Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts Opens: 2 November 2020
Abstract Submission Deadline: 3 May 2021

The SGA 2021 Local Organising Committee invites submissions to the conference for consideration and inclusion in the technical programme. The main theme for the conference is The Critical Role of Minerals in the Carbon Neutral Future. 

Submissions are encouraged on topics related to mineral deposit research, exploration, sustainable development and environmental and social aspects related to mineral deposits.

Guidelines

Format of submission

• Submissions must be prepared according to the format and guidelines provided. Please view and download the Conference Paper/Abstract Template below. 
  
• Save the name your Word.doc file as follows: SGA2021_Surname.Initial_first 5 words of your abstract title
• Submissions not conforming to the correct format and template will be returned to authors without being reviewed.
  
• Submissions must be provided in English 
  
• We encourage submission of Short Papers up to a maximum of 4 pages long but Abstract only submissions up to a maximum of 300 words are also acceptable. 
  

Submission Formats (please indicate your selected format during the submission process):

1. Abstract (max 300 words)
   
2. Short Paper (Max 4 pages, including an abstract of max 200 words)

In addition to uploading the abstract as a Word .doc file (as per the template provided, including title, authors and abstract), you will also be required to: 

• Enter the title of your submission separately during the submission process.
  
• Enter in the author/co-authors and affiliations separately during the submission process
  
• Copy and paste the Abstract text (excluding title and authors) into the abstract field provided (max 300 words)
  
• Enter a bio for the Presenting Author/s (max. 50 words)
  
• If you are submitting on behalf of the Presenter/s, please have their email address/s ready to include in the submission

In addition to uploading the full paper as a Word.doc file (as per the template provided, including title, authors and abstract), you will also be required to:

• Enter the title of your submission separately during the submission process.
  
• Enter in the author/co-authors and affiliations separately during the submission process
  
• Copy and paste the Abstract portion of your submission (excluding title and authors) into a separate text field during the submission process. (Abstract of max 200 words, although it states 300 words allowed, this applies to 'Abstract Only' submissions.)
  
• Enter a bio for the Presenting Author/s (max. 50 words)
• If you are submitting on behalf of the Presenter/s, please have their email address/s ready to include in the submission 
  

Key Dates

  Abstract Submission Deadline: 3 May 2021

  Presenters advised by: 1 July 2021

COVID-19 Update: We are acutely aware that the effects of COVID-19 are ongoing and that there are still many unknowns as to how the next months and year will develop. Many international conferences in 2020 and early 2021 have been postponed for an extended period or run as virtual conferences. It is our preference and intention to run the 16th SGA Biennial Meeting as an in-person conference in November 2021. However, the health and safety of all participants is a top priority, and the conference Local Organising Committee and SGA Council are assessing and reviewing the global situation on a regular basis, planning for different eventualities. 

Our next date for considering the COVID-19 situation in relation to the November 2021 SGA Biennial Meeting is February 2021. Any updates will be communicated via the conference website and email notifications. In the interim we do encourage participants to submit abstracts within the submission deadlines and time frame for the November 2021 meeting.

General Information

Review and Notification to Authors
All completed submissions will be reviewed. You will be informed by email of the acceptance status of your abstract by 1 July 2021. Once the paper review has been completed you will be advised if you have been allocated a poster or oral slot in the programme and you will be required to make amendments to your paper based on the feedback from the reviewer.

Registration
All presenters are required to register and pay the conference registration fee in order to be included in the programme and to present in person at the event. Registration and payment of registration fee by presenters of accepted abstracts must be completed by no later than 1 September 2021.

Publication
By submitting an abstract/paper, authors agree to the publication of chosen abstracts/papers on the conference mobile app and conference proceedings or similar by SGA.

Presentation
Accepted oral presentations will be included within topical sessions of the official Conference programme. Posters will be on display during the conference and poster presenters will be allocated a set time to be available at their poster for discussion with viewers. Further details will be advised with the confirmation email.