12 IKC
8 – 12 JULY 2024
For regular updates please view this Bulletin Board regularly,
or contact 12 IKC Conference Coordinatormailto:[email protected].
November 2024
- Manuscript Submission Deadline has been extended until 9 December 2024.
- Important Dates page has been updated.
October 2024
Invitation Page has been renamed Highlights and includes some of the social media posts created by 12 IKC to highlight the following:
July 2024
Following materials have been added to the Downloads page
- 12 IKC Photos
- Downloadable Long Abstracts
- 50 Years of International Kimberlite Conferences by George Read and Jeff Harris – A Presentation from the Farewell Dinner
- 30 Years of Diamonds in Canada – The Importance of Aviation by Gary Vivian, Aurora Geosciences – A Presentation from the Farewell Dinner
- Field Trip 01 Guide
- Field Trip 03 Guide
- Field Trip 04 Guide
- Field Trip 07 Guide
- 12 IKC Conference Programme Book
June 2024
- Social Programme web page has been updated.
- 12 IKC Conference Programme Book has been added to Downloads page.
- The long abstracts are now published and available in the online Journal of International Kimberlite Conference Abstracts (JIKCA) at https://ikcabstracts.com/index.php/ikc .
- Indigenous Programme has been updated – An Indigenous Perspective on the 30 Years of Diamonds in Canada
- Organising Committee – Indigenous Committee and Awards Committee have been updated.
- Seminars page has been updated.
- Manuscripts Proceedings page has been added.
May 2024
- Oral Technical Programme has been added to the website.
- Poster Technical Programme has been added to the website.
April 2024
- Registration Deadlines for FT04, FT05B, FT06 and FT07 have been extended.
- POST-FT07C – Kennady North Project Drill Core has been cancelled.
- PRE-FT07A and PRE-FTA07B – Kennady North Project Drill Core has been confirmed as proceeding.
- FT01 – Northwest Territories Diamond Mines has been confirmed as proceeding.
- FT03 – Slave Craton Geology has been confirmed as proceeding.
- FT04 – Northwest Territories Kimberlite Drill Core Collection has been confirmed as proceeding.
- FT05A – Advances in Drift Prospecting for Kimberlite in Canada has been cancelled, however the short course FT05B is confirmed as proceeding.
- FT06 – Diamonds de Canada has been confirmed as proceeding.
March 2024
- Programme at a Glance has been updated with the Indigenous Programme.
- Indigenous Programme page has been added
- REVISED 12 IKC Long Abstract Template has been added to the Long Abstract Page and to the Downloads
- Registration: Social Events, Accompanying Persons and Field Trips have updated.
- Seminars: has been significantly updated.
- Social Programme: Beer Barge Evening has been added.
- Technical Programme: the Programme at a Glance has been added.
- Field Trip FT07 – Kennady North Project Drill Core: new field trip webpage has been added.
- Field Trip FT02 – Kimberlites From Across Canada: has been cancelled and webpage removed.
- Field Trip Overview: has been updated by adding the new FT07 and to show that FT02 has been cancelled.
February 2024
- Field Trip FT05 – Advances in Drift Prospecting for Kimberlite in Canada: FT Leader has been updated to show this is a unique opportunity to learn from a Canadian expert.
- Accompanying Persons: has been updated by adding two new Day Tours and Field Trip FT06 – Diamonds de Canada.
- Field Trip FT06 – Diamonds de Canada: new field trip webpage has been added.
- Field Trip Overview: has been updated by adding the new FT06.
January 2024
- Flavours of Yellowknife has been added to the website.
- Wildfires in Northwest Territories Update has been added to the website.
December 2023
- Home Page and Invitation Page: Updated.
November 2023
- Downloads: We have added Tindi to Power Points and refreshed their look as well. Hope you can use them to promote 12 IKC.
- Tindi the Mascot: A new webpage, introducing the 12 IKC mascot has been added.
- 30 Years of Diamonds in Canada: This webpage has been moved as a sub-page under the Conference heading in the menu.
September 2023
- Short Abstracts: Short Abstracts Submission page has been updated.
- Long Abstracts: Long Abstracts Submission page, has been updated.
- Technical Programme: The Long Abstract is limited to three pages (3). The Technical Programme page has been updated.
July 2023
- 12 IKC Registration: The registration is now live.
- 12 IKC Liability Waiver and Consent Form: This firm is now available on the Downloads Page.
- Important Dates: All of the Important Dates have now been updated.
- Accompanying Persons Programme: Preliminary details of the Accompanying Persons Programme have been updated.
- Registration: Registration page with the registration fees, general information and Terms and Conditions, have been added to the website.
- Field Trip Overview: Field Trips dates, details and prices have been added to the website.
- Field Trip FT01: The FT01 – Northwest Territories Diamond Mines details have been updated.
- Field Trip FT02: The FT02 – Kimberlites From Across Canada details have been updated.
- Field Trip FT03: The FT03 – Slave Craton Geology details have been updated.
- Field Trip FT04: The FT04 – Northwest Territories Kimberlite Drill Core Collection details have been updated.
- Field Trip FT05: The FT05 – Advances in Drift Prospecting for Kimberlite in Canada details have been updated.
- 30 Years of Diamonds in Canada: The page has been updated.
- Social Programme: The Social Events page has been updated.
- Visa Statement: 12 IKC Visa Statement has been added to the website.
June 2023
- Code of Conduct: 12 IKC Code of Conduct has been added to the website.
- Organising Committee: Delegate Financial Support Committee Members have been added.
- Russia Statement: The Russia Statement has been updated.
- Travel Information: The Travel Page has been updated.
- Important Dates: The majority of the Important Dates have now been updated.
- Financial Support: The page has been updated.
- Accommodation: Hotel booking is now updated and we invite you to book your room as soon as possible.
April 2023
- Seminars: Seminars’ details have been updated.
- Marketing Materials: The 16:9 format of the powerpoint is now available on the Downloads Page.
- Marketing Materials: The revised Conference Flier is now available on the Downloads Page.
- Social Media: We have a new Facebook page – please follow us here.
February 2023 - IMPORTANT UPDATES
NEW CONFERENCE DATES
- New Conference Dates: The 12 IKC Organising Committee were excited to confirm that the 12th International Kimberlite Conference will be held 8 – 12 July 2024.
- Invitation: The webpage has been updated.
SPONSORSHIP
- Sponsorship Opportunities: The webpage now includes the updated revised Sponsorship Flier which is also available on the Downloads Page
- Sponsors: The webpage has been update.
REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACTS
- Registration and Abstract Submission: Are scheduled to launch in July/August 2023.
- Statement towards Russian aggression has been added to the website.
COMMITTEES
- Organising Committee: The webpage has been updated.
- International Kimberlite Conference Advisory Committee: The webpage has been updated.
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME
- Seminars: In addition to the usual Technical Sessions encompassing cratons, kimberlites and diamonds, 12 IKC will convene for the first time Seminars covering emergent or state-of-science topics to help make sense of the tidal wave of new data and related geoscientific models as well as promote the sharing and development of ideas, group learning and active listening.
- Short Courses: The Short Courses planned for 2021 have been cancelled and replaced by Seminars which will be held within the Monday-Friday Technical Sessions.
- Field Trips: The webpage has been updated.
MARKETING
- Marketing Materials: The revised Save The Date, Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer and PowerPoint, are now available on the Downloads Page.
January 2022
Due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and continued global advisories to avoid all non-essential travel, it has been decided to further postpone preparation of the 12IKC. The global and local situations will be assessed again in Q1 of 2023 to determine if planning the conference for July-August 2024 can proceed. Announcements will be provided as soon as possible, and information will be posted on the 12 IKC website (please check the Bulletin Board) as well as 12 IKC social media. Updates will also be sent to everyone on the 12 IKC mailing list.
PLEASE NOTE: Further details will be announced in early 2023, but the 12th International Kimberlite Conference (12 IKC) will not be held in 2023.
June 2021
The further postponement of 12 IKC reflects the continued worldwide uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision has been made with the goal of maintaining the unique aspect of International Kimberlite Conferences: the symbiotic in-person mix of industry and academia from across the world. The change has the full support of the International Kimberlite Conference Advisory Committee.
The intention remains to host the 12 IKC at the same venues in Yellowknife, with the same scientific programme, field trips, short courses and social events, in July-August of a subsequent year yet to be determined. The global and local situation will be assessed in Q1 of 2022 (and each subsequent year as necessary) to determine if planning for a July-August conference in the following year can proceed. Announcements will be provided as soon as possible, most likely in Q2 of 2022. (not 2023 as incorrectly stated in initial April-June 2021 On Hold Announcements).
Generous sponsorship has been a key to the success of IKCs and 12 IKC gratefully acknowledges all of our sponsors for their continuing support.
Information will be posted on the 12 IKC website (please check the Bulletin Board) as well as 12 IKC social media and updates will be sent to everyone on the 12 IKC mailing list.
April 2021
- Important Dates, Registration, Accommodation and Accompanying Persons Programme Pages Hidden until New Details are Available
- Sponsorship Opportunities Page Updated with New 12 IKC Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer
- Financial Support and Technical Programme Pages Updated
- Field Trips and Short Courses Pages Updated
- New 12 IKC Conference Flyer Added to Downloads Page
- New 12 IKC Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer Added to Downloads Page
April 2020
- Important Dates, Registration, Field Trips and Short Courses Pages Updated with New Dates
- Social Programme and Accompanying Persons Programme Pages Updated with New Dates
- Sponsorship Opportunities Page Updated with New 12 IKC Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer
- Financial Support Page Updated with New Dates and New 12 IKC Financial Support Application
- New 12 IKC Conference Flyer, 12 IKC Conference Flyer Updated and 12 IKC Conference Poster Added to Downloads Page
- New 12 IKC Financial Support Application and 12 IKC Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer Added to Downloads Page
March 2020
- PRE-SC02A and POST-SC02B Pages Updated
October 2019
- Tourist Attractions Page Added
September 2019
- Registration Page added with provisional Conference Registration Fees: registration opens in less than a year, so start planning!
- Technical Programme updated: see changes to the way that the Technical Programme is organised compared to previous IKCs
- Conference Venues confirmed
- Field Trips updated including announcing provisional fees: an opportunity to see all operating Canadian diamond mines and more!
- Short Courses updated including provisional fees: 12 IKC is the first IKC to offer Short Courses
- Accommodation updated including preferred 12 IKC rates and reasonable cancellation policies: the hotel links are open and we strongly recommend you book now because there are a limited number of hotel rooms especially in the conference venues and August is one of Yellowknife’s busiest months
- Social Programme updated
- Accompanying Persons Programme added
- Social Media added: Follow 12 IKC on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
- 12 IKC Conference Flyer Updated added to Downloads page
May 2019
- Short Courses Information Updated
- Field Trips Information Updated
March 2019
- Financial Support Page Added
Significant Updates to:
February 2019
- Sponsors Page Added
- Short Courses Announced
- Field Trips Announced
- Social Programme Announced
January 2019
- Sponsorship Opportunities Added
- Downloads Page Added
Significant Updates to:
15 March 2018
- Website Launched