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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


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

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

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

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, Engenex

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, Engenex

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, Engenex

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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