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

All times are listed below in Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) as the conference is held in Perth, Australia.


Monday, September 18, 2023

Stream A
Stream B
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Session 1 I Opening Plenary


Welcome to Country
Robyn Collard, Whadjuk Boodja

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Ralph Holmes, CSIRO

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Race to Real Zero
Christiaan Heyning, Fortescue

Session 1 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 2a | Greener downstream processing

Sponsored By


Assessment and operation optimization of iron ore products under industry-scale blast furnace conditions towards decarbonization using state-of-the-edge CFD models
Yansong Shen, UNSW

Evaluation of the Environmental Benefits of Using a Conveyor Belt Mining System in an Open Pit Mine
Douglas Oliveira, Samarco

How are Indian mills changing feed charge mix to address the carbon emission norms?
Dhruv Goel, SteelMint

Session 2a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Making a positive change: Evolving the modern Integrated Remote Operations Centre to optimize and support carbon-neutral value chains
Jarrod Bassan, HATCH

Immortality Design of the allflux Upstream Classifier in the Iron Ore Industry - for a safe workplace and an economic, sustainable, highly efficient separation technology
Marco Steinberg, Hazemag allmineral Australia Pty. Ltd.

Case Studies Illustrating the role of F-Series Reconciliations in Production Forecast Improvement Initiatives
Steve Loach, BHP-WAIO

Session 2a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 2b | Exploration and geology

Sponsored By


An Iron Ore Detective Story in Papua New Guinea
Erick Ramanaidou, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Kisoro-Kabale Iron Ore Project in South Western Uganda: Unlocking a new High grade Iron Ore region for Exploration and Development
Lee White, Kalem Group Pty Ltd

Characterisation of the Iron Bridge magnetite project
Erick Ramanaidou, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Session 2b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

JORC 202X: An update on the progress and next steps for the JORC Code Review
Leigh Slomp, AusIMM

Geoscience 2033: A vision for mineral exploration in 10 years
Lance Karlson, BHP

New occurrence of banded iron formations in the Minvoul region, Ntem complex (Northern Gabon)
Mario Iglesias-Martinez, CSIRO

Session 2b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Day 1 | Lunch
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 3 | Greener downstream processing continued


Keynote | Fundamental Research and Partnerships - Unlocking the use of Pilbara Iron Ore in Low Carbon Ironmaking
Darren Matthews, Rio Tinto

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

The Boycott Effect - A Pathway to Achieving High Grade Iron Ore
Kevin Galvin, ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals

A guide to ground disturbance permitting and managing ESG risk
Brian Spence, K2fly

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Western Australia’s iron ore sector
Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services; Industrial Relations

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 4a I Health, safety, environment and community


Supply Chain Approach to Iron Ore Dust Monitoring and Remediation (Pilbara, WA)
Graham O’Brien, CSIRO

BHP Port Hedland Wind Fence: Innovations in dust control
Ruth Peiffer, BHP

Development and implementation of low-cost sensors and LiDAR for managing dust emissions due to mining activity
Dusan Ilic, University of Newcastle

Advancements, Innovations, and Initiatives for Optimizing the Treatment of Haul Roads
Hamed Haghighi, Downer EDI Works

Session 4a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 4b I Mining and processing


Analysing Impact Forces & Overcoming Speed, Heat and Pressure Issues in High Capacity Belt Support Applications
Bradley Owen, Kinder Australia Pty Ltd

Phosphorus association with goethite: Effects of Fe(II)-catalysed recrystallisation
Niloofar Karimian, CSIRO

Coarse Processing of South African Banded Iron Formation (BIF)
Ashma Singh, Mintek

Filtered tailings – An iron ore experience
Leonardo Vimercati, DiefenbachSrl

Session 4b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Stream A
Stream B
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Session 1 I Opening Plenary


Welcome to Country
Robyn Collard, Whadjuk Boodja

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Ralph Holmes, CSIRO

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Race to Real Zero
Christiaan Heyning, Fortescue

Session 1 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 2a | Greener downstream processing

Sponsored By


Assessment and operation optimization of iron ore products under industry-scale blast furnace conditions towards decarbonization using state-of-the-edge CFD models
Yansong Shen, UNSW

Evaluation of the Environmental Benefits of Using a Conveyor Belt Mining System in an Open Pit Mine
Douglas Oliveira, Samarco

How are Indian mills changing feed charge mix to address the carbon emission norms?
Dhruv Goel, SteelMint

Session 2a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Making a positive change: Evolving the modern Integrated Remote Operations Centre to optimize and support carbon-neutral value chains
Jarrod Bassan, HATCH

Immortality Design of the allflux Upstream Classifier in the Iron Ore Industry - for a safe workplace and an economic, sustainable, highly efficient separation technology
Marco Steinberg, Hazemag allmineral Australia Pty. Ltd.

Case Studies Illustrating the role of F-Series Reconciliations in Production Forecast Improvement Initiatives
Steve Loach, BHP-WAIO

Session 2a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 2b | Exploration and geology

Sponsored By


An Iron Ore Detective Story in Papua New Guinea
Erick Ramanaidou, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Kisoro-Kabale Iron Ore Project in South Western Uganda: Unlocking a new High grade Iron Ore region for Exploration and Development
Lee White, Kalem Group Pty Ltd

Characterisation of the Iron Bridge magnetite project
Erick Ramanaidou, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Session 2b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

JORC 202X: An update on the progress and next steps for the JORC Code Review
Leigh Slomp, AusIMM

Geoscience 2033: A vision for mineral exploration in 10 years
Lance Karlson, BHP

New occurrence of banded iron formations in the Minvoul region, Ntem complex (Northern Gabon)
Mario Iglesias-Martinez, CSIRO

Session 2b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Day 1 | Lunch
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 3 | Greener downstream processing continued


Keynote | Fundamental Research and Partnerships - Unlocking the use of Pilbara Iron Ore in Low Carbon Ironmaking
Darren Matthews, Rio Tinto

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

The Boycott Effect - A Pathway to Achieving High Grade Iron Ore
Kevin Galvin, ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals

A guide to ground disturbance permitting and managing ESG risk
Brian Spence, K2fly

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Western Australia’s iron ore sector
Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services; Industrial Relations

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 4a I Health, safety, environment and community


Supply Chain Approach to Iron Ore Dust Monitoring and Remediation (Pilbara, WA)
Graham O’Brien, CSIRO

BHP Port Hedland Wind Fence: Innovations in dust control
Ruth Peiffer, BHP

Development and implementation of low-cost sensors and LiDAR for managing dust emissions due to mining activity
Dusan Ilic, University of Newcastle

Advancements, Innovations, and Initiatives for Optimizing the Treatment of Haul Roads
Hamed Haghighi, Downer EDI Works

Session 4a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 4b I Mining and processing


Analysing Impact Forces & Overcoming Speed, Heat and Pressure Issues in High Capacity Belt Support Applications
Bradley Owen, Kinder Australia Pty Ltd

Phosphorus association with goethite: Effects of Fe(II)-catalysed recrystallisation
Niloofar Karimian, CSIRO

Coarse Processing of South African Banded Iron Formation (BIF)
Ashma Singh, Mintek

Filtered tailings – An iron ore experience
Leonardo Vimercati, DiefenbachSrl

Session 4b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception

Stream A
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Session 1 I Opening Plenary


Welcome to Country
Robyn Collard, Whadjuk Boodja

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Ralph Holmes, CSIRO

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Race to Real Zero
Christiaan Heyning, Fortescue

Session 1 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 2a | Greener downstream processing

Sponsored By


Assessment and operation optimization of iron ore products under industry-scale blast furnace conditions towards decarbonization using state-of-the-edge CFD models
Yansong Shen, UNSW

Evaluation of the Environmental Benefits of Using a Conveyor Belt Mining System in an Open Pit Mine
Douglas Oliveira, Samarco

How are Indian mills changing feed charge mix to address the carbon emission norms?
Dhruv Goel, SteelMint

Session 2a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Making a positive change: Evolving the modern Integrated Remote Operations Centre to optimize and support carbon-neutral value chains
Jarrod Bassan, HATCH

Immortality Design of the allflux Upstream Classifier in the Iron Ore Industry - for a safe workplace and an economic, sustainable, highly efficient separation technology
Marco Steinberg, Hazemag allmineral Australia Pty. Ltd.

Case Studies Illustrating the role of F-Series Reconciliations in Production Forecast Improvement Initiatives
Steve Loach, BHP-WAIO

Session 2a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Day 1 | Lunch
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 3 | Greener downstream processing continued


Keynote | Fundamental Research and Partnerships - Unlocking the use of Pilbara Iron Ore in Low Carbon Ironmaking
Darren Matthews, Rio Tinto

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

The Boycott Effect - A Pathway to Achieving High Grade Iron Ore
Kevin Galvin, ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals

A guide to ground disturbance permitting and managing ESG risk
Brian Spence, K2fly

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Western Australia’s iron ore sector
Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services; Industrial Relations

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 4a I Health, safety, environment and community


Supply Chain Approach to Iron Ore Dust Monitoring and Remediation (Pilbara, WA)
Graham O’Brien, CSIRO

BHP Port Hedland Wind Fence: Innovations in dust control
Ruth Peiffer, BHP

Development and implementation of low-cost sensors and LiDAR for managing dust emissions due to mining activity
Dusan Ilic, University of Newcastle

Advancements, Innovations, and Initiatives for Optimizing the Treatment of Haul Roads
Hamed Haghighi, Downer EDI Works

Session 4a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception

Stream B
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Session 1 I Opening Plenary


Welcome to Country
Robyn Collard, Whadjuk Boodja

Welcome from the Conference Chair
Ralph Holmes, CSIRO

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Race to Real Zero
Christiaan Heyning, Fortescue

Session 1 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 2b | Exploration and geology

Sponsored By


An Iron Ore Detective Story in Papua New Guinea
Erick Ramanaidou, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Kisoro-Kabale Iron Ore Project in South Western Uganda: Unlocking a new High grade Iron Ore region for Exploration and Development
Lee White, Kalem Group Pty Ltd

Characterisation of the Iron Bridge magnetite project
Erick Ramanaidou, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Session 2b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

JORC 202X: An update on the progress and next steps for the JORC Code Review
Leigh Slomp, AusIMM

Geoscience 2033: A vision for mineral exploration in 10 years
Lance Karlson, BHP

New occurrence of banded iron formations in the Minvoul region, Ntem complex (Northern Gabon)
Mario Iglesias-Martinez, CSIRO

Session 2b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Day 1 | Lunch
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 3 | Greener downstream processing continued


Keynote | Fundamental Research and Partnerships - Unlocking the use of Pilbara Iron Ore in Low Carbon Ironmaking
Darren Matthews, Rio Tinto

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

The Boycott Effect - A Pathway to Achieving High Grade Iron Ore
Kevin Galvin, ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals

A guide to ground disturbance permitting and managing ESG risk
Brian Spence, K2fly

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Western Australia’s iron ore sector
Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services; Industrial Relations

Session 3 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 4b I Mining and processing


Analysing Impact Forces & Overcoming Speed, Heat and Pressure Issues in High Capacity Belt Support Applications
Bradley Owen, Kinder Australia Pty Ltd

Phosphorus association with goethite: Effects of Fe(II)-catalysed recrystallisation
Niloofar Karimian, CSIRO

Coarse Processing of South African Banded Iron Formation (BIF)
Ashma Singh, Mintek

Filtered tailings – An iron ore experience
Leonardo Vimercati, DiefenbachSrl

Session 4b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception


Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Stream A
Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 5 I Plenary


Day 2 Welcome from the Conference Chair
Erick Ramanaidou, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Keynote | Bespoke technological solutions for lowering emissions of capital-intensive steel plants
Paul Zulli, University of Wollongong

Session 5 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Ambient air quality monitoring and the iron ore industry
Christine Hass, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Session 5 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 2 | Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 6a | Greener downstream processing - Green iron and steel production


Hydrogen reduction of Australia iron ores
Liming Lu, CSIRO

The role of steelmaking desulphurization and EAF-smelter in hydrogen-based steelmaking route of low-grade iron ores
Quanrong Fan, QRF Consultant

Driving the transformation to hydrogen ironmaking: An experimental vertical shaft H2-DRI reactor facility in NZ
Ben Yin, Victoria University of Wellington

Session 6a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

The Development of DRI Pellets For Green Steelmaking
Christopher Ure, Worley

The use of Zimbabwean limonite-coal composite pellet as a sustainable feed for pig iron production
Themba Chisahwira, University of Zimbabwe

Hydrogen reduction of raw and pre-oxidised NZ titanomagnetite ironsands in a small-scale high-temperature fluidised bed
Bavinesh Maisuria, Robinsons Research Institute

Session 6a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 6b | Ore processing and beneficiation


Improved iron ore processing through digitalising conveyed ore flows using representative, real time multi-elemental analysis
Henry Kurth, Scantech International Pty Ltd

Developing dephosphorisation technique for iron ore with reduction process
Osamu Ishiyama, Nippon Steel Corporation

A Comparative Study of Two Laboratory Crushing Techniques for a South African Banded Iron Formation (BIF)
Nichole Maistry, Mintek

Session 6b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Iron Ore Transfer Chutes – Directions after 30 Years of Scale Modelling
Peter Donecker, Bulk Solids Modelling

Removal of phosphorus and gangue minerals from iron ore by a combined approach of alkaline drying and reverse flotation
Altansukh Batnasan, Akita University

Comparison between ball mill and vertical stirred mill for the fine grinding of a low-grade iron ore
Josué Mesquita, Arcelormittal Maizières Research

Session 6b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 | Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Session 7a I Process optimisation


Wet grinding, settling and filtering characteristics of Australian and Brazilian iron ores
Qi Zhou, Central South University

Moisture/particle interactions under oscillatory motion: model development
Dusan Ilic, University of Newcastle

Red mud to green iron: a proposed pathway for iron elution via bioleaching of bauxite residue
Alexandra Tolley, University of Queensland

Fundamental Sintering Characteristics of Fine-Grained Hematite Precipitate in A Simulated Sinter Blend
Natalie Ware, CSIRO

Session 7a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 7b I Ore processing and beneficiation continued


Minimizing cost of rheology control additives for iron ore slurries/tailings for enhancing processing performance
Yee-Kwong Leong, University of Western Australia

Design and Operation of Large Drum Scrubbers
Geoffrey Beros, Queensland Pacific Metals

An innovation application of LJC Automatic Magnetic Flotation Separator (LJC)in Magnetite Processing
Lucy Ding, Longi Magnet Co

Effect of hydrodynamic parameters on iron ore reverse flotation
Mehdi Safari, Mintek

Session 7b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea
3:20 PM - 4:05 PM
Session 8 I Mining and processing


HPGR as an energy efficient alternative to ball mills in the iron ore processing circuit
Edis Nunes, Metso Outotec

Economic recovery of low-grade fine iron ore using the OPTIMA CLASSIFER®
Franco van de Venter, Gravitas Minerals

The critical role of mine planners in the evolution of closure at BHP
Rebecca Getty, BHP

Session 8 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
4:05 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 8 I Panel Discussion


Panel Facilitator | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
John Clout, Clout Mining

Panel Facilitator | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Michelle Helm, Fortescue

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Christian Boehm, Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH, Austria

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Geoffrey Brooks, Swinburne University of Technology

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Tom Honeyands, University of Newcastle Australia

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Roberto Valery, Metso

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Youngcheol Yang, POSCO

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Paul Zulli, University of Wollongong
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Cocktail Reception
Stream A
Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 5 I Plenary


Day 2 Welcome from the Conference Chair
Erick Ramanaidou, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Keynote | Bespoke technological solutions for lowering emissions of capital-intensive steel plants
Paul Zulli, University of Wollongong

Session 5 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Ambient air quality monitoring and the iron ore industry
Christine Hass, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Session 5 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 2 | Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 6a | Greener downstream processing - Green iron and steel production


Hydrogen reduction of Australia iron ores
Liming Lu, CSIRO

The role of steelmaking desulphurization and EAF-smelter in hydrogen-based steelmaking route of low-grade iron ores
Quanrong Fan, QRF Consultant

Driving the transformation to hydrogen ironmaking: An experimental vertical shaft H2-DRI reactor facility in NZ
Ben Yin, Victoria University of Wellington

Session 6a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

The Development of DRI Pellets For Green Steelmaking
Christopher Ure, Worley

The use of Zimbabwean limonite-coal composite pellet as a sustainable feed for pig iron production
Themba Chisahwira, University of Zimbabwe

Hydrogen reduction of raw and pre-oxidised NZ titanomagnetite ironsands in a small-scale high-temperature fluidised bed
Bavinesh Maisuria, Robinsons Research Institute

Session 6a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 6b | Ore processing and beneficiation


Improved iron ore processing through digitalising conveyed ore flows using representative, real time multi-elemental analysis
Henry Kurth, Scantech International Pty Ltd

Developing dephosphorisation technique for iron ore with reduction process
Osamu Ishiyama, Nippon Steel Corporation

A Comparative Study of Two Laboratory Crushing Techniques for a South African Banded Iron Formation (BIF)
Nichole Maistry, Mintek

Session 6b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Iron Ore Transfer Chutes – Directions after 30 Years of Scale Modelling
Peter Donecker, Bulk Solids Modelling

Removal of phosphorus and gangue minerals from iron ore by a combined approach of alkaline drying and reverse flotation
Altansukh Batnasan, Akita University

Comparison between ball mill and vertical stirred mill for the fine grinding of a low-grade iron ore
Josué Mesquita, Arcelormittal Maizières Research

Session 6b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 | Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Session 7a I Process optimisation


Wet grinding, settling and filtering characteristics of Australian and Brazilian iron ores
Qi Zhou, Central South University

Moisture/particle interactions under oscillatory motion: model development
Dusan Ilic, University of Newcastle

Red mud to green iron: a proposed pathway for iron elution via bioleaching of bauxite residue
Alexandra Tolley, University of Queensland

Fundamental Sintering Characteristics of Fine-Grained Hematite Precipitate in A Simulated Sinter Blend
Natalie Ware, CSIRO

Session 7a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 7b I Ore processing and beneficiation continued


Minimizing cost of rheology control additives for iron ore slurries/tailings for enhancing processing performance
Yee-Kwong Leong, University of Western Australia

Design and Operation of Large Drum Scrubbers
Geoffrey Beros, Queensland Pacific Metals

An innovation application of LJC Automatic Magnetic Flotation Separator (LJC)in Magnetite Processing
Lucy Ding, Longi Magnet Co

Effect of hydrodynamic parameters on iron ore reverse flotation
Mehdi Safari, Mintek

Session 7b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea
3:20 PM - 4:05 PM
Session 8 I Mining and processing


HPGR as an energy efficient alternative to ball mills in the iron ore processing circuit
Edis Nunes, Metso Outotec

Economic recovery of low-grade fine iron ore using the OPTIMA CLASSIFER®
Franco van de Venter, Gravitas Minerals

The critical role of mine planners in the evolution of closure at BHP
Rebecca Getty, BHP

Session 8 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
4:05 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 8 I Panel Discussion


Panel Facilitator | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
John Clout, Clout Mining

Panel Facilitator | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Michelle Helm, Fortescue

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Christian Boehm, Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH, Austria

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Geoffrey Brooks, Swinburne University of Technology

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Tom Honeyands, University of Newcastle Australia

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Roberto Valery, Metso

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Youngcheol Yang, POSCO

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Paul Zulli, University of Wollongong
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Cocktail Reception

Stream A
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 5 I Plenary


Day 2 Welcome from the Conference Chair
Erick Ramanaidou, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Keynote | Bespoke technological solutions for lowering emissions of capital-intensive steel plants
Paul Zulli, University of Wollongong

Session 5 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Ambient air quality monitoring and the iron ore industry
Christine Hass, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Session 5 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 2 | Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 6a | Greener downstream processing - Green iron and steel production


Hydrogen reduction of Australia iron ores
Liming Lu, CSIRO

The role of steelmaking desulphurization and EAF-smelter in hydrogen-based steelmaking route of low-grade iron ores
Quanrong Fan, QRF Consultant

Driving the transformation to hydrogen ironmaking: An experimental vertical shaft H2-DRI reactor facility in NZ
Ben Yin, Victoria University of Wellington

Session 6a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

The Development of DRI Pellets For Green Steelmaking
Christopher Ure, Worley

The use of Zimbabwean limonite-coal composite pellet as a sustainable feed for pig iron production
Themba Chisahwira, University of Zimbabwe

Hydrogen reduction of raw and pre-oxidised NZ titanomagnetite ironsands in a small-scale high-temperature fluidised bed
Bavinesh Maisuria, Robinsons Research Institute

Session 6a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 | Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Session 7a I Process optimisation


Wet grinding, settling and filtering characteristics of Australian and Brazilian iron ores
Qi Zhou, Central South University

Moisture/particle interactions under oscillatory motion: model development
Dusan Ilic, University of Newcastle

Red mud to green iron: a proposed pathway for iron elution via bioleaching of bauxite residue
Alexandra Tolley, University of Queensland

Fundamental Sintering Characteristics of Fine-Grained Hematite Precipitate in A Simulated Sinter Blend
Natalie Ware, CSIRO

Session 7a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea
3:20 PM - 4:05 PM
Session 8 I Mining and processing


HPGR as an energy efficient alternative to ball mills in the iron ore processing circuit
Edis Nunes, Metso Outotec

Economic recovery of low-grade fine iron ore using the OPTIMA CLASSIFER®
Franco van de Venter, Gravitas Minerals

The critical role of mine planners in the evolution of closure at BHP
Rebecca Getty, BHP

Session 8 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
4:05 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 8 I Panel Discussion


Panel Facilitator | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
John Clout, Clout Mining

Panel Facilitator | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Michelle Helm, Fortescue

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Christian Boehm, Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH, Austria

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Geoffrey Brooks, Swinburne University of Technology

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Tom Honeyands, University of Newcastle Australia

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Roberto Valery, Metso

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Youngcheol Yang, POSCO

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Paul Zulli, University of Wollongong
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Cocktail Reception

Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 5 I Plenary


Day 2 Welcome from the Conference Chair
Erick Ramanaidou, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Keynote | Bespoke technological solutions for lowering emissions of capital-intensive steel plants
Paul Zulli, University of Wollongong

Session 5 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Ambient air quality monitoring and the iron ore industry
Christine Hass, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Session 5 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 2 | Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 6b | Ore processing and beneficiation


Improved iron ore processing through digitalising conveyed ore flows using representative, real time multi-elemental analysis
Henry Kurth, Scantech International Pty Ltd

Developing dephosphorisation technique for iron ore with reduction process
Osamu Ishiyama, Nippon Steel Corporation

A Comparative Study of Two Laboratory Crushing Techniques for a South African Banded Iron Formation (BIF)
Nichole Maistry, Mintek

Session 6b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Iron Ore Transfer Chutes – Directions after 30 Years of Scale Modelling
Peter Donecker, Bulk Solids Modelling

Removal of phosphorus and gangue minerals from iron ore by a combined approach of alkaline drying and reverse flotation
Altansukh Batnasan, Akita University

Comparison between ball mill and vertical stirred mill for the fine grinding of a low-grade iron ore
Josué Mesquita, Arcelormittal Maizières Research

Session 6b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 2 | Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Session 7b I Ore processing and beneficiation continued


Minimizing cost of rheology control additives for iron ore slurries/tailings for enhancing processing performance
Yee-Kwong Leong, University of Western Australia

Design and Operation of Large Drum Scrubbers
Geoffrey Beros, Queensland Pacific Metals

An innovation application of LJC Automatic Magnetic Flotation Separator (LJC)in Magnetite Processing
Lucy Ding, Longi Magnet Co

Effect of hydrodynamic parameters on iron ore reverse flotation
Mehdi Safari, Mintek

Session 7b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea
3:20 PM - 4:05 PM
Session 8 I Mining and processing


HPGR as an energy efficient alternative to ball mills in the iron ore processing circuit
Edis Nunes, Metso Outotec

Economic recovery of low-grade fine iron ore using the OPTIMA CLASSIFER®
Franco van de Venter, Gravitas Minerals

The critical role of mine planners in the evolution of closure at BHP
Rebecca Getty, BHP

Session 8 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
4:05 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 8 I Panel Discussion


Panel Facilitator | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
John Clout, Clout Mining

Panel Facilitator | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Michelle Helm, Fortescue

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Christian Boehm, Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH, Austria

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Geoffrey Brooks, Swinburne University of Technology

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Tom Honeyands, University of Newcastle Australia

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Roberto Valery, Metso

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Youngcheol Yang, POSCO

Panellist | The green iron and steel transition for Pilbara iron ores
Paul Zulli, University of Wollongong
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Cocktail Reception


Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Stream A
Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 3 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 9 I Plenary


Day 3 Welcome from the Conference Chair
Keith Vining, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Keynote | Geoscience – Are we transition future fit?
Kerry Turnock, BHP

Session 9 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Designing and Operating Automated, Connected and Electric Mines
Alan Bye, Imvelo.ai

Session 9 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 | Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 10a | Sintering and pelletising


Effect of -1 mm particle size fraction on JPU permeability and Granulation Characterisation
Tejbir Singh, The University of Newcastle

Development of an Iron Ore Analysis Method Applying Assimilation Reaction to Coarse Ore
Yul Hong, Hyundai Steel R&D Center

Pelletization of New Zealand titanomagnetite ironsand for hydrogen direct reduction
Shaira Mendoza, Robinson Research Institute

Session 10a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Sintering Characteristics of Iron Ore Blends Containing Iron Ore Concentrates
Hongliang Han, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Effect of high oxygen enrichment on sintered ore quality and sintering phenomena
Kenta Takehara, JFE steel co.

Effect of hydrogen on voidage and permeability of ferrous burden in softening and melting process
Mohammad Mainul Hoque, The University of Newcastle

Mineralogy and Reducibility of Sinter Analogues in the Fe3O4-CaO-SiO2 (FCS) Ternary System under Hydrogen Atmosphere
Isis Ignacio, Swinburne University of Technology/ CSIRO

Session 10a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 10b | Ore characterisation and geometallurgy


Examining the relationship (if any) between elevated phosphorus and ore textural type in Pilbara iron ores
Mark Pownceby, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Effect of calcium oxalate CaC2O4.H2O on the Reduction and Phosphorus partition of a High-P Brockman ore
Sarath Hapugoda, CSIRO Mineral Resources

The Behaviour of Iron Ore Granules: Laboratory and Commercial Sinter Plant Granulation
Oluwatosin Aladejebi, University of Newcastle Australia

Session 10b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Study on the dehydroxilation process of an ulfrafine goethitic ore
Josué Mesquita, Arcelormittal Maizières Research

Homogeneity Assessment of Crushed and Pulverised Iron Ore Certified Reference Materials. Implications for Laboratory Quality Control
John Carter, Independent Mineral Standards

Update of the geometallurgical model of a spirals circuit
Josué Mesquita, Arcelormittal Maizières Research

Session 10b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 3 | Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Session 11a I DRI, HBI and Pig Iron production


Direct reduced iron (DRI) – Value of process monitoring using X-ray diffraction (XRD)
Uwe König, Malvern Panalytical

Phosphorus distribution behavior in a hematite ore reduced in CO-H2 gaseous atmosphere
Edson Kugara Chiwandika, Harare Institute of Technology

Mechanisms on the impacts of basicity on hydrogen-rich gas-based direct reduction of pellets
Chenmei Tang, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University

The Challenges of Removing Sulphur From Magnetite Ores To Meet Direct Reduction Specifications
Damian Connelly, METS Group

Session 11a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 11b I Process optimisation


Reducing waste in the iron ore industry by beneficiating slimes using new flotation regime and two stage processing route
Lev Filippov, University of Lorraine

New Insights into the Relationships Between Sinter Mineralogy and Physical Strength using QXRD and Optical Image Analysis
Natalie Ware, CSIRO

An Approach to the Calibration and Validation of Transfer Chute DEM Simulations Handling Cohesive Iron Ore Fines
Richard Elliott, Sedgman Onyx

QPM Hematite Precipitate as an Ironmaking Feed Material
Graham Reynolds, Queensland Pacific Metals

Session 11b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Day 3 | Afternoon Tea
3:20 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 12 I Closing Plenary


Keynote | Prospective pathways to net-zero iron and steel products from Australian ores
G.J. 'Gus' Nathan, University of Adelaide, Centre for Energy Technology

Session 12 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Latest Safety and Maintenance Features of Top Service Gyratory Crushers
Josh Garrett, FLSmidth

Influence of iron ore chemistry and mineralogy on sticking and breakage of pellets inside shaft furnace
Suneeti Purohit, CSIRO

Smelting of Battery Metals Waste to Produce Green Steel
Neil Goodman, Smelt Tech Consulting

Session 12 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Presentation Awards & Conference Close
Ralph Holmes, CSIRO
Stream A
Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 3 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 9 I Plenary


Day 3 Welcome from the Conference Chair
Keith Vining, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Keynote | Geoscience – Are we transition future fit?
Kerry Turnock, BHP

Session 9 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Designing and Operating Automated, Connected and Electric Mines
Alan Bye, Imvelo.ai

Session 9 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 | Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 10a | Sintering and pelletising


Effect of -1 mm particle size fraction on JPU permeability and Granulation Characterisation
Tejbir Singh, The University of Newcastle

Development of an Iron Ore Analysis Method Applying Assimilation Reaction to Coarse Ore
Yul Hong, Hyundai Steel R&D Center

Pelletization of New Zealand titanomagnetite ironsand for hydrogen direct reduction
Shaira Mendoza, Robinson Research Institute

Session 10a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Sintering Characteristics of Iron Ore Blends Containing Iron Ore Concentrates
Hongliang Han, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Effect of high oxygen enrichment on sintered ore quality and sintering phenomena
Kenta Takehara, JFE steel co.

Effect of hydrogen on voidage and permeability of ferrous burden in softening and melting process
Mohammad Mainul Hoque, The University of Newcastle

Mineralogy and Reducibility of Sinter Analogues in the Fe3O4-CaO-SiO2 (FCS) Ternary System under Hydrogen Atmosphere
Isis Ignacio, Swinburne University of Technology/ CSIRO

Session 10a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 10b | Ore characterisation and geometallurgy


Examining the relationship (if any) between elevated phosphorus and ore textural type in Pilbara iron ores
Mark Pownceby, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Effect of calcium oxalate CaC2O4.H2O on the Reduction and Phosphorus partition of a High-P Brockman ore
Sarath Hapugoda, CSIRO Mineral Resources

The Behaviour of Iron Ore Granules: Laboratory and Commercial Sinter Plant Granulation
Oluwatosin Aladejebi, University of Newcastle Australia

Session 10b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Study on the dehydroxilation process of an ulfrafine goethitic ore
Josué Mesquita, Arcelormittal Maizières Research

Homogeneity Assessment of Crushed and Pulverised Iron Ore Certified Reference Materials. Implications for Laboratory Quality Control
John Carter, Independent Mineral Standards

Update of the geometallurgical model of a spirals circuit
Josué Mesquita, Arcelormittal Maizières Research

Session 10b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 3 | Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Session 11a I DRI, HBI and Pig Iron production


Direct reduced iron (DRI) – Value of process monitoring using X-ray diffraction (XRD)
Uwe König, Malvern Panalytical

Phosphorus distribution behavior in a hematite ore reduced in CO-H2 gaseous atmosphere
Edson Kugara Chiwandika, Harare Institute of Technology

Mechanisms on the impacts of basicity on hydrogen-rich gas-based direct reduction of pellets
Chenmei Tang, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University

The Challenges of Removing Sulphur From Magnetite Ores To Meet Direct Reduction Specifications
Damian Connelly, METS Group

Session 11a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
Session 11b I Process optimisation


Reducing waste in the iron ore industry by beneficiating slimes using new flotation regime and two stage processing route
Lev Filippov, University of Lorraine

New Insights into the Relationships Between Sinter Mineralogy and Physical Strength using QXRD and Optical Image Analysis
Natalie Ware, CSIRO

An Approach to the Calibration and Validation of Transfer Chute DEM Simulations Handling Cohesive Iron Ore Fines
Richard Elliott, Sedgman Onyx

QPM Hematite Precipitate as an Ironmaking Feed Material
Graham Reynolds, Queensland Pacific Metals

Session 11b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Day 3 | Afternoon Tea
3:20 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 12 I Closing Plenary


Keynote | Prospective pathways to net-zero iron and steel products from Australian ores
G.J. 'Gus' Nathan, University of Adelaide, Centre for Energy Technology

Session 12 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Latest Safety and Maintenance Features of Top Service Gyratory Crushers
Josh Garrett, FLSmidth

Influence of iron ore chemistry and mineralogy on sticking and breakage of pellets inside shaft furnace
Suneeti Purohit, CSIRO

Smelting of Battery Metals Waste to Produce Green Steel
Neil Goodman, Smelt Tech Consulting

Session 12 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Presentation Awards & Conference Close
Ralph Holmes, CSIRO

Stream A
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 3 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 9 I Plenary


Day 3 Welcome from the Conference Chair
Keith Vining, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Keynote | Geoscience – Are we transition future fit?
Kerry Turnock, BHP

Session 9 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Designing and Operating Automated, Connected and Electric Mines
Alan Bye, Imvelo.ai

Session 9 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 | Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 10a | Sintering and pelletising


Effect of -1 mm particle size fraction on JPU permeability and Granulation Characterisation
Tejbir Singh, The University of Newcastle

Development of an Iron Ore Analysis Method Applying Assimilation Reaction to Coarse Ore
Yul Hong, Hyundai Steel R&D Center

Pelletization of New Zealand titanomagnetite ironsand for hydrogen direct reduction
Shaira Mendoza, Robinson Research Institute

Session 10a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Sintering Characteristics of Iron Ore Blends Containing Iron Ore Concentrates
Hongliang Han, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Effect of high oxygen enrichment on sintered ore quality and sintering phenomena
Kenta Takehara, JFE steel co.

Effect of hydrogen on voidage and permeability of ferrous burden in softening and melting process
Mohammad Mainul Hoque, The University of Newcastle

Mineralogy and Reducibility of Sinter Analogues in the Fe3O4-CaO-SiO2 (FCS) Ternary System under Hydrogen Atmosphere
Isis Ignacio, Swinburne University of Technology/ CSIRO

Session 10a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 3 | Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Session 11a I DRI, HBI and Pig Iron production


Direct reduced iron (DRI) – Value of process monitoring using X-ray diffraction (XRD)
Uwe König, Malvern Panalytical

Phosphorus distribution behavior in a hematite ore reduced in CO-H2 gaseous atmosphere
Edson Kugara Chiwandika, Harare Institute of Technology

Mechanisms on the impacts of basicity on hydrogen-rich gas-based direct reduction of pellets
Chenmei Tang, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University

The Challenges of Removing Sulphur From Magnetite Ores To Meet Direct Reduction Specifications
Damian Connelly, METS Group

Session 11a | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Day 3 | Afternoon Tea
3:20 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 12 I Closing Plenary


Keynote | Prospective pathways to net-zero iron and steel products from Australian ores
G.J. 'Gus' Nathan, University of Adelaide, Centre for Energy Technology

Session 12 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Latest Safety and Maintenance Features of Top Service Gyratory Crushers
Josh Garrett, FLSmidth

Influence of iron ore chemistry and mineralogy on sticking and breakage of pellets inside shaft furnace
Suneeti Purohit, CSIRO

Smelting of Battery Metals Waste to Produce Green Steel
Neil Goodman, Smelt Tech Consulting

Session 12 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Presentation Awards & Conference Close
Ralph Holmes, CSIRO

Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 3 | Registration Opens & Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 9 I Plenary


Day 3 Welcome from the Conference Chair
Keith Vining, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Keynote | Geoscience – Are we transition future fit?
Kerry Turnock, BHP

Session 9 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Keynote | Designing and Operating Automated, Connected and Electric Mines
Alan Bye, Imvelo.ai

Session 9 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Day 3 | Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 10b | Ore characterisation and geometallurgy


Examining the relationship (if any) between elevated phosphorus and ore textural type in Pilbara iron ores
Mark Pownceby, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Effect of calcium oxalate CaC2O4.H2O on the Reduction and Phosphorus partition of a High-P Brockman ore
Sarath Hapugoda, CSIRO Mineral Resources

The Behaviour of Iron Ore Granules: Laboratory and Commercial Sinter Plant Granulation
Oluwatosin Aladejebi, University of Newcastle Australia

Session 10b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Study on the dehydroxilation process of an ulfrafine goethitic ore
Josué Mesquita, Arcelormittal Maizières Research

Homogeneity Assessment of Crushed and Pulverised Iron Ore Certified Reference Materials. Implications for Laboratory Quality Control
John Carter, Independent Mineral Standards

Update of the geometallurgical model of a spirals circuit
Josué Mesquita, Arcelormittal Maizières Research

Session 10b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Day 3 | Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Session 11b I Process optimisation


Reducing waste in the iron ore industry by beneficiating slimes using new flotation regime and two stage processing route
Lev Filippov, University of Lorraine

New Insights into the Relationships Between Sinter Mineralogy and Physical Strength using QXRD and Optical Image Analysis
Natalie Ware, CSIRO

An Approach to the Calibration and Validation of Transfer Chute DEM Simulations Handling Cohesive Iron Ore Fines
Richard Elliott, Sedgman Onyx

QPM Hematite Precipitate as an Ironmaking Feed Material
Graham Reynolds, Queensland Pacific Metals

Session 11b | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Day 3 | Afternoon Tea
3:20 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 12 I Closing Plenary


Keynote | Prospective pathways to net-zero iron and steel products from Australian ores
G.J. 'Gus' Nathan, University of Adelaide, Centre for Energy Technology

Session 12 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Latest Safety and Maintenance Features of Top Service Gyratory Crushers
Josh Garrett, FLSmidth

Influence of iron ore chemistry and mineralogy on sticking and breakage of pellets inside shaft furnace
Suneeti Purohit, CSIRO

Smelting of Battery Metals Waste to Produce Green Steel
Neil Goodman, Smelt Tech Consulting

Session 12 | Q&A with Session Chair
Session Presenter,

Presentation Awards & Conference Close
Ralph Holmes, CSIRO


Thursday, September 21, 2023

Post-conference workshops (not included in registration pricing)
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Pilbara Tour
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Perth Labs Tour
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Workshop | How to make materials handling decisions
Post-conference workshops (not included in registration pricing)
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Pilbara Tour
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Perth Labs Tour
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Workshop | How to make materials handling decisions

Post-conference workshops (not included in registration pricing)
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Pilbara Tour
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Perth Labs Tour
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Workshop | How to make materials handling decisions


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