Newcrest Mining Ltd, in supporting the Chamber of Mines, sponsored the participation of five students.
David Riyong, a final year student in Geology, said he was privileged to be given the opportunity as it was his first time to attend such a conference where he gained useful information from the various topics presented at the three day conference.
“The conference was an eye-opener for me, as I never knew of the existence of certain mines operating within the country, thus this gives me greater understanding and knowledge, particularly in mining projects,’’ said Riyong