The industry panel discussion will feature representatives from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE); Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA); Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME); and European Federation of Explosives Engineers (EFEE). Panelists will present regulatory updates and changes and will field questions from the moderator and attendees.

When:
Regulatory Panel Discussion
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

We're now accepting video submissions for the Blasters R Us Video Round Up. Submit your 5 to 7 minute video today, and be part of the wildly popular showing during the Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique.

To get started, download a submission form and submit it to wahl@isee.org. Once your form has been processed, you will receive a link to upload your video. The round up will take place during the 43rd Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique held this year in Orland, Fla.

The deadline to submit your video is Monday, Jan. 9. Submit yours today.

Good news if you haven't had a chance to submit your photos of a recent blast or jobsite to the 24th annual photo contest: The deadline has been extended to Friday, Dec. 30. Get your submission in before the deadline for a chance to win a $500 gift certificate to the ISEE Bookstore.

The contest has categories for blasters and drillers at work; construction blasting; quarrying and mining; demolition blasting; and specialty blasting. All submissions will be judged on composition, content and quality.

Get ready for the 43rd Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique by downloading the official mobile app to help you maximize your time at the event. Download the ISEE 2017 mobile app today to view the complete schedule and add your favorite exhibitors and sessions to the personalized planner for convenient on-the-go access before and during the conference. Be sure to check the app often. More information will be added soon.

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The Society of Explosives Engineers Education Foundation is seeking donations of unique items for the annual auction to be held during ISEE’s 43rd Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 29 – Feb. 1, 2017. We hope you will be able to help.

This auction is a great opportunity to showcase your company name at the conference and help the foundation raise money for the ISEE Scholarship Fund. Since the foundation’s inception, over 500 scholarships valued at more than $500,000 have been awarded.

There are endless possibilities for donations, such as trips, gourmet food, collectibles and antiques (especially explosives related), recreational items, weekend getaway packages, artwork, and regional items.

The Ohio Drilling and Blasting Conference kicks off from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017, with a welcome reception and exhibits. On Thursday, learn about various topics such as underground blasting, wave forms, public relations, demolition blasting, current compliance issues and more. View the preliminary schedule.

Although retraining credit hours have been accepted in the past by a number of states, due to recent changes in regulations, you need to be careful and check with your state regulators to be sure you receive the proper retraining credit hours from this conference.

Industrial explosives market research said to cover the world’s major players indicates 6.7% annual growth in the market to 2022 could see its value reach US$15.88 billion at that time.The research out of Oregon, USA, by a business unit of India’s Allied Analytics LLP is said to involve analysis of explosives makers including AEL Mining Services, Orica, EXSA, Enaex, MAXAM, Austin Powder Company, Hubei Kailong Chemical Group, Solar Industries India, Dyno Nobel, and Davey Bickford.

Allied said the 6.7% CAGR from 2016 to 2022 would be driven by expansion in the dominant mining segment of the market, which accounted for 80% of the industry revenues last year.

Canadian company based on the West Coast hopes to strike it rich at a gold mining project in rural Nova Scotia. Atlantic Gold Corp. of Vancouver is in the midst of creating a 30-hectare open pit mine and the infrastructure to run it in Moose River Gold Mines, a community about 24 kilometres southeast of Middle Musquodoboit.

The company has already hired 140 employees as part of its Touquoy Gold Project — one of four developments planned for the area.

Copper prices, which have been in steady decline since 2011, thanks to China’s slowing economic growth, have been on a tear lately, lifting both the stock prices for B.C. copper mining companies and the hopes of developers with new copper projects in the pipeline.

A 30% increase in copper prices between Oct. 24 and Nov. 28 has been dubbed the "Trump rally" on the assumption the price rise had something to do with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s promise to go on an infrastructure spending binge that would boost demand for basic materials and metals.

As the leading professional association for the explosives industry, we want to help you advance your knowledge and career through education, regulatory training and professional networking. Whether you’re a student, an industry professional, or representing an organization, being part of the ISEE community will help you to achieve your goals.

Please renew your ISEE membership for 2017 to continue your access to these exclusive tools including:

1. Networking opportunities with 4,000 colleagues and industry leaders
2. Access to the Explosives Reference Database Online, a $1,200 value
3. Special annual conference pricing
4. A complimentary subscription to the Journal of Explosives Engineering
5. Exclusive pricing at the ISEE online bookstore
6. A complimentary listing in the ISEE Membership Directory and Desktop Reference

For a limited time only, the Explosives Reference Database has been marked down to $360 for both ISEE members and non-members.

The reference database contains the complete proceedings from all annual conferences on Explosives and Blasting Technique leading up to 2016, plus RIs and ICs from USBM technical papers from the Journal of Explosives Engineering and BAI’s High Tech Seminar proceedings.

This is the last year the full database DVD will be available. Please note: The online database will still be available to ISEE members, and the annual conference proceedings will also still be available.

Supplies of the Explosives Reference Database are limited, get your copy today.

Did you know the ISEE has an online career center that offers discounts to members looking to post jobs? Whether you’re a student looking for an internship or a business looking for a seasoned professional in the explosives industry, the ISEE job board, located at the ISEE website, is a great way to get noticed.

And one of the best parts is that it’s free for job seekers. Upload your resume today to get the attention of job posters or browse the job board for the latest openings. Visit the career center now.

Jan. 20, 2016
Rapid City, S.D.

Jan. 26-28, 2017
Orlando, Fla.
Email Dean Nichols at dnichols@apt-research.com for more information.

Jan. 28, 2016
Lincoln, Calf.
Contact Mike Chiurato at mchiurato@alphaexplosives.com for more information.

Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2017
Orlando, Fla.