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International Mining Geology Conference 2024 Program

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

All times are listed below in AWST (Perth, Australia).


Monday, May 6, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Industry Challenge

Sponsored By
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Industry Challenge

Sponsored By
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Industry Challenge

Sponsored By
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 1 I Opening Plenary


Welcome to Country
Gail Wynne,

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited

Keynote | SpaceTech & AI: Reimagining Exploration's Future
Flavia Tata Nardini, Fleet Space Technologies

Technological solutions to remnant mining ore control at the Martha Underground Mine
Abe Whaanga, OceanaGold

Q&A + Discussion
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea (Tuesday)
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2 | Futureproofing & Technology

Sponsored By


Cosmic-ray Muon Tomography: New Developments in Mining Applications at BHP’s Leinster and Olympic Dam Mines
Doug Schouten, Ideon Technologies

Remote Sensing Lidar for Enhanced Underground Geology Mapping: A Nova Mine Case Study
Glenn Boyce, IGO Limited

Using representative elemental analysis on conveyed flows to complement grade control: a win-win for geologists and processors
Andrew Brodie, Scantech International

Q&A + Discussion
Marcelo Cortes, BHP

Implementation of the Chrysos PhotonAssay™ Method at Fosterville Gold Mine, Victoria
Damon Symons, Agnico Eagle

Machine learning-based silicate alteration: optimizing spectrographic core imaging, multi-element geochemical, and dynamic rebound hardness dataset to Improve the objectivity of alteration domaining
Mochammad Hafid Rahadi, Merdeka Copper Gold

Adaptive Mine Planning in Open Pits: The Role of Near-Real-Time Orebody Characterisation in Grade Control Modelling
Todd Smith, Veracio

Copper mineralisation at Mt Isa - Unseen insights from seismic surveys after a century of geoscientific study
Greg Turner, HiSeis

Q&A + Discussion
Marcelo Cortes, BHP
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch (Tuesday)
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3 | Risk & Resources

Sponsored By


An ever-evolving resource model as new pieces are added to the Avoca Tank puzzle, Tritton Operations
David Beckett, Aeris Resources

From resource model to grade control: the risks and workarounds
Bruno Afonseca de Deus, Glencore

Exploring Deep Learning in Resource Estimation
Nurassyl Battalgazy, IMDEX

Use of near mine exploration resource estimates in assessing strategic growth
Jacinta Ireland, Northern Star Resources

Q&A + Discussion
Kathryn Gall, Seequent

Paving the way for future value: Confidence in Olympic Dam’s structural models utilising digital workflows
Jelita Sidabutar, BHP

Interrogating the space between the surveys: An assessment of deep diamond drill hole survey intervals and their impact on resource confidence at Olympic Dam
Andrew Chapman, BHP

SBRE workflow development for Nickel West - enabling decisions under uncertainty
Craig Williams, BHP

Q&A + Discussion
Kathryn Gall, Seequent
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea (Tuesday)
4:00 PM - 5:40 PM
Session 4 | Quality & Reconciliation


Keynote | Shaping the Future of Geosciences: Navigating Trust, Advocacy, and Educational Evolution
Peter Betts, Monash University

Presentation from the AusIMM Geoscience Society
AusIMM Geoscience Society,

Presentation from the Australian Institute of Geoscientists
Dale Sims, Australian Institute of Geoscientists

Homogeneity and Heterogeneity of Crushed Gold Certified Reference Materials
John Carter, Independent Mineral Standards

The Implementation of Reconciliation Software for Corporate Governance Reporting – A Case Study from Minas Rio
Rayleen Hargreaves, Snowden Optiro

Black Rock Cave Flow Model Reconciliation and Optimized Draw Strategy
Mathew Vermaak, Glencore

Q&A + Discussion
Danielle Robinson, Rio Tinto
5:40 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Function

Sponsored By
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 1 I Opening Plenary


Welcome to Country
Gail Wynne,

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited

Keynote | SpaceTech & AI: Reimagining Exploration's Future
Flavia Tata Nardini, Fleet Space Technologies

Technological solutions to remnant mining ore control at the Martha Underground Mine
Abe Whaanga, OceanaGold

Q&A + Discussion
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea (Tuesday)
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2 | Futureproofing & Technology

Sponsored By


Cosmic-ray Muon Tomography: New Developments in Mining Applications at BHP’s Leinster and Olympic Dam Mines
Doug Schouten, Ideon Technologies

Remote Sensing Lidar for Enhanced Underground Geology Mapping: A Nova Mine Case Study
Glenn Boyce, IGO Limited

Using representative elemental analysis on conveyed flows to complement grade control: a win-win for geologists and processors
Andrew Brodie, Scantech International

Q&A + Discussion
Marcelo Cortes, BHP

Implementation of the Chrysos PhotonAssay™ Method at Fosterville Gold Mine, Victoria
Damon Symons, Agnico Eagle

Machine learning-based silicate alteration: optimizing spectrographic core imaging, multi-element geochemical, and dynamic rebound hardness dataset to Improve the objectivity of alteration domaining
Mochammad Hafid Rahadi, Merdeka Copper Gold

Adaptive Mine Planning in Open Pits: The Role of Near-Real-Time Orebody Characterisation in Grade Control Modelling
Todd Smith, Veracio

Copper mineralisation at Mt Isa - Unseen insights from seismic surveys after a century of geoscientific study
Greg Turner, HiSeis

Q&A + Discussion
Marcelo Cortes, BHP
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch (Tuesday)
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3 | Risk & Resources

Sponsored By


An ever-evolving resource model as new pieces are added to the Avoca Tank puzzle, Tritton Operations
David Beckett, Aeris Resources

From resource model to grade control: the risks and workarounds
Bruno Afonseca de Deus, Glencore

Exploring Deep Learning in Resource Estimation
Nurassyl Battalgazy, IMDEX

Use of near mine exploration resource estimates in assessing strategic growth
Jacinta Ireland, Northern Star Resources

Q&A + Discussion
Kathryn Gall, Seequent

Paving the way for future value: Confidence in Olympic Dam’s structural models utilising digital workflows
Jelita Sidabutar, BHP

Interrogating the space between the surveys: An assessment of deep diamond drill hole survey intervals and their impact on resource confidence at Olympic Dam
Andrew Chapman, BHP

SBRE workflow development for Nickel West - enabling decisions under uncertainty
Craig Williams, BHP

Q&A + Discussion
Kathryn Gall, Seequent
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea (Tuesday)
4:00 PM - 5:40 PM
Session 4 | Quality & Reconciliation


Keynote | Shaping the Future of Geosciences: Navigating Trust, Advocacy, and Educational Evolution
Peter Betts, Monash University

Presentation from the AusIMM Geoscience Society
AusIMM Geoscience Society,

Presentation from the Australian Institute of Geoscientists
Dale Sims, Australian Institute of Geoscientists

Homogeneity and Heterogeneity of Crushed Gold Certified Reference Materials
John Carter, Independent Mineral Standards

The Implementation of Reconciliation Software for Corporate Governance Reporting – A Case Study from Minas Rio
Rayleen Hargreaves, Snowden Optiro

Black Rock Cave Flow Model Reconciliation and Optimized Draw Strategy
Mathew Vermaak, Glencore

Q&A + Discussion
Danielle Robinson, Rio Tinto
5:40 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Function

Sponsored By

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 1 I Opening Plenary


Welcome to Country
Gail Wynne,

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited

Keynote | SpaceTech & AI: Reimagining Exploration's Future
Flavia Tata Nardini, Fleet Space Technologies

Technological solutions to remnant mining ore control at the Martha Underground Mine
Abe Whaanga, OceanaGold

Q&A + Discussion
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea (Tuesday)
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2 | Futureproofing & Technology

Sponsored By


Cosmic-ray Muon Tomography: New Developments in Mining Applications at BHP’s Leinster and Olympic Dam Mines
Doug Schouten, Ideon Technologies

Remote Sensing Lidar for Enhanced Underground Geology Mapping: A Nova Mine Case Study
Glenn Boyce, IGO Limited

Using representative elemental analysis on conveyed flows to complement grade control: a win-win for geologists and processors
Andrew Brodie, Scantech International

Q&A + Discussion
Marcelo Cortes, BHP

Implementation of the Chrysos PhotonAssay™ Method at Fosterville Gold Mine, Victoria
Damon Symons, Agnico Eagle

Machine learning-based silicate alteration: optimizing spectrographic core imaging, multi-element geochemical, and dynamic rebound hardness dataset to Improve the objectivity of alteration domaining
Mochammad Hafid Rahadi, Merdeka Copper Gold

Adaptive Mine Planning in Open Pits: The Role of Near-Real-Time Orebody Characterisation in Grade Control Modelling
Todd Smith, Veracio

Copper mineralisation at Mt Isa - Unseen insights from seismic surveys after a century of geoscientific study
Greg Turner, HiSeis

Q&A + Discussion
Marcelo Cortes, BHP
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch (Tuesday)
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3 | Risk & Resources

Sponsored By


An ever-evolving resource model as new pieces are added to the Avoca Tank puzzle, Tritton Operations
David Beckett, Aeris Resources

From resource model to grade control: the risks and workarounds
Bruno Afonseca de Deus, Glencore

Exploring Deep Learning in Resource Estimation
Nurassyl Battalgazy, IMDEX

Use of near mine exploration resource estimates in assessing strategic growth
Jacinta Ireland, Northern Star Resources

Q&A + Discussion
Kathryn Gall, Seequent

Paving the way for future value: Confidence in Olympic Dam’s structural models utilising digital workflows
Jelita Sidabutar, BHP

Interrogating the space between the surveys: An assessment of deep diamond drill hole survey intervals and their impact on resource confidence at Olympic Dam
Andrew Chapman, BHP

SBRE workflow development for Nickel West - enabling decisions under uncertainty
Craig Williams, BHP

Q&A + Discussion
Kathryn Gall, Seequent
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea (Tuesday)
4:00 PM - 5:40 PM
Session 4 | Quality & Reconciliation


Keynote | Shaping the Future of Geosciences: Navigating Trust, Advocacy, and Educational Evolution
Peter Betts, Monash University

Presentation from the AusIMM Geoscience Society
AusIMM Geoscience Society,

Presentation from the Australian Institute of Geoscientists
Dale Sims, Australian Institute of Geoscientists

Homogeneity and Heterogeneity of Crushed Gold Certified Reference Materials
John Carter, Independent Mineral Standards

The Implementation of Reconciliation Software for Corporate Governance Reporting – A Case Study from Minas Rio
Rayleen Hargreaves, Snowden Optiro

Black Rock Cave Flow Model Reconciliation and Optimized Draw Strategy
Mathew Vermaak, Glencore

Q&A + Discussion
Danielle Robinson, Rio Tinto
5:40 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Function

Sponsored By

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Session 5 | Orebody Knowledge

Sponsored By


Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited

Keynote | Fun with Patterns and Perspectives: The Future of Orebody Knowledge
Paul Hodkiewicz, Samarah Solutions

AusIMM Consultants Society | Weaving the threads together
Karl van Olden, AMC Consultants

Hidden between the data, small but significant high-grade structural lodes
Delilah Vivian Magautu, Morobe Consolidated Goldfields Ltd (harmony Gold Mining Ltd)

Mine-scale reflection of a multi-stage regional structural history in the orebody geometry of Cutters Ridge Open Pit, Mungari, WA
Rogie Lumaad Paras, Evolution Mining

Enhancing Geometallurgical Ore Domaining Through Improved Orebody Knowledge: A Case Study from the Sotiel Cu-Pb-Zn Mine, Spain.
Roseanna Dale, Sandfire Resources

Q&A + Discussion
Jamie Oppelaar, Mining Plus
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Morning Tea (Wednesday)
10:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 6 | Geology & Grade Control

Sponsored By


Leveraging geological logging as pathfinders and proxies in machine learning resource and geometallurgical modelling; benefits, limitations, and pre-screening techniques
David First, Stratum AI

Directional Change in Underground Drilling - A Case Study
Victoria Mead, Northern Star Resources

Ore control based on value – experiences in design and execution
Craig Morley, Reconciliation & Ore Control Knowledge Services

Q&A + Discussion
Melinda Clarke, Datamine Software

Strategies for Enhancing Ore Control and Production at Martabe Gold Mine Indonesia
Ade Triyunita, PT Agincourt Resources

Advancing Mine Geology through Optimized Sampling Strategies: A Case Study from Porphyry Underground Mine, Western Australia
Rebecca Snell, Northern Star Resources

Opening the Geologists Tool Box: Building a Grade Control System
Caitlin Rowett, Hillgrove Resources

Q&A + Discussion
Melinda Clarke, Datamine Software
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch (Wednesday)
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 7 | Systems & Processes

Sponsored By


Rapid drillhole planning for underground delineation drilling at the Platreef PGE-Cu-Ni deposit, South Africa
George Gilchrist, Ivanhoe Mines

Mineable Shape Optimiser and Ore Wireframing, Analysis of Tools for Scheduling Open Pit Mining at KCGM
James Ball, Northern Star Resources

Dynamic production grade cutoffs. Integrating financial understanding into daily mine geology.
Michael Darvall, Aeris Resources

Overcoming practical challenges to honour geological controls in short-term modeling of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Deposit
Herve Bananga, Kamoa Copper SA

Optimizing Workflows in Post-pandemic Operations: Impacts and Implications for Mine Geologists
Mikael Artursson, Veracio

Q&A + Discussion
Mikael Artursson, Veracio
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea (Wednesday)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 8 | Thinking Differently


Challenge Overview, Discussion and Q+A
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited

Keynote | Connecting business to the Earth
Cam McCuaig, BHP

Conference Close and Awards
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Closing Drinks
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Session 5 | Orebody Knowledge

Sponsored By


Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited

Keynote | Fun with Patterns and Perspectives: The Future of Orebody Knowledge
Paul Hodkiewicz, Samarah Solutions

AusIMM Consultants Society | Weaving the threads together
Karl van Olden, AMC Consultants

Hidden between the data, small but significant high-grade structural lodes
Delilah Vivian Magautu, Morobe Consolidated Goldfields Ltd (harmony Gold Mining Ltd)

Mine-scale reflection of a multi-stage regional structural history in the orebody geometry of Cutters Ridge Open Pit, Mungari, WA
Rogie Lumaad Paras, Evolution Mining

Enhancing Geometallurgical Ore Domaining Through Improved Orebody Knowledge: A Case Study from the Sotiel Cu-Pb-Zn Mine, Spain.
Roseanna Dale, Sandfire Resources

Q&A + Discussion
Jamie Oppelaar, Mining Plus
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Morning Tea (Wednesday)
10:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 6 | Geology & Grade Control

Sponsored By


Leveraging geological logging as pathfinders and proxies in machine learning resource and geometallurgical modelling; benefits, limitations, and pre-screening techniques
David First, Stratum AI

Directional Change in Underground Drilling - A Case Study
Victoria Mead, Northern Star Resources

Ore control based on value – experiences in design and execution
Craig Morley, Reconciliation & Ore Control Knowledge Services

Q&A + Discussion
Melinda Clarke, Datamine Software

Strategies for Enhancing Ore Control and Production at Martabe Gold Mine Indonesia
Ade Triyunita, PT Agincourt Resources

Advancing Mine Geology through Optimized Sampling Strategies: A Case Study from Porphyry Underground Mine, Western Australia
Rebecca Snell, Northern Star Resources

Opening the Geologists Tool Box: Building a Grade Control System
Caitlin Rowett, Hillgrove Resources

Q&A + Discussion
Melinda Clarke, Datamine Software
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch (Wednesday)
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 7 | Systems & Processes

Sponsored By


Rapid drillhole planning for underground delineation drilling at the Platreef PGE-Cu-Ni deposit, South Africa
George Gilchrist, Ivanhoe Mines

Mineable Shape Optimiser and Ore Wireframing, Analysis of Tools for Scheduling Open Pit Mining at KCGM
James Ball, Northern Star Resources

Dynamic production grade cutoffs. Integrating financial understanding into daily mine geology.
Michael Darvall, Aeris Resources

Overcoming practical challenges to honour geological controls in short-term modeling of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Deposit
Herve Bananga, Kamoa Copper SA

Optimizing Workflows in Post-pandemic Operations: Impacts and Implications for Mine Geologists
Mikael Artursson, Veracio

Q&A + Discussion
Mikael Artursson, Veracio
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea (Wednesday)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 8 | Thinking Differently


Challenge Overview, Discussion and Q+A
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited

Keynote | Connecting business to the Earth
Cam McCuaig, BHP

Conference Close and Awards
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Closing Drinks

8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Session 5 | Orebody Knowledge

Sponsored By


Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited

Keynote | Fun with Patterns and Perspectives: The Future of Orebody Knowledge
Paul Hodkiewicz, Samarah Solutions

AusIMM Consultants Society | Weaving the threads together
Karl van Olden, AMC Consultants

Hidden between the data, small but significant high-grade structural lodes
Delilah Vivian Magautu, Morobe Consolidated Goldfields Ltd (harmony Gold Mining Ltd)

Mine-scale reflection of a multi-stage regional structural history in the orebody geometry of Cutters Ridge Open Pit, Mungari, WA
Rogie Lumaad Paras, Evolution Mining

Enhancing Geometallurgical Ore Domaining Through Improved Orebody Knowledge: A Case Study from the Sotiel Cu-Pb-Zn Mine, Spain.
Roseanna Dale, Sandfire Resources

Q&A + Discussion
Jamie Oppelaar, Mining Plus
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Morning Tea (Wednesday)
10:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 6 | Geology & Grade Control

Sponsored By


Leveraging geological logging as pathfinders and proxies in machine learning resource and geometallurgical modelling; benefits, limitations, and pre-screening techniques
David First, Stratum AI

Directional Change in Underground Drilling - A Case Study
Victoria Mead, Northern Star Resources

Ore control based on value – experiences in design and execution
Craig Morley, Reconciliation & Ore Control Knowledge Services

Q&A + Discussion
Melinda Clarke, Datamine Software

Strategies for Enhancing Ore Control and Production at Martabe Gold Mine Indonesia
Ade Triyunita, PT Agincourt Resources

Advancing Mine Geology through Optimized Sampling Strategies: A Case Study from Porphyry Underground Mine, Western Australia
Rebecca Snell, Northern Star Resources

Opening the Geologists Tool Box: Building a Grade Control System
Caitlin Rowett, Hillgrove Resources

Q&A + Discussion
Melinda Clarke, Datamine Software
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch (Wednesday)
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 7 | Systems & Processes

Sponsored By


Rapid drillhole planning for underground delineation drilling at the Platreef PGE-Cu-Ni deposit, South Africa
George Gilchrist, Ivanhoe Mines

Mineable Shape Optimiser and Ore Wireframing, Analysis of Tools for Scheduling Open Pit Mining at KCGM
James Ball, Northern Star Resources

Dynamic production grade cutoffs. Integrating financial understanding into daily mine geology.
Michael Darvall, Aeris Resources

Overcoming practical challenges to honour geological controls in short-term modeling of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Deposit
Herve Bananga, Kamoa Copper SA

Optimizing Workflows in Post-pandemic Operations: Impacts and Implications for Mine Geologists
Mikael Artursson, Veracio

Q&A + Discussion
Mikael Artursson, Veracio
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea (Wednesday)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 8 | Thinking Differently


Challenge Overview, Discussion and Q+A
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited

Keynote | Connecting business to the Earth
Cam McCuaig, BHP

Conference Close and Awards
Daniel Howe, Northern Star Resources Limited
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Closing Drinks

Thursday, May 9, 2024

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tour | Golden Mile Field Trip
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Young Professionals Day

Sponsored By
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tour | Golden Mile Field Trip
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Young Professionals Day

Sponsored By

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tour | Golden Mile Field Trip
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Young Professionals Day

Sponsored By

Friday, May 10, 2024

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Workshop | Assessing laboratory performance: Beyond QAQC
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Workshop | Mastering the Art of Reconciliation: Insights from Real-World Experiences
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Workshop | Assessing laboratory performance: Beyond QAQC
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Workshop | Mastering the Art of Reconciliation: Insights from Real-World Experiences

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Workshop | Assessing laboratory performance: Beyond QAQC
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Workshop | Mastering the Art of Reconciliation: Insights from Real-World Experiences

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