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New Leaders Summit Program

The program is subject to change at any time, at the discretion of the organising committee. All times are listed below in AEST (Brisbane, Australia).


Tuesday, September 3, 2024


Wednesday, September 4, 2024

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Day 1 | Registration & Arrival Networking
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Session 1 I Opening Plenary


Welcome from Committee Chair & Housekeeping
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Session 1 | Keynote Introduction
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 1 | Keynote Address
Lisa Baptista, BHP

Session 1 | Keynote Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea

Sponsored By
11:25 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 2 | Social Responsibility & Sustainable Mining


Session 2 | Keynote Introduction
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

The importance and challenge of diversity in our industry
Michelle Ash, BHP

Session 2 | Keynote Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Loop3D: Insights into geological modelling for a more sustainable future
Ayla Edwards, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Role of green chemistry in the sustainable extraction of rare earth elements
Yamini Kannappan, WA School of Mines, Curtin University

Session 2 | Abstract Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 2 | Keynote Introduction
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 2 | Keynote Address
Ramesh Thiruvenkatachari, CSIRO

Session 2 | Keynote Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Day 1 | Lunch

Sponsored By
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
Session 3 | AI & Emerging Technology


Session 3 | Keynote Introduction
Liezel Viljoen, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

The road ahead: Pat Boniwell on innovation
Pat Boniwell, Byrnecut

Session 3 | Keynote Q&A
Liezel Viljoen, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Applications of Artificial Intelligence for mineral processing in the mining industry
Luke Mohren, Curtin University: Western Australian School of Mines

How harnessing caution against AI & technology can bolster positive public opinion & community outreach
Sofiya Khan, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Machine learning assisted lithology classification of drillhole data
Val Salamakha, Alkane Resources

Session 3 | Abstract Q&A
Liezel Viljoen, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea

Sponsored By
4:00 PM - 5:35 PM
Session 4 I Effective Regulatory Frameworks


Session 4 | Keynote Introduction
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Artificial Intelligence – How we leverage opportunities and think differently
Ben Keyser, Barminco

Session 4 | Keynote Q&A
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

The development of a reliable sampling system for enhanced cyanide control
Finley Cousins, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Geospatial modelling & multicriteria analysis for determining least cost Geotrails on the West Coast of Tasmania
Stephen Rolls, AusIMM Tasmania Student Chapter

Session 4 | Abstract Q&A
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Session 4 | Keynote Introduction
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Mine engineering across the life cycle of a mine
Nick Rock, Coronado Global Resources Inc

Session 4 | Keynote Q&A
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Day 1 Closing Remarks
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Networking Welcome
Samantha Grimsey, Kestrel Coal Resources
5:35 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception and Display Space Exhibition

Sponsored By
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Day 1 | Registration & Arrival Networking
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Session 1 I Opening Plenary


Welcome from Committee Chair & Housekeeping
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Session 1 | Keynote Introduction
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 1 | Keynote Address
Lisa Baptista, BHP

Session 1 | Keynote Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea

Sponsored By
11:25 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 2 | Social Responsibility & Sustainable Mining


Session 2 | Keynote Introduction
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

The importance and challenge of diversity in our industry
Michelle Ash, BHP

Session 2 | Keynote Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Loop3D: Insights into geological modelling for a more sustainable future
Ayla Edwards, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Role of green chemistry in the sustainable extraction of rare earth elements
Yamini Kannappan, WA School of Mines, Curtin University

Session 2 | Abstract Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 2 | Keynote Introduction
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 2 | Keynote Address
Ramesh Thiruvenkatachari, CSIRO

Session 2 | Keynote Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Day 1 | Lunch

Sponsored By
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
Session 3 | AI & Emerging Technology


Session 3 | Keynote Introduction
Liezel Viljoen, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

The road ahead: Pat Boniwell on innovation
Pat Boniwell, Byrnecut

Session 3 | Keynote Q&A
Liezel Viljoen, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Applications of Artificial Intelligence for mineral processing in the mining industry
Luke Mohren, Curtin University: Western Australian School of Mines

How harnessing caution against AI & technology can bolster positive public opinion & community outreach
Sofiya Khan, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Machine learning assisted lithology classification of drillhole data
Val Salamakha, Alkane Resources

Session 3 | Abstract Q&A
Liezel Viljoen, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea

Sponsored By
4:00 PM - 5:35 PM
Session 4 I Effective Regulatory Frameworks


Session 4 | Keynote Introduction
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Artificial Intelligence – How we leverage opportunities and think differently
Ben Keyser, Barminco

Session 4 | Keynote Q&A
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

The development of a reliable sampling system for enhanced cyanide control
Finley Cousins, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Geospatial modelling & multicriteria analysis for determining least cost Geotrails on the West Coast of Tasmania
Stephen Rolls, AusIMM Tasmania Student Chapter

Session 4 | Abstract Q&A
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Session 4 | Keynote Introduction
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Mine engineering across the life cycle of a mine
Nick Rock, Coronado Global Resources Inc

Session 4 | Keynote Q&A
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Day 1 Closing Remarks
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Networking Welcome
Samantha Grimsey, Kestrel Coal Resources
5:35 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception and Display Space Exhibition

Sponsored By

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Day 1 | Registration & Arrival Networking
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Session 1 I Opening Plenary


Welcome from Committee Chair & Housekeeping
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Session 1 | Keynote Introduction
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 1 | Keynote Address
Lisa Baptista, BHP

Session 1 | Keynote Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea

Sponsored By
11:25 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 2 | Social Responsibility & Sustainable Mining


Session 2 | Keynote Introduction
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

The importance and challenge of diversity in our industry
Michelle Ash, BHP

Session 2 | Keynote Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Loop3D: Insights into geological modelling for a more sustainable future
Ayla Edwards, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Role of green chemistry in the sustainable extraction of rare earth elements
Yamini Kannappan, WA School of Mines, Curtin University

Session 2 | Abstract Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 2 | Keynote Introduction
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 2 | Keynote Address
Ramesh Thiruvenkatachari, CSIRO

Session 2 | Keynote Q&A
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Day 1 | Lunch

Sponsored By
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM
Session 3 | AI & Emerging Technology


Session 3 | Keynote Introduction
Liezel Viljoen, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

The road ahead: Pat Boniwell on innovation
Pat Boniwell, Byrnecut

Session 3 | Keynote Q&A
Liezel Viljoen, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Applications of Artificial Intelligence for mineral processing in the mining industry
Luke Mohren, Curtin University: Western Australian School of Mines

How harnessing caution against AI & technology can bolster positive public opinion & community outreach
Sofiya Khan, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Machine learning assisted lithology classification of drillhole data
Val Salamakha, Alkane Resources

Session 3 | Abstract Q&A
Liezel Viljoen, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea

Sponsored By
4:00 PM - 5:35 PM
Session 4 I Effective Regulatory Frameworks


Session 4 | Keynote Introduction
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Artificial Intelligence – How we leverage opportunities and think differently
Ben Keyser, Barminco

Session 4 | Keynote Q&A
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

The development of a reliable sampling system for enhanced cyanide control
Finley Cousins, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Geospatial modelling & multicriteria analysis for determining least cost Geotrails on the West Coast of Tasmania
Stephen Rolls, AusIMM Tasmania Student Chapter

Session 4 | Abstract Q&A
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Session 4 | Keynote Introduction
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Mine engineering across the life cycle of a mine
Nick Rock, Coronado Global Resources Inc

Session 4 | Keynote Q&A
Morgan Fleet, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Day 1 Closing Remarks
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Networking Welcome
Samantha Grimsey, Kestrel Coal Resources
5:35 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception and Display Space Exhibition

Sponsored By


Thursday, September 5, 2024

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Day 2 | Arrival Networking & Morning Tea
10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Session 5 | Workforce Transformation and Diversity & Inclusion


Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 5 | Keynote Introduction
Tobias Massang, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Advancing emissions reduction in underground coal mining: Integrating innovative technologies at Kestrel Coal
Helen McCarthy, Kestrel Coal

Session 5 | Keynote Q&A
Tobias Massang, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Do financial incentives for mine workers increase the number of safety incidents?
Carib Phillips, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Health and safety for New Leaders
Nikky LaBranche, The University of Queensland Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre

Promoting D&I rates in the Australian mining sector through engaging years 7 to 9 students across rural and regional contexts
Sofiya Khan, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Session 5 | Abstract Q&A
Tobias Massang, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Day 2 | Lunch

Sponsored By
12:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Session 6 | Industry Experience


Session 6 | Keynote Introduction
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Career Journey Interview with Jason Schell
Jason Schell, Rex Minerals

Session 6 | Keynote Q&A
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 6 | Keynote Introduction
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Adapting to workforce needs and exploring unconventional career paths to meet future demands
Matthew Colquhoun, KPMG Australia

Session 6 | Keynote Q&A
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Summit Close & Award of Prizes
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea

Sponsored By
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Day 2 | Arrival Networking & Morning Tea
10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Session 5 | Workforce Transformation and Diversity & Inclusion


Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 5 | Keynote Introduction
Tobias Massang, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Advancing emissions reduction in underground coal mining: Integrating innovative technologies at Kestrel Coal
Helen McCarthy, Kestrel Coal

Session 5 | Keynote Q&A
Tobias Massang, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Do financial incentives for mine workers increase the number of safety incidents?
Carib Phillips, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Health and safety for New Leaders
Nikky LaBranche, The University of Queensland Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre

Promoting D&I rates in the Australian mining sector through engaging years 7 to 9 students across rural and regional contexts
Sofiya Khan, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Session 5 | Abstract Q&A
Tobias Massang, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Day 2 | Lunch

Sponsored By
12:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Session 6 | Industry Experience


Session 6 | Keynote Introduction
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Career Journey Interview with Jason Schell
Jason Schell, Rex Minerals

Session 6 | Keynote Q&A
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 6 | Keynote Introduction
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Adapting to workforce needs and exploring unconventional career paths to meet future demands
Matthew Colquhoun, KPMG Australia

Session 6 | Keynote Q&A
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Summit Close & Award of Prizes
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea

Sponsored By

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Day 2 | Arrival Networking & Morning Tea
10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Session 5 | Workforce Transformation and Diversity & Inclusion


Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 5 | Keynote Introduction
Tobias Massang, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Advancing emissions reduction in underground coal mining: Integrating innovative technologies at Kestrel Coal
Helen McCarthy, Kestrel Coal

Session 5 | Keynote Q&A
Tobias Massang, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Do financial incentives for mine workers increase the number of safety incidents?
Carib Phillips, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter

Health and safety for New Leaders
Nikky LaBranche, The University of Queensland Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre

Promoting D&I rates in the Australian mining sector through engaging years 7 to 9 students across rural and regional contexts
Sofiya Khan, AusIMM Melbourne Student Chapter

Session 5 | Abstract Q&A
Tobias Massang, AusIMM Southern Queensland Student Chapter
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Day 2 | Lunch

Sponsored By
12:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Session 6 | Industry Experience


Session 6 | Keynote Introduction
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Career Journey Interview with Jason Schell
Jason Schell, Rex Minerals

Session 6 | Keynote Q&A
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Session 6 | Keynote Introduction
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Adapting to workforce needs and exploring unconventional career paths to meet future demands
Matthew Colquhoun, KPMG Australia

Session 6 | Keynote Q&A
Jemima Reid, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee

Summit Close & Award of Prizes
Elyse Bosch, AusIMM New Leaders Summit Advisory Committee
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea

Sponsored By


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