The 50th Presidium Meeting of the International Society for Mine Surveying took place at our university on October 25-26. The meeting, guided by the International Society for Mine Surveying, was organized by China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing. Over 70 representatives from 14 countries, including China, Germany, Russia, Poland, the United States, Australia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Brazil, India, and South Africa attended the conference.
Professor Ge Shirong, President of China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, attended the Presidium Meeting and delivered a welcoming speech. He extended a warm welcome to the domestic and international guest, providing an overview of our university's developmental history. Professor Ge highly commended the pivotal role of mine surveying in the national development of mineral resources and the restoration of ecological environments. He emphasized the necessity for international mine surveying peers to align with the trends of informatization and intelligence, strengthen scientific and educational cooperation, and make contributions that align with the demands of the new era. Professor Cui Ximin, Vice President of China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, presided over the meeting. Professor Dai Huayang from China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, also a member of the International Society for Mine Surveying presented an overview of the development and international exchanges within the university's surveying and mapping discipline.
Professor Huang Leting, President of the International Society for Mine Surveying, delivered a speech expressing gratitude to representatives from various countries for traveling to China to attend the conference. He extended his appreciation to China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing for its substantial contributions to the international field of mine surveying, particularly for its leadership in mine surveying education and research. During the conference, participants actively engaged in discussions, offered valuable suggestions, and envisioned the expansive future of mine surveying. The discussions culminated in a clear delineation of the development direction for the International Society for Mine Surveying in the upcoming phases.
Professor Axel Preuße, Vice President of the International Society for Mine Surveying, and Professor Hendrik Grobler spoke highly of the achievements of the conference, recognizing China's outstanding accomplishments in mine surveying. They expressed gratitude to China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing for its support for both the conference and the Presidium Meeting. They also extended an invitation to reconvene in Cape Town, South Africa, for the 19th International Congress for Mine Surveying in 2026.
