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keynote Sessions 11 Nov.
LEGAL DAY
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM (Colombian Time)
The legal day will look at country risk in Colombia and Ecuador in addition to panel discussions on developments in mining regulations in both countries. We will also take a deep dive into small miner formalisation, looking at different approaches around the region and with a focus on what small miners want as a means to guide the actions of larger companies looking to assist in the process.

Colombia Regulatory Update
Legal experts review recent regulatory changes and discuss pending issues.

Ecuador Regulatory Update
Legal experts and explorers review recent regulatory changes and discuss pending issues.
Lunchtime Special
LEGAL DAY
Time: 1 PM - 2 PM (Colombian Time)
Colombia - Ecuador country risk and COVID-19 impact
Colombia-Ecuador country risk and COVID-19 impact
Present & Future of Illegal Mining
Control Risks Economics of illegal miners, the armed groups profiting from it, government capacity to address this challenge and risks legitimate companies face.
Mining Monitor, Perceptions of Mining
By Rafael Mateus
An overview of the state of the mining sector in Colombia from a leading researcher.
Afternoon Deep Dive
LEGAL DAY
Time: 3 PM - 5 PM (Colombian Time)
Regional Small Miner Formalisation
An overview of research into small miner formalisation processes around the region.
What Small Miners want from Legalisation Panel
A discussion of best practice from the viewpoint of what small miners seek from formalisation.
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Colombian Gold Free Virtual Symposium 2020
ESG: Mining Risks | Stakeholder Mapping for Risk | ESG Finances
Colombian Time (UTC -5)
SG is rapidly becoming a key decision criteria in mining finance decisions. This panel discusses the rise of ESG finance. An Update on EY's Top 10 Mining Risks
ESG: E3+ principles for responsible exploration | CSR Case Studies | WIM Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Colombian Time (UTC -5)
The E3+ principles provide a guideline for how to implement an effective CSR programme for exploration projects. A panel will then discuss CSR best practice.
LEGAL: Colombia-Ecuador country risk and COVID-19 impact | Present and Future of Illegal Mining | Mining Monitor, Perceptions of Mining
Colombian Time (UTC -5)
A discussion on the state of the mining sector in Antioquia, Colombia.
TECHNICAL: How Canadian Universities work with Miners | Developing Local Networks Panel
Colombian Time (UTC -5)
A look at technical and professional services universities offer miners and explorers
TECHNICAL: Quebradona Technology Selection | Baseline water and geochemical studies for the EIA: A necessary evil or modern-day insurance policy? | The right stuff: using geochemistry to see the signal through the noise| A Better Way: Integrated Strategic Planning and why it matters to communities, governments & mining companies| Hyperspectral Core Imaging
Colombian Time (UTC -5)
Technology continues to evolve, economic and social outcomes. A look at AGAs selection process.