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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

1
2
7:30 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 1
9:00 AM - 10:35 AM
PLENARY AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 1


Welcome to Country
Dr. Richard Walley OAM, Noongar Elder

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

AusIMM Official Conference Opening
Janine Herzig, AusIMM

Plenary Presentation: Underground mining: we are just scratching the surface
Bill Beament, Northern Star Resources Ltd

Keynote Presentation: Unlocking sustained value from gold megaprojects
Simon Hille, Newmont Goldcorp
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning coffee break and ePoster session day 1


Gold adsorption onto activated carbon in the presence of viscosity modifiers
Rolf Andreas Lauten, Pionera
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 1a: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 1



Gold Analysis using PhotonAssay: Deployment and Operating Experience
James Tickner, Chrysos Corporation

Does gravity gold recovery make a difference in the profitability of a low-grade orebody?
Michelle Helm, Censio

Study on attrition of carbon particles during regeneration of activated carbon
Aditya Kale, Mintek

KellGold cyanide-free low-emissions recovery of metals from polymetallic concentrates
Mike Adams, Lifezone Ltd & Kelltech Ltd
TECHNICAL SESSION 1b: Sensors, monitoring and control 1


Development of a novel in-situ carbon content measurement for CIL and CIP processes
Marko Latva-Kokko, Outotec

Control and optimisation of a gold milling and flotation circuit
David Phillpotts, Mintek

Digital twin application as virtual instruments at Haile Gold Mine
Josue Nduwa Mushidi, Oceanagold Corp.

Automating cyanide measurement and control in highly variable complex copper gold ores by applying a modified potentiometric titration determination
Greg Zwolak, Orica Australia Pty Ltd
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch & ePoster session day 1
1:25 PM - 2:00 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 2


Keynote Presentation: Modelling approaches and their application in comminution circuit design
Steve Morrell, SMC Testing Pty Ltd

COI Presentation: Metallurgical Society
Dean David, Wood
2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 2a: Innovative mining practices/developments 1


Laboratory and field evaluations of a new non-toxic gold leach reagent
Xianwen Dai, CSIRO

Hydro hoisting: a new approach
Peter Fraser, Hydro Power Equipment (pty) Ltd

Enhancing the leaching rate of gold in alkaline glycine solutions
Elsayed Oraby, Curtin University

Gold roasting technology advances and how to handle complex concentrates more sustainably
Stefan Brauner, Outotec
TECHNICAL SESSION 2b: Pre-oxidation of refractory ores 1



Pokrovskiy pressure oxidation (POX) hub –from laboratory to commercial production
Timo Haakana, Outotec (finland) Oy

Enhancing gold recovery from refractory bio-oxidised gold concentrates through mechano-chemical activation
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia

Kibali Gold Mine sulphide concentrate treatment – understanding the preoxidation of sulphide concentrates
Thamsanqa Mahlangu, Kibali Gold Mines

Novel biooxidation process for low grade refractory sulfidic ores
Jaeheon Lee, University of Arizona
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Afternoon coffee break and ePoster session day 1
3:50 PM - 5:10 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 3a: Gold ore characterisation approaches for a new era of processing & mineralogy and characterisation


Characterising the effect of different modes of particle breakage on coarse gangue rejection for an orogenic gold ore
Paul Bode, Western Australian School Of Mines, Curtin University

Novel technology provides on-line measurement of particle size in individual cyclones: Barrick Cortez case study
John Viega, CiDRA Minerals Processing

Mineralogical controls on gold extraction: a comparison of leaching techniques on South African ores
Kirsten Youlton, University of the Witwatersrand

The mineralogy and processing potential of some ores from the Commonwealth prospect in NSW, Australia
Mark Aylmore, Curtin University
TECHNICAL SESSION 3b: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 2



Gold leaching from copper concentrate using alternative lixiviants
Jaeheon Lee, University of Arizona

X-Ray computed tomography for 3D analysis of gangue mineral rejection by gravity preconcentration of sulfidic gold ores
Teresa McGrath, Curtin University Gold Technology Group

Emerging technologies in cyanidation of gold and silver: a glance at some of the latest contributions
Guy Deschenes, BBA Inc

Plant optimisation approach at the Tropicana Gold Mine
Naim Abou-Rjeily, Mintrex Pty Ltd
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome reception sponsored by The Perth Mint

1
2
7:30 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 1
9:00 AM - 10:35 AM
PLENARY AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 1


Welcome to Country
Dr. Richard Walley OAM, Noongar Elder

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

AusIMM Official Conference Opening
Janine Herzig, AusIMM

Plenary Presentation: Underground mining: we are just scratching the surface
Bill Beament, Northern Star Resources Ltd

Keynote Presentation: Unlocking sustained value from gold megaprojects
Simon Hille, Newmont Goldcorp
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning coffee break and ePoster session day 1


Gold adsorption onto activated carbon in the presence of viscosity modifiers
Rolf Andreas Lauten, Pionera
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 1a: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 1



Gold Analysis using PhotonAssay: Deployment and Operating Experience
James Tickner, Chrysos Corporation

Does gravity gold recovery make a difference in the profitability of a low-grade orebody?
Michelle Helm, Censio

Study on attrition of carbon particles during regeneration of activated carbon
Aditya Kale, Mintek

KellGold cyanide-free low-emissions recovery of metals from polymetallic concentrates
Mike Adams, Lifezone Ltd & Kelltech Ltd
TECHNICAL SESSION 1b: Sensors, monitoring and control 1


Development of a novel in-situ carbon content measurement for CIL and CIP processes
Marko Latva-Kokko, Outotec

Control and optimisation of a gold milling and flotation circuit
David Phillpotts, Mintek

Digital twin application as virtual instruments at Haile Gold Mine
Josue Nduwa Mushidi, Oceanagold Corp.

Automating cyanide measurement and control in highly variable complex copper gold ores by applying a modified potentiometric titration determination
Greg Zwolak, Orica Australia Pty Ltd
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch & ePoster session day 1
1:25 PM - 2:00 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 2


Keynote Presentation: Modelling approaches and their application in comminution circuit design
Steve Morrell, SMC Testing Pty Ltd

COI Presentation: Metallurgical Society
Dean David, Wood
2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 2a: Innovative mining practices/developments 1


Laboratory and field evaluations of a new non-toxic gold leach reagent
Xianwen Dai, CSIRO

Hydro hoisting: a new approach
Peter Fraser, Hydro Power Equipment (pty) Ltd

Enhancing the leaching rate of gold in alkaline glycine solutions
Elsayed Oraby, Curtin University

Gold roasting technology advances and how to handle complex concentrates more sustainably
Stefan Brauner, Outotec
TECHNICAL SESSION 2b: Pre-oxidation of refractory ores 1



Pokrovskiy pressure oxidation (POX) hub –from laboratory to commercial production
Timo Haakana, Outotec (finland) Oy

Enhancing gold recovery from refractory bio-oxidised gold concentrates through mechano-chemical activation
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia

Kibali Gold Mine sulphide concentrate treatment – understanding the preoxidation of sulphide concentrates
Thamsanqa Mahlangu, Kibali Gold Mines

Novel biooxidation process for low grade refractory sulfidic ores
Jaeheon Lee, University of Arizona
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Afternoon coffee break and ePoster session day 1
3:50 PM - 5:10 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 3a: Gold ore characterisation approaches for a new era of processing & mineralogy and characterisation


Characterising the effect of different modes of particle breakage on coarse gangue rejection for an orogenic gold ore
Paul Bode, Western Australian School Of Mines, Curtin University

Novel technology provides on-line measurement of particle size in individual cyclones: Barrick Cortez case study
John Viega, CiDRA Minerals Processing

Mineralogical controls on gold extraction: a comparison of leaching techniques on South African ores
Kirsten Youlton, University of the Witwatersrand

The mineralogy and processing potential of some ores from the Commonwealth prospect in NSW, Australia
Mark Aylmore, Curtin University
TECHNICAL SESSION 3b: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 2



Gold leaching from copper concentrate using alternative lixiviants
Jaeheon Lee, University of Arizona

X-Ray computed tomography for 3D analysis of gangue mineral rejection by gravity preconcentration of sulfidic gold ores
Teresa McGrath, Curtin University Gold Technology Group

Emerging technologies in cyanidation of gold and silver: a glance at some of the latest contributions
Guy Deschenes, BBA Inc

Plant optimisation approach at the Tropicana Gold Mine
Naim Abou-Rjeily, Mintrex Pty Ltd
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome reception sponsored by The Perth Mint


1
7:30 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 1
9:00 AM - 10:35 AM
PLENARY AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 1


Welcome to Country
Dr. Richard Walley OAM, Noongar Elder

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

AusIMM Official Conference Opening
Janine Herzig, AusIMM

Plenary Presentation: Underground mining: we are just scratching the surface
Bill Beament, Northern Star Resources Ltd

Keynote Presentation: Unlocking sustained value from gold megaprojects
Simon Hille, Newmont Goldcorp
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning coffee break and ePoster session day 1


Gold adsorption onto activated carbon in the presence of viscosity modifiers
Rolf Andreas Lauten, Pionera
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 1a: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 1



Gold Analysis using PhotonAssay: Deployment and Operating Experience
James Tickner, Chrysos Corporation

Does gravity gold recovery make a difference in the profitability of a low-grade orebody?
Michelle Helm, Censio

Study on attrition of carbon particles during regeneration of activated carbon
Aditya Kale, Mintek

KellGold cyanide-free low-emissions recovery of metals from polymetallic concentrates
Mike Adams, Lifezone Ltd & Kelltech Ltd
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch & ePoster session day 1
1:25 PM - 2:00 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 2


Keynote Presentation: Modelling approaches and their application in comminution circuit design
Steve Morrell, SMC Testing Pty Ltd

COI Presentation: Metallurgical Society
Dean David, Wood
2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 2a: Innovative mining practices/developments 1


Laboratory and field evaluations of a new non-toxic gold leach reagent
Xianwen Dai, CSIRO

Hydro hoisting: a new approach
Peter Fraser, Hydro Power Equipment (pty) Ltd

Enhancing the leaching rate of gold in alkaline glycine solutions
Elsayed Oraby, Curtin University

Gold roasting technology advances and how to handle complex concentrates more sustainably
Stefan Brauner, Outotec
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Afternoon coffee break and ePoster session day 1
3:50 PM - 5:10 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 3a: Gold ore characterisation approaches for a new era of processing & mineralogy and characterisation


Characterising the effect of different modes of particle breakage on coarse gangue rejection for an orogenic gold ore
Paul Bode, Western Australian School Of Mines, Curtin University

Novel technology provides on-line measurement of particle size in individual cyclones: Barrick Cortez case study
John Viega, CiDRA Minerals Processing

Mineralogical controls on gold extraction: a comparison of leaching techniques on South African ores
Kirsten Youlton, University of the Witwatersrand

The mineralogy and processing potential of some ores from the Commonwealth prospect in NSW, Australia
Mark Aylmore, Curtin University
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome reception sponsored by The Perth Mint


2
7:30 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 1
9:00 AM - 10:35 AM
PLENARY AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 1


Welcome to Country
Dr. Richard Walley OAM, Noongar Elder

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

AusIMM Official Conference Opening
Janine Herzig, AusIMM

Plenary Presentation: Underground mining: we are just scratching the surface
Bill Beament, Northern Star Resources Ltd

Keynote Presentation: Unlocking sustained value from gold megaprojects
Simon Hille, Newmont Goldcorp
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning coffee break and ePoster session day 1


Gold adsorption onto activated carbon in the presence of viscosity modifiers
Rolf Andreas Lauten, Pionera
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 1b: Sensors, monitoring and control 1


Development of a novel in-situ carbon content measurement for CIL and CIP processes
Marko Latva-Kokko, Outotec

Control and optimisation of a gold milling and flotation circuit
David Phillpotts, Mintek

Digital twin application as virtual instruments at Haile Gold Mine
Josue Nduwa Mushidi, Oceanagold Corp.

Automating cyanide measurement and control in highly variable complex copper gold ores by applying a modified potentiometric titration determination
Greg Zwolak, Orica Australia Pty Ltd
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch & ePoster session day 1
1:25 PM - 2:00 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 2


Keynote Presentation: Modelling approaches and their application in comminution circuit design
Steve Morrell, SMC Testing Pty Ltd

COI Presentation: Metallurgical Society
Dean David, Wood
2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 2b: Pre-oxidation of refractory ores 1



Pokrovskiy pressure oxidation (POX) hub –from laboratory to commercial production
Timo Haakana, Outotec (finland) Oy

Enhancing gold recovery from refractory bio-oxidised gold concentrates through mechano-chemical activation
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia

Kibali Gold Mine sulphide concentrate treatment – understanding the preoxidation of sulphide concentrates
Thamsanqa Mahlangu, Kibali Gold Mines

Novel biooxidation process for low grade refractory sulfidic ores
Jaeheon Lee, University of Arizona
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Afternoon coffee break and ePoster session day 1
3:50 PM - 5:10 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 3b: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 2



Gold leaching from copper concentrate using alternative lixiviants
Jaeheon Lee, University of Arizona

X-Ray computed tomography for 3D analysis of gangue mineral rejection by gravity preconcentration of sulfidic gold ores
Teresa McGrath, Curtin University Gold Technology Group

Emerging technologies in cyanidation of gold and silver: a glance at some of the latest contributions
Guy Deschenes, BBA Inc

Plant optimisation approach at the Tropicana Gold Mine
Naim Abou-Rjeily, Mintrex Pty Ltd
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome reception sponsored by The Perth Mint



Thursday, September 12, 2019

1
2
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Workshop: Mental health – managing risks, supporting employees and maximising productivity


Mental Health – Managing Risks, Supporting Employees and Maximising Productivity
Tracey Inglis, Rural And Remote Mental Health
7:30 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 2
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
PLENARY 2 AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 3


Day 2 welcome and opening remarks
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Plenary Presentation: Securing Australia’s Golden Future
Jim Beyer, Regis Resources

Keynote Presentation: Technology in the gold industry: why the future will still need people
Dr Vanessa Guthrie,
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning coffee break & ePoster session day 2


Flowsheet options for processing copper gold and gold copper ores
Damian Connelly, Mets Engineering Group Pty Ltd
10:50 AM - 12:10 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 4a: Innovative mining practices/developments 2



Potential of the dense media cyclone for gold ore preconcentration
Ndagha Patience Mkandawire, Curtin University - WASM

Significant Increase in Gold Recovery using Jameson Cell Flotation Technology
Virginia Lawson, Glencore Technology

Low- and high-pressure injection for secondary recovery of gold in heaps
Dale Rucker, Hydrogeophysics, Inc.

Going local - innovating resource estimates to improve investment decisions
Jacqui Coombes, AMIRA International
TECHNICAL SESSION 4b: Digital transformation/industry 4.0, exploration of new gold deposits & geology on orogenic gold deposits


Give a mate a break, please
Terry Lee, Moriah Mining Consultants

A geodynamic atlas for West African mineral systems
Mark Jessell, The University Of Western Australia

The Bottle Creek gold project revisited
Damian Connelly, Mets Engineering Group Pty Ltd

Orogenic gold deposits in the Yilgarn craton: a review
Nicolas Thebaud, Centre for Exploration Targeting, School of Earth Sciences, University of Western Australia
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch & ePoster session day 2


Oxidation Of A Refractory Gold Concentrate Using Pressure, Atmospheric and Bacterial Oxidation Processes
Chad Czerny, SGS Australia Pty Ltd

Unravelling causes of refractoriness in complex flotation and bio-oxidised auriferous concentrates for efficacious gold extraction
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia
1:10 PM - 1:45 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 4


Keynote Presentation: Mineral Resource estimation technology and challenges in the 21st Century – when will the robots be taking over?
Ian Glacken, Optiro

COI Presentation: Social and Environment Society
Georgia Manning, BHP - Nickel West
1:45 PM - 3:05 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 5a: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 3


Recalling the vertical carbon kiln to duty
Ben Strong, Ausenco

Start-up, commissioning and optimization of the gravity circuit at Atlantic Gold’s Moose River Project in Eastern Canada
Andrew Harris, Sepro Mineral Systems

Start-up, commissioning and optimization of the gravity circuit at Atlantic Gold’s Moose River Project in Eastern Canada
Craig Hudson, Atlantic Gold

Geometallurgical analysis for increasing gold recovery - Santa Bárbara
Mariana Lemos, Anglogold Ashanti

INCO cyanide destruction insights from plant reviews and laboratory evaluations
Paul Breuer, CSIRO
TECHNICAL SESSION 5b: Sensors, monitoring and control 2


Outotec Roaster Optimizer in pyrite processing
Stefan Brauner, Outotec

Sensor-based ore sorting methodology investigation applied to gold ores
Mariana Lemos, Anglogold Ashanti

Collaboration leads to real time control of gold leach circuits
Sandy Gray, Gekko Systems

Online gold analysis using X-ray fluorescence
Juha Timperi, Outotec (Finland) Oy
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon coffee break & ePoster session day 2


Mineralogical factors affecting the extraction of gold in various ores
Jing Li,
3:35 PM - 4:55 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 6a: Process flowsheet optimisation 1


The Auplata modular gold recovery plant
Derrin Auerswald, SGS Bateman

Application of a co-adsorption model for the design of CIL/CIP circuits
Alan Bax, Ozmet

Operational insights to carbon-in-leach processing through dynamic simulation
Jaco Steyn, Flank Engineering Inc

Porgera Gold mine, flotation, autoclave, leaching and acacia reactor improvements
Pale Gueme, Porgera Joint Venture
TECHNICAL SESSION 6b: Geology on orogenic gold deposits


The influence of basin architecture on Au fertility – evidence from the Capricorn Orogen
Sandra Occhipinti, CSIRO

New insights into the Central Gawler Gold Province, SA
Justin Gum, Geological Survey of South Australia

Reverse circulation drilling for gold: geological context and sampling method validation – Córrego do Sítio Mines, Brazil
Caio César Cardoso Gomes, AngloGold Ashanti

The geophysical characteristics of orogenic gold systems and implications for exploration
Mike Dentith, Centre For Exploration Targeting, University Of Western Australia
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking hour
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Conference dinner sponsored by Mintrex

1
2
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Workshop: Mental health – managing risks, supporting employees and maximising productivity


Mental Health – Managing Risks, Supporting Employees and Maximising Productivity
Tracey Inglis, Rural And Remote Mental Health
7:30 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 2
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
PLENARY 2 AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 3


Day 2 welcome and opening remarks
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Plenary Presentation: Securing Australia’s Golden Future
Jim Beyer, Regis Resources

Keynote Presentation: Technology in the gold industry: why the future will still need people
Dr Vanessa Guthrie,
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning coffee break & ePoster session day 2


Flowsheet options for processing copper gold and gold copper ores
Damian Connelly, Mets Engineering Group Pty Ltd
10:50 AM - 12:10 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 4a: Innovative mining practices/developments 2



Potential of the dense media cyclone for gold ore preconcentration
Ndagha Patience Mkandawire, Curtin University - WASM

Significant Increase in Gold Recovery using Jameson Cell Flotation Technology
Virginia Lawson, Glencore Technology

Low- and high-pressure injection for secondary recovery of gold in heaps
Dale Rucker, Hydrogeophysics, Inc.

Going local - innovating resource estimates to improve investment decisions
Jacqui Coombes, AMIRA International
TECHNICAL SESSION 4b: Digital transformation/industry 4.0, exploration of new gold deposits & geology on orogenic gold deposits


Give a mate a break, please
Terry Lee, Moriah Mining Consultants

A geodynamic atlas for West African mineral systems
Mark Jessell, The University Of Western Australia

The Bottle Creek gold project revisited
Damian Connelly, Mets Engineering Group Pty Ltd

Orogenic gold deposits in the Yilgarn craton: a review
Nicolas Thebaud, Centre for Exploration Targeting, School of Earth Sciences, University of Western Australia
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch & ePoster session day 2


Oxidation Of A Refractory Gold Concentrate Using Pressure, Atmospheric and Bacterial Oxidation Processes
Chad Czerny, SGS Australia Pty Ltd

Unravelling causes of refractoriness in complex flotation and bio-oxidised auriferous concentrates for efficacious gold extraction
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia
1:10 PM - 1:45 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 4


Keynote Presentation: Mineral Resource estimation technology and challenges in the 21st Century – when will the robots be taking over?
Ian Glacken, Optiro

COI Presentation: Social and Environment Society
Georgia Manning, BHP - Nickel West
1:45 PM - 3:05 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 5a: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 3


Recalling the vertical carbon kiln to duty
Ben Strong, Ausenco

Start-up, commissioning and optimization of the gravity circuit at Atlantic Gold’s Moose River Project in Eastern Canada
Andrew Harris, Sepro Mineral Systems

Start-up, commissioning and optimization of the gravity circuit at Atlantic Gold’s Moose River Project in Eastern Canada
Craig Hudson, Atlantic Gold

Geometallurgical analysis for increasing gold recovery - Santa Bárbara
Mariana Lemos, Anglogold Ashanti

INCO cyanide destruction insights from plant reviews and laboratory evaluations
Paul Breuer, CSIRO
TECHNICAL SESSION 5b: Sensors, monitoring and control 2


Outotec Roaster Optimizer in pyrite processing
Stefan Brauner, Outotec

Sensor-based ore sorting methodology investigation applied to gold ores
Mariana Lemos, Anglogold Ashanti

Collaboration leads to real time control of gold leach circuits
Sandy Gray, Gekko Systems

Online gold analysis using X-ray fluorescence
Juha Timperi, Outotec (Finland) Oy
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon coffee break & ePoster session day 2


Mineralogical factors affecting the extraction of gold in various ores
Jing Li,
3:35 PM - 4:55 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 6a: Process flowsheet optimisation 1


The Auplata modular gold recovery plant
Derrin Auerswald, SGS Bateman

Application of a co-adsorption model for the design of CIL/CIP circuits
Alan Bax, Ozmet

Operational insights to carbon-in-leach processing through dynamic simulation
Jaco Steyn, Flank Engineering Inc

Porgera Gold mine, flotation, autoclave, leaching and acacia reactor improvements
Pale Gueme, Porgera Joint Venture
TECHNICAL SESSION 6b: Geology on orogenic gold deposits


The influence of basin architecture on Au fertility – evidence from the Capricorn Orogen
Sandra Occhipinti, CSIRO

New insights into the Central Gawler Gold Province, SA
Justin Gum, Geological Survey of South Australia

Reverse circulation drilling for gold: geological context and sampling method validation – Córrego do Sítio Mines, Brazil
Caio César Cardoso Gomes, AngloGold Ashanti

The geophysical characteristics of orogenic gold systems and implications for exploration
Mike Dentith, Centre For Exploration Targeting, University Of Western Australia
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking hour
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Conference dinner sponsored by Mintrex


1
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 2
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
PLENARY 2 AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 3


Day 2 welcome and opening remarks
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Plenary Presentation: Securing Australia’s Golden Future
Jim Beyer, Regis Resources

Keynote Presentation: Technology in the gold industry: why the future will still need people
Dr Vanessa Guthrie,
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning coffee break & ePoster session day 2


Flowsheet options for processing copper gold and gold copper ores
Damian Connelly, Mets Engineering Group Pty Ltd
10:50 AM - 12:10 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 4a: Innovative mining practices/developments 2



Potential of the dense media cyclone for gold ore preconcentration
Ndagha Patience Mkandawire, Curtin University - WASM

Significant Increase in Gold Recovery using Jameson Cell Flotation Technology
Virginia Lawson, Glencore Technology

Low- and high-pressure injection for secondary recovery of gold in heaps
Dale Rucker, Hydrogeophysics, Inc.

Going local - innovating resource estimates to improve investment decisions
Jacqui Coombes, AMIRA International
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch & ePoster session day 2


Oxidation Of A Refractory Gold Concentrate Using Pressure, Atmospheric and Bacterial Oxidation Processes
Chad Czerny, SGS Australia Pty Ltd

Unravelling causes of refractoriness in complex flotation and bio-oxidised auriferous concentrates for efficacious gold extraction
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia
1:10 PM - 1:45 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 4


Keynote Presentation: Mineral Resource estimation technology and challenges in the 21st Century – when will the robots be taking over?
Ian Glacken, Optiro

COI Presentation: Social and Environment Society
Georgia Manning, BHP - Nickel West
1:45 PM - 3:05 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 5a: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 3


Recalling the vertical carbon kiln to duty
Ben Strong, Ausenco

Start-up, commissioning and optimization of the gravity circuit at Atlantic Gold’s Moose River Project in Eastern Canada
Andrew Harris, Sepro Mineral Systems

Start-up, commissioning and optimization of the gravity circuit at Atlantic Gold’s Moose River Project in Eastern Canada
Craig Hudson, Atlantic Gold

Geometallurgical analysis for increasing gold recovery - Santa Bárbara
Mariana Lemos, Anglogold Ashanti

INCO cyanide destruction insights from plant reviews and laboratory evaluations
Paul Breuer, CSIRO
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon coffee break & ePoster session day 2


Mineralogical factors affecting the extraction of gold in various ores
Jing Li,
3:35 PM - 4:55 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 6a: Process flowsheet optimisation 1


The Auplata modular gold recovery plant
Derrin Auerswald, SGS Bateman

Application of a co-adsorption model for the design of CIL/CIP circuits
Alan Bax, Ozmet

Operational insights to carbon-in-leach processing through dynamic simulation
Jaco Steyn, Flank Engineering Inc

Porgera Gold mine, flotation, autoclave, leaching and acacia reactor improvements
Pale Gueme, Porgera Joint Venture
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking hour
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Conference dinner sponsored by Mintrex


2
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Workshop: Mental health – managing risks, supporting employees and maximising productivity


Mental Health – Managing Risks, Supporting Employees and Maximising Productivity
Tracey Inglis, Rural And Remote Mental Health
7:30 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 2
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
PLENARY 2 AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 3


Day 2 welcome and opening remarks
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Plenary Presentation: Securing Australia’s Golden Future
Jim Beyer, Regis Resources

Keynote Presentation: Technology in the gold industry: why the future will still need people
Dr Vanessa Guthrie,
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning coffee break & ePoster session day 2


Flowsheet options for processing copper gold and gold copper ores
Damian Connelly, Mets Engineering Group Pty Ltd
10:50 AM - 12:10 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 4b: Digital transformation/industry 4.0, exploration of new gold deposits & geology on orogenic gold deposits


Give a mate a break, please
Terry Lee, Moriah Mining Consultants

A geodynamic atlas for West African mineral systems
Mark Jessell, The University Of Western Australia

The Bottle Creek gold project revisited
Damian Connelly, Mets Engineering Group Pty Ltd

Orogenic gold deposits in the Yilgarn craton: a review
Nicolas Thebaud, Centre for Exploration Targeting, School of Earth Sciences, University of Western Australia
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch & ePoster session day 2


Oxidation Of A Refractory Gold Concentrate Using Pressure, Atmospheric and Bacterial Oxidation Processes
Chad Czerny, SGS Australia Pty Ltd

Unravelling causes of refractoriness in complex flotation and bio-oxidised auriferous concentrates for efficacious gold extraction
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia
1:10 PM - 1:45 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 4


Keynote Presentation: Mineral Resource estimation technology and challenges in the 21st Century – when will the robots be taking over?
Ian Glacken, Optiro

COI Presentation: Social and Environment Society
Georgia Manning, BHP - Nickel West
1:45 PM - 3:05 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 5b: Sensors, monitoring and control 2


Outotec Roaster Optimizer in pyrite processing
Stefan Brauner, Outotec

Sensor-based ore sorting methodology investigation applied to gold ores
Mariana Lemos, Anglogold Ashanti

Collaboration leads to real time control of gold leach circuits
Sandy Gray, Gekko Systems

Online gold analysis using X-ray fluorescence
Juha Timperi, Outotec (Finland) Oy
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon coffee break & ePoster session day 2


Mineralogical factors affecting the extraction of gold in various ores
Jing Li,
3:35 PM - 4:55 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 6b: Geology on orogenic gold deposits


The influence of basin architecture on Au fertility – evidence from the Capricorn Orogen
Sandra Occhipinti, CSIRO

New insights into the Central Gawler Gold Province, SA
Justin Gum, Geological Survey of South Australia

Reverse circulation drilling for gold: geological context and sampling method validation – Córrego do Sítio Mines, Brazil
Caio César Cardoso Gomes, AngloGold Ashanti

The geophysical characteristics of orogenic gold systems and implications for exploration
Mike Dentith, Centre For Exploration Targeting, University Of Western Australia
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking hour
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Conference dinner sponsored by Mintrex



Friday, September 13, 2019

1
2
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 3
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
PLENARY 3 AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 5


Day 3 welcome and opening remarks
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Plenary Presentation: Accelerating innovation in the gold mining sector
Elizabeth Lewis-Gray, Gekko Systems

Keynote Presentation: Fit-for-purpose gold leach systems
Jacques Eksteen, Extractive Metallurgy, Western Australian School of Mines
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning coffee break day 3
10:50 AM - 12:30 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 7a: Process flowsheet optimisation 2



Transferring R&D results into optimal process design - the good and the bad
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Flowsheet development of a refractory gold ore to minimise arsenic issues in the environment
Damian Connelly, Mets Engineering Group Pty Ltd

Swirl flow agitation for a BIOX neutralization process
Jie Wu, CSIRO

Improving recovery at the Syama Gold Mine
Brett Ascott, Resolute Mining Limited

Grain morphology and hosting characteristics as determining factors in micron to sub-micron gold recoverability
Eddy Hill, Zeiss
TECHNICAL SESSION 7b: New developments in comminution (crushing and grinding) & Pre-concentration and coarse particle gangue rejection


Grinding circuit evolution
Mark Sherman, Fluor Australia Pty Ltd

Decision support for ore sorting and preconcentration in gold applications
Richard Bearman, Bear Rock Solutions Pty. Ltd.

Ore to be sorted? Guidance via geometallurgical modeling of gold mining value chain
Matti Talikka, Outotec

Exploiting heterogeneity: improving head grade and project value
Bob McCarthy, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.

Gangue rejection responses for a variety of gold ores
Teresa McGrath, Curtin University Gold Technology Group
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch day 3
1:30 PM - 2:05 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 6


Keynote Presentation: The story of digital
Daniel van der Spuy, Process IQ

COI Presentation: Health and Safety Society
Scott Wotherspoon, Alcoa of Australia Limited
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 8: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 4


Unravelling causes of refractoriness in complex flotation and bio-oxidised auriferous concentrates for efficacious gold extraction
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia

Benefits of high frequency vibrating screen in gold processing plant
Huy Nguyen, Mintrex Pty Ltd

Arsenic management in gold mine water circuits: West-African case studies
André Van Coller, Digby Wells Environmental
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon coffee break day 3
3:15 PM - 5:40 PM
T2: Chrysos PhotonAssay Technology Tour
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
PANEL SESSION
1
2
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 3
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
PLENARY 3 AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 5


Day 3 welcome and opening remarks
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Plenary Presentation: Accelerating innovation in the gold mining sector
Elizabeth Lewis-Gray, Gekko Systems

Keynote Presentation: Fit-for-purpose gold leach systems
Jacques Eksteen, Extractive Metallurgy, Western Australian School of Mines
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning coffee break day 3
10:50 AM - 12:30 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 7a: Process flowsheet optimisation 2



Transferring R&D results into optimal process design - the good and the bad
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Flowsheet development of a refractory gold ore to minimise arsenic issues in the environment
Damian Connelly, Mets Engineering Group Pty Ltd

Swirl flow agitation for a BIOX neutralization process
Jie Wu, CSIRO

Improving recovery at the Syama Gold Mine
Brett Ascott, Resolute Mining Limited

Grain morphology and hosting characteristics as determining factors in micron to sub-micron gold recoverability
Eddy Hill, Zeiss
TECHNICAL SESSION 7b: New developments in comminution (crushing and grinding) & Pre-concentration and coarse particle gangue rejection


Grinding circuit evolution
Mark Sherman, Fluor Australia Pty Ltd

Decision support for ore sorting and preconcentration in gold applications
Richard Bearman, Bear Rock Solutions Pty. Ltd.

Ore to be sorted? Guidance via geometallurgical modeling of gold mining value chain
Matti Talikka, Outotec

Exploiting heterogeneity: improving head grade and project value
Bob McCarthy, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.

Gangue rejection responses for a variety of gold ores
Teresa McGrath, Curtin University Gold Technology Group
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch day 3
1:30 PM - 2:05 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 6


Keynote Presentation: The story of digital
Daniel van der Spuy, Process IQ

COI Presentation: Health and Safety Society
Scott Wotherspoon, Alcoa of Australia Limited
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 8: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 4


Unravelling causes of refractoriness in complex flotation and bio-oxidised auriferous concentrates for efficacious gold extraction
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia

Benefits of high frequency vibrating screen in gold processing plant
Huy Nguyen, Mintrex Pty Ltd

Arsenic management in gold mine water circuits: West-African case studies
André Van Coller, Digby Wells Environmental
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon coffee break day 3
3:15 PM - 5:40 PM
T2: Chrysos PhotonAssay Technology Tour
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
PANEL SESSION

1
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 3
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
PLENARY 3 AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 5


Day 3 welcome and opening remarks
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Plenary Presentation: Accelerating innovation in the gold mining sector
Elizabeth Lewis-Gray, Gekko Systems

Keynote Presentation: Fit-for-purpose gold leach systems
Jacques Eksteen, Extractive Metallurgy, Western Australian School of Mines
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning coffee break day 3
10:50 AM - 12:30 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 7a: Process flowsheet optimisation 2



Transferring R&D results into optimal process design - the good and the bad
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Flowsheet development of a refractory gold ore to minimise arsenic issues in the environment
Damian Connelly, Mets Engineering Group Pty Ltd

Swirl flow agitation for a BIOX neutralization process
Jie Wu, CSIRO

Improving recovery at the Syama Gold Mine
Brett Ascott, Resolute Mining Limited

Grain morphology and hosting characteristics as determining factors in micron to sub-micron gold recoverability
Eddy Hill, Zeiss
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch day 3
1:30 PM - 2:05 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 6


Keynote Presentation: The story of digital
Daniel van der Spuy, Process IQ

COI Presentation: Health and Safety Society
Scott Wotherspoon, Alcoa of Australia Limited
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 8: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 4


Unravelling causes of refractoriness in complex flotation and bio-oxidised auriferous concentrates for efficacious gold extraction
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia

Benefits of high frequency vibrating screen in gold processing plant
Huy Nguyen, Mintrex Pty Ltd

Arsenic management in gold mine water circuits: West-African case studies
André Van Coller, Digby Wells Environmental
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon coffee break day 3
3:15 PM - 5:40 PM
T2: Chrysos PhotonAssay Technology Tour
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
PANEL SESSION

2
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
Registration open and arrival networking day 3
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
PLENARY 3 AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 5


Day 3 welcome and opening remarks
Leon Lorenzen, Lorenzen Consultants And Mintrex

Plenary Presentation: Accelerating innovation in the gold mining sector
Elizabeth Lewis-Gray, Gekko Systems

Keynote Presentation: Fit-for-purpose gold leach systems
Jacques Eksteen, Extractive Metallurgy, Western Australian School of Mines
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning coffee break day 3
10:50 AM - 12:30 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 7b: New developments in comminution (crushing and grinding) & Pre-concentration and coarse particle gangue rejection


Grinding circuit evolution
Mark Sherman, Fluor Australia Pty Ltd

Decision support for ore sorting and preconcentration in gold applications
Richard Bearman, Bear Rock Solutions Pty. Ltd.

Ore to be sorted? Guidance via geometallurgical modeling of gold mining value chain
Matti Talikka, Outotec

Exploiting heterogeneity: improving head grade and project value
Bob McCarthy, SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.

Gangue rejection responses for a variety of gold ores
Teresa McGrath, Curtin University Gold Technology Group
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch day 3
1:30 PM - 2:05 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 6


Keynote Presentation: The story of digital
Daniel van der Spuy, Process IQ

COI Presentation: Health and Safety Society
Scott Wotherspoon, Alcoa of Australia Limited
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION 8: Gold mine optimisation (mining, processing and exploration) 4


Unravelling causes of refractoriness in complex flotation and bio-oxidised auriferous concentrates for efficacious gold extraction
Richmond Asamoah, University Of South Australia

Benefits of high frequency vibrating screen in gold processing plant
Huy Nguyen, Mintrex Pty Ltd

Arsenic management in gold mine water circuits: West-African case studies
André Van Coller, Digby Wells Environmental
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon coffee break day 3
3:15 PM - 5:40 PM
T2: Chrysos PhotonAssay Technology Tour
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
PANEL SESSION


Saturday, September 14, 2019

Post Conference Workshop and Tour
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
T1: Boddington Gold Mine and The Perth Mint
Post Conference Workshop and Tour
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
T1: Boddington Gold Mine and The Perth Mint

Post Conference Workshop and Tour
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
T1: Boddington Gold Mine and The Perth Mint


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