Organizers: UNECE and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in collaboration with the Government of Mongolia through the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry, Mongolia

Workshop language: English

Objective: The key objective of the workshop is to introduce experts to the practical application of the United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources 2009 (UNFC-2009) in classifying resources such as uranium, thorium coal and oil & gas in energetic basins. The course will focus on the following topics of interest:

1. Application of UNFC-2009 to nuclear fuel resources, coal and oil & gas;
2. Specification and Bridging Documents for the application to various commodities;
3. Guidelines on use of UNFC-2009 for uranium resources;
4. Best practices in the application of UNFC-2009 for uranium and thorium projects;
5. Case studies in the application of UNFC-2009;
6. Live exercises on application of UNFC–2009; and
7. UNFC–2009 as a medium for social licensing and stakeholder communications.

Expected outputs: One of the main outputs anticipated from the workshop is sharing of experiences and strengthening of a professional network among the participating countries. The exchange of knowledge and experience between workshop participants and workshop staff will result in an acquisition of knowledge and skills by participants. The course will involve exercises on the application UNFC-2009 and its consistent use.

For more information and/or to participate, please send an email to:[email protected]

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