Program | IMG 2026

International Mining Geology Conference 2026 Program

The conference program is subject to change at any time, at the discretion of the organising committee.

All times are listed below in AEST (Brisbane, Australia).

Monday, April 20, 2026


8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Registration Opens (Monday)
8:30 AM - 4:45 PM	Young Professionals Day
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Evolving Standards in the Age of AI
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Welcome Reception


8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Registration Opens (Monday)
8:30 AM - 4:45 PM	Young Professionals Day
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Evolving Standards in the Age of AI
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Welcome Reception


8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Registration Opens (Monday)
8:30 AM - 4:45 PM	Young Professionals Day
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Evolving Standards in the Age of AI
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Welcome Reception

Tuesday, April 21, 2026


7:30 AM - 5:00 PM	Registration Opens (Tuesday)
8:00 AM - 9:35 AM	Session 1 \| Opening Plenary Welcome to Country Uncle Thomas Coghill & Max Dillon, Yuggera & Kombumerri Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin, AusIMM Welcome from the Conference Chair Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited Mining geologists and business savvy: The good, the bad, and the way forward Mark Berry, Derisk Geomining Consultants Photon assays – Good enough? Rene Sterk, Mining the contradictions Bianca Byrne, Northern Star Resources Q&A + Discussion (Session 1) Session Chair,
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Tuesday)
10:05 AM - 11:50 AM	Session 2 \| Reconciliation Is real time reconciliation just a dream – using representative moisture, multi-element and mass flow measurement on conveyed flows Henry Kurth, Scantech International Pty Ltd From pit to port: Why your coal doesn’t add up (and what to do about it) Bradley Wilding, Raine & Associates Trying to fix what isn’t broken - The value of mine chain reconciliation Wesly Randa, Oceanagold Corporation Q&A + Discussion (Session 2) Session Chair, Implementing BMM: A business case from Chatree Gold Mine Owin Phongphanngam, Akara Resources Carrapateena a journey of reconciliation discovery in sub level cave mining Shaun Light, BHP Copper South Australia Q&A + Discussion (Session 2) Session Chair, Presentation from AusIMM Geoscience Society Presenter TBC, Presentation from the Australian Institute of Geoscientists Dale Sims, Australian Institute of Geoscientists
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Tuesday)
12:50 PM - 2:55 PM	Session 3 \| Evaluation and Planning Scheduling geology back into the mining value chain Chris Browne, Evolution Mining Integrated mineral conservation and resource development strategy to enhance economic value and extend the life of the Martabe Gold Mine Benny Mahadi Silitonga, Agincourt Resources The integration of geological information into the mine plan Caitlin Rowett, Hillgrove Resources Q&A + Discussion (Session 3) Session Chair, Using chance-constrained optimisation to assess the value of drilling Rick Jeuken, BHP Evaluating the reliability of bulk density measurements in nickel laterite deposits using predictive modelling Ian Lipton, AMC Consultants Pty Ltd Engineering better outcomes: Drill spacing as a tool for ore recovery, dilution control, and risk mitigation at South Kalgoorlie Joseph Mead, Northern Star Resources Third time’s the charm – a case study on the restart at Woodlawn Mine Hugh Bannister, Develop Global Ltd Q&A + Discussion (Session 3) Session Chair,
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Tuesday)
3:25 PM - 4:55 PM	Session 4 \| Geology and Grade Control Mining geologists: Custodians of the ore body Andrew Englebrecht, Gold Fields Optimizing ore recovery with post-blast modelling and digital fleet management system: A case from Martabe Gold Mine Ade Triyunita, PT Agincourt Resources Geological reinterpretation and grade control strategy at the federation pb-zn deposit, Cobar Basin Jeremy Mole, Aurelia Metals Preserving geological collections for teaching and skills development – A digital petrographic atlas of Australian coals Joan Esterle, University of Queensland Q&A + Discussion (Session 4) Session Chair, Day 1 Close Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Reception Sponsored By


7:30 AM - 5:00 PM	Registration Opens (Tuesday)
8:00 AM - 9:35 AM	Session 1 \| Opening Plenary Welcome to Country Uncle Thomas Coghill & Max Dillon, Yuggera & Kombumerri Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin, AusIMM Welcome from the Conference Chair Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited Mining geologists and business savvy: The good, the bad, and the way forward Mark Berry, Derisk Geomining Consultants Photon assays – Good enough? Rene Sterk, Mining the contradictions Bianca Byrne, Northern Star Resources Q&A + Discussion (Session 1) Session Chair,
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Tuesday)
10:05 AM - 11:50 AM	Session 2 \| Reconciliation Is real time reconciliation just a dream – using representative moisture, multi-element and mass flow measurement on conveyed flows Henry Kurth, Scantech International Pty Ltd From pit to port: Why your coal doesn’t add up (and what to do about it) Bradley Wilding, Raine & Associates Trying to fix what isn’t broken - The value of mine chain reconciliation Wesly Randa, Oceanagold Corporation Q&A + Discussion (Session 2) Session Chair, Implementing BMM: A business case from Chatree Gold Mine Owin Phongphanngam, Akara Resources Carrapateena a journey of reconciliation discovery in sub level cave mining Shaun Light, BHP Copper South Australia Q&A + Discussion (Session 2) Session Chair, Presentation from AusIMM Geoscience Society Presenter TBC, Presentation from the Australian Institute of Geoscientists Dale Sims, Australian Institute of Geoscientists
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Tuesday)
12:50 PM - 2:55 PM	Session 3 \| Evaluation and Planning Scheduling geology back into the mining value chain Chris Browne, Evolution Mining Integrated mineral conservation and resource development strategy to enhance economic value and extend the life of the Martabe Gold Mine Benny Mahadi Silitonga, Agincourt Resources The integration of geological information into the mine plan Caitlin Rowett, Hillgrove Resources Q&A + Discussion (Session 3) Session Chair, Using chance-constrained optimisation to assess the value of drilling Rick Jeuken, BHP Evaluating the reliability of bulk density measurements in nickel laterite deposits using predictive modelling Ian Lipton, AMC Consultants Pty Ltd Engineering better outcomes: Drill spacing as a tool for ore recovery, dilution control, and risk mitigation at South Kalgoorlie Joseph Mead, Northern Star Resources Third time’s the charm – a case study on the restart at Woodlawn Mine Hugh Bannister, Develop Global Ltd Q&A + Discussion (Session 3) Session Chair,
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Tuesday)
3:25 PM - 4:55 PM	Session 4 \| Geology and Grade Control Mining geologists: Custodians of the ore body Andrew Englebrecht, Gold Fields Optimizing ore recovery with post-blast modelling and digital fleet management system: A case from Martabe Gold Mine Ade Triyunita, PT Agincourt Resources Geological reinterpretation and grade control strategy at the federation pb-zn deposit, Cobar Basin Jeremy Mole, Aurelia Metals Preserving geological collections for teaching and skills development – A digital petrographic atlas of Australian coals Joan Esterle, University of Queensland Q&A + Discussion (Session 4) Session Chair, Day 1 Close Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Reception Sponsored By


7:30 AM - 5:00 PM	Registration Opens (Tuesday)
8:00 AM - 9:35 AM	Session 1 \| Opening Plenary Welcome to Country Uncle Thomas Coghill & Max Dillon, Yuggera & Kombumerri Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin, AusIMM Welcome from the Conference Chair Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited Mining geologists and business savvy: The good, the bad, and the way forward Mark Berry, Derisk Geomining Consultants Photon assays – Good enough? Rene Sterk, Mining the contradictions Bianca Byrne, Northern Star Resources Q&A + Discussion (Session 1) Session Chair,
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Tuesday)
10:05 AM - 11:50 AM	Session 2 \| Reconciliation Is real time reconciliation just a dream – using representative moisture, multi-element and mass flow measurement on conveyed flows Henry Kurth, Scantech International Pty Ltd From pit to port: Why your coal doesn’t add up (and what to do about it) Bradley Wilding, Raine & Associates Trying to fix what isn’t broken - The value of mine chain reconciliation Wesly Randa, Oceanagold Corporation Q&A + Discussion (Session 2) Session Chair, Implementing BMM: A business case from Chatree Gold Mine Owin Phongphanngam, Akara Resources Carrapateena a journey of reconciliation discovery in sub level cave mining Shaun Light, BHP Copper South Australia Q&A + Discussion (Session 2) Session Chair, Presentation from AusIMM Geoscience Society Presenter TBC, Presentation from the Australian Institute of Geoscientists Dale Sims, Australian Institute of Geoscientists
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Tuesday)
12:50 PM - 2:55 PM	Session 3 \| Evaluation and Planning Scheduling geology back into the mining value chain Chris Browne, Evolution Mining Integrated mineral conservation and resource development strategy to enhance economic value and extend the life of the Martabe Gold Mine Benny Mahadi Silitonga, Agincourt Resources The integration of geological information into the mine plan Caitlin Rowett, Hillgrove Resources Q&A + Discussion (Session 3) Session Chair, Using chance-constrained optimisation to assess the value of drilling Rick Jeuken, BHP Evaluating the reliability of bulk density measurements in nickel laterite deposits using predictive modelling Ian Lipton, AMC Consultants Pty Ltd Engineering better outcomes: Drill spacing as a tool for ore recovery, dilution control, and risk mitigation at South Kalgoorlie Joseph Mead, Northern Star Resources Third time’s the charm – a case study on the restart at Woodlawn Mine Hugh Bannister, Develop Global Ltd Q&A + Discussion (Session 3) Session Chair,
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Tuesday)
3:25 PM - 4:55 PM	Session 4 \| Geology and Grade Control Mining geologists: Custodians of the ore body Andrew Englebrecht, Gold Fields Optimizing ore recovery with post-blast modelling and digital fleet management system: A case from Martabe Gold Mine Ade Triyunita, PT Agincourt Resources Geological reinterpretation and grade control strategy at the federation pb-zn deposit, Cobar Basin Jeremy Mole, Aurelia Metals Preserving geological collections for teaching and skills development – A digital petrographic atlas of Australian coals Joan Esterle, University of Queensland Q&A + Discussion (Session 4) Session Chair, Day 1 Close Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Reception Sponsored By

Wednesday, April 22, 2026


8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Registration Opens (Wednesday)
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM	Session 5 \| Orebody Knowledge Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited Title TBC Lauren Elliott, OceanaGold Successful use of hyperspectral imaging to discriminate material types in an open cut lithium pegmatite mine Andrew Job, Plotlogic The application of mine geology to improve geological model confidence at the Invincible Mine, St Ives Gold Mine Sarah Marwick, Goldfields Australia Bridging geochemistry and mineralogy: An element-to-mineral model workflow to enhance orebody knowledge Vinicius Andrade, Glencore Q&A + Discussion (Session 5) Session Chair,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Wednesday)
10:15 AM - 12:05 PM	Session 6 \| Resource and Modelling Modeling structural styles at Kennecott Mine: A case study in cross-section construction and probabilistic geological modeling Jen Ellis, Rio Tinto It's all about relationships Maree Angus, ERM Australia Integrating geological chronology into AI-driven geological modelling: toward geologically coherent domain construction Ron Reid, Harmony Australasia Q&A + Discussion (Session 6) Session Chair, Schrödinger’s Kittens at large: The operational challenges for resource estimation uncertainty, infill drilling efficacy and mine reconciliation Matthew Grant, Oceanagold Decoding geological contributions to coal loss and dilution through seam thickness simulation Ranjan Saha, BMA From drill core to decision-making: A framework for early resource characterisation Adel Vatandoost, Fortescue Q&A + Discussion (Session 6) Session Chair,
12:05 PM - 1:05 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Wednesday)
1:05 PM - 2:55 PM	Session 7 \| Quality and Technology Appropriate CRMs or analytical method, a potential dilemma, headache or not important Shauna Martin, Aurelia Metals Ltd Network effects or shear madness? Using machine learning to model mineralised structures Phil Jankowski, ERM Seeing through the shotcrete: enhancing geological modelling with FaceCapture Mapping at Renison Johanna van Balen, Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd Q&A + Discussion (Session 7) Session Chair, Practical implementation of the KORE spector system at a high-throughput diamond core gold operation: Enhancing efficiency and data quality Simon Davies, Northern Star Resources Innovations in density modelling at Bingham Canyon: Integrating advanced technologies and best practices Jen Ellis, Rio Tinto The unified rock value framework – integrating measured and sensed data with machine-learning for value-centred, behaviour-informed ore control Wendy Ware, Datarock Q&A + Discussion (Session 7) Session Chair,
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Wednesday)
3:25 PM - 4:50 PM	Session 8 \| Industry Forum Summary Overview of the Forum Presenter TBC, Title TBC Discussion / Panel, Q&A + Discussion (Session 8) Session Chair, Title TBC Neville Plint, Mining3 Conference Close and Awards Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Closing Reception


8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Registration Opens (Wednesday)
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM	Session 5 \| Orebody Knowledge Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited Title TBC Lauren Elliott, OceanaGold Successful use of hyperspectral imaging to discriminate material types in an open cut lithium pegmatite mine Andrew Job, Plotlogic The application of mine geology to improve geological model confidence at the Invincible Mine, St Ives Gold Mine Sarah Marwick, Goldfields Australia Bridging geochemistry and mineralogy: An element-to-mineral model workflow to enhance orebody knowledge Vinicius Andrade, Glencore Q&A + Discussion (Session 5) Session Chair,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Wednesday)
10:15 AM - 12:05 PM	Session 6 \| Resource and Modelling Modeling structural styles at Kennecott Mine: A case study in cross-section construction and probabilistic geological modeling Jen Ellis, Rio Tinto It's all about relationships Maree Angus, ERM Australia Integrating geological chronology into AI-driven geological modelling: toward geologically coherent domain construction Ron Reid, Harmony Australasia Q&A + Discussion (Session 6) Session Chair, Schrödinger’s Kittens at large: The operational challenges for resource estimation uncertainty, infill drilling efficacy and mine reconciliation Matthew Grant, Oceanagold Decoding geological contributions to coal loss and dilution through seam thickness simulation Ranjan Saha, BMA From drill core to decision-making: A framework for early resource characterisation Adel Vatandoost, Fortescue Q&A + Discussion (Session 6) Session Chair,
12:05 PM - 1:05 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Wednesday)
1:05 PM - 2:55 PM	Session 7 \| Quality and Technology Appropriate CRMs or analytical method, a potential dilemma, headache or not important Shauna Martin, Aurelia Metals Ltd Network effects or shear madness? Using machine learning to model mineralised structures Phil Jankowski, ERM Seeing through the shotcrete: enhancing geological modelling with FaceCapture Mapping at Renison Johanna van Balen, Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd Q&A + Discussion (Session 7) Session Chair, Practical implementation of the KORE spector system at a high-throughput diamond core gold operation: Enhancing efficiency and data quality Simon Davies, Northern Star Resources Innovations in density modelling at Bingham Canyon: Integrating advanced technologies and best practices Jen Ellis, Rio Tinto The unified rock value framework – integrating measured and sensed data with machine-learning for value-centred, behaviour-informed ore control Wendy Ware, Datarock Q&A + Discussion (Session 7) Session Chair,
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Wednesday)
3:25 PM - 4:50 PM	Session 8 \| Industry Forum Summary Overview of the Forum Presenter TBC, Title TBC Discussion / Panel, Q&A + Discussion (Session 8) Session Chair, Title TBC Neville Plint, Mining3 Conference Close and Awards Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Closing Reception


8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Registration Opens (Wednesday)
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM	Session 5 \| Orebody Knowledge Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited Title TBC Lauren Elliott, OceanaGold Successful use of hyperspectral imaging to discriminate material types in an open cut lithium pegmatite mine Andrew Job, Plotlogic The application of mine geology to improve geological model confidence at the Invincible Mine, St Ives Gold Mine Sarah Marwick, Goldfields Australia Bridging geochemistry and mineralogy: An element-to-mineral model workflow to enhance orebody knowledge Vinicius Andrade, Glencore Q&A + Discussion (Session 5) Session Chair,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Wednesday)
10:15 AM - 12:05 PM	Session 6 \| Resource and Modelling Modeling structural styles at Kennecott Mine: A case study in cross-section construction and probabilistic geological modeling Jen Ellis, Rio Tinto It's all about relationships Maree Angus, ERM Australia Integrating geological chronology into AI-driven geological modelling: toward geologically coherent domain construction Ron Reid, Harmony Australasia Q&A + Discussion (Session 6) Session Chair, Schrödinger’s Kittens at large: The operational challenges for resource estimation uncertainty, infill drilling efficacy and mine reconciliation Matthew Grant, Oceanagold Decoding geological contributions to coal loss and dilution through seam thickness simulation Ranjan Saha, BMA From drill core to decision-making: A framework for early resource characterisation Adel Vatandoost, Fortescue Q&A + Discussion (Session 6) Session Chair,
12:05 PM - 1:05 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Wednesday)
1:05 PM - 2:55 PM	Session 7 \| Quality and Technology Appropriate CRMs or analytical method, a potential dilemma, headache or not important Shauna Martin, Aurelia Metals Ltd Network effects or shear madness? Using machine learning to model mineralised structures Phil Jankowski, ERM Seeing through the shotcrete: enhancing geological modelling with FaceCapture Mapping at Renison Johanna van Balen, Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd Q&A + Discussion (Session 7) Session Chair, Practical implementation of the KORE spector system at a high-throughput diamond core gold operation: Enhancing efficiency and data quality Simon Davies, Northern Star Resources Innovations in density modelling at Bingham Canyon: Integrating advanced technologies and best practices Jen Ellis, Rio Tinto The unified rock value framework – integrating measured and sensed data with machine-learning for value-centred, behaviour-informed ore control Wendy Ware, Datarock Q&A + Discussion (Session 7) Session Chair,
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Wednesday)
3:25 PM - 4:50 PM	Session 8 \| Industry Forum Summary Overview of the Forum Presenter TBC, Title TBC Discussion / Panel, Q&A + Discussion (Session 8) Session Chair, Title TBC Neville Plint, Mining3 Conference Close and Awards Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Closing Reception

Thursday, April 23, 2026


8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Workshop \| Mastering the Art of Reconciliation: Insights from Real-World Experiences Workshop Presenter Ian Glacken, Snowden Optiro Workshop Presenter Rayleen Hargreaves, Datamine
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Workshop \| Unlocking the Value of Structural Geology in Mining, Exploration & 3D Modelling (Day 1) Workshop Presenter Ben Jupp, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Mark Rieuwers, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Joel Vergunst, Seequent


8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Workshop \| Mastering the Art of Reconciliation: Insights from Real-World Experiences Workshop Presenter Ian Glacken, Snowden Optiro Workshop Presenter Rayleen Hargreaves, Datamine
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Workshop \| Unlocking the Value of Structural Geology in Mining, Exploration & 3D Modelling (Day 1) Workshop Presenter Ben Jupp, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Mark Rieuwers, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Joel Vergunst, Seequent


8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Workshop \| Mastering the Art of Reconciliation: Insights from Real-World Experiences Workshop Presenter Ian Glacken, Snowden Optiro Workshop Presenter Rayleen Hargreaves, Datamine
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Workshop \| Unlocking the Value of Structural Geology in Mining, Exploration & 3D Modelling (Day 1) Workshop Presenter Ben Jupp, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Mark Rieuwers, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Joel Vergunst, Seequent

Friday, April 24, 2026


9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Workshop \| Unlocking the Value of Structural Geology in Mining, Exploration & 3D Modelling (Day 2) Workshop Presenter Ben Jupp, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Mark Rieuwers, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Joel Vergunst, Seequent


9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Workshop \| Unlocking the Value of Structural Geology in Mining, Exploration & 3D Modelling (Day 2) Workshop Presenter Ben Jupp, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Mark Rieuwers, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Joel Vergunst, Seequent


9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Workshop \| Unlocking the Value of Structural Geology in Mining, Exploration & 3D Modelling (Day 2) Workshop Presenter Ben Jupp, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Mark Rieuwers, SRK Consulting Workshop Presenter Joel Vergunst, Seequent

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