By: Xavier Ochoa, 2026, MMSA President & Andrea Brickey, PhD, PE, Past MMSA President (2025)

Webinar Purpose: In this presentation, we will hear the plan for a successful 2026, what was accomplished in 2025, and open the floor for questions.

Presented by: MMSA CPD COMMITTEE
The MMSA CPD Committee offers a series of webinars about a wide range of topics designed for the professionals working for mining companies and those involved in the preparation of studies and disclosure documents. The Webinars are also of interest to the legal, financial, management and academic sectors of the industry. The Webinars qualify for Continuing Professional Development credits for MMSA QPs.

Bio: Xavier Ochoa
Xavier Ochoa is a mining engineer with close to 30 years of broad professional, multi-disciplinary experience in the precious metals and copper industries, gained through his involvement in several world class open pit and underground mines. He has a proven track record successfully managing all stages and levels of mining operations, including C-level management, mineral exploration, social and environmental impact studies, engineering studies, project management (e.g., developing/constructing, commissioning) and steady state operations. Mr. Ochoa holds a BSc in Mining Engineering from University of Arizona, as well as various professional certifications.

Bio: Andrea Brickey
Dr. Andrea Brickey is the past president of MMSA, a professor of Mining Engineering and Management and the Director of the Office for Professional Education at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She obtained her BS degree in Mining Engineering from South Dakota Mines and her PhD in Mining Engineering from Colorado School of Mines. Prior to her career in academia, she held multiple roles in the mining industry, focused primarily on mine feasibility and design at numerous operations and projects around the world for various commodities. At South Dakota Mines, she conducts research and teaching activities and delivers several mining-specific professional development programs for mineral industry partners.

Webinars are limited to 100 registrants. To register for this free Webinar:
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Location: 1726 Cole Boulevard – Suite 130, Lakewood, Colorado
(across the highway from Denver West Marriott)

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By: Justin Norman Managing Director of Construction, Projects & Assets FTI Consulting

Webinar Purpose: Large mining and infrastructure projects are particularly vulnerable to cost overruns and schedule delays. “Failure” may not necessarily result in a total loss, but rather a level of significant underperformance that reduces stakeholder returns. Most risks can be managed or even avoided by owners and lenders when: 1) comprehensive, independent due diligence is conducted by the right expertise(s) before funding and 2) independent monitoring is carried out during project execution by the right expertise(s). This presentation will highlight common root causes of project underperformance and share lessons learned from a recent mining project in Brazil that ended in liquidation and near-total loss for senior lenders.

Presented by: MMSA CPD COMMITTEE
The MMSA CPD Committee offers a series of webinars about a wide range of topics designed for professionals working for mining companies and those involved in the preparation of studies and disclosure documents. The Webinars are also of interest to the legal, financial, management and academic sectors of the industry. The Webinars qualify for Continuing Professional Development credits for MMSA QPs.

Bio: Justin Norman
Justin Norman is a Managing Director in the Construction, Projects & Assets practice at FTI Consulting and has over 25 years of experience in the development and delivery of large-scale heavy industrial and infrastructure projects globally with specific expertise in mining and metals. Justin is an expert in matters related to capital project management best practices, construction management, risk management and project controls. His project services include due diligence and project-readiness reviews; execution-stage gate reviews; project performance assessments; independent engineering and monitoring services for lenders; execution planning; cost and schedule forecasting; and interim project management. In addition to project advisory work, Justin is experienced in evaluating quantum and delay claims in dispute matters, providing expert reports, and testifying in arbitration. Prior to consulting, he worked 18 years for Bechtel’s mining and metals division on process plant and infrastructure projects in North and South America, EMEA, and APAC with leadership roles in project controls, construction, and project management. Justin holds a B.S. in Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology and certifications in project management, construction management, project cost control, scheduling, and process improvement.

Webinars are limited to 100 registrants. To register for this free Webinar:
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The Webinar will be recorded and posted on YouTube. A summary and links to the video will be posted on the MMSA Web site after the event: https:\\www.mmsa.net.

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By: Alister Horn, Business Strategy Lead (North America) – Aereo

Webinar Purpose: AI has the potential to vastly improve engineering and operations efficiency throughout many levels of the mining industry. This will be through a combination of increased automation of data gathering and analysis, and the generation of deeper and more relevant insights. The path forward will begin with the transformation of already established tools and practices into novel applications that unlock value in new ways. The use of AI-driven data analysis in aerial photogrammetry serves as a case-study of such a transformation.

Presented by: MMSA CPD COMMITTEE
The MMSA CPD Committee offers a series of webinars on a wide range of topics, designed for professionals working for mining companies and for those involved in the preparation of studies and disclosure documents. The Webinars are also of interest to the legal, financial, management and academic sectors of the industry. The Webinars qualify for Continuing Professional Development credits for MMSA QPs.

Bio: Alister Horn
Alister Horn is a mining engineer with 30 years of global experience in mine operations, economic reserves certification and project development. He is the Business Strategy Lead
(North America) for Aereo, a firm specializing in Geospatial Intelligence technologies.

Webinars are limited to 100 registrants. To register for this free Webinar:
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My Adventures With NIOSH, DOGE, and DC.  Based on a True Story

Speaker:  Andrea Brickey, Professor, South Dakota Mines
Location: 1726 Cole Boulevard – Suite 130, Lakewood, Colorado
(across the highway from Denver West Marriott)

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By: Cory Milburn, MBA, CFCC, PSP, CCP, Delta Consulting Group – Vice President & Matthew Nichols, PSP, Delta Consulting Group – Director

Webinar Purpose: The purpose of this webinar is to provide an introduction to common causes and types of construction claims in the mining industry. This presentation will help audience members better understand what construction claims are, why they occur, and strategies for avoiding them and disputes.

Presented by: MMSA CPD COMMITTEE
The MMSA CPD Committee offers a series of webinars about a wide range of topics designed for the professionals working for mining companies and those involved in the preparation of studies and disclosure documents. The Webinars are also of interest to the legal, financial, management and academic sectors of the industry. The Webinars qualify for Continuing Professional Development credits for MMSA QPs.

Bio: Corey Milburn MBA, CFCC, PSP, CCP
Cory Milburn has guided clients for over 25 years through management optimization, risk mitigation, and the resolution of challenging situations in the construction industry. His success evolved from various roles in expert-level claims development and defense strategy, expert testimony, CPM scheduling, project controls management, productivity analysis, forensic schedule analysis, contract entitlement, risk management, dispute resolution, and training.

Bio: Matthew Nicols, PSP
Matthew Nichols has more than 13 years of experience as a project controls professional who specializes in construction scheduling and the development and analysis of construction claims for delay, loss of productivity, and damages. He has provided expert analysis and testimony and advisory services to owners, contractors, and subcontractors in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Middle East, and Australia. Mr. Nichols has experience on a wide variety of project types valued from $1 million to $15 billion, including airport,

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As a follow-up to the highly successful Abandoned Mine Lands Symposium hosted by MMSA, we encourage you to attend the following webinar hosted by EPA.

Webinar Purpose: The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 was signed into law on December 17, 2024. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing a Good Samaritan mine cleanup program to implement a new, more efficient strategy to address abandoned hardrock mines. EPA’s December Good Sam webinar is for all interested parties – private, public, State and local governments, Tribes, and non-governmental organizations. EPA will cover the scope of the legacy abandoned mine problem in the US, highlight key aspects of the law, discuss the program’s permitting process and NEPA review, and explain the program’s goals and implementation timelines.

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Date:  Friday, October 10th, 2025, 11:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: 1726 Cole Boulevard – Suite 130, Lakewood, Colorado
(across the highway from Denver West Marriott)

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In this lecture, Jeremy will provide a comprehensive overview of the relevant legal framework and a summary of the key developments that have shaped the current regulatory landscape. The presentation will include a detailed explanation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) stated plans, including their proposed approach and anticipated schedule for implementation of the Good Samaritan Hard Rock Law.

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The Women’s Mining Coalition will be providing a recap of this year’s annual Fly-In to Washington D.C. Each year, the WMC brings constituents from across the country to the U.S. Capitol to communicate with members of Congress and regulatory agencies about the importance of domestic mining. Since 1993, the WMC has continued it’s mission to advocate for today’s modern domestic mining industry, essential to our nation. This year was incredibly successful and we look forward to sharing stories and insights from the week.

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