Program | Iron Ore & Open Pit Operators

Iron Ore | Open Pit Operators 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).

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

	Open Pit Operators Conference	Iron Ore Conference	Iron Ore Conference
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 1)
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	Session 1 \| Opening Plenary Welcome to Country Matthew McGuire, Whadjuk/Noongar Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin, AusIMM Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening Presenter TBC, Keynote \| Title TBC Kerry Turnock, BHP Q&A + Discussion (Session 1) Session Chair,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 2 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Session 2A \| Mine Planning and Strategic Optimisation Keynote \| Built to fail: Rethinking mine planning from the ground up Mark Bowater, Insignia Mining Q&A + Discussion (Session 2A) Session Chair, Enhancing mining value chain optimisation: A linear programming approach with practical stockpiling constraints Tony Whitfield, Deswik Technical evaluation of open pit to underground mining transition using integrated optimisation methods Mark Flanagan, AMC Consultants Parametric pit design - Turning optimized shells into practical mine plans Chet Fong, RPM Global DBS-BZ, phase generation and phase bench scheduling for an operational growth program David Rahal, Deswik Q&A + Discussion (Session 2A) Session Chair,	Session 2B \| Digital and Data‑Driven Ore Characterisation for Iron Ore Operations OreAI: Bringing next generation AI to iron ore production and planning Mark Knackstedt, Australian National University Blueprint for representative drill hole and sample selection workflows for orebody characterisation: An industry-focused example from an apatite-iron deposit Bas Zanderink, TU Bergakademie Freiberg Managing ore variance through continuous ore characterisation: real-time PGNAA for process control in iron ore Robin Sheehy, Real Time Instruments Q&A + Discussion (Session 2B) Session Chair, Purpose-built downhole assay solutions for iron ore: design and application Tom Neville, Orica Limited Automated optical image analysis of iron ore field samples at macroscopic scale Eugene Donskoi, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 2B) Session Chair,	Session 2C \| Advances in Iron Ore Beneficiation, Comminution and Pelletising Addressing 21st century challenges in iron ore beneficiation Kevin Galvin, ARC Centre Of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, University of Newcastle Unlocking nameplate performance in large iron ore operations with radar-controlled crushing Alex Phillips, Hexagon Breaking boundaries: novel approach to pre-concentration of low grade BIF from South Africa Ashma Singh, Mintek Q&A + Discussion (Session 2C) Session Chair, Pelletising of Australian DSO sinter fines: challenges and opportunities Liming Lu, CSIRO Mineral Resources Preheating and roasting characteristics of pellets from a magnetite concentrate Hongliang Han, CSIRO Mineral Resources Metallurgical properties of pellets from a hematite – goethite ore Yajun Tang, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 2C) Session Chair,
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 3 1:15 PM - 3:05 PM	Session 3A \| AI, Automation and Autonomous Systems Combining artificial intelligence and simulation to optimise haulage Adam Price, RPMGlobal Enhancing haul truck tyre life and reliability with AI-based predictive monitoring in iron ore and open pit mining Anthony Sacca, PitcrewAI Autonomous haulage meets open pit gold: Lessons from engineering and operation at Newmont Boddington Samuel Ling, Newmont Q&A + Discussion (Session 3A) Session Chair, From data to dirt: AI transforming open pit haulage Panel Discussion, Q&A + Discussion (Session 3A) Session Chair,	Session 3B \| Emerging Ironmaking Technologies for a Low‑Carbon Future Calix’s zero emissions steel technology (ZESTY): From proof-of-concept to demonstration plant Seb van Dorp, Calix Fayalite formation from high gangue ores in DRI production Geoffrey Brooks, Swinburne University of Technology Unlocking low-emission steelmaking pathways for Pilbara iron ore: a value chain perspective Sa Ge, Hatch Slag design principles for the NeoSmelt electric smelting furnace Sheng Chew, BlueScope Steel Q&A + Discussion (Session 3B) Session Chair, Keynote \| A steelmaker’s perspective on decarbonising the iron and steelmaking value chain Deborah Caudle, Q&A + Discussion (Session 3B) Session Chair,	Session 3C \| Process Innovation and Operational Optimisation Advances in filter press technology and automation for iron ore tailings based on a case study Mario Gerards, Andritz Separation Air-decks as a cost lever: numerical modelling to production roll-out at iron ore Gustavo Sampaio Lopes, MTi Group Integrating flotation hydrodynamics into process control strategies for iron ore production Mehdi Safari, Mintek Engineering an integrated process for efficient Fe–V–Ti separation and utilization from vanadium–titanium magnetite Qian Zhang, Central South University A stable short-process route for efficient Fe–V recovery from vanadium–titanium magnetite via direct pre-reduction and smelting Jiachen Gong, CNMC Shenyang Research Institute of Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd., Shenyang 110141, China Q&A + Discussion (Session 3C) Session Chair,
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 4 3:35 PM - 4:55 PM	Session 4A \| Drill and Blast: Design, Execution and Scale Bridging the scale gap: Using laboratory acoustic impedance to derive material attenuation for field-scale blast vibration prediction Rajeev Verma, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Biodegradable air deck application in mine surface blasting Teresa Azarel, SMA Pradita Dirgantara Blast movement simulation of stratiform ore bodies, a case study from a layered mafic intrusion Cael Gniel, Augment Technologies The world’s largest single mining blast: optimizing blasting techniques to ensure long-term stability of adjacent pit walls Joseph Mukendi Kabuya, ArcelorMittal Mines Canada Q&A + Discussion (Session 4A) Session Chair,	Session 4B \| Advanced Ore Characterisation, Sensing and Prediction Mastering hide and seek: The power of combining multiple characterisation techniques to understand how phosphorus is hiding in goethite-rich iron ores Anne Whitworth, CSIRO Characterisation of low-grade and complex iron ore stockpile (Thabazimbi, South Africa) and identification of possible beneficiation strategies Lev Filippov, University of Lorraine Sustainable dephosphorisation of goethitic iron ores via Fe(II)-catalysed recrystallisation: The role of crystallinity, substitution, and amorphous phases Niloofar (Nilo) Karimian, CSIRO Magnetoimpedance for iron ore sensing and sorting applications Larissa Huston, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 4B) Session Chair,	Session 4C \| Novel Agglomeration and Reduction Processes Cold briquetting of iron ores and the performances assessment Tiejun Chun, Anhui University of Technology Influence of binder and sample pretreatment on the quality of green iron ore pellets Oluwatosin Aladejebi, CSIRO A novel processing route for Australian low-grade hematite-goethite iron ores Suneeti Purohit, CSIRO Influence of reduction temperature and atmosphere on the metallurgical properties of pellets and lump Ores Chong Liang, Central South University Study on pelletizing process and metallurgical properties of high-proportion Pilbara iron ore fines Sun Chao Sun, Central South University Q&A + Discussion (Session 4C) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception

	Open Pit Operators Conference	Iron Ore Conference
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 1)
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	Session 1 \| Opening Plenary Welcome to Country Matthew McGuire, Whadjuk/Noongar Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin, AusIMM Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening Presenter TBC, Keynote \| Title TBC Kerry Turnock, BHP Q&A + Discussion (Session 1) Session Chair,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 2 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Session 2A \| Mine Planning and Strategic Optimisation Keynote \| Built to fail: Rethinking mine planning from the ground up Mark Bowater, Insignia Mining Q&A + Discussion (Session 2A) Session Chair, Enhancing mining value chain optimisation: A linear programming approach with practical stockpiling constraints Tony Whitfield, Deswik Technical evaluation of open pit to underground mining transition using integrated optimisation methods Mark Flanagan, AMC Consultants Parametric pit design - Turning optimized shells into practical mine plans Chet Fong, RPM Global DBS-BZ, phase generation and phase bench scheduling for an operational growth program David Rahal, Deswik Q&A + Discussion (Session 2A) Session Chair,	Session 2B \| Digital and Data‑Driven Ore Characterisation for Iron Ore Operations OreAI: Bringing next generation AI to iron ore production and planning Mark Knackstedt, Australian National University Blueprint for representative drill hole and sample selection workflows for orebody characterisation: An industry-focused example from an apatite-iron deposit Bas Zanderink, TU Bergakademie Freiberg Managing ore variance through continuous ore characterisation: real-time PGNAA for process control in iron ore Robin Sheehy, Real Time Instruments Q&A + Discussion (Session 2B) Session Chair, Purpose-built downhole assay solutions for iron ore: design and application Tom Neville, Orica Limited Automated optical image analysis of iron ore field samples at macroscopic scale Eugene Donskoi, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 2B) Session Chair,
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 3 1:15 PM - 3:05 PM	Session 3A \| AI, Automation and Autonomous Systems Combining artificial intelligence and simulation to optimise haulage Adam Price, RPMGlobal Enhancing haul truck tyre life and reliability with AI-based predictive monitoring in iron ore and open pit mining Anthony Sacca, PitcrewAI Autonomous haulage meets open pit gold: Lessons from engineering and operation at Newmont Boddington Samuel Ling, Newmont Q&A + Discussion (Session 3A) Session Chair, From data to dirt: AI transforming open pit haulage Panel Discussion, Q&A + Discussion (Session 3A) Session Chair,	Session 3B \| Emerging Ironmaking Technologies for a Low‑Carbon Future Calix’s zero emissions steel technology (ZESTY): From proof-of-concept to demonstration plant Seb van Dorp, Calix Fayalite formation from high gangue ores in DRI production Geoffrey Brooks, Swinburne University of Technology Unlocking low-emission steelmaking pathways for Pilbara iron ore: a value chain perspective Sa Ge, Hatch Slag design principles for the NeoSmelt electric smelting furnace Sheng Chew, BlueScope Steel Q&A + Discussion (Session 3B) Session Chair, Keynote \| A steelmaker’s perspective on decarbonising the iron and steelmaking value chain Deborah Caudle, Q&A + Discussion (Session 3B) Session Chair,
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 4 3:35 PM - 4:55 PM	Session 4A \| Drill and Blast: Design, Execution and Scale Bridging the scale gap: Using laboratory acoustic impedance to derive material attenuation for field-scale blast vibration prediction Rajeev Verma, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Biodegradable air deck application in mine surface blasting Teresa Azarel, SMA Pradita Dirgantara Blast movement simulation of stratiform ore bodies, a case study from a layered mafic intrusion Cael Gniel, Augment Technologies The world’s largest single mining blast: optimizing blasting techniques to ensure long-term stability of adjacent pit walls Joseph Mukendi Kabuya, ArcelorMittal Mines Canada Q&A + Discussion (Session 4A) Session Chair,	Session 4B \| Advanced Ore Characterisation, Sensing and Prediction Mastering hide and seek: The power of combining multiple characterisation techniques to understand how phosphorus is hiding in goethite-rich iron ores Anne Whitworth, CSIRO Characterisation of low-grade and complex iron ore stockpile (Thabazimbi, South Africa) and identification of possible beneficiation strategies Lev Filippov, University of Lorraine Sustainable dephosphorisation of goethitic iron ores via Fe(II)-catalysed recrystallisation: The role of crystallinity, substitution, and amorphous phases Niloofar (Nilo) Karimian, CSIRO Magnetoimpedance for iron ore sensing and sorting applications Larissa Huston, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 4B) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception

	Iron Ore Conference
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 1)
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	Session 1 \| Opening Plenary Welcome to Country Matthew McGuire, Whadjuk/Noongar Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin, AusIMM Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening Presenter TBC, Keynote \| Title TBC Kerry Turnock, BHP Q&A + Discussion (Session 1) Session Chair,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 2 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Session 2C \| Advances in Iron Ore Beneficiation, Comminution and Pelletising Addressing 21st century challenges in iron ore beneficiation Kevin Galvin, ARC Centre Of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, University of Newcastle Unlocking nameplate performance in large iron ore operations with radar-controlled crushing Alex Phillips, Hexagon Breaking boundaries: novel approach to pre-concentration of low grade BIF from South Africa Ashma Singh, Mintek Q&A + Discussion (Session 2C) Session Chair, Pelletising of Australian DSO sinter fines: challenges and opportunities Liming Lu, CSIRO Mineral Resources Preheating and roasting characteristics of pellets from a magnetite concentrate Hongliang Han, CSIRO Mineral Resources Metallurgical properties of pellets from a hematite – goethite ore Yajun Tang, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 2C) Session Chair,
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 3 1:15 PM - 3:05 PM	Session 3C \| Process Innovation and Operational Optimisation Advances in filter press technology and automation for iron ore tailings based on a case study Mario Gerards, Andritz Separation Air-decks as a cost lever: numerical modelling to production roll-out at iron ore Gustavo Sampaio Lopes, MTi Group Integrating flotation hydrodynamics into process control strategies for iron ore production Mehdi Safari, Mintek Engineering an integrated process for efficient Fe–V–Ti separation and utilization from vanadium–titanium magnetite Qian Zhang, Central South University A stable short-process route for efficient Fe–V recovery from vanadium–titanium magnetite via direct pre-reduction and smelting Jiachen Gong, CNMC Shenyang Research Institute of Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd., Shenyang 110141, China Q&A + Discussion (Session 3C) Session Chair,
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 4 3:35 PM - 4:55 PM	Session 4C \| Novel Agglomeration and Reduction Processes Cold briquetting of iron ores and the performances assessment Tiejun Chun, Anhui University of Technology Influence of binder and sample pretreatment on the quality of green iron ore pellets Oluwatosin Aladejebi, CSIRO A novel processing route for Australian low-grade hematite-goethite iron ores Suneeti Purohit, CSIRO Influence of reduction temperature and atmosphere on the metallurgical properties of pellets and lump Ores Chong Liang, Central South University Study on pelletizing process and metallurgical properties of high-proportion Pilbara iron ore fines Sun Chao Sun, Central South University Q&A + Discussion (Session 4C) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception

	Open Pit Operators Conference
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 1)
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	Session 1 \| Opening Plenary Welcome to Country Matthew McGuire, Whadjuk/Noongar Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin, AusIMM Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening Presenter TBC, Keynote \| Title TBC Kerry Turnock, BHP Q&A + Discussion (Session 1) Session Chair,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 2 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Session 2A \| Mine Planning and Strategic Optimisation Keynote \| Built to fail: Rethinking mine planning from the ground up Mark Bowater, Insignia Mining Q&A + Discussion (Session 2A) Session Chair, Enhancing mining value chain optimisation: A linear programming approach with practical stockpiling constraints Tony Whitfield, Deswik Technical evaluation of open pit to underground mining transition using integrated optimisation methods Mark Flanagan, AMC Consultants Parametric pit design - Turning optimized shells into practical mine plans Chet Fong, RPM Global DBS-BZ, phase generation and phase bench scheduling for an operational growth program David Rahal, Deswik Q&A + Discussion (Session 2A) Session Chair,
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 3 1:15 PM - 3:05 PM	Session 3A \| AI, Automation and Autonomous Systems Combining artificial intelligence and simulation to optimise haulage Adam Price, RPMGlobal Enhancing haul truck tyre life and reliability with AI-based predictive monitoring in iron ore and open pit mining Anthony Sacca, PitcrewAI Autonomous haulage meets open pit gold: Lessons from engineering and operation at Newmont Boddington Samuel Ling, Newmont Q&A + Discussion (Session 3A) Session Chair, From data to dirt: AI transforming open pit haulage Panel Discussion, Q&A + Discussion (Session 3A) Session Chair,
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 4 3:35 PM - 4:55 PM	Session 4A \| Drill and Blast: Design, Execution and Scale Bridging the scale gap: Using laboratory acoustic impedance to derive material attenuation for field-scale blast vibration prediction Rajeev Verma, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Biodegradable air deck application in mine surface blasting Teresa Azarel, SMA Pradita Dirgantara Blast movement simulation of stratiform ore bodies, a case study from a layered mafic intrusion Cael Gniel, Augment Technologies The world’s largest single mining blast: optimizing blasting techniques to ensure long-term stability of adjacent pit walls Joseph Mukendi Kabuya, ArcelorMittal Mines Canada Q&A + Discussion (Session 4A) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception

	Iron Ore Conference
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 1)
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	Session 1 \| Opening Plenary Welcome to Country Matthew McGuire, Whadjuk/Noongar Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin, AusIMM Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening Presenter TBC, Keynote \| Title TBC Kerry Turnock, BHP Q&A + Discussion (Session 1) Session Chair,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 2 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Session 2B \| Digital and Data‑Driven Ore Characterisation for Iron Ore Operations OreAI: Bringing next generation AI to iron ore production and planning Mark Knackstedt, Australian National University Blueprint for representative drill hole and sample selection workflows for orebody characterisation: An industry-focused example from an apatite-iron deposit Bas Zanderink, TU Bergakademie Freiberg Managing ore variance through continuous ore characterisation: real-time PGNAA for process control in iron ore Robin Sheehy, Real Time Instruments Q&A + Discussion (Session 2B) Session Chair, Purpose-built downhole assay solutions for iron ore: design and application Tom Neville, Orica Limited Automated optical image analysis of iron ore field samples at macroscopic scale Eugene Donskoi, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 2B) Session Chair,
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 3 1:15 PM - 3:05 PM	Session 3B \| Emerging Ironmaking Technologies for a Low‑Carbon Future Calix’s zero emissions steel technology (ZESTY): From proof-of-concept to demonstration plant Seb van Dorp, Calix Fayalite formation from high gangue ores in DRI production Geoffrey Brooks, Swinburne University of Technology Unlocking low-emission steelmaking pathways for Pilbara iron ore: a value chain perspective Sa Ge, Hatch Slag design principles for the NeoSmelt electric smelting furnace Sheng Chew, BlueScope Steel Q&A + Discussion (Session 3B) Session Chair, Keynote \| A steelmaker’s perspective on decarbonising the iron and steelmaking value chain Deborah Caudle, Q&A + Discussion (Session 3B) Session Chair,
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 4 3:35 PM - 4:55 PM	Session 4B \| Advanced Ore Characterisation, Sensing and Prediction Mastering hide and seek: The power of combining multiple characterisation techniques to understand how phosphorus is hiding in goethite-rich iron ores Anne Whitworth, CSIRO Characterisation of low-grade and complex iron ore stockpile (Thabazimbi, South Africa) and identification of possible beneficiation strategies Lev Filippov, University of Lorraine Sustainable dephosphorisation of goethitic iron ores via Fe(II)-catalysed recrystallisation: The role of crystallinity, substitution, and amorphous phases Niloofar (Nilo) Karimian, CSIRO Magnetoimpedance for iron ore sensing and sorting applications Larissa Huston, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 4B) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception

	Iron Ore Conference
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 1)
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	Session 1 \| Opening Plenary Welcome to Country Matthew McGuire, Whadjuk/Noongar Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Welcome from AusIMM Stephen Durkin, AusIMM Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening Presenter TBC, Keynote \| Title TBC Kerry Turnock, BHP Q&A + Discussion (Session 1) Session Chair,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 2 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Session 2C \| Advances in Iron Ore Beneficiation, Comminution and Pelletising Addressing 21st century challenges in iron ore beneficiation Kevin Galvin, ARC Centre Of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, University of Newcastle Unlocking nameplate performance in large iron ore operations with radar-controlled crushing Alex Phillips, Hexagon Breaking boundaries: novel approach to pre-concentration of low grade BIF from South Africa Ashma Singh, Mintek Q&A + Discussion (Session 2C) Session Chair, Pelletising of Australian DSO sinter fines: challenges and opportunities Liming Lu, CSIRO Mineral Resources Preheating and roasting characteristics of pellets from a magnetite concentrate Hongliang Han, CSIRO Mineral Resources Metallurgical properties of pellets from a hematite – goethite ore Yajun Tang, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 2C) Session Chair,
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 3 1:15 PM - 3:05 PM	Session 3C \| Process Innovation and Operational Optimisation Advances in filter press technology and automation for iron ore tailings based on a case study Mario Gerards, Andritz Separation Air-decks as a cost lever: numerical modelling to production roll-out at iron ore Gustavo Sampaio Lopes, MTi Group Integrating flotation hydrodynamics into process control strategies for iron ore production Mehdi Safari, Mintek Engineering an integrated process for efficient Fe–V–Ti separation and utilization from vanadium–titanium magnetite Qian Zhang, Central South University A stable short-process route for efficient Fe–V recovery from vanadium–titanium magnetite via direct pre-reduction and smelting Jiachen Gong, CNMC Shenyang Research Institute of Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd., Shenyang 110141, China Q&A + Discussion (Session 3C) Session Chair,
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 1)
Session 4 3:35 PM - 4:55 PM	Session 4C \| Novel Agglomeration and Reduction Processes Cold briquetting of iron ores and the performances assessment Tiejun Chun, Anhui University of Technology Influence of binder and sample pretreatment on the quality of green iron ore pellets Oluwatosin Aladejebi, CSIRO A novel processing route for Australian low-grade hematite-goethite iron ores Suneeti Purohit, CSIRO Influence of reduction temperature and atmosphere on the metallurgical properties of pellets and lump Ores Chong Liang, Central South University Study on pelletizing process and metallurgical properties of high-proportion Pilbara iron ore fines Sun Chao Sun, Central South University Q&A + Discussion (Session 4C) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

	Open Pit Operators Conference	Iron Ore Conference	Iron Ore Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 2)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 5 \| Day 2 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Simandou – The largest mining and infrastructure project in Africa Michael Apfel, Rio Tinto Q&A + Discussion (Session 5) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 5 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 5A \| Emerging Research Shaping the Future of Mining Psychological capital - The last line of defence in psychosocial safety in the mining industry Neil James, Key performance indicators to drive productivity of truck-shovel mining systems in surface mines David Rose, David Rose Consulting Pty Ltd Presentation TBC Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 5A) Session Chair,	Session 5B \| Structural Controls and Geological Evolution of Iron Ore Deposits Geological setting, structural evolution, and mineralisation of the ouéléba iron ore deposit, Simandou, Guinea: Implications for Archean-Proterozoic crustal development and later supergene ore formation Alexandre Diragitch, RTX Structural controls on the metallogeny and distribution of the Mary River Fe-deposits, Canada Benoit Saumur, Université du Québec à Montréal The geology of the structurally complex Wyloo North Deposit Owen Shufeldt, Fortescue Q&A + Discussion (Session 5B) Session Chair,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 6 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 6A \| Slope Stability and Geotechnical Analysis Keynote \| Title TBC Marnie Pascoe, Rio Tinto Q&A + Discussion (Session 6A) Session Chair, Does a factor of safety of 1.2 mean anything? The hidden drivers of factor-of-safety variability in open pit slopes Abouzar Vakili, Mining One Slope stability analysis using Fellenius method with a Fractal-Enhanced Mohr–Coulomb (FEMC) model Dina Kon, China University of Mining and Technology Undercover iron ore: An investigation into resource drilling limitations and structural implications of open pit slope stability Sameh Shahin, Rio Tinto Operational decarbonisation in slope stability monitoring; Developing and supporting sustainable solutions Dean McAllister, IDS GeoRadar Q&A + Discussion (Session 6A) Session Chair,	Session 6B \| Iron Ore Sintering: Process Optimisation, Productivity and Phase Formation Keynote \| Update on the development of POSCO's hydrogen-based ironmaking process, HyREX® Myoung Gyun Shin, Q&A + Discussion (Session 6B) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover, Industrial scale sintering trials using a water organic binder Paul Connolly, BlueScope Effect of handling improver on sinter productivity under high-moisture conditions Shinya Kato, Technical Solutions Department SFCA-III and the effects of sintering variables on its formation Nathan Webster, CSIRO New insights into the formation of secondary skeletal hematite and its association with gangue-rich nuclei. Natalie Ware, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 6B) Session Chair,	Session 6C \| Hydrogen DRI Reduction and Electric Smelting Behaviour Hydrogen reduction of iron ore: insights from 3D analysis Alexander Kiy, The Australian National University Thermodynamic assessment of gangue effect in hydrogen-direct reduced iron smelting in electric smelting furnaces Kwaku Owusu, CSIRO Experimental study on the melting behaviour of different forms of H2 DRI in electric smelting furnace-type slags Banty Kumar, CSIRO Effect of SiO₂ content on hydrogen-enriched reduction behavior of high-grade hematite pellets Xing Chen, Central South University Thermodynamic assessments of Australian iron ore DRI smelting in a laboratory-scale electric smelting furnace Abrar Taimullah, University of Newcastle Q&A + Discussion (Session 6C) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 7 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM	Session 7A \| Risk, ESG and System-Level Decision Making Resilient open pits in an ESG-conscious world: A strategy-optimisation playbook integrating mining and ESG parameters Tim Sharman, AMC Consultants Pty Ltd High-resolution 3D models of ground conductivity in a channel iron deposit to de-risk production scheduling Remke van Dam, Southern Geoscience Q&A + Discussion (Session 7A) Session Chair, Enhancing dilution and ore loss estimation Glen Williamson, AMC Consultants Q&A + Discussion (Session 7A) Session Chair,	Session 7B \| Keynote \| De-risking green iron and steel – Cooperative research and policy levers Jenny Selway, Q&A + Discussion (Session 7B) Session Chair, Impact of gangue in Australian iron ore on green steelmaking Shabnam Sabah, Swinburne University of Technology Integrating progressive backfill: Mining area C's 'finish and fill' strategy Jonathan Fisher, BHP Q&A + Discussion (Session 7B) Session Chair,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 8 3:20 PM - 5:00 PM	Session 8A \| People and Capability Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 8A) Session Chair, Risk engineering for the human system: Embedding psychosocial safety into open-pit operations Tina Kendall Davis, Anytime Counselling Pty Ltd Driving operational excellence in mining: A collaborative approach Nico Smit, Hatch Ltd. Q&A + Discussion (Session 8A) Session Chair,	Session 8B \| Processing and Beneficiation of Low‑Grade and Complex Iron Ores Keynote \| Building resilience and innovation into integrated operations Katie Charuga, Fortescue Q&A + Discussion (Session 8B) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover, Barite removal from goethitic ore: A sensor and magnetic approach Filipe Augusto Vasconcelos Guimaraes, ArcelorMittal Global R&D Optimising wet drum magnetic separator performance: the effects of slurry characteristics on magnetite recovery Clement Lartey, Eriez Dry comminution for future magnetite ores with the innovative GRolls crushing technology Mark Drechsler, Adelaide University Predictive modelling of a closed-circuit spiral flowsheet for low-grade iron ore using rougher spiral data and shaking table benchmark test data Tebogo Mokgomola, MIntek Q&A + Discussion (Session 8B) Session Chair,	Session 8C \| Mine Closure, Rehabilitation and Environmental Risk Management Evolving from engineered to geomorphic landform incorporating traditional values Jonathan MacRae, Landform Logic Spontaneous combustion hazard assessment of carbonaceous shales in Pilbara iron ore mining operations Jan Theiler, B3 Mining Services Pty Ltd Optimising growth media ratios for open pit rehabilitation: early successes from the Yandi trial Emma Trusz, Okane Consultants Q&A + Discussion (Session 8C) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Reception

	Open Pit Operators Conference	Iron Ore Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 2)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 5 \| Day 2 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Simandou – The largest mining and infrastructure project in Africa Michael Apfel, Rio Tinto Q&A + Discussion (Session 5) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 5 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 5A \| Emerging Research Shaping the Future of Mining Psychological capital - The last line of defence in psychosocial safety in the mining industry Neil James, Key performance indicators to drive productivity of truck-shovel mining systems in surface mines David Rose, David Rose Consulting Pty Ltd Presentation TBC Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 5A) Session Chair,	Session 5B \| Structural Controls and Geological Evolution of Iron Ore Deposits Geological setting, structural evolution, and mineralisation of the ouéléba iron ore deposit, Simandou, Guinea: Implications for Archean-Proterozoic crustal development and later supergene ore formation Alexandre Diragitch, RTX Structural controls on the metallogeny and distribution of the Mary River Fe-deposits, Canada Benoit Saumur, Université du Québec à Montréal The geology of the structurally complex Wyloo North Deposit Owen Shufeldt, Fortescue Q&A + Discussion (Session 5B) Session Chair,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 6 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 6A \| Slope Stability and Geotechnical Analysis Keynote \| Title TBC Marnie Pascoe, Rio Tinto Q&A + Discussion (Session 6A) Session Chair, Does a factor of safety of 1.2 mean anything? The hidden drivers of factor-of-safety variability in open pit slopes Abouzar Vakili, Mining One Slope stability analysis using Fellenius method with a Fractal-Enhanced Mohr–Coulomb (FEMC) model Dina Kon, China University of Mining and Technology Undercover iron ore: An investigation into resource drilling limitations and structural implications of open pit slope stability Sameh Shahin, Rio Tinto Operational decarbonisation in slope stability monitoring; Developing and supporting sustainable solutions Dean McAllister, IDS GeoRadar Q&A + Discussion (Session 6A) Session Chair,	Session 6B \| Iron Ore Sintering: Process Optimisation, Productivity and Phase Formation Keynote \| Update on the development of POSCO's hydrogen-based ironmaking process, HyREX® Myoung Gyun Shin, Q&A + Discussion (Session 6B) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover, Industrial scale sintering trials using a water organic binder Paul Connolly, BlueScope Effect of handling improver on sinter productivity under high-moisture conditions Shinya Kato, Technical Solutions Department SFCA-III and the effects of sintering variables on its formation Nathan Webster, CSIRO New insights into the formation of secondary skeletal hematite and its association with gangue-rich nuclei. Natalie Ware, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 6B) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 7 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM	Session 7A \| Risk, ESG and System-Level Decision Making Resilient open pits in an ESG-conscious world: A strategy-optimisation playbook integrating mining and ESG parameters Tim Sharman, AMC Consultants Pty Ltd High-resolution 3D models of ground conductivity in a channel iron deposit to de-risk production scheduling Remke van Dam, Southern Geoscience Q&A + Discussion (Session 7A) Session Chair, Enhancing dilution and ore loss estimation Glen Williamson, AMC Consultants Q&A + Discussion (Session 7A) Session Chair,	Session 7B \| Keynote \| De-risking green iron and steel – Cooperative research and policy levers Jenny Selway, Q&A + Discussion (Session 7B) Session Chair, Impact of gangue in Australian iron ore on green steelmaking Shabnam Sabah, Swinburne University of Technology Integrating progressive backfill: Mining area C's 'finish and fill' strategy Jonathan Fisher, BHP Q&A + Discussion (Session 7B) Session Chair,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 8 3:20 PM - 5:00 PM	Session 8A \| People and Capability Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 8A) Session Chair, Risk engineering for the human system: Embedding psychosocial safety into open-pit operations Tina Kendall Davis, Anytime Counselling Pty Ltd Driving operational excellence in mining: A collaborative approach Nico Smit, Hatch Ltd. Q&A + Discussion (Session 8A) Session Chair,	Session 8B \| Processing and Beneficiation of Low‑Grade and Complex Iron Ores Keynote \| Building resilience and innovation into integrated operations Katie Charuga, Fortescue Q&A + Discussion (Session 8B) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover, Barite removal from goethitic ore: A sensor and magnetic approach Filipe Augusto Vasconcelos Guimaraes, ArcelorMittal Global R&D Optimising wet drum magnetic separator performance: the effects of slurry characteristics on magnetite recovery Clement Lartey, Eriez Dry comminution for future magnetite ores with the innovative GRolls crushing technology Mark Drechsler, Adelaide University Predictive modelling of a closed-circuit spiral flowsheet for low-grade iron ore using rougher spiral data and shaking table benchmark test data Tebogo Mokgomola, MIntek Q&A + Discussion (Session 8B) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Reception

	Iron Ore Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 2)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 5 \| Day 2 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Simandou – The largest mining and infrastructure project in Africa Michael Apfel, Rio Tinto Q&A + Discussion (Session 5) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 5 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 6 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 6C \| Hydrogen DRI Reduction and Electric Smelting Behaviour Hydrogen reduction of iron ore: insights from 3D analysis Alexander Kiy, The Australian National University Thermodynamic assessment of gangue effect in hydrogen-direct reduced iron smelting in electric smelting furnaces Kwaku Owusu, CSIRO Experimental study on the melting behaviour of different forms of H2 DRI in electric smelting furnace-type slags Banty Kumar, CSIRO Effect of SiO₂ content on hydrogen-enriched reduction behavior of high-grade hematite pellets Xing Chen, Central South University Thermodynamic assessments of Australian iron ore DRI smelting in a laboratory-scale electric smelting furnace Abrar Taimullah, University of Newcastle Q&A + Discussion (Session 6C) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 7 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 8 3:20 PM - 5:00 PM	Session 8C \| Mine Closure, Rehabilitation and Environmental Risk Management Evolving from engineered to geomorphic landform incorporating traditional values Jonathan MacRae, Landform Logic Spontaneous combustion hazard assessment of carbonaceous shales in Pilbara iron ore mining operations Jan Theiler, B3 Mining Services Pty Ltd Optimising growth media ratios for open pit rehabilitation: early successes from the Yandi trial Emma Trusz, Okane Consultants Q&A + Discussion (Session 8C) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Reception

	Open Pit Operators Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 2)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 5 \| Day 2 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Simandou – The largest mining and infrastructure project in Africa Michael Apfel, Rio Tinto Q&A + Discussion (Session 5) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 5 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 5A \| Emerging Research Shaping the Future of Mining Psychological capital - The last line of defence in psychosocial safety in the mining industry Neil James, Key performance indicators to drive productivity of truck-shovel mining systems in surface mines David Rose, David Rose Consulting Pty Ltd Presentation TBC Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 5A) Session Chair,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 6 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 6A \| Slope Stability and Geotechnical Analysis Keynote \| Title TBC Marnie Pascoe, Rio Tinto Q&A + Discussion (Session 6A) Session Chair, Does a factor of safety of 1.2 mean anything? The hidden drivers of factor-of-safety variability in open pit slopes Abouzar Vakili, Mining One Slope stability analysis using Fellenius method with a Fractal-Enhanced Mohr–Coulomb (FEMC) model Dina Kon, China University of Mining and Technology Undercover iron ore: An investigation into resource drilling limitations and structural implications of open pit slope stability Sameh Shahin, Rio Tinto Operational decarbonisation in slope stability monitoring; Developing and supporting sustainable solutions Dean McAllister, IDS GeoRadar Q&A + Discussion (Session 6A) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 7 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM	Session 7A \| Risk, ESG and System-Level Decision Making Resilient open pits in an ESG-conscious world: A strategy-optimisation playbook integrating mining and ESG parameters Tim Sharman, AMC Consultants Pty Ltd High-resolution 3D models of ground conductivity in a channel iron deposit to de-risk production scheduling Remke van Dam, Southern Geoscience Q&A + Discussion (Session 7A) Session Chair, Enhancing dilution and ore loss estimation Glen Williamson, AMC Consultants Q&A + Discussion (Session 7A) Session Chair,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 8 3:20 PM - 5:00 PM	Session 8A \| People and Capability Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 8A) Session Chair, Risk engineering for the human system: Embedding psychosocial safety into open-pit operations Tina Kendall Davis, Anytime Counselling Pty Ltd Driving operational excellence in mining: A collaborative approach Nico Smit, Hatch Ltd. Q&A + Discussion (Session 8A) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Reception

	Iron Ore Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 2)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 5 \| Day 2 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Simandou – The largest mining and infrastructure project in Africa Michael Apfel, Rio Tinto Q&A + Discussion (Session 5) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 5 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 5B \| Structural Controls and Geological Evolution of Iron Ore Deposits Geological setting, structural evolution, and mineralisation of the ouéléba iron ore deposit, Simandou, Guinea: Implications for Archean-Proterozoic crustal development and later supergene ore formation Alexandre Diragitch, RTX Structural controls on the metallogeny and distribution of the Mary River Fe-deposits, Canada Benoit Saumur, Université du Québec à Montréal The geology of the structurally complex Wyloo North Deposit Owen Shufeldt, Fortescue Q&A + Discussion (Session 5B) Session Chair,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 6 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 6B \| Iron Ore Sintering: Process Optimisation, Productivity and Phase Formation Keynote \| Update on the development of POSCO's hydrogen-based ironmaking process, HyREX® Myoung Gyun Shin, Q&A + Discussion (Session 6B) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover, Industrial scale sintering trials using a water organic binder Paul Connolly, BlueScope Effect of handling improver on sinter productivity under high-moisture conditions Shinya Kato, Technical Solutions Department SFCA-III and the effects of sintering variables on its formation Nathan Webster, CSIRO New insights into the formation of secondary skeletal hematite and its association with gangue-rich nuclei. Natalie Ware, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 6B) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 7 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM	Session 7B \| Keynote \| De-risking green iron and steel – Cooperative research and policy levers Jenny Selway, Q&A + Discussion (Session 7B) Session Chair, Impact of gangue in Australian iron ore on green steelmaking Shabnam Sabah, Swinburne University of Technology Integrating progressive backfill: Mining area C's 'finish and fill' strategy Jonathan Fisher, BHP Q&A + Discussion (Session 7B) Session Chair,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 8 3:20 PM - 5:00 PM	Session 8B \| Processing and Beneficiation of Low‑Grade and Complex Iron Ores Keynote \| Building resilience and innovation into integrated operations Katie Charuga, Fortescue Q&A + Discussion (Session 8B) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover, Barite removal from goethitic ore: A sensor and magnetic approach Filipe Augusto Vasconcelos Guimaraes, ArcelorMittal Global R&D Optimising wet drum magnetic separator performance: the effects of slurry characteristics on magnetite recovery Clement Lartey, Eriez Dry comminution for future magnetite ores with the innovative GRolls crushing technology Mark Drechsler, Adelaide University Predictive modelling of a closed-circuit spiral flowsheet for low-grade iron ore using rougher spiral data and shaking table benchmark test data Tebogo Mokgomola, MIntek Q&A + Discussion (Session 8B) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Reception

	Iron Ore Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 2)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 5 \| Day 2 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Simandou – The largest mining and infrastructure project in Africa Michael Apfel, Rio Tinto Q&A + Discussion (Session 5) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 5 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 6 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 6C \| Hydrogen DRI Reduction and Electric Smelting Behaviour Hydrogen reduction of iron ore: insights from 3D analysis Alexander Kiy, The Australian National University Thermodynamic assessment of gangue effect in hydrogen-direct reduced iron smelting in electric smelting furnaces Kwaku Owusu, CSIRO Experimental study on the melting behaviour of different forms of H2 DRI in electric smelting furnace-type slags Banty Kumar, CSIRO Effect of SiO₂ content on hydrogen-enriched reduction behavior of high-grade hematite pellets Xing Chen, Central South University Thermodynamic assessments of Australian iron ore DRI smelting in a laboratory-scale electric smelting furnace Abrar Taimullah, University of Newcastle Q&A + Discussion (Session 6C) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 7 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 2)
Session 8 3:20 PM - 5:00 PM	Session 8C \| Mine Closure, Rehabilitation and Environmental Risk Management Evolving from engineered to geomorphic landform incorporating traditional values Jonathan MacRae, Landform Logic Spontaneous combustion hazard assessment of carbonaceous shales in Pilbara iron ore mining operations Jan Theiler, B3 Mining Services Pty Ltd Optimising growth media ratios for open pit rehabilitation: early successes from the Yandi trial Emma Trusz, Okane Consultants Q&A + Discussion (Session 8C) Session Chair,
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Reception

Thursday, June 25, 2026

	Open Pit Operators Conference	Iron Ore Conference	Iron Ore Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 3)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 9 \| Day 3 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Building digital resilience: How mining companies can adapt and thrive in this age of disruptive technologies Doug Bester, Q&A + Discussion (Session 9) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 9 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 9A \| Critical Minerals Value of mineralogical analysis using XRD for strategic mine planning and sustainable energy management in critical minerals mining and processing Uwe König, Malvern Panalytical Geotechnical criteria for safe saprolite extraction in valley-confined ion-adsorption rare earth deposits Matheus Pedrosa, WSP Australia Q&A + Discussion (Session 9A) Session Chair,	Session 9B \| Digital Transformation, Automation and Control in Mining Operations Leveraging model-based design for advanced control system development of long overland conveyor belts Samuel Oliver, Mathworks Q&A + Discussion (Session 9B) Session Chair,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 10 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 10A \| Operational Data, Analytics and Optimisation Keynote \| Onslow iron: Unlocking a stranded Pilbara asset Gavin Shaw, Mineral Resources Limited Q&A + Discussion (Session 10A) Session Chair, Bit by bit: Unravelling the MWD mystery Lance Karlson, BHP Interpretable XGBoost modelling of blast-induced rock fragmentation and airblast using SHAP Onalethata Saubi, Botswana International University of Science and Technology Optimised machine learning blast design generator with vibration constraints in open pit mine operation Rahadian Supriatna, UNSW Using AI machine vision & load sensors to determine the optimal P80 for a real-life Australian mine Will Alker, Weir Motion Metrics Q&A + Discussion (Session 10A) Session Chair,	Session 10B \| Integrated Ore Characterisation and Mine‑to‑Process Optimisation Solving iron ore dust challenges with DEM and CFD Luke Stone, Hatch Optimising sustainable iron ore beneficiation through multi-stage dry magnetic separation and advanced comminution technologies Oliver Cox, Dryflow Magnetics “DrillTime” Orebody definition via blasthole logging Jennifer Market, Wireline Services Group Q&A + Discussion (Session 10B) Session Chair, Mineralogical drivers of the Blaine number at Grange Resources Savage River John Apostol, Hatch Grange Resources - Savage River mine-to-process optimisation Johan Gerber, Hatch Q&A + Discussion (Session 10B) Session Chair,	Session 10C \| Quality Assurance, Standards and Processing Technologies in Iron Ore Australia’s contribution to international standards in iron ore Ben Russell, Standards Australia CSIRO iron ore proficiency program Rachel Maree, CSIRO A comparative study of blastcone sampling methods and flitch distributions at the Roy Hill Mine Derek Clauson, Hancock Iron Ore Q&A + Discussion (Session 10C) Session Chair, Reducing oversize and improving operational safety through modular secondary crushing stations in a large-scale iron ore plant Luiz Leme, Metso Application of colloidal magnetic coating in magnetic separation of iron ore tailings Thamiris Dias Silva Mascarenhas, UFOP Integration of the reflux classifier technology in Canadian iron ore processes Daniel Amariei, Soutex Inc. Q&A + Discussion (Session 10C) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 11 1:30 PM - 3:40 PM	Session 11A \| Digital and AI-Driven Mine Planning Advanced mine planning for mineral sands Tate Baillie, AMC Consultants A geotechnical reconciliation journey implementing a risk-based framework utilising Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry-based mapping Christopher John McDiarmid, MineGeo Tech Pty Ltd Enhancing productivity and sustainability in gold mining through fleet management systems: A comparative study David Prior, Hexagon AI powered reconciliation: Enhancing operational efficiency Stephanie Bream, AMC Consulting Q&A + Discussion (Session 11A) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,	Session 11B \| Data, Geology and Planning Integration in Iron Ore Operations Integrating model, plan and reality: A maturity framework for mine reconciliation in iron ore Rayleen Hargreaves, Datamine From shell to schedule: Evaluating the impact of direct block scheduling on iron ore mine planning Joyce Chung, Deswik Dolerite dyke geochemical discrimination using conventional data sets Amos Garay, Rio Tinto Quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance of magnetite at laboratory and bulk scale Matthew Crowther, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 11B) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,	Session 11C \| Future Professionals in Iron Ore: Emerging Research and Innovation Electrical conductivity measurement of slags for electric smelting ironmaking Xuefan Zhou, Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland Effect of roasting a South African low grade iron ore on flotation performance Nichole Maistry, Mintek Geomechanical stability of filtered tailings stacks founded on hydraulic tailings: Critical state Behavior, pore-pressure dissipation, and deformation controls María V (Mavi) Sanín Blair, WSP Fundamental characterisation studies focused on examining the relationship between goethite textural types and contained impurities. Eleanor Morton, CSIRO Beyond charcoal: pathways to reduce CO₂ emissions in hematite pelletizing Filipe Augusto Vasconcelos Guimaraes, ArcelorMittal Global R&D Metallurgical performance of oxidized pellets made from high proportion hematite-goethite ores in a hydrogen-based shaft furnace process Shijuan Qu, Central South University Condition and Wear Monitoring of HPGRs using IIoT and Camera-Based Technologies Felix Heinicke, Köppern Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG Q&A + Discussion (Session 11C) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM	Session 11 \| Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 11) Session Chair,
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Session 12 \| Closing Plenary Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Panel Discussion: JORC Code update: What this means for you Panel Discussion, Presentation Awards & Conference Close Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources

	Open Pit Operators Conference	Iron Ore Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 3)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 9 \| Day 3 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Building digital resilience: How mining companies can adapt and thrive in this age of disruptive technologies Doug Bester, Q&A + Discussion (Session 9) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 9 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 9A \| Critical Minerals Value of mineralogical analysis using XRD for strategic mine planning and sustainable energy management in critical minerals mining and processing Uwe König, Malvern Panalytical Geotechnical criteria for safe saprolite extraction in valley-confined ion-adsorption rare earth deposits Matheus Pedrosa, WSP Australia Q&A + Discussion (Session 9A) Session Chair,	Session 9B \| Digital Transformation, Automation and Control in Mining Operations Leveraging model-based design for advanced control system development of long overland conveyor belts Samuel Oliver, Mathworks Q&A + Discussion (Session 9B) Session Chair,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 10 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 10A \| Operational Data, Analytics and Optimisation Keynote \| Onslow iron: Unlocking a stranded Pilbara asset Gavin Shaw, Mineral Resources Limited Q&A + Discussion (Session 10A) Session Chair, Bit by bit: Unravelling the MWD mystery Lance Karlson, BHP Interpretable XGBoost modelling of blast-induced rock fragmentation and airblast using SHAP Onalethata Saubi, Botswana International University of Science and Technology Optimised machine learning blast design generator with vibration constraints in open pit mine operation Rahadian Supriatna, UNSW Using AI machine vision & load sensors to determine the optimal P80 for a real-life Australian mine Will Alker, Weir Motion Metrics Q&A + Discussion (Session 10A) Session Chair,	Session 10B \| Integrated Ore Characterisation and Mine‑to‑Process Optimisation Solving iron ore dust challenges with DEM and CFD Luke Stone, Hatch Optimising sustainable iron ore beneficiation through multi-stage dry magnetic separation and advanced comminution technologies Oliver Cox, Dryflow Magnetics “DrillTime” Orebody definition via blasthole logging Jennifer Market, Wireline Services Group Q&A + Discussion (Session 10B) Session Chair, Mineralogical drivers of the Blaine number at Grange Resources Savage River John Apostol, Hatch Grange Resources - Savage River mine-to-process optimisation Johan Gerber, Hatch Q&A + Discussion (Session 10B) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 11 1:30 PM - 3:40 PM	Session 11A \| Digital and AI-Driven Mine Planning Advanced mine planning for mineral sands Tate Baillie, AMC Consultants A geotechnical reconciliation journey implementing a risk-based framework utilising Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry-based mapping Christopher John McDiarmid, MineGeo Tech Pty Ltd Enhancing productivity and sustainability in gold mining through fleet management systems: A comparative study David Prior, Hexagon AI powered reconciliation: Enhancing operational efficiency Stephanie Bream, AMC Consulting Q&A + Discussion (Session 11A) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,	Session 11B \| Data, Geology and Planning Integration in Iron Ore Operations Integrating model, plan and reality: A maturity framework for mine reconciliation in iron ore Rayleen Hargreaves, Datamine From shell to schedule: Evaluating the impact of direct block scheduling on iron ore mine planning Joyce Chung, Deswik Dolerite dyke geochemical discrimination using conventional data sets Amos Garay, Rio Tinto Quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance of magnetite at laboratory and bulk scale Matthew Crowther, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 11B) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM	Session 11 \| Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 11) Session Chair,
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Session 12 \| Closing Plenary Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Panel Discussion: JORC Code update: What this means for you Panel Discussion, Presentation Awards & Conference Close Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources

	Iron Ore Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 3)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 9 \| Day 3 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Building digital resilience: How mining companies can adapt and thrive in this age of disruptive technologies Doug Bester, Q&A + Discussion (Session 9) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 9 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 10 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 10C \| Quality Assurance, Standards and Processing Technologies in Iron Ore Australia’s contribution to international standards in iron ore Ben Russell, Standards Australia CSIRO iron ore proficiency program Rachel Maree, CSIRO A comparative study of blastcone sampling methods and flitch distributions at the Roy Hill Mine Derek Clauson, Hancock Iron Ore Q&A + Discussion (Session 10C) Session Chair, Reducing oversize and improving operational safety through modular secondary crushing stations in a large-scale iron ore plant Luiz Leme, Metso Application of colloidal magnetic coating in magnetic separation of iron ore tailings Thamiris Dias Silva Mascarenhas, UFOP Integration of the reflux classifier technology in Canadian iron ore processes Daniel Amariei, Soutex Inc. Q&A + Discussion (Session 10C) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 11 1:30 PM - 3:40 PM	Session 11C \| Future Professionals in Iron Ore: Emerging Research and Innovation Electrical conductivity measurement of slags for electric smelting ironmaking Xuefan Zhou, Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland Effect of roasting a South African low grade iron ore on flotation performance Nichole Maistry, Mintek Geomechanical stability of filtered tailings stacks founded on hydraulic tailings: Critical state Behavior, pore-pressure dissipation, and deformation controls María V (Mavi) Sanín Blair, WSP Fundamental characterisation studies focused on examining the relationship between goethite textural types and contained impurities. Eleanor Morton, CSIRO Beyond charcoal: pathways to reduce CO₂ emissions in hematite pelletizing Filipe Augusto Vasconcelos Guimaraes, ArcelorMittal Global R&D Metallurgical performance of oxidized pellets made from high proportion hematite-goethite ores in a hydrogen-based shaft furnace process Shijuan Qu, Central South University Condition and Wear Monitoring of HPGRs using IIoT and Camera-Based Technologies Felix Heinicke, Köppern Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG Q&A + Discussion (Session 11C) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM	Session 11 \| Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 11) Session Chair,
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Session 12 \| Closing Plenary Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Panel Discussion: JORC Code update: What this means for you Panel Discussion, Presentation Awards & Conference Close Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources

	Open Pit Operators Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 3)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 9 \| Day 3 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Building digital resilience: How mining companies can adapt and thrive in this age of disruptive technologies Doug Bester, Q&A + Discussion (Session 9) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 9 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 9A \| Critical Minerals Value of mineralogical analysis using XRD for strategic mine planning and sustainable energy management in critical minerals mining and processing Uwe König, Malvern Panalytical Geotechnical criteria for safe saprolite extraction in valley-confined ion-adsorption rare earth deposits Matheus Pedrosa, WSP Australia Q&A + Discussion (Session 9A) Session Chair,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 10 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 10A \| Operational Data, Analytics and Optimisation Keynote \| Onslow iron: Unlocking a stranded Pilbara asset Gavin Shaw, Mineral Resources Limited Q&A + Discussion (Session 10A) Session Chair, Bit by bit: Unravelling the MWD mystery Lance Karlson, BHP Interpretable XGBoost modelling of blast-induced rock fragmentation and airblast using SHAP Onalethata Saubi, Botswana International University of Science and Technology Optimised machine learning blast design generator with vibration constraints in open pit mine operation Rahadian Supriatna, UNSW Using AI machine vision & load sensors to determine the optimal P80 for a real-life Australian mine Will Alker, Weir Motion Metrics Q&A + Discussion (Session 10A) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 11 1:30 PM - 3:40 PM	Session 11A \| Digital and AI-Driven Mine Planning Advanced mine planning for mineral sands Tate Baillie, AMC Consultants A geotechnical reconciliation journey implementing a risk-based framework utilising Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry-based mapping Christopher John McDiarmid, MineGeo Tech Pty Ltd Enhancing productivity and sustainability in gold mining through fleet management systems: A comparative study David Prior, Hexagon AI powered reconciliation: Enhancing operational efficiency Stephanie Bream, AMC Consulting Q&A + Discussion (Session 11A) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM	Session 11 \| Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 11) Session Chair,
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Session 12 \| Closing Plenary Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Panel Discussion: JORC Code update: What this means for you Panel Discussion, Presentation Awards & Conference Close Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources

	Iron Ore Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 3)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 9 \| Day 3 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Building digital resilience: How mining companies can adapt and thrive in this age of disruptive technologies Doug Bester, Q&A + Discussion (Session 9) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 9 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 9B \| Digital Transformation, Automation and Control in Mining Operations Leveraging model-based design for advanced control system development of long overland conveyor belts Samuel Oliver, Mathworks Q&A + Discussion (Session 9B) Session Chair,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 10 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 10B \| Integrated Ore Characterisation and Mine‑to‑Process Optimisation Solving iron ore dust challenges with DEM and CFD Luke Stone, Hatch Optimising sustainable iron ore beneficiation through multi-stage dry magnetic separation and advanced comminution technologies Oliver Cox, Dryflow Magnetics “DrillTime” Orebody definition via blasthole logging Jennifer Market, Wireline Services Group Q&A + Discussion (Session 10B) Session Chair, Mineralogical drivers of the Blaine number at Grange Resources Savage River John Apostol, Hatch Grange Resources - Savage River mine-to-process optimisation Johan Gerber, Hatch Q&A + Discussion (Session 10B) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 11 1:30 PM - 3:40 PM	Session 11B \| Data, Geology and Planning Integration in Iron Ore Operations Integrating model, plan and reality: A maturity framework for mine reconciliation in iron ore Rayleen Hargreaves, Datamine From shell to schedule: Evaluating the impact of direct block scheduling on iron ore mine planning Joyce Chung, Deswik Dolerite dyke geochemical discrimination using conventional data sets Amos Garay, Rio Tinto Quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance of magnetite at laboratory and bulk scale Matthew Crowther, CSIRO Q&A + Discussion (Session 11B) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM	Session 11 \| Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 11) Session Chair,
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Session 12 \| Closing Plenary Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Panel Discussion: JORC Code update: What this means for you Panel Discussion, Presentation Awards & Conference Close Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources

	Iron Ore Conference
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Opens & Arrival Networking (Day 3)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM	Session 9 \| Day 3 Welcome from the Conference Chairs Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources Keynote \| Building digital resilience: How mining companies can adapt and thrive in this age of disruptive technologies Doug Bester, Q&A + Discussion (Session 9) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
Session 9 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 10 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Session 10C \| Quality Assurance, Standards and Processing Technologies in Iron Ore Australia’s contribution to international standards in iron ore Ben Russell, Standards Australia CSIRO iron ore proficiency program Rachel Maree, CSIRO A comparative study of blastcone sampling methods and flitch distributions at the Roy Hill Mine Derek Clauson, Hancock Iron Ore Q&A + Discussion (Session 10C) Session Chair, Reducing oversize and improving operational safety through modular secondary crushing stations in a large-scale iron ore plant Luiz Leme, Metso Application of colloidal magnetic coating in magnetic separation of iron ore tailings Thamiris Dias Silva Mascarenhas, UFOP Integration of the reflux classifier technology in Canadian iron ore processes Daniel Amariei, Soutex Inc. Q&A + Discussion (Session 10C) Session Chair,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch and Exhibition (Day 3)
Session 11 1:30 PM - 3:40 PM	Session 11C \| Future Professionals in Iron Ore: Emerging Research and Innovation Electrical conductivity measurement of slags for electric smelting ironmaking Xuefan Zhou, Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland Effect of roasting a South African low grade iron ore on flotation performance Nichole Maistry, Mintek Geomechanical stability of filtered tailings stacks founded on hydraulic tailings: Critical state Behavior, pore-pressure dissipation, and deformation controls María V (Mavi) Sanín Blair, WSP Fundamental characterisation studies focused on examining the relationship between goethite textural types and contained impurities. Eleanor Morton, CSIRO Beyond charcoal: pathways to reduce CO₂ emissions in hematite pelletizing Filipe Augusto Vasconcelos Guimaraes, ArcelorMittal Global R&D Metallurgical performance of oxidized pellets made from high proportion hematite-goethite ores in a hydrogen-based shaft furnace process Shijuan Qu, Central South University Condition and Wear Monitoring of HPGRs using IIoT and Camera-Based Technologies Felix Heinicke, Köppern Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG Q&A + Discussion (Session 11C) Session Chair, Session Changeover Session Changeover,
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM	Session 11 \| Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Q&A + Discussion (Session 11) Session Chair,
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition (Day 3)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Session 12 \| Closing Plenary Keynote \| Title TBC Keynote Presenter TBC, Panel Discussion: JORC Code update: What this means for you Panel Discussion, Presentation Awards & Conference Close Daniel Goldstein & Keith Vining, Rio Tinto & CSIRO Mineral Resources

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