Enhance your GEOMIN 2026 experience through exclusive pre-conference programs designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange.
Greenfields Prediction in 4D: From Global- to Camp-scale
Introduction to Interpreting Drilled Assay Data as Structural Patterns
The Use of Mineral System Science to Drive Critical Mineral Exploration in the Kingdom
Graham Begg
Dr. Jun Cowan
Dr. Frank Bierlein & Dr. Honza Catchpole
1.5 Hours &
20 Mins Q&A
1.5 Hours &
20 Mins Q&A
1.5 Hours &
20 Mins Q&A
Geophysics Applied to Mineral Exploration
Dr. Sergio Espinosa and Dr. David Khoza
4 Hours
E&S as a prerequisite for project approval and financing
International standards vs. local regulatory requirements
Case Study: The cost of E&S failure
From ESIA compliance to contextual intelligence
Social baseline studies and mine design integration
Cultural heritage and local identity management
Land access, compensation, and resettlement principles
Developing effective Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs)
Livelihood restoration and relocation challenges
Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies
Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs) as risk management tools
Case Study: E&S success and community support
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Welcome & Objectives
Global Standards vs. Local Law
Case Study 1 (The Cost of Failure)
Coffee Break
Contextual Intelligence & ESIA
Cultural Heritage & Local Identity
Lunch Break
Land Access & Resettlement (The Theory)
The RAP in Practice
Coffee Break
The Social Toolbox: Stakeholder Engagement & Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM)
Case Study 2 (The Success Model)
Margot Petitpierre is the Asia General Director of INSUCO and an international development engineer and regional planning expert with more than a decade of experience managing complex environmental and social risks across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
After leading technical and community-based development initiatives for international NGOs in the fields of water, sanitation, and agricultural development, Margot transitioned into Environmental and Social consulting with INSUCO. During nearly five years in Guinea, she led E&S management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement programs across mining, infrastructure, and energy projects.
Building on her experience in West Africa, Margot played a key role in expanding INSUCO's operations into Asia and the Middle East. She successfully established and currently oversees the company's regional offices in Cambodia and Saudi Arabia, supporting clients in implementing internationally recognized environmental and social practices while strengthening relationships with local communities and stakeholders.
Margot holds a degree in International Agro-Development Engineering and is recognized for her expertise in E&S risk management, stakeholder engagement, social performance, and sustainable project development.
Held as part of GEOMIN 2026, the GEOMIN AI Labs is hosted by the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan and organized by SLB in partnership with SEG. This exclusive program is open to invited students and young professionals.
The Geological Survey Round Table serves as a strategic forum for leaders of national geological surveys to exchange perspectives on emerging priorities in mineral exploration, critical minerals, geological data management, and cross-border collaboration across the Africa–Middle East–Central Asia Super Region. Participation is by invitation only.
