Session 4A
Mine Waste and Tailings
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
3:50 PM - 4:45 PM |
Speaker
Dr Chenming Zhang
Senior Reserach Fellow
University of Queensland
Session Chair
Biography
Mrs Veronique Nell
Vp Products And Solutions
PhotoSat
Integrating Complementary Technologies for Tailings Facility Topographic Surveying
3:50 PM - 4:00 PMBiography
Veronique holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Institut Supérieur de Mécanique de Paris and a Master’s degree in Management from the University of British Columbia.
Before joining PhotoSat, Veronique held a number of roles at MDA, including as a Mechanical Systems Engineer for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission. She brings extensive experience in project management and the mechanical design of commercial satellites. As VP of Products and Solutions, she works cross-functionally with PhotoSat’s teams to identify potential market applications and areas for development of PhotoSat’s technology.
Mr Yue Xiong
PhD Candidate
The University of Queensland
Non-invasive Monitoring of Tailings Slurry Density in Transmission Pipeline Using the Electrical Resistance Tomography Method
4:00 PM - 4:10 PMBiography
Yue Xiong is a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland, specialising in risk assessment and engineering management. Under the supervision of Dr. Chenming, Dr. Thierry, and Prof. David, his research focuses on developing an electrical resistance tomography (ERT) method for reconstructing the density distribution of tailings slurry in transmission pipelines. This approach offers a promising alternative to conventional nuclear densitometers, significantly reducing radiation risks while ensuring accurate real-time monitoring.
Mr Lieven Tan
Senior Research Assistant
University of Queensland
WRD Soil Cover Monitoring for Controlling Moisture and Oxygen Ingress under a Wet Climate
4:10 PM - 4:20 PMBiography
Senior Research Assistant and Instrumentation Engineer, focusing on installing and maintaining monitoring instruments. Responsibilities include data collection, field testing, and analysis to support research activities. Ensuring accurate measurements of soil behavior, instrument calibration, and routine data management.
Mr Ricardo Dellamea
Senior Consultant
SRK Consulting
Evaluating unexpected piezometer trends in a tailings dam: insights from dissipation testing
4:20 PM - 4:30 PMBiography
Ricardo Dellamea is a Senior Consultant at SRK Consulting with over eight years of experience in geotechnical engineering. He specializes in soil behavior, geotechnical site investigations, tailings engineering, and stability analysis for tailings storage facilities. Ricardo has contributed to major mining and infrastructure projects across several countries, providing expertise in geotechnical characterization, reinforcement design, and construction support.
Ricardo has worked extensively on-site, acting as a design representative for embankment stabilization projects, ground improvement, and drainage systems. His experience includes monitoring instrumentation, quality control, and construction documentation. He has also been involved in advanced numerical modelling, seismic stability assessments, and forensic geotechnical investigations.
A member of the Australian Geomechanics Society and the ISSMGE, Ricardo is passionate about geotechnical challenges in mining and infrastructure. He has presented at technical lectures and contributed to industry research, demonstrating a commitment to advancing geotechnical engineering practices.
Dr Chenming Zhang
Senior Reserach Fellow
University of Queensland
Q&A with Session Chair
4:30 PM - 4:45 PMBiography
