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IAEG Annual Conference:
Precious Metals
21st & 22nd May 2026
Tower Hotel, Waterford
The IAEG welcomes all of our members to the 2026 Annual conference. This year the Conference will be on the topic of Precious Metals. Along with a fantastic array of speakers there will be a round up of precious metal projects on the island of Ireland, student flash talks and posters.
Speakers:
Paul Benjamin - Ocean Partners
Colin Andrew - Consultant Geologist
Tracey Laight - SLR Consulting Ltd
Bart Jaworski, P. Geo - Group Eleven Resources
Ryan Mee - Fulcrum Metals
Dr. Taija Torvela - University of Leeds
Kevin McNulty - Conroy Gold and Natural Resources
Dr. Sarah Coulter - Flintridge Resources Ltd
Dr. Robert Chapman - University of Leeds
John Clifford - Minco Exploration
Anna Morrison - Trinity College Dublin
Gareth Joseph - Dalradian Resources
Dr. Calum Lyell - Western Gold Exploration
Lara Tritton - University of Leicester
Dr. James Shaw - University of Leeds
Dr. Sean McClenaghan - Trinity College Dublin
Associated events:
Student posters and flash talks: Submit a poster or 5 minute flash talk abstract on any economic geology topic to secretary@iaeg.ie before the 24th April 2026. Approved entries will gain Free Entry to the conference.
Copper Coast Geopark Fieldtrip - 22nd May - Free guided tour in the afternoon. Register here: https://iaeg.ie/event-6614120.
Banquet Dinner- 21st May. Register here: https://iaeg.ie/event-6614108.
Drinks and Networking - Free - 21st May. Register here: https://iaeg.ie/event-6620787.
The IAEG is also proud to announce the Sponsors of the 2026 Annual IAEG Conference. Thank you for supporting this important event. Our current sponsors are listed below:
Sponsors:
Platinum
Fulcrum Metals, Geological Survey Ireland, ALS and Shanoon Resources Ltd.
Gold
Group Eleven Resources, Western Gold Exploration, Boliden Tara Mines, Conroy Gold and Natural Resources, Minco Exploration, iCRAG
Silver
Equity Exploration, Geological Survey Northern Ireland, Irish Drilling and the Copper Coast Geopark
Registration begins at 8.00am on the 21st May with the conference starting at 9.00am. Please book in advance as there will be limited ability to pay on the day.
Rooms are available at the Tower Hotel, Waterford. To book call +353 (0)51 862300 and ask for the Irish Association for Economic Geology rate. Other hotels are available.
For further information contact secretary@iaeg.ie for membership queries contact treasurer@iaeg.ie
