Suntrans Provides Professional Language Services for IAGS 2026

Recently, Beijing Suntrans Language Translation Co., Ltd. provided professional language services for the 31st International Association of Applied Geochemistry Symposium (IAGS 2026) held in Beijing, including Chinese-English simultaneous interpretation (SI), Chinese-Turkish consecutive interpretation (CI), together with simultaneous interpretation equipment support. Suntrans safeguarded this top global academic event in applied geochemistry, helping Chinese and foreign experts from more than 40 countries break down language barriers and carry out efficient academic exchanges.

This marks another important practice by Suntrans in delivering language services for high-end international geological academic conferences, following its services for numerous prestigious international events such as the China International Mining Conference. From keynote presentations to parallel-session discussions, the Chinese-English SI team delivered accurate transmission of cutting-edge academic insights with solid geological expertise and fluent bilingual conversion. Chinese-Turkish consecutive interpretation built a bridge for in-depth exchanges among Turkish participating experts. The supporting SI equipment ensured the service extended from “accurate interpretation” to “clear audibility”, forming a complete closed loop of conference language services.

Simultaneous interpretation booth: Suntrans interpreters conduct real-time Chinese-English bilingual conversion

I. This Grand Conference: The Global Applied Geochemistry Community Has Waited for 33 Years

Let us first look at the significance of this conference served by Suntrans. Hosted by the Association of Applied Geochemists (AAG), the International Association of Applied Geochemistry Symposium (IAGS) is held biennially and recognized as the highest-level academic conference in this field. This year’s symposium took place from September 12 to 16 at the International Conference Center of China University of Geosciences (Beijing), with Academician Cheng Qiuming of the Chinese Academy of Sciences serving as the conference chair. Under the theme “Data-Driven Geochemical Data Mining: Supporting Mineral Exploration and Environmental Research”, the event focused on frontiers including critical mineral exploration, global geochemical baselines, ecological restoration of mining areas and digital geochemistry. It attracted experts and scholars in geological survey, resource exploration and environmental geochemistry from over 40 countries worldwide.

For China’s geochemical community, this conference carries special significance. The previous time this symposium was held in China was the 16th International Exploration Geochemistry Symposium back in 1993. Its return to Beijing after 33 years stands as a testament to China’s international standing in applied geochemistry.

Main conference venue: After 33 years, the International Applied Geochemistry Symposium returns to China

II. Conference Highlight: Wang Xueqiu Awarded AAG Gold Medal; the “Chemical Earth” Initiative Sparks Wide Discussion

One of the most memorable moments of the conference was when Researcher Wang Xueqiu from the Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, was conferred the AAG Gold Medal of the Association of Applied Geochemists and delivered an invited keynote speech.

The AAG Gold Medal represents the highest individual honor in applied geochemistry. Having dedicated 37 years to exploration geochemistry, Researcher Wang Xueqiu’s findings have guided the discovery of 16 large gold deposits and 4 rare earth element deposits, including the super-large heavy rare earth deposit in Honghe, Yunnan. He developed a geochemical indicator system for prospecting in covered terrains, solving the challenging exploration puzzle of “invisible and intangible” deposits beneath overburden. In 2025, he received the Li Siguang Geological Science Award, China’s highest honor in geology.

In his keynote speech, Wang systematically introduced the international big science programme “Chemical Earth”, which he initiated in 2016. The programme has provided geochemical mapping training for 856 participants from 52 developing countries and assisted 13 nations in compiling national geochemical atlases, turning the vision of “mapping the periodic table of elements onto the Earth” into reality. The speech triggered lively on-site discussions. Suntrans’ simultaneous interpretation team completed real-time Chinese-English conversion of this content-dense academic presentation for attending experts from all nations.

Joint meeting of the UNESCO International Center for Global-Scale Geochemistry

III. Multilingual Interpretation Plus Equipment Support: Pre-conference Document Study, Flawless On-site Delivery

Simultaneous interpretation for academic conferences ranks among the most demanding interpretation scenarios. Speakers tend to deliver speeches at a fast pace with high information density, and geological and geochemical presentations are packed with technical terms such as metallogenesis, isotope geochemistry and element occurrence state, leaving no room for inaccuracy.

To support this conference, Suntrans arranged for interpreters to study conference papers and presentation manuscripts in advance, build a geochemical terminology library session by session, and fully familiarize themselves with each speaker’s research focus, representative achievements and habitual expressions. During the conference, the Chinese-English SI team performed real-time bilingual conversion in the main hall and parallel sessions to facilitate keynote speeches and thematic workshops. To meet communication needs of experts from Turkey and other countries, Chinese-Turkish consecutive interpreters offered CI service for bilateral meetings and breakout discussions, enabling experts speaking less common languages to fully express their ideas and engage deeply. Meanwhile, the SI equipment team set up and calibrated interpretation booths, assigned frequency channels and provided on-site technical duty, guaranteeing stable infrared reception and channel switching. Experts could tune in upon seating for uninterrupted listening experience.

Smooth communication at an international conference relies not merely on “good interpretation”, but also on “effective transmission”. The combination of linguistic competence and equipment support differentiates Suntrans from ordinary translation service providers.

Parallel thematic session: Chinese and foreign experts conduct in-depth discussions on frontier topics

Such capability cannot be achieved through impromptu performance. Founded by Dr. Lü Guo, a geology PhD, Suntrans has specialized in the vertical mining and geology sector for more than a decade. Most of its core interpreters hold academic backgrounds in geology and mineral exploration. They are not laymen cramming knowledge at the last minute; rather, they understand the content before translating it. The company’s terminology library covers international and domestic mining standards including JORC, NI 43‑101, SAMREC and GB/T 17766-2020. Its talent pool comprises 68 core reviewers and 1,024 freelance interpreters to underpin high-end conferences.

IV. Beyond Simultaneous Interpretation: Suntrans’ Full-spectrum Mining Language Services

For years, Suntrans has focused on the mining and energy sectors, offering services across the full geological and mining value chain:

• Professional Written Translation: Services cover geological survey reports, resource assessment reports under JORC, NI 43‑101 and other frameworks, feasibility study reports, mining regulatory documents, academic papers and technical materials, spanning 72 languages and 40 professional fields.

• Conference Interpretation: Full-scenario services including Chinese-English simultaneous interpretation, multilingual consecutive interpretation (English, Turkish, Russian, Spanish, etc.) and escort interpretation, alongside SI equipment rental and technical support. Suntrans delivers one-stop solutions from interpreters to hardware. It has served the China International Mining Conference for 12 consecutive years and exhibited there for 18 years, accumulating extensive hands-on experience in international mining conferences.

• Mining Consulting and Cross-border Project Liaison: End-to-end linguistic and informational support for domestic and overseas geological research institutes, central mining SOEs and enterprises in resource-host countries, facilitating Chinese mining enterprises “Going Global” and overseas capital “Coming In”.

• In addition, drawing on years of industry resources and talent networks, Suntrans provides mining talent exchange and referral services, connecting geological and mining professionals with cooperation opportunities.

From the SI booth of a single conference to an industry-wide language service ecosystem, Suntrans stays committed to one goal: removing language barriers for Sino-foreign exchanges in geology and mining.

Closing Remarks

The conference will run through September 16, followed by thematic workshops and field geological excursions. Suntrans will continue to deliver professional language services to support international scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation in geochemistry and mineral resources — helping the world understand China’s geochemistry and amplifying China’s mining voice globally.

Beijing Suntrans Language Translation Co., Ltd. (Suntrans) 18 years of specialized geological & mining language services | Member of Translators Association of China Served China International Mining Conference for 12 consecutive years; exhibited for 17 consecutive years 68 core reviewers, 1,024 freelance interpreters, covering 72 languages and 40 professional fields Terminology library covering JORC / NI 43‑101 / SAMREC / GB/T 17766-2020 standards

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