g. education and outreach, health and environment, modelling and simulation etc., or abstracts not fitting into any of the other sessions should be submitted to the MinPet 2015 Open Session.
MinPet2015 2 nd Circular Page 3 INVITED LECTURES AND PUBLIC LECTURE Invited keynote lectures will be integral part of the program. Speakers and titles will be announced in the third circular. The public lecture on Marmora cum radiis vernantur, cerne, serenis - Fingerprinting of ancient marbles will be presented by Prof. Dr. Walter Prochaska and held at Kupelwieser-Hörsaal, Erzherzog Johann Trakt. HONORATIONS Prof. Dr. Emil Makovicky, University of Copenhagen, will be awarded the Friedrich-Becke medal of the Austrian Mineralogical Society and present an invited lecture: "(My) 50 years with sulfosalts". PLANNED SCHEDULE Thursday September 10 Afternoon: Registration for participants, Pre-conference excursion to RHI AG, Opening Ceremony, Public Lecture, Ice-breaker Party Friday September 11 Morning: Registration, Full day scientific sessions, Conference dinner Saturday September 12 Full day scientific sessions Closing Ceremony Sunday September 13 Post-conference excursion to Kraubath Ultramafic Complex ABSTRACTS Participants are invited to submit a presentation (oral, poster) in the fields of the scientific program. All abstracts will be published in the Mitteilungen der Österreichischen Mineralogischen Gesellschaft. Deadline for abstract submission: June 7, 2015. Instructions and a template can be downloaded from the webpage http://minpet2015.unileoben.ac.at/. Abstracts should be sent by email to minpet2015@unileoben.ac.at EXHIBITION AND SPONSORS Companies will be offered the opportunity to present their products and services in connection to the meeting activities. For further information please contact the organisers.
MinPet2015 2 nd Circular Page 4 REGISTRATION FEES Basic registration fee for congress participants includes: Participation in scientific sessions Admission to the Opening Ceremony* Printed material of the Conference Congress bag with proceedings Icebreaker party* Coffee breaks *Accompanying persons registration fee includes the above items Payment until June 30 (in ) Payment after June 30 (in ) Members* Non- Members Students Members* Non- Members Students Without conf. dinner 110 130 50 130 150 60 With conf. dinner 150 170 70 170 190 80 * Members of the Austrian Mineralogical Society (see web-site) Accompanying person: 50 FIELD TRIPS Field Trip 1: Pre-conference excursion, Thursday, September 10: RHI AG Technology Center, Leoben Göss: half-day excursion, 15 ; maximum number of participants: 60 Field Trip 2: Post-conference excursion, Sunday, September 13: one-day field trip to Kraubath Ultramafic Complex: 30 ; maximum number of participants: 20 GRANTS Funds are allocated to support student participants who have been members of the Austrian Mineralogical Society for the last 3 years or those who will become members and pay a three years membership fee. An accepted contribution (oral or poster) with the applicant being the principal author is a pre-requisite. No travel grants will be issued. For further details please consult the homepage: http://minpet2015.unileoben.ac.at/ Deadline for grant applications: June 15, 2015. PAYMENT CONDITIONS Pre-payment can be made by bank transfer payable to: Montanuniversitaet Leoben Chair Resource Mineralogy Please specify the reason of payment: MinPet 2015 Bic-Code: BKAUATWW / IBAN: AT031200050077327401 Registrations will be acknowledged in writing. Official invoices and receipts for fees paid by the participants will be handed over on site upon registration. On site registration fees and optional programs can be paid in Euro. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations are accepted only in writing. In case of cancellation of registration received till June 15, 2015, the refund is 100%. From June 15 to July 15, 2015, the fee is 50%. No refund is possible for cancellations submitted after July 15, 2015.
MinPet2015 2 nd Circular Page 5 ACCOMMODATION Participants can find general info on Leoben accommodations (all categories) at http://www.tourismus-leoben.at/essen-schlafen/gastronmomie.html. For Hotel Kongress special rates are available for conference delegates (please refer to MinPet2015 when booking). If you need help please contact the organising committee for information and assistance. ORGANISERS SPEAKERS OF THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE Johann G. Raith & Frank Melcher, Montanuniversität Leoben, johann.raith@unileoben.ac.at; frank.melcher@unileoben.ac.at ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION Judith Bergthaler (judith.bergthaler@unileoben.ac.at) MinPet2015 c/o Chair of Resource Mineralogy, Montanuniversitaet Leoben. Peter-Tunner Straße 5, 8700 Leoben. Phone: +43-3842 402 6201; Fax: +43-3842 402 6202 Email: minpet2015@unileoben.ac.at Homepage: http://minpet2015.unileoben.ac.at/ PUBLICATION SUBCOMMITTEE Gerd Rantitsch (gerd.rantitsch@unileoben.ac.at) Richard Tessadri (richard.tessadri@uibk.ac.at) LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Ronald Bakker Frank Melcher Judith Bergthaler Johann Raith Brigitte Mang Gerd Rantitsch Walter Prochaska Oskar Thalhammer Mike Zimmermann