SALTA, ARGENTINA FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AUGUST 2018 INDEX Letter of intent – Secretary of Mines of Argentina 3 Letter of intent – Minister of Tourism of Argentina 4 Letter of intent – ASGMI 5 Letter of intent – Alto Americas 6 Letter of intent – Secretary of Tourism of Salta Province 7 Letter of intent – Social Convention and Visitors Bureau 8 Introduction 9 Proposed Date 10 Projected Number of Delegates 10 Registration Fees 10 Sponsorships 11 Symposium Events 11 Programme of Symposium 12 Information of Argentina 13 Feeling at home, as nowhere else 13 Information of Salta 15 Useful Information 15 Geographical Aspects 16 Metallogenic Aspects 17 Proposed Field Trips 19 List of countries that do not require visa 22 Accesibility 23 Hotel Accomodation 25 Salta Host City 26 Convention Center 27 International Events hosted in Salta 30 International Geology related Conferences hosted in Argentina Pre and Post Tours 31 Contacts 38 2 3 4 5 6 7 24 June, 2014, Salta IAGOD (International Association on the Genesis of Ore Deposits) President Mao Jingwen It is our pleasure to address you as President of IAGOD (International Association on the Genesis of Ore Deposits) in order to inform you about Salta Convention & Visitors Bureau support of the nomination of Salta as a venue for the 15TH QUADRENNIAL IAGOD, planned for August 2018. Salta Convention & Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit NGO, which main objective is to promote Salta as an ideal destination for the realization of congresses, conventions, exhibitions and fairs; ensuring a sustainable development of the business destination. The Institutions has been working for the province of Salta for the last 6 years uninterruptedly, and it has more 75 associates, such as hotels, travel agencies, venues, service providers, and other companies related to the tourism industry. The Association is run by an Administrative Board: President Mr. Emilio Deferrari, Vice-president Mrs. Soledad Urtubey, Secretary Mr. Joaquín Caso and Treasurer Mr. Juan Manuel Lavallén. We would like to point out that Salta has the optimal conditions and it is prepared to be venue to host any kind of event, as it has the ideal infrastructure and provides quality services. We invite you to discover Salta “la linda” beauties; a great place for congresses and quality meetings. We remain at your disposal. Best regards. Joaquín Caso Soledad Urtubey Emilio Defferrari Secretary Vice-preside President SC & VB SC & VB SC & VB 8 INTRODUCTION The Geological and Mining Survey of Argentina (SEGEMAR) and the Geological Association of Argentina (AGA) organize the next 15th Quadrennial International Association on the Genesis of Ore Deposits Symposium, to be hosted in the city of Salta, Argentina, 28th to 31st August 2018 and give full support for its achievement. The focal theme for this Symposium is: “Ore deposits: providing resources for present and future generations”. It is worth to highlight that this is the first time for Argentina and South America to host such important meeting. South America, particularly the Andean region includes some of the richest metallogenic provinces in the world, such as the richest Cu-Mo province, one of the most extensive and rich Sn belts, one the richest Sb belts, the most important concentrations of Li in salars and one of the richest borates provinces. Also it hosts some of the largest individual ore deposits such as Cerro Rico de Potosí, Llallagua, Chuquicamata and El Teniente mines. South America offers excellent geology hosting world class mineral deposits covering the past 2 Billion years of Earth’s Metallogenic history, encompassing almost every conceivable metallogenic process. Thus the region offers something that will tempt every economic geologist and metallogenist. The diversity of the geology, mineral resources and population invite the world to investigate and discuss the science and enjoy Argentina’s renowned hospitality. The chance for Argentina for hosting this important meeting is a unique opportunity to create an extraordinary environment for the presentation and exchange of knowledge and research results on the genesis of mineral deposits. It will also give an invaluable occasion for local scientists for training in various aspects related to metallogeny and research tools. The Argentine bid commits to enhance the participation in the IAGOD Symposium of young geoscientists, students and delegates from less advantaged countries from around the globe. The commitments from the Geological Survey of Argentina and the Geological Association of Argentina, the supports from the Ibero-American Geological and Mining Survey Association as well as from the private natural resources sector guarantee a successful 15th Quadrennial IAGOD Symposium. The Geological and Mining Survey of Argentina (SEGEMAR) was founded in 1904 and plays a pivotal role in the knowledge of the geology of Argentina as well as in the identification of main mineral resources of the country. Its main responsibility is to examine the geological structure and non renewable natural resources of the territory providing geoscientific information and technical expertise required to promote an efficient exploitation of the natural resources, and to contribute to the preservation of life and properties of the inhabitants facing risks derived from geodynamic processes. 9 The Geological Association of Argentina (AGA) was created in 1945. It groups professionals, students, libraries, institutions and companies linked to the geological sciences both from out country as well as from Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, USA, Canada, England, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK. Its aim is to foster the advancement of Geological Sciences, stimulating scientific research, especially in regard to the best knowledge of the geology of Argentina and neighboring regions of America. DATE The dates for this event are 28th to 31st August 2018 and are based on weather conditions, accessibility of mineral deposits during field trips as well as reasonably align with the teaching calendars of the Universities. PROJECTED NUMBER OF DELEGATES & POTENTIAL EXHIBITORS The conservative estimate for the number of delegates coming to IAGOD 2018 is between 700 and 1,000. Potential exhibitors include local agents for international and local mining companies, scientific organizations, and service and equipment supplier companies. REGISTRATION FEES The preliminary cost estimation is U$S 550 for Regular Registration Fee, U$S 400 for LDC participants Registration (up to 20% Delegates) and U$S 200 for Students (up to 10% Delegates). The Fee comprises all costs of the Symposium including conference pack materials, every day bus services from and to hotels, warm lunches, morning and afternoon coffee catering, Welcome party and Farewell Assembly cocktail. It also includes one day excursion for all delegates with the “Train to the Clouds - Tren de las Nubes” departing from Salta as a farewell party. Train to the Clouds Excursion The Symposium will conclude, the day after the Closure Assembly, with a private excursion on the world famous Train to the Clouds and a Farewell Lunch in an old traditional Estancia at the gates of the Puna region and is expected to accommodate up to 500 people. 10 SPONSORSHIP Sponsors have the opportunity to reach a broad international audience through this Symposium, having their sponsorship promoted in various ways. Platinum Gold Silver Bronze $ 12,000 $6,500 $3,500 $2,000 Acknowledgement with logo on conference web site √ √ √ √ Acknowledgement with logo on abstract book √ √ √ Exhibition space (in order of sponsorship level) √ √ √ √ Company banner /logo displayed in venue (level dependent) √ √ √ √ Acknowledgement at opening/closing conference √ √ Promotional material included in registration package √ √ √ Complementary registration for up to 3 delegates √ Complementary registration for up to 2 delegates √ Complementary registration for up to 1 delegates √ Acknowledgement at opening/closing one session (of choice) √ √ SYMPOSIUM EVENTS Opening Welcome Party An opening reception will be held on the first evening of the Symposium and is planned for approximately 750 people. The reception includes an open bar and hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and local music. This will be located off site and showcases a special place with historical significance. The ticket for the Opening Reception is to be included in the Registration price. Farewell Assembly This reception will be held on the last evening of the conference, after the conclusion of the General. Workshops and short courses To be defined Field Trips The field trips will typically be of 3 - 5 day’s duration, costing approximately US$ 150 to 200 per day. This will include land transport from and to Salta, meals and accommodation. 11 Benefits for IAGOD and the region IAGOD2018 will bring the following benefits to stakeholders in the region: Increased awareness and visibility of roles and benefits of IAGOD to the science community in South America. Increase potential membership of the scientific community from existing non member countries, particularly from those that have close links with economic geology and metallogenic studies. Promotes networking between the industry and research communities across the region and within IAGOD members. PROGRAMME OF THE SYMPOSIUM A. Proposed Thematic Sessions 1. Porphyry Cu (±Au, Mo) deposits 2. IOCG deposits related to the non-accretional Andean Orogen 3. Epithermal gold deposits 4. Ore deposits in rift environments 5. Base metals in sedimentary sequences (MVT,