5th International Future Mining Conference Program - Conference Program

Conference Program

All times listed are in AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time)

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

Monday, December 6, 2021

	Track 1	Track 2
10:58 AM - 12:40 PM	Day 1 Opening Plenary Welcome from the Conference Chair Serkan Saydam, Unsw Sydney Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin FAusIMM, AusIMM Ministerial Address Keith Pitt MP, Minister for Resources & Water UNSW Welcome Address Stephen Foster, UNSW Keynote Presentation: Geoscience vision for future resource exploration and extraction Cam McCuaig, BHP Q&A - Cam McCuaig ., Keynote Presentation: The Next Level Of Digital Transformation: Fostering The Power Of Digital Twin As A Decision Making Tool Gustavo Pilger, Dassault Systemes Q&A - Gustavo Pilger .,
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM	Day 1 Break + Virtual Exhibition
12:55 PM - 2:40 PM	Concurrent Session 1A: Artificial Intelligence Sponsored By Data driven geology - Adopting a data-driven culture and reaping the benefits of machine learning Steve Sullivan, Maptek Bad Data – does it really kill off AI and machine learning? Zeljka Pokrajcic, Petra Data Science Overcoming the challenges of machine learning at scale Holly Bridgwater, Unearthed AI-Based Geotechnical Hazard Detection for Autonomous Underground Mining Sebnem Duzgun, Colorado School of Mines Automatic Magnetite identification at Placer Deposit Using Multi-Spectral Camera Mounted on UAV and Machine Learning Brian Sinaice, Akita University Methane concentration forward prediction methodology using artificial intelligence from measurements in underground mines Tulio Dias, University Of Nevada, Reno Concurrent Session 1A - Q&A Discussion .,	Concurrent Session 1B: Future Skills Sponsored By Highly Sought after Mine Managers William Oching, BCIT Unlocking Human Creativity: People, Technology and the Changing Role of Organisations Bev Kubat, Resolve Coaching And Consulting Mine Training for Future Skills Sally Bowes, Edge Learning Services Human Performance Variability and Responsiveness to Training in Traditional and Autonomous Haulage Operations Greg Karadjian, Immersive Technologies Aligning competency orientated Work Integrated Learning models for Mining Engineers and Mine Surveyors Hendrik Grobler, University of Johannesburg Miners of the Future - Ensuring good working conditions in the future digital mine Jan Johansson, Luleå University of Technology Concurrent Session 1B - Q&A Discussion .,
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Day 1 - Networking break + Virtual Exhibiton
3:06 PM - 4:00 PM	Panel Discussion: Mining For A Purpose Panel Moderator Phoebe McAuliffe, UNSW Panellist Gabby Callow, University of Queensland Panellist Heather Malli, Newcrest Panellist Andrew Milan, University of Kentucky Panellist Caitlin Strong, University of Kentucky Q&A - Mining for a Purpose .,
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of Mining Education Minerals Engineering Education – Past, Current and Future Ismet Canbulat FAusIMM, UNSW Sydney Panellist Peter Knights, The University Of Queensland Panellist Rebecca Knol, SACOME Panellist Matthew Jeffries, Minerals Council of Australia Panellist Vladislav Kecojevic, West Virginia University Q&A - The Future of Mining Education .,

	Track 1	Track 2
10:58 AM - 12:40 PM	Day 1 Opening Plenary Welcome from the Conference Chair Serkan Saydam, Unsw Sydney Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin FAusIMM, AusIMM Ministerial Address Keith Pitt MP, Minister for Resources & Water UNSW Welcome Address Stephen Foster, UNSW Keynote Presentation: Geoscience vision for future resource exploration and extraction Cam McCuaig, BHP Q&A - Cam McCuaig ., Keynote Presentation: The Next Level Of Digital Transformation: Fostering The Power Of Digital Twin As A Decision Making Tool Gustavo Pilger, Dassault Systemes Q&A - Gustavo Pilger .,
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM	Day 1 Break + Virtual Exhibition
12:55 PM - 2:40 PM	Concurrent Session 1A: Artificial Intelligence Sponsored By Data driven geology - Adopting a data-driven culture and reaping the benefits of machine learning Steve Sullivan, Maptek Bad Data – does it really kill off AI and machine learning? Zeljka Pokrajcic, Petra Data Science Overcoming the challenges of machine learning at scale Holly Bridgwater, Unearthed AI-Based Geotechnical Hazard Detection for Autonomous Underground Mining Sebnem Duzgun, Colorado School of Mines Automatic Magnetite identification at Placer Deposit Using Multi-Spectral Camera Mounted on UAV and Machine Learning Brian Sinaice, Akita University Methane concentration forward prediction methodology using artificial intelligence from measurements in underground mines Tulio Dias, University Of Nevada, Reno Concurrent Session 1A - Q&A Discussion .,	Concurrent Session 1B: Future Skills Sponsored By Highly Sought after Mine Managers William Oching, BCIT Unlocking Human Creativity: People, Technology and the Changing Role of Organisations Bev Kubat, Resolve Coaching And Consulting Mine Training for Future Skills Sally Bowes, Edge Learning Services Human Performance Variability and Responsiveness to Training in Traditional and Autonomous Haulage Operations Greg Karadjian, Immersive Technologies Aligning competency orientated Work Integrated Learning models for Mining Engineers and Mine Surveyors Hendrik Grobler, University of Johannesburg Miners of the Future - Ensuring good working conditions in the future digital mine Jan Johansson, Luleå University of Technology Concurrent Session 1B - Q&A Discussion .,
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Day 1 - Networking break + Virtual Exhibiton
3:06 PM - 4:00 PM	Panel Discussion: Mining For A Purpose Panel Moderator Phoebe McAuliffe, UNSW Panellist Gabby Callow, University of Queensland Panellist Heather Malli, Newcrest Panellist Andrew Milan, University of Kentucky Panellist Caitlin Strong, University of Kentucky Q&A - Mining for a Purpose .,
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of Mining Education Minerals Engineering Education – Past, Current and Future Ismet Canbulat FAusIMM, UNSW Sydney Panellist Peter Knights, The University Of Queensland Panellist Rebecca Knol, SACOME Panellist Matthew Jeffries, Minerals Council of Australia Panellist Vladislav Kecojevic, West Virginia University Q&A - The Future of Mining Education .,

	Track 1
10:58 AM - 12:40 PM	Day 1 Opening Plenary Welcome from the Conference Chair Serkan Saydam, Unsw Sydney Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin FAusIMM, AusIMM Ministerial Address Keith Pitt MP, Minister for Resources & Water UNSW Welcome Address Stephen Foster, UNSW Keynote Presentation: Geoscience vision for future resource exploration and extraction Cam McCuaig, BHP Q&A - Cam McCuaig ., Keynote Presentation: The Next Level Of Digital Transformation: Fostering The Power Of Digital Twin As A Decision Making Tool Gustavo Pilger, Dassault Systemes Q&A - Gustavo Pilger .,
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM	Day 1 Break + Virtual Exhibition
12:55 PM - 2:40 PM	Concurrent Session 1A: Artificial Intelligence Sponsored By Data driven geology - Adopting a data-driven culture and reaping the benefits of machine learning Steve Sullivan, Maptek Bad Data – does it really kill off AI and machine learning? Zeljka Pokrajcic, Petra Data Science Overcoming the challenges of machine learning at scale Holly Bridgwater, Unearthed AI-Based Geotechnical Hazard Detection for Autonomous Underground Mining Sebnem Duzgun, Colorado School of Mines Automatic Magnetite identification at Placer Deposit Using Multi-Spectral Camera Mounted on UAV and Machine Learning Brian Sinaice, Akita University Methane concentration forward prediction methodology using artificial intelligence from measurements in underground mines Tulio Dias, University Of Nevada, Reno Concurrent Session 1A - Q&A Discussion .,
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Day 1 - Networking break + Virtual Exhibiton
3:06 PM - 4:00 PM	Panel Discussion: Mining For A Purpose Panel Moderator Phoebe McAuliffe, UNSW Panellist Gabby Callow, University of Queensland Panellist Heather Malli, Newcrest Panellist Andrew Milan, University of Kentucky Panellist Caitlin Strong, University of Kentucky Q&A - Mining for a Purpose .,
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of Mining Education Minerals Engineering Education – Past, Current and Future Ismet Canbulat FAusIMM, UNSW Sydney Panellist Peter Knights, The University Of Queensland Panellist Rebecca Knol, SACOME Panellist Matthew Jeffries, Minerals Council of Australia Panellist Vladislav Kecojevic, West Virginia University Q&A - The Future of Mining Education .,

	Track 2
10:58 AM - 12:40 PM	Day 1 Opening Plenary Welcome from the Conference Chair Serkan Saydam, Unsw Sydney Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin FAusIMM, AusIMM Ministerial Address Keith Pitt MP, Minister for Resources & Water UNSW Welcome Address Stephen Foster, UNSW Keynote Presentation: Geoscience vision for future resource exploration and extraction Cam McCuaig, BHP Q&A - Cam McCuaig ., Keynote Presentation: The Next Level Of Digital Transformation: Fostering The Power Of Digital Twin As A Decision Making Tool Gustavo Pilger, Dassault Systemes Q&A - Gustavo Pilger .,
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM	Day 1 Break + Virtual Exhibition
12:55 PM - 2:40 PM	Concurrent Session 1B: Future Skills Sponsored By Highly Sought after Mine Managers William Oching, BCIT Unlocking Human Creativity: People, Technology and the Changing Role of Organisations Bev Kubat, Resolve Coaching And Consulting Mine Training for Future Skills Sally Bowes, Edge Learning Services Human Performance Variability and Responsiveness to Training in Traditional and Autonomous Haulage Operations Greg Karadjian, Immersive Technologies Aligning competency orientated Work Integrated Learning models for Mining Engineers and Mine Surveyors Hendrik Grobler, University of Johannesburg Miners of the Future - Ensuring good working conditions in the future digital mine Jan Johansson, Luleå University of Technology Concurrent Session 1B - Q&A Discussion .,
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Day 1 - Networking break + Virtual Exhibiton
3:06 PM - 4:00 PM	Panel Discussion: Mining For A Purpose Panel Moderator Phoebe McAuliffe, UNSW Panellist Gabby Callow, University of Queensland Panellist Heather Malli, Newcrest Panellist Andrew Milan, University of Kentucky Panellist Caitlin Strong, University of Kentucky Q&A - Mining for a Purpose .,
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of Mining Education Minerals Engineering Education – Past, Current and Future Ismet Canbulat FAusIMM, UNSW Sydney Panellist Peter Knights, The University Of Queensland Panellist Rebecca Knol, SACOME Panellist Matthew Jeffries, Minerals Council of Australia Panellist Vladislav Kecojevic, West Virginia University Q&A - The Future of Mining Education .,

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

	Track 1	Track 2
12:13 PM - 1:05 PM	Day 2 - Opening Plenary Keynote Presentation: Mining the Moon: A Review of Upcoming PRIME1, VIPER, and other Lunar Mining Missions Kris Zacny, Honeybee Robotics Q&A - Kris Zacny .,
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM	Panel Discussion: Integrating Space and Mining Engineering Sponsored By Integrating Space and Mining Engineering: A System Engineering Perspective Andrew Dempster, Acser Unsw Panellist Robert Mueller, NASA Panellist Gavin Gillett, Rio Tinto Panellist Michelle Keegan, AROSE Panellist Enrico Palermo, Australian Space Agency Q&A - Integrating Space and Mining Engineering .,
2:20 PM - 2:35 PM	Day 2 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
2:35 PM - 4:30 PM	Concurrent Session 2A: Autonomous Vehicles Sponsored By Automation Considerations for Underground Shuttle Car Haulage Zach Agioutantis, University Of Kentucky Roof Bolting Module Automation for Enhancing Miner Safety Anastasia Xenaki, University Of Kentucky Autonomous dozers – How can they benefit mine operation? Elad Abbo, Auto-mate Application of Use Case Modelling to achieve Safe, Efficient Mining Equipment Automation Wenxiao Tong, University of Queensland Intelligent mining characteristics and technical path of fully mechanized mining Shuren Wang, Henan Polytechnic University Development of Spilling Judgment System for Dump Truck Loading Using Digital Twin Technology Taiga Sato, Graduate School of International Resource Sciences, Akita University Assessment of excavation technologies for a small-scale mining robot and development of future concepts Michael Berner, Montanuniversitaet Leoben Concurrent Session 2A - Q&A Discussion .,	Concurrent Session 2B: Space Mining Sponsored By Regulating Space Mining: use a system that works Andrew Cannon, A Cannon Consulting Development of a Martian Water Resource Project Management System Sophia Casanova, UNSW Sydney Off Earth Mining? Watch this Space… Nicholas Bennett, Unsw Acser Design and application of swarm robotics system using ABCO method for off-Earth mining Joven Tan, The University of Adelaide Facilitating Commercial Lunar Water Ice Extraction: A Terrestrial Mining Perspective on Governance Ben Mckeown, UNSW Determination of the Stability of Microtunnel Opening in Lunar Regolith and Low Gravity Conditions Timothy Pelech, UNSW High vacuum metallurgy: opportunities in lunar resource processing Matthew Shaw, Swinburne University Of Technology Picturing the future – Assessment of the excavation systems for lunar mining Anjelica Williams, UNSW The European Space Resources Innovation Centre – ESRIC Bob Lamboray, Luxembourg Space Agency Concurrent Session 2B - Q&A Discussion .,

	Track 1	Track 2
12:13 PM - 1:05 PM	Day 2 - Opening Plenary Keynote Presentation: Mining the Moon: A Review of Upcoming PRIME1, VIPER, and other Lunar Mining Missions Kris Zacny, Honeybee Robotics Q&A - Kris Zacny .,
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM	Panel Discussion: Integrating Space and Mining Engineering Sponsored By Integrating Space and Mining Engineering: A System Engineering Perspective Andrew Dempster, Acser Unsw Panellist Robert Mueller, NASA Panellist Gavin Gillett, Rio Tinto Panellist Michelle Keegan, AROSE Panellist Enrico Palermo, Australian Space Agency Q&A - Integrating Space and Mining Engineering .,
2:20 PM - 2:35 PM	Day 2 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
2:35 PM - 4:30 PM	Concurrent Session 2A: Autonomous Vehicles Sponsored By Automation Considerations for Underground Shuttle Car Haulage Zach Agioutantis, University Of Kentucky Roof Bolting Module Automation for Enhancing Miner Safety Anastasia Xenaki, University Of Kentucky Autonomous dozers – How can they benefit mine operation? Elad Abbo, Auto-mate Application of Use Case Modelling to achieve Safe, Efficient Mining Equipment Automation Wenxiao Tong, University of Queensland Intelligent mining characteristics and technical path of fully mechanized mining Shuren Wang, Henan Polytechnic University Development of Spilling Judgment System for Dump Truck Loading Using Digital Twin Technology Taiga Sato, Graduate School of International Resource Sciences, Akita University Assessment of excavation technologies for a small-scale mining robot and development of future concepts Michael Berner, Montanuniversitaet Leoben Concurrent Session 2A - Q&A Discussion .,	Concurrent Session 2B: Space Mining Sponsored By Regulating Space Mining: use a system that works Andrew Cannon, A Cannon Consulting Development of a Martian Water Resource Project Management System Sophia Casanova, UNSW Sydney Off Earth Mining? Watch this Space… Nicholas Bennett, Unsw Acser Design and application of swarm robotics system using ABCO method for off-Earth mining Joven Tan, The University of Adelaide Facilitating Commercial Lunar Water Ice Extraction: A Terrestrial Mining Perspective on Governance Ben Mckeown, UNSW Determination of the Stability of Microtunnel Opening in Lunar Regolith and Low Gravity Conditions Timothy Pelech, UNSW High vacuum metallurgy: opportunities in lunar resource processing Matthew Shaw, Swinburne University Of Technology Picturing the future – Assessment of the excavation systems for lunar mining Anjelica Williams, UNSW The European Space Resources Innovation Centre – ESRIC Bob Lamboray, Luxembourg Space Agency Concurrent Session 2B - Q&A Discussion .,

	Track 1
12:13 PM - 1:05 PM	Day 2 - Opening Plenary Keynote Presentation: Mining the Moon: A Review of Upcoming PRIME1, VIPER, and other Lunar Mining Missions Kris Zacny, Honeybee Robotics Q&A - Kris Zacny .,
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM	Panel Discussion: Integrating Space and Mining Engineering Sponsored By Integrating Space and Mining Engineering: A System Engineering Perspective Andrew Dempster, Acser Unsw Panellist Robert Mueller, NASA Panellist Gavin Gillett, Rio Tinto Panellist Michelle Keegan, AROSE Panellist Enrico Palermo, Australian Space Agency Q&A - Integrating Space and Mining Engineering .,
2:20 PM - 2:35 PM	Day 2 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
2:35 PM - 4:30 PM	Concurrent Session 2A: Autonomous Vehicles Sponsored By Automation Considerations for Underground Shuttle Car Haulage Zach Agioutantis, University Of Kentucky Roof Bolting Module Automation for Enhancing Miner Safety Anastasia Xenaki, University Of Kentucky Autonomous dozers – How can they benefit mine operation? Elad Abbo, Auto-mate Application of Use Case Modelling to achieve Safe, Efficient Mining Equipment Automation Wenxiao Tong, University of Queensland Intelligent mining characteristics and technical path of fully mechanized mining Shuren Wang, Henan Polytechnic University Development of Spilling Judgment System for Dump Truck Loading Using Digital Twin Technology Taiga Sato, Graduate School of International Resource Sciences, Akita University Assessment of excavation technologies for a small-scale mining robot and development of future concepts Michael Berner, Montanuniversitaet Leoben Concurrent Session 2A - Q&A Discussion .,

	Track 2
12:13 PM - 1:05 PM	Day 2 - Opening Plenary Keynote Presentation: Mining the Moon: A Review of Upcoming PRIME1, VIPER, and other Lunar Mining Missions Kris Zacny, Honeybee Robotics Q&A - Kris Zacny .,
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM	Panel Discussion: Integrating Space and Mining Engineering Sponsored By Integrating Space and Mining Engineering: A System Engineering Perspective Andrew Dempster, Acser Unsw Panellist Robert Mueller, NASA Panellist Gavin Gillett, Rio Tinto Panellist Michelle Keegan, AROSE Panellist Enrico Palermo, Australian Space Agency Q&A - Integrating Space and Mining Engineering .,
2:20 PM - 2:35 PM	Day 2 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
2:35 PM - 4:30 PM	Concurrent Session 2B: Space Mining Sponsored By Regulating Space Mining: use a system that works Andrew Cannon, A Cannon Consulting Development of a Martian Water Resource Project Management System Sophia Casanova, UNSW Sydney Off Earth Mining? Watch this Space… Nicholas Bennett, Unsw Acser Design and application of swarm robotics system using ABCO method for off-Earth mining Joven Tan, The University of Adelaide Facilitating Commercial Lunar Water Ice Extraction: A Terrestrial Mining Perspective on Governance Ben Mckeown, UNSW Determination of the Stability of Microtunnel Opening in Lunar Regolith and Low Gravity Conditions Timothy Pelech, UNSW High vacuum metallurgy: opportunities in lunar resource processing Matthew Shaw, Swinburne University Of Technology Picturing the future – Assessment of the excavation systems for lunar mining Anjelica Williams, UNSW The European Space Resources Innovation Centre – ESRIC Bob Lamboray, Luxembourg Space Agency Concurrent Session 2B - Q&A Discussion .,

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

	Track 1	Track 2
10:57 AM - 12:35 PM	Day 3 Opening Plenary Keynote presentation: Hydrogen in mining - Opportunities and challenges Rose Amal, UNSW Q&A - Rose Amal ., Keynote Presentation: Rio Tinto – “Building on a history of innovation and partnership to create the future of surface mining” James Davison, Rio Tinto Q&A - James Davison .,
12:35 PM - 1:20 PM	Day 3 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:19 PM - 3:10 PM	Concurrent Session 3A: Energy Systems & Sustainability Do we have enough copper to decarbonise society? An overview of resources/production from porphyry ores/E-wastes Carlito Tabelin, Unsw Sydney A simulation based feasibility evaluation of renewable power generation on an off-grid mine (Jundee Gold Mine) Steven Bacich, Northern Star Sustainable Power Generation for Mining Operations with Natural Ester Technology Kin Yu Lam, Cargill Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd Safety Culture Survey in Coal-Fired Power Plant (PT X) at South Kalimantan Indonesia Muthia Ashifa, PT Adaro Energy Tbk Hydro-Electrical Power Potentials in the Peruvian Mining Industry Yannick Feldmann, RWTH Aachen University Carbon Footprint Reduction with Continuous Mining Equipment Martin Schmid, RWE Technology International GmbH Concurrent Session 3A - Q&A Discussion .,	Concurrent Session 3B: Mineral Processing Frontiers High density gravity separation circuits – A pathway to sustainable minerals beneficiation Matthew Gill, Mineral Technologies Technospheric Mining of Cobalt from Nickel Slag: A study on Complexation Leaching Bona Lim, Curtin University Challenges and approaches to flotation of seafloor massive sulphide ores Kosei Aikawa, Hokkaido University Mechanochemical Activation and Acid Leaching of Lithium from spodumene Norman Lim, Western Australia School Of Mines Differentiation of AG/SAG Mill Feed Particle Size Variations in Batch Milling Process Using Acoustic Emissions Kwaku Owusu, University Of South Australia Measuring Charge Motion from inside an operating SAG Mill Paul Shelley, Molycop Correlating Process Mineralogy and Pulp Chemistry for Quick Ore Variability Diagnosis. Bismark Amankwaa-kyeremeh, University Of South Australia Process investigation of hydrochloric acid leaching of rare earth elements from coal fly ash Mona Lisa Pacana, MSU-IIT Concurrent Session 3B - Q&A Discussion .,
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM	Day 3 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
3:28 PM - 4:35 PM	Panel Discussion: Low Carbon Economy Panel Moderator Vanessa Garling, Wood Mackenzie Panellist Sami Kara, UNSW Panellist Prakash Sharma, Wood Mackenzie Panellist Warren Flentje, CSIRO

	Track 1	Track 2
10:57 AM - 12:35 PM	Day 3 Opening Plenary Keynote presentation: Hydrogen in mining - Opportunities and challenges Rose Amal, UNSW Q&A - Rose Amal ., Keynote Presentation: Rio Tinto – “Building on a history of innovation and partnership to create the future of surface mining” James Davison, Rio Tinto Q&A - James Davison .,
12:35 PM - 1:20 PM	Day 3 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:19 PM - 3:10 PM	Concurrent Session 3A: Energy Systems & Sustainability Do we have enough copper to decarbonise society? An overview of resources/production from porphyry ores/E-wastes Carlito Tabelin, Unsw Sydney A simulation based feasibility evaluation of renewable power generation on an off-grid mine (Jundee Gold Mine) Steven Bacich, Northern Star Sustainable Power Generation for Mining Operations with Natural Ester Technology Kin Yu Lam, Cargill Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd Safety Culture Survey in Coal-Fired Power Plant (PT X) at South Kalimantan Indonesia Muthia Ashifa, PT Adaro Energy Tbk Hydro-Electrical Power Potentials in the Peruvian Mining Industry Yannick Feldmann, RWTH Aachen University Carbon Footprint Reduction with Continuous Mining Equipment Martin Schmid, RWE Technology International GmbH Concurrent Session 3A - Q&A Discussion .,	Concurrent Session 3B: Mineral Processing Frontiers High density gravity separation circuits – A pathway to sustainable minerals beneficiation Matthew Gill, Mineral Technologies Technospheric Mining of Cobalt from Nickel Slag: A study on Complexation Leaching Bona Lim, Curtin University Challenges and approaches to flotation of seafloor massive sulphide ores Kosei Aikawa, Hokkaido University Mechanochemical Activation and Acid Leaching of Lithium from spodumene Norman Lim, Western Australia School Of Mines Differentiation of AG/SAG Mill Feed Particle Size Variations in Batch Milling Process Using Acoustic Emissions Kwaku Owusu, University Of South Australia Measuring Charge Motion from inside an operating SAG Mill Paul Shelley, Molycop Correlating Process Mineralogy and Pulp Chemistry for Quick Ore Variability Diagnosis. Bismark Amankwaa-kyeremeh, University Of South Australia Process investigation of hydrochloric acid leaching of rare earth elements from coal fly ash Mona Lisa Pacana, MSU-IIT Concurrent Session 3B - Q&A Discussion .,
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM	Day 3 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
3:28 PM - 4:35 PM	Panel Discussion: Low Carbon Economy Panel Moderator Vanessa Garling, Wood Mackenzie Panellist Sami Kara, UNSW Panellist Prakash Sharma, Wood Mackenzie Panellist Warren Flentje, CSIRO

	Track 1
10:57 AM - 12:35 PM	Day 3 Opening Plenary Keynote presentation: Hydrogen in mining - Opportunities and challenges Rose Amal, UNSW Q&A - Rose Amal ., Keynote Presentation: Rio Tinto – “Building on a history of innovation and partnership to create the future of surface mining” James Davison, Rio Tinto Q&A - James Davison .,
12:35 PM - 1:20 PM	Day 3 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:19 PM - 3:10 PM	Concurrent Session 3A: Energy Systems & Sustainability Do we have enough copper to decarbonise society? An overview of resources/production from porphyry ores/E-wastes Carlito Tabelin, Unsw Sydney A simulation based feasibility evaluation of renewable power generation on an off-grid mine (Jundee Gold Mine) Steven Bacich, Northern Star Sustainable Power Generation for Mining Operations with Natural Ester Technology Kin Yu Lam, Cargill Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd Safety Culture Survey in Coal-Fired Power Plant (PT X) at South Kalimantan Indonesia Muthia Ashifa, PT Adaro Energy Tbk Hydro-Electrical Power Potentials in the Peruvian Mining Industry Yannick Feldmann, RWTH Aachen University Carbon Footprint Reduction with Continuous Mining Equipment Martin Schmid, RWE Technology International GmbH Concurrent Session 3A - Q&A Discussion .,
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM	Day 3 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
3:28 PM - 4:35 PM	Panel Discussion: Low Carbon Economy Panel Moderator Vanessa Garling, Wood Mackenzie Panellist Sami Kara, UNSW Panellist Prakash Sharma, Wood Mackenzie Panellist Warren Flentje, CSIRO

	Track 2
10:57 AM - 12:35 PM	Day 3 Opening Plenary Keynote presentation: Hydrogen in mining - Opportunities and challenges Rose Amal, UNSW Q&A - Rose Amal ., Keynote Presentation: Rio Tinto – “Building on a history of innovation and partnership to create the future of surface mining” James Davison, Rio Tinto Q&A - James Davison .,
12:35 PM - 1:20 PM	Day 3 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:19 PM - 3:10 PM	Concurrent Session 3B: Mineral Processing Frontiers High density gravity separation circuits – A pathway to sustainable minerals beneficiation Matthew Gill, Mineral Technologies Technospheric Mining of Cobalt from Nickel Slag: A study on Complexation Leaching Bona Lim, Curtin University Challenges and approaches to flotation of seafloor massive sulphide ores Kosei Aikawa, Hokkaido University Mechanochemical Activation and Acid Leaching of Lithium from spodumene Norman Lim, Western Australia School Of Mines Differentiation of AG/SAG Mill Feed Particle Size Variations in Batch Milling Process Using Acoustic Emissions Kwaku Owusu, University Of South Australia Measuring Charge Motion from inside an operating SAG Mill Paul Shelley, Molycop Correlating Process Mineralogy and Pulp Chemistry for Quick Ore Variability Diagnosis. Bismark Amankwaa-kyeremeh, University Of South Australia Process investigation of hydrochloric acid leaching of rare earth elements from coal fly ash Mona Lisa Pacana, MSU-IIT Concurrent Session 3B - Q&A Discussion .,
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM	Day 3 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
3:28 PM - 4:35 PM	Panel Discussion: Low Carbon Economy Panel Moderator Vanessa Garling, Wood Mackenzie Panellist Sami Kara, UNSW Panellist Prakash Sharma, Wood Mackenzie Panellist Warren Flentje, CSIRO

Thursday, December 9, 2021

	Track 1	Track 2
11:29 AM - 1:05 PM	Day 4 Opening Plenary Keynote Presentation: Lost Opportunities with Technology Management Peter Johnson, Maptek Q&A - Peter Johnson ., Keynote Presentation: Sustainable Innovation Adrian Beer, METS Ignited Q&A - Adrian Beer .,
1:05 PM - 1:20 PM	Day 4 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:15 PM - 3:10 PM	Concurrent Session 4A: Mining System Innovations Sponsored By Research progress towards the unlocking of in-situ recovery Laura Kuhar, CSIRO Mineral Resources Raise Caving – A new cave mining method for mining at great depths Tobias Ladinig, Montanuniversitaet Leoben BHP WAIO Mine Planning Integration from 5YP to Execution Luis Talavera, BHP Image-based recognition of withdrawn coal and automatic control of drawing opening in LTCC face Jiachen Wang, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing Mine floor material recovery must become part of life of mine plan Krzysztof Biegaj, Ausvac Mining Pty Ltd Sleep/ Wake Up System for Underground Mines Jayasuriya Peiris, Unsw Concurrent Session 4A - Q&A Discussion .,	Concurrent Session 4B: IoT Sponsored By Optical Light Microscopy: A Novel Tool for Near Real Time Coal Mine Dust Monitoring Nestor Santa, Virginia Tech Mobile laser scanning for automated point cloud registration, object detection and structural mapping in mining Simit Raval, Unsw Sydney Underground Rock Bolt Identification from 3D LiDAR Scanning Data Boge Liu, University of New South Wales Improving interpretation of seismic data using deep generative networks Rachel Xu, Curtin University Optimising Blast Hole Loading with MWD and 3D Image Analysis Brad Gyngell, Strayos Optically Powered Monitoring Networks Francois Ladouceur, Unsw Sydney Enabling the Digital Mine of the Future through autonomous underground data capture Stefan Hrabar, Emesent The potential of a mine-wide digital rock mass condition monitoring system Michael Nöger, Montanuniversitaet Leoben Concurrent Session 4B - Q&A Session .,
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 4 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
3:22 PM - 5:10 PM	Session 4C: Digital Transformation & Closing Sponsored By Integrated Operations for Complex Resources Peter Dowd, University of Adelaide Creating the modern mine; Beyond 2025 at Prominent Hill Operations Gabrielle Iwanow, OZ Minerals Integrating Lean Production Principles with Industry 4.0 Technologies to Drive Value Chain Efficiencies Peter Knights, The University Of Queensland Developing a foundation of a framework for evaluating the impact of mining technological innovation on a company's market value. Pilot Mugebe, The University Of Queensland The breakthrough technology for digital transformation of mining business Borys Vorobyov, Sightpower Inc. Digital Twins Meet Virtual Reality in the Australian Mining Industry Juncong (Jason) Qu, The University Of Queensland Global Digitalisation Trends in Mining and their Impact on Aspects of Sustainability Rudrajit Mitra, Institute for Advanced Mining Technologies (AMT), RWTH Aachen University Session 4C - Q&A Discussion .,

	Track 1	Track 2
11:29 AM - 1:05 PM	Day 4 Opening Plenary Keynote Presentation: Lost Opportunities with Technology Management Peter Johnson, Maptek Q&A - Peter Johnson ., Keynote Presentation: Sustainable Innovation Adrian Beer, METS Ignited Q&A - Adrian Beer .,
1:05 PM - 1:20 PM	Day 4 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:15 PM - 3:10 PM	Concurrent Session 4A: Mining System Innovations Sponsored By Research progress towards the unlocking of in-situ recovery Laura Kuhar, CSIRO Mineral Resources Raise Caving – A new cave mining method for mining at great depths Tobias Ladinig, Montanuniversitaet Leoben BHP WAIO Mine Planning Integration from 5YP to Execution Luis Talavera, BHP Image-based recognition of withdrawn coal and automatic control of drawing opening in LTCC face Jiachen Wang, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing Mine floor material recovery must become part of life of mine plan Krzysztof Biegaj, Ausvac Mining Pty Ltd Sleep/ Wake Up System for Underground Mines Jayasuriya Peiris, Unsw Concurrent Session 4A - Q&A Discussion .,	Concurrent Session 4B: IoT Sponsored By Optical Light Microscopy: A Novel Tool for Near Real Time Coal Mine Dust Monitoring Nestor Santa, Virginia Tech Mobile laser scanning for automated point cloud registration, object detection and structural mapping in mining Simit Raval, Unsw Sydney Underground Rock Bolt Identification from 3D LiDAR Scanning Data Boge Liu, University of New South Wales Improving interpretation of seismic data using deep generative networks Rachel Xu, Curtin University Optimising Blast Hole Loading with MWD and 3D Image Analysis Brad Gyngell, Strayos Optically Powered Monitoring Networks Francois Ladouceur, Unsw Sydney Enabling the Digital Mine of the Future through autonomous underground data capture Stefan Hrabar, Emesent The potential of a mine-wide digital rock mass condition monitoring system Michael Nöger, Montanuniversitaet Leoben Concurrent Session 4B - Q&A Session .,
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 4 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
3:22 PM - 5:10 PM	Session 4C: Digital Transformation & Closing Sponsored By Integrated Operations for Complex Resources Peter Dowd, University of Adelaide Creating the modern mine; Beyond 2025 at Prominent Hill Operations Gabrielle Iwanow, OZ Minerals Integrating Lean Production Principles with Industry 4.0 Technologies to Drive Value Chain Efficiencies Peter Knights, The University Of Queensland Developing a foundation of a framework for evaluating the impact of mining technological innovation on a company's market value. Pilot Mugebe, The University Of Queensland The breakthrough technology for digital transformation of mining business Borys Vorobyov, Sightpower Inc. Digital Twins Meet Virtual Reality in the Australian Mining Industry Juncong (Jason) Qu, The University Of Queensland Global Digitalisation Trends in Mining and their Impact on Aspects of Sustainability Rudrajit Mitra, Institute for Advanced Mining Technologies (AMT), RWTH Aachen University Session 4C - Q&A Discussion .,

	Track 1
11:29 AM - 1:05 PM	Day 4 Opening Plenary Keynote Presentation: Lost Opportunities with Technology Management Peter Johnson, Maptek Q&A - Peter Johnson ., Keynote Presentation: Sustainable Innovation Adrian Beer, METS Ignited Q&A - Adrian Beer .,
1:05 PM - 1:20 PM	Day 4 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:15 PM - 3:10 PM	Concurrent Session 4A: Mining System Innovations Sponsored By Research progress towards the unlocking of in-situ recovery Laura Kuhar, CSIRO Mineral Resources Raise Caving – A new cave mining method for mining at great depths Tobias Ladinig, Montanuniversitaet Leoben BHP WAIO Mine Planning Integration from 5YP to Execution Luis Talavera, BHP Image-based recognition of withdrawn coal and automatic control of drawing opening in LTCC face Jiachen Wang, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing Mine floor material recovery must become part of life of mine plan Krzysztof Biegaj, Ausvac Mining Pty Ltd Sleep/ Wake Up System for Underground Mines Jayasuriya Peiris, Unsw Concurrent Session 4A - Q&A Discussion .,
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 4 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
3:22 PM - 5:10 PM	Session 4C: Digital Transformation & Closing Sponsored By Integrated Operations for Complex Resources Peter Dowd, University of Adelaide Creating the modern mine; Beyond 2025 at Prominent Hill Operations Gabrielle Iwanow, OZ Minerals Integrating Lean Production Principles with Industry 4.0 Technologies to Drive Value Chain Efficiencies Peter Knights, The University Of Queensland Developing a foundation of a framework for evaluating the impact of mining technological innovation on a company's market value. Pilot Mugebe, The University Of Queensland The breakthrough technology for digital transformation of mining business Borys Vorobyov, Sightpower Inc. Digital Twins Meet Virtual Reality in the Australian Mining Industry Juncong (Jason) Qu, The University Of Queensland Global Digitalisation Trends in Mining and their Impact on Aspects of Sustainability Rudrajit Mitra, Institute for Advanced Mining Technologies (AMT), RWTH Aachen University Session 4C - Q&A Discussion .,

	Track 2
11:29 AM - 1:05 PM	Day 4 Opening Plenary Keynote Presentation: Lost Opportunities with Technology Management Peter Johnson, Maptek Q&A - Peter Johnson ., Keynote Presentation: Sustainable Innovation Adrian Beer, METS Ignited Q&A - Adrian Beer .,
1:05 PM - 1:20 PM	Day 4 - Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:15 PM - 3:10 PM	Concurrent Session 4B: IoT Sponsored By Optical Light Microscopy: A Novel Tool for Near Real Time Coal Mine Dust Monitoring Nestor Santa, Virginia Tech Mobile laser scanning for automated point cloud registration, object detection and structural mapping in mining Simit Raval, Unsw Sydney Underground Rock Bolt Identification from 3D LiDAR Scanning Data Boge Liu, University of New South Wales Improving interpretation of seismic data using deep generative networks Rachel Xu, Curtin University Optimising Blast Hole Loading with MWD and 3D Image Analysis Brad Gyngell, Strayos Optically Powered Monitoring Networks Francois Ladouceur, Unsw Sydney Enabling the Digital Mine of the Future through autonomous underground data capture Stefan Hrabar, Emesent The potential of a mine-wide digital rock mass condition monitoring system Michael Nöger, Montanuniversitaet Leoben Concurrent Session 4B - Q&A Session .,
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 4 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
3:22 PM - 5:10 PM	Session 4C: Digital Transformation & Closing Sponsored By Integrated Operations for Complex Resources Peter Dowd, University of Adelaide Creating the modern mine; Beyond 2025 at Prominent Hill Operations Gabrielle Iwanow, OZ Minerals Integrating Lean Production Principles with Industry 4.0 Technologies to Drive Value Chain Efficiencies Peter Knights, The University Of Queensland Developing a foundation of a framework for evaluating the impact of mining technological innovation on a company's market value. Pilot Mugebe, The University Of Queensland The breakthrough technology for digital transformation of mining business Borys Vorobyov, Sightpower Inc. Digital Twins Meet Virtual Reality in the Australian Mining Industry Juncong (Jason) Qu, The University Of Queensland Global Digitalisation Trends in Mining and their Impact on Aspects of Sustainability Rudrajit Mitra, Institute for Advanced Mining Technologies (AMT), RWTH Aachen University Session 4C - Q&A Discussion .,

Friday, December 10, 2021

	Track 1	Track 2
12:10 PM - 1:15 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of Mineral Processing Sponsored By Panel Moderator Ian Dover, METS Ignited Panellist Bill Staunton, Gold Technology Group, Curtin University Panellist Seher Ata, UNSW Panellist Leon Faulkner, EnviroCopper Panellist Karin Soldenhoff, ANSTO
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 5 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:21 PM - 2:40 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of AI in Mining and Conference Close Sponsored By Panel Moderator Andrew Scott, METS Ignited Panellist Brad Gyngell, Strayos Panellist Claude Sammut, UNSW Panellists Damien Williams, Auto-mate Panellist Zeljka Pokrajcic, Petra Data Science

	Track 1	Track 2
12:10 PM - 1:15 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of Mineral Processing Sponsored By Panel Moderator Ian Dover, METS Ignited Panellist Bill Staunton, Gold Technology Group, Curtin University Panellist Seher Ata, UNSW Panellist Leon Faulkner, EnviroCopper Panellist Karin Soldenhoff, ANSTO
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 5 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:21 PM - 2:40 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of AI in Mining and Conference Close Sponsored By Panel Moderator Andrew Scott, METS Ignited Panellist Brad Gyngell, Strayos Panellist Claude Sammut, UNSW Panellists Damien Williams, Auto-mate Panellist Zeljka Pokrajcic, Petra Data Science

	Track 1
12:10 PM - 1:15 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of Mineral Processing Sponsored By Panel Moderator Ian Dover, METS Ignited Panellist Bill Staunton, Gold Technology Group, Curtin University Panellist Seher Ata, UNSW Panellist Leon Faulkner, EnviroCopper Panellist Karin Soldenhoff, ANSTO
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 5 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:21 PM - 2:40 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of AI in Mining and Conference Close Sponsored By Panel Moderator Andrew Scott, METS Ignited Panellist Brad Gyngell, Strayos Panellist Claude Sammut, UNSW Panellists Damien Williams, Auto-mate Panellist Zeljka Pokrajcic, Petra Data Science

	Track 2
12:10 PM - 1:15 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of Mineral Processing Sponsored By Panel Moderator Ian Dover, METS Ignited Panellist Bill Staunton, Gold Technology Group, Curtin University Panellist Seher Ata, UNSW Panellist Leon Faulkner, EnviroCopper Panellist Karin Soldenhoff, ANSTO
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 5 - Networking Break + Virtual Exhibition
1:21 PM - 2:40 PM	Panel Discussion: The Future of AI in Mining and Conference Close Sponsored By Panel Moderator Andrew Scott, METS Ignited Panellist Brad Gyngell, Strayos Panellist Claude Sammut, UNSW Panellists Damien Williams, Auto-mate Panellist Zeljka Pokrajcic, Petra Data Science

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