Program | UGOPS 2025

Underground Operators Conference 2025 Program

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

All times are listed below in ACST (Adelaide, Australia).

Sunday, April 6, 2025


9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Workshop \| Mining Contract Management
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Workshop \| Ventilation Planning
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Pre-Conference Networking Function sponsored by Epiroc Sponsored By


9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Workshop \| Mining Contract Management
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Workshop \| Ventilation Planning
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Pre-Conference Networking Function sponsored by Epiroc Sponsored By


9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Workshop \| Mining Contract Management
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Workshop \| Ventilation Planning
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Pre-Conference Networking Function sponsored by Epiroc Sponsored By

Monday, April 7, 2025


7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 1 - Registration and exhibition opening
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 1 I Opening Plenary Session Chair Alastair Grubb, Glencore Welcome to Country Cliffy Wilson, Kaurna and Narungga Elder Welcome from the Conference Chair Alastair Grubb, Glencore Welcome from AusIMM Chris Carr, AusIMM Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Minister for Energy and Mining Keynote \| Mining the Future: the portals of discovery that take us there Laura Tyler, Adriatic Metals Red Cross Presentation Steve Eldridge, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:10 PM	Session 2 \| Case Studies Sponsored By Session Chair John Brotherson, Sandvik Expanding Prominent Hill Anne-Marie Ebbels, BHP Mine-scale subsidence at Cannington Mine Andrew Clarkson, South32 Prominent Hill Wira Shaft Sink Daniel Lagace, BHP Remediation of collapsed steel portal tunnel at Yaramoko Mine Colin Thomson, MineGeoTech Session 2 \| Q&A with Session Chair John Brotherson, Sandvik
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM	Lunch - Monday
1:10 PM - 2:50 PM	Session 3 \| Ventilation, Tunnelling & Technology Sponsored By Session Chair Sophie Clayton, Orica Case Study - Snowy 2.0 Ventilation Murray Jamieson, BBE Group Evaluation of Underground Haulage Capability for the Carrapateena Mine using Simulation Colin Eustace, Deswik Application of Tunnel Boring Machines for Rapid Underground Mine Development with Civil Contractor Early Involvement Paul Anthony, CPB Contractors Managing Operator Fatigue Underground: The Importance of Management of Change Josh Savit, Hexagon Managing Operator Fatigue Underground: The Importance of Management of Change Andrew Flynn, MMG Session 3 \| Q&A with Session Chair Sophie Clayton, Orica
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Afternoon Tea - Monday
3:20 PM - 5:05 PM	Session 4 \| Design and Scheduling Sponsored By Session Chair Mark Gabbitus, Mining Plus Learnings from re-orientating the Ernest Henry sublevel cave Eddy Zhang, Evolution Mining Implementation of a First Principles Approach to Mine Scheduling at Caijiaying Underground Mine, China: A Case Study Dominic Varley, Griffin Mining Establishing a Strategic Mine Plan for a Centuries-Old Mine: Challenges, Optimizations, and Implementations Giancarlo Calzada Canares, Kazzinc Ltd Probabilistic Development Rates: Using Data & Stochastic Modelling to Integrate Contingency Blake Hesse, Rio Tinto Session 4 \| Q&A with Session Chair Mark Gabbitus, Mining Plus
5:05 PM - 7:00 PM	Welcome Reception sponsored by Micromine Sponsored By


7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 1 - Registration and exhibition opening
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 1 I Opening Plenary Session Chair Alastair Grubb, Glencore Welcome to Country Cliffy Wilson, Kaurna and Narungga Elder Welcome from the Conference Chair Alastair Grubb, Glencore Welcome from AusIMM Chris Carr, AusIMM Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Minister for Energy and Mining Keynote \| Mining the Future: the portals of discovery that take us there Laura Tyler, Adriatic Metals Red Cross Presentation Steve Eldridge, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:10 PM	Session 2 \| Case Studies Sponsored By Session Chair John Brotherson, Sandvik Expanding Prominent Hill Anne-Marie Ebbels, BHP Mine-scale subsidence at Cannington Mine Andrew Clarkson, South32 Prominent Hill Wira Shaft Sink Daniel Lagace, BHP Remediation of collapsed steel portal tunnel at Yaramoko Mine Colin Thomson, MineGeoTech Session 2 \| Q&A with Session Chair John Brotherson, Sandvik
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM	Lunch - Monday
1:10 PM - 2:50 PM	Session 3 \| Ventilation, Tunnelling & Technology Sponsored By Session Chair Sophie Clayton, Orica Case Study - Snowy 2.0 Ventilation Murray Jamieson, BBE Group Evaluation of Underground Haulage Capability for the Carrapateena Mine using Simulation Colin Eustace, Deswik Application of Tunnel Boring Machines for Rapid Underground Mine Development with Civil Contractor Early Involvement Paul Anthony, CPB Contractors Managing Operator Fatigue Underground: The Importance of Management of Change Josh Savit, Hexagon Managing Operator Fatigue Underground: The Importance of Management of Change Andrew Flynn, MMG Session 3 \| Q&A with Session Chair Sophie Clayton, Orica
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Afternoon Tea - Monday
3:20 PM - 5:05 PM	Session 4 \| Design and Scheduling Sponsored By Session Chair Mark Gabbitus, Mining Plus Learnings from re-orientating the Ernest Henry sublevel cave Eddy Zhang, Evolution Mining Implementation of a First Principles Approach to Mine Scheduling at Caijiaying Underground Mine, China: A Case Study Dominic Varley, Griffin Mining Establishing a Strategic Mine Plan for a Centuries-Old Mine: Challenges, Optimizations, and Implementations Giancarlo Calzada Canares, Kazzinc Ltd Probabilistic Development Rates: Using Data & Stochastic Modelling to Integrate Contingency Blake Hesse, Rio Tinto Session 4 \| Q&A with Session Chair Mark Gabbitus, Mining Plus
5:05 PM - 7:00 PM	Welcome Reception sponsored by Micromine Sponsored By


7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 1 - Registration and exhibition opening
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 1 I Opening Plenary Session Chair Alastair Grubb, Glencore Welcome to Country Cliffy Wilson, Kaurna and Narungga Elder Welcome from the Conference Chair Alastair Grubb, Glencore Welcome from AusIMM Chris Carr, AusIMM Ministerial Address and Official Conference Opening Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Minister for Energy and Mining Keynote \| Mining the Future: the portals of discovery that take us there Laura Tyler, Adriatic Metals Red Cross Presentation Steve Eldridge, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:10 PM	Session 2 \| Case Studies Sponsored By Session Chair John Brotherson, Sandvik Expanding Prominent Hill Anne-Marie Ebbels, BHP Mine-scale subsidence at Cannington Mine Andrew Clarkson, South32 Prominent Hill Wira Shaft Sink Daniel Lagace, BHP Remediation of collapsed steel portal tunnel at Yaramoko Mine Colin Thomson, MineGeoTech Session 2 \| Q&A with Session Chair John Brotherson, Sandvik
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM	Lunch - Monday
1:10 PM - 2:50 PM	Session 3 \| Ventilation, Tunnelling & Technology Sponsored By Session Chair Sophie Clayton, Orica Case Study - Snowy 2.0 Ventilation Murray Jamieson, BBE Group Evaluation of Underground Haulage Capability for the Carrapateena Mine using Simulation Colin Eustace, Deswik Application of Tunnel Boring Machines for Rapid Underground Mine Development with Civil Contractor Early Involvement Paul Anthony, CPB Contractors Managing Operator Fatigue Underground: The Importance of Management of Change Josh Savit, Hexagon Managing Operator Fatigue Underground: The Importance of Management of Change Andrew Flynn, MMG Session 3 \| Q&A with Session Chair Sophie Clayton, Orica
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Afternoon Tea - Monday
3:20 PM - 5:05 PM	Session 4 \| Design and Scheduling Sponsored By Session Chair Mark Gabbitus, Mining Plus Learnings from re-orientating the Ernest Henry sublevel cave Eddy Zhang, Evolution Mining Implementation of a First Principles Approach to Mine Scheduling at Caijiaying Underground Mine, China: A Case Study Dominic Varley, Griffin Mining Establishing a Strategic Mine Plan for a Centuries-Old Mine: Challenges, Optimizations, and Implementations Giancarlo Calzada Canares, Kazzinc Ltd Probabilistic Development Rates: Using Data & Stochastic Modelling to Integrate Contingency Blake Hesse, Rio Tinto Session 4 \| Q&A with Session Chair Mark Gabbitus, Mining Plus
5:05 PM - 7:00 PM	Welcome Reception sponsored by Micromine Sponsored By

Tuesday, April 8, 2025


8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 2 - Registration and exhibition opening
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM	Session 5 I Plenary and Operational Case Studies Sponsored By Day 2 Opening Remarks Katrina Crook, Glencore Zinc Session Chair Tina Hall, Barminco Limited Keynote \| Underground Mining – The Future of Sustainable Societies Mark Cutifani, Vale Base Metals New way of dewatering mines Jan Wikstrom, Xylem Water Solutions New way of dewatering mines Tyler Elkins, Xylem The Stope Soaker 2000 David Tomek, Polymetals Resources Session 5 \| Q&A with Session Chair Tina Hall, Barminco Limited
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	Morning Tea - Tuesday
10:40 AM - 12:00 PM	Session 6 \| Technology Sponsored By Session Chair Adrian Pratt, Adrian Pratt and Associates The Site Operations Centre – A Carrapateena Story Ben Edwards, BHP The application of computer vision technology to provide real-time measurements and insights into mining productivity. Vic Fitzmaurice, Hatch Drill Safety Systems - Improvement through collaboration: Epiroc and BHP Olympic Dam Justin Quigley, Epiroc Session 6 \| Q&A with Session Chair Adrian Pratt, Adrian Pratt and Associates
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch - Tuesday
1:00 PM - 2:20 PM	Session 7 \| Feasibility and Contracting Sponsored By Session Chair Nathan Wescombe, CATERPILLAR Striving to re-enter the 500 Orebody: Informing project and operational risk with trial development Alastair Grubb, Glencore Optimizing Transverse Stoping at the Musselwhite Mine Ismail Ozen, Newmont A practical guide to collaborative contracting in the mining industry Michael Radi, Barminco Limited Session 7 \| Q&A with Session Chair Nathan Wescombe, CATERPILLAR
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Tea - Tuesday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Session 8 \| Backfill and Safety Sponsored By Session Chair Sam Hewitt, BHP Considerations on Paste Fill Inrush Exclusion Zones Leandro Maia, Norton Gold Fields Stoping Under Paste - The Binder versus Dilution Tradeoff Matthew Helinski, Minefill Services Managing large open voids throughout the production cycle at Olympic Dam Cassandra Alberto, BHP Session 8 \| Q&A with Session Chair Sam Hewitt, BHP FACILITATOR: Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Jo-Anne Dudley, Miner Ventures Pty Ltd Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Mark Adams, KAAMA Consulting Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Anne-Marie Ebbels, BHP Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Dave Kilkenny, Raising Australia
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Networking Hour sponsored by Sandvik Sponsored By
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM	Conference Dinner sponsored by Byrnecut Sponsored By


8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 2 - Registration and exhibition opening
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM	Session 5 I Plenary and Operational Case Studies Sponsored By Day 2 Opening Remarks Katrina Crook, Glencore Zinc Session Chair Tina Hall, Barminco Limited Keynote \| Underground Mining – The Future of Sustainable Societies Mark Cutifani, Vale Base Metals New way of dewatering mines Jan Wikstrom, Xylem Water Solutions New way of dewatering mines Tyler Elkins, Xylem The Stope Soaker 2000 David Tomek, Polymetals Resources Session 5 \| Q&A with Session Chair Tina Hall, Barminco Limited
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	Morning Tea - Tuesday
10:40 AM - 12:00 PM	Session 6 \| Technology Sponsored By Session Chair Adrian Pratt, Adrian Pratt and Associates The Site Operations Centre – A Carrapateena Story Ben Edwards, BHP The application of computer vision technology to provide real-time measurements and insights into mining productivity. Vic Fitzmaurice, Hatch Drill Safety Systems - Improvement through collaboration: Epiroc and BHP Olympic Dam Justin Quigley, Epiroc Session 6 \| Q&A with Session Chair Adrian Pratt, Adrian Pratt and Associates
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch - Tuesday
1:00 PM - 2:20 PM	Session 7 \| Feasibility and Contracting Sponsored By Session Chair Nathan Wescombe, CATERPILLAR Striving to re-enter the 500 Orebody: Informing project and operational risk with trial development Alastair Grubb, Glencore Optimizing Transverse Stoping at the Musselwhite Mine Ismail Ozen, Newmont A practical guide to collaborative contracting in the mining industry Michael Radi, Barminco Limited Session 7 \| Q&A with Session Chair Nathan Wescombe, CATERPILLAR
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Tea - Tuesday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Session 8 \| Backfill and Safety Sponsored By Session Chair Sam Hewitt, BHP Considerations on Paste Fill Inrush Exclusion Zones Leandro Maia, Norton Gold Fields Stoping Under Paste - The Binder versus Dilution Tradeoff Matthew Helinski, Minefill Services Managing large open voids throughout the production cycle at Olympic Dam Cassandra Alberto, BHP Session 8 \| Q&A with Session Chair Sam Hewitt, BHP FACILITATOR: Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Jo-Anne Dudley, Miner Ventures Pty Ltd Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Mark Adams, KAAMA Consulting Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Anne-Marie Ebbels, BHP Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Dave Kilkenny, Raising Australia
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Networking Hour sponsored by Sandvik Sponsored By
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM	Conference Dinner sponsored by Byrnecut Sponsored By


8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 2 - Registration and exhibition opening
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM	Session 5 I Plenary and Operational Case Studies Sponsored By Day 2 Opening Remarks Katrina Crook, Glencore Zinc Session Chair Tina Hall, Barminco Limited Keynote \| Underground Mining – The Future of Sustainable Societies Mark Cutifani, Vale Base Metals New way of dewatering mines Jan Wikstrom, Xylem Water Solutions New way of dewatering mines Tyler Elkins, Xylem The Stope Soaker 2000 David Tomek, Polymetals Resources Session 5 \| Q&A with Session Chair Tina Hall, Barminco Limited
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	Morning Tea - Tuesday
10:40 AM - 12:00 PM	Session 6 \| Technology Sponsored By Session Chair Adrian Pratt, Adrian Pratt and Associates The Site Operations Centre – A Carrapateena Story Ben Edwards, BHP The application of computer vision technology to provide real-time measurements and insights into mining productivity. Vic Fitzmaurice, Hatch Drill Safety Systems - Improvement through collaboration: Epiroc and BHP Olympic Dam Justin Quigley, Epiroc Session 6 \| Q&A with Session Chair Adrian Pratt, Adrian Pratt and Associates
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch - Tuesday
1:00 PM - 2:20 PM	Session 7 \| Feasibility and Contracting Sponsored By Session Chair Nathan Wescombe, CATERPILLAR Striving to re-enter the 500 Orebody: Informing project and operational risk with trial development Alastair Grubb, Glencore Optimizing Transverse Stoping at the Musselwhite Mine Ismail Ozen, Newmont A practical guide to collaborative contracting in the mining industry Michael Radi, Barminco Limited Session 7 \| Q&A with Session Chair Nathan Wescombe, CATERPILLAR
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Tea - Tuesday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Session 8 \| Backfill and Safety Sponsored By Session Chair Sam Hewitt, BHP Considerations on Paste Fill Inrush Exclusion Zones Leandro Maia, Norton Gold Fields Stoping Under Paste - The Binder versus Dilution Tradeoff Matthew Helinski, Minefill Services Managing large open voids throughout the production cycle at Olympic Dam Cassandra Alberto, BHP Session 8 \| Q&A with Session Chair Sam Hewitt, BHP FACILITATOR: Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Jo-Anne Dudley, Miner Ventures Pty Ltd Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Mark Adams, KAAMA Consulting Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Anne-Marie Ebbels, BHP Panel discussion \| Safety in Mine Design Dave Kilkenny, Raising Australia
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Networking Hour sponsored by Sandvik Sponsored By
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM	Conference Dinner sponsored by Byrnecut Sponsored By

Wednesday, April 9, 2025


8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Day 3 - Registration and exhibition opening
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Session 9 I Blasting Sponsored By Day 3 Opening Remarks Claudia Vejrazka, Resolve Mining Solutions Session Chair David Tozer, Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Subtek 4D™: Optimised underground blasting performance through improved energy distribution and control. Mick Brayshaw, Orica Overslept production rings - a post-weather event analysis Matt Bouwmeester, Evolution Mining Improving Underground Development Efficiency by Optimizing Tunnelling Drilling and Blasting Processes Edward Wargem, Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Unlocking potential of the gold fields, St Ives Gold Mine using wireless blasting technology Bart Jesionek, Gold Fields Unlocking potential of the gold fields, St Ives Gold Mine using wireless blasting technology Ricardo Massabki, Orica Session 9 \| Q&A with Session Chair David Tozer, Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Morning Tea - Wednesday
11:15 AM - 1:10 PM	Session 10 \| Plenary and Sustainability Sponsored By Session Chair Andrew Main, Epiroc Keynote \| Out from Underground: Planning to Produce - Operational ESG for mine development and operations Bruce Harvey, Resolution88 Hydropower energy recovery in mines: Pump As Turbine technology and case studies Aonghus McNabola, RMIT University Advancing In-Place Recovery (IPR): Innovations in Underground Leaching Operations for Sustainable Mineral Extraction Armineh Hassanvand, Orica The impact of enhanced ESG outcomes on the optimal open pit to underground transition Andrew Hall, AMC Consultants Pty Ltd Session 10 \| Q&A with Session Chair Andrew Main, Epiroc
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM	Lunch - Wednesday
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Session 11 \| Closing Plenary and Geotechnical Session Chair Alex Campbell, Rio Tinto Twin strand cables replaced with Falcon Bolts at Tomingley Gold Operations Robert Galluzzi, Jennmar Australia Twin strand cables replaced with Falcon Bolts at Tomingley Gold Operations Cornelius Rademeyer, Alkane Resources Establishing a comprehensive underground geotechnical convergence monitoring program using the latest slam technology Michael Burns, MMG Establishing a comprehensive underground geotechnical convergence monitoring program using the latest slam technology Bernard Chu, Beck Engineering Innovative Geotechnical Management at the Wira Shaft Rachael Coad, pitt&sherry Enhancing Raiseboring Stability Assessments through Back Analysis of Overbreak Delia Sidea, pitt&sherry Session 11 \| Q&A with Session Chair Alex Campbell, Rio Tinto Conference Close & AusIMM Awards Alastair Grubb, Glencore


8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Day 3 - Registration and exhibition opening
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Session 9 I Blasting Sponsored By Day 3 Opening Remarks Claudia Vejrazka, Resolve Mining Solutions Session Chair David Tozer, Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Subtek 4D™: Optimised underground blasting performance through improved energy distribution and control. Mick Brayshaw, Orica Overslept production rings - a post-weather event analysis Matt Bouwmeester, Evolution Mining Improving Underground Development Efficiency by Optimizing Tunnelling Drilling and Blasting Processes Edward Wargem, Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Unlocking potential of the gold fields, St Ives Gold Mine using wireless blasting technology Bart Jesionek, Gold Fields Unlocking potential of the gold fields, St Ives Gold Mine using wireless blasting technology Ricardo Massabki, Orica Session 9 \| Q&A with Session Chair David Tozer, Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Morning Tea - Wednesday
11:15 AM - 1:10 PM	Session 10 \| Plenary and Sustainability Sponsored By Session Chair Andrew Main, Epiroc Keynote \| Out from Underground: Planning to Produce - Operational ESG for mine development and operations Bruce Harvey, Resolution88 Hydropower energy recovery in mines: Pump As Turbine technology and case studies Aonghus McNabola, RMIT University Advancing In-Place Recovery (IPR): Innovations in Underground Leaching Operations for Sustainable Mineral Extraction Armineh Hassanvand, Orica The impact of enhanced ESG outcomes on the optimal open pit to underground transition Andrew Hall, AMC Consultants Pty Ltd Session 10 \| Q&A with Session Chair Andrew Main, Epiroc
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM	Lunch - Wednesday
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Session 11 \| Closing Plenary and Geotechnical Session Chair Alex Campbell, Rio Tinto Twin strand cables replaced with Falcon Bolts at Tomingley Gold Operations Robert Galluzzi, Jennmar Australia Twin strand cables replaced with Falcon Bolts at Tomingley Gold Operations Cornelius Rademeyer, Alkane Resources Establishing a comprehensive underground geotechnical convergence monitoring program using the latest slam technology Michael Burns, MMG Establishing a comprehensive underground geotechnical convergence monitoring program using the latest slam technology Bernard Chu, Beck Engineering Innovative Geotechnical Management at the Wira Shaft Rachael Coad, pitt&sherry Enhancing Raiseboring Stability Assessments through Back Analysis of Overbreak Delia Sidea, pitt&sherry Session 11 \| Q&A with Session Chair Alex Campbell, Rio Tinto Conference Close & AusIMM Awards Alastair Grubb, Glencore


8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Day 3 - Registration and exhibition opening
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Session 9 I Blasting Sponsored By Day 3 Opening Remarks Claudia Vejrazka, Resolve Mining Solutions Session Chair David Tozer, Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Subtek 4D™: Optimised underground blasting performance through improved energy distribution and control. Mick Brayshaw, Orica Overslept production rings - a post-weather event analysis Matt Bouwmeester, Evolution Mining Improving Underground Development Efficiency by Optimizing Tunnelling Drilling and Blasting Processes Edward Wargem, Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Unlocking potential of the gold fields, St Ives Gold Mine using wireless blasting technology Bart Jesionek, Gold Fields Unlocking potential of the gold fields, St Ives Gold Mine using wireless blasting technology Ricardo Massabki, Orica Session 9 \| Q&A with Session Chair David Tozer, Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Morning Tea - Wednesday
11:15 AM - 1:10 PM	Session 10 \| Plenary and Sustainability Sponsored By Session Chair Andrew Main, Epiroc Keynote \| Out from Underground: Planning to Produce - Operational ESG for mine development and operations Bruce Harvey, Resolution88 Hydropower energy recovery in mines: Pump As Turbine technology and case studies Aonghus McNabola, RMIT University Advancing In-Place Recovery (IPR): Innovations in Underground Leaching Operations for Sustainable Mineral Extraction Armineh Hassanvand, Orica The impact of enhanced ESG outcomes on the optimal open pit to underground transition Andrew Hall, AMC Consultants Pty Ltd Session 10 \| Q&A with Session Chair Andrew Main, Epiroc
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM	Lunch - Wednesday
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Session 11 \| Closing Plenary and Geotechnical Session Chair Alex Campbell, Rio Tinto Twin strand cables replaced with Falcon Bolts at Tomingley Gold Operations Robert Galluzzi, Jennmar Australia Twin strand cables replaced with Falcon Bolts at Tomingley Gold Operations Cornelius Rademeyer, Alkane Resources Establishing a comprehensive underground geotechnical convergence monitoring program using the latest slam technology Michael Burns, MMG Establishing a comprehensive underground geotechnical convergence monitoring program using the latest slam technology Bernard Chu, Beck Engineering Innovative Geotechnical Management at the Wira Shaft Rachael Coad, pitt&sherry Enhancing Raiseboring Stability Assessments through Back Analysis of Overbreak Delia Sidea, pitt&sherry Session 11 \| Q&A with Session Chair Alex Campbell, Rio Tinto Conference Close & AusIMM Awards Alastair Grubb, Glencore

Thursday, April 10, 2025


6:00 AM - 8:00 PM	Fosterville Gold Mine
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Kanmantoo Copper Mine


6:00 AM - 8:00 PM	Fosterville Gold Mine
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Kanmantoo Copper Mine


6:00 AM - 8:00 PM	Fosterville Gold Mine
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Kanmantoo Copper Mine

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