b'Letter to the Editor Letter to the EditorDear Lisa This clash of times makes it impossibleinput to the ASEG. However, with the I have just returned from the AEGCfor many delegates, including myself,increasing size of the Conference and the 2019 in Perth and wish to congratulateto go to two conferences that theyinclusion of PESA and AIG, the 18 month the organisers on a very successfulwould otherwise like to attend. This is avariable timing has become a liability and, conference. Having been on the AEGCparticular problem for small or mediumas a result, will be reducing the possible 2018 committee I am well aware of thesized exhibitors, as they simply cannotfinancial gain to the ASEG from each effort that went into AEGC 2019 and I amafford to be at many overlappingconference. It is also annoying to many sure that the committee are enjoying aconferences. delegates and exhibitors. It is impossible well-earned rest and the warm feelingFor the AEGC 2018 the main problemfor other conferences to synchronise with that comes from success. Well done!was the proximity to the PDAC inthis to the detriment of all.Brisbaneyour turn next! Canada. Many international exhibitorsI have canvassed some of the organisers Unfortunately, I have one complaintand delegates did not attend AEGCof PESA and AIG on this issue and in about this conference. This is to do with2018 because of this problem. Also,every case got the answer that these its timing on a variable date every 18the AEGC 2018 clashed with schoolorganisations would be happy with fixed months. holidays and Chinese New Year, whichone or two year intervals. Since there is a different but related problem. This iswould be a revolt from exhibitors if the The AEGC is now run in association withcounterproductive for the AEGC. timing were to be changed to yearly, it both PESA and AIG and it is importantIt could be argued that the final dates forseems to me that two year intervals for that its timing does not clash with otherAEGC 2019 were set before, for instance,the AEGC is the only sensible solution. A conferences, particularly ones run bythe M+W conference, but the latter isreasonable time for such a change would the same organisations. The Mines andevery two years within a couple of weeksbe after the 2022 conference due to the Wines Conference (M+W), which is aof the end of September. We know whenlong planning time for these events.significant Eastern Australian explorationit will be and can plan appropriately. TheI propose that the timing of the AEGC conference, is hosted by AIG. I have beenAEGC can be anytime and is impossiblebe changed to every two years at on the committee for this event multipleto synchronise with. approximately the same date. I suggest times, but this year I will be unable tothat any others who have strong feelings attend because it will be held just aWhen the ASEG conference started iton this subject, in either direction, make couple of weeks from the AEGC 2019.was every two years. It became everytheir feelings known publicly so we can Also, the Africa Down Under conference18 months to take advantage of theresolve this problem.started on the Wednesday of the sameAmericas Cup in Perth 1983 and, when week as the AEGC. I know of several non- that was a financial success, stayed at thatSteve Collins attendees at AEGC due to the overlap. timing interval to maximise the financialscollins@arctan.com.auSubscribe to Preview online Non-members of the ASEG can now subscribe to Preview online via the ASEG website. Subscription is free. Just go to https://www.aseg.org.au/publications/PVCurrent to sign up. You will receive an email alert as soon a new issue of Preview becomes available. Stay informed and keep up-to-date by subscribing now!!NB: ASEG Members dont need to subscribe as they automatically receive an email alert whenever a new issue of Preview is published.OCTOBER 2019 PREVIEW 2'