- Workshop Opening Speech - Dr Russell Howorth (Director - SOPAC Division)
- Workshop Programme
- Participants List
- Workshop Proceedings
- Presentations and Presenters:
- Day 1: Mineral Resources Potential and Mining in the Pacific Islands Region: Lessons Learned - Mr Akuila Tawake (DSM Project - Team Leader)
- Session 1 [Overview of Marine Minerals]: Plate Tectonics; Introduction to Marine Minerals; MSR; Metal Prices, Uses, & Global Demands - Mr Jim Hein (Senior Scientist, US Geological Survey)
- Session 2 [Overview of Biological Studies Associated with Marine Minerals] - Mr Chuck Fisher (Penn State University)
- Session 3 [Geology and Potential of Manganese Nodules]: Manganese Nodules - Mr Jim Hein (US Geological Survey)
- Day 2: Session 4 [Biology of Manganese Nodules] - Mr Chuck Fisher (Penn State University)
- Session 5 [Geology and Potential of SMS]: Seafloor Massive Sulphides - Mr Jim Hein (US Geological Survey)
- Session 6 [Biology of Seafloor Massive Sulphides] - Mr Chuck Fisher (Penn State University)
- Session 7 [Geology and Potential of Cobalt-rich Crusts] - Mr Jim Hein (US Geological Survey)
- Day 3: Session 8 [Biology of Cobalt-rich Crusts] - Mr Chuck Fisher (Penn State University)
- Session 9 [Potential of Other Deep Sea Mineral Deposits] - Mr Jim Hein (US Geological Survey)
- Session 10 [History of Marine Mineral Technology Development] - Mr Jim Hein (US Geological Survey)
- Session 11 [Recent Technology Development and Innovation] - Mr Kris Van Nijen (General Manager, OceanflORE BV)
- Day 4: Session 12 [Exploration Advisory Services – Case Study – IHC Mining BV] - Mr John Feenan (Director - Exploration Advisory Services IHC Mining BV)
- Session 13 [Environmental Impacts of terrestrial mining] - Mr Akuila Tawake (SPC)
- Session 14 [Environment Impacts of Deep Sea Minerals Exploration and Mining] - Mr Chuck Fisher (Penn State University)
- Session 16 [Fishery Resources in the Pacific and Concerns on the Potential Impacts of Deep Sea Mining] - Mr Malcom Clark (NIWA) and Ashley Williams (Fisheries Scientist, FAME Division, SPC)