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On-Demand Presentations will be available to view online for the duration of the conference as well as being available to view for up to 12 months post event.


Monday, March 21, 2022


Tuesday, March 22, 2022

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 I Registration and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Session 1 | OFFICIAL CONFERENCE OPENING AND KEYNOTES

Sponsored By


Welcome to Country
Songwoman Maroochy Barambah, of the Turrbal Tribe

IMGC 2022 I Welcome from Conference Committee Member and AusIMM Director
Rene Sterk, RSC

IMGC22 AusIMM Offical Conference Opening
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Ministerial Address
Scott Stewart, The Hon Scott Stewart MP, Minister for Resources

Keynote Presentation 1 I Rethinking Outreach Strategies in the Mining Industry
Haydon Mort, Geologize Ltd

Keynote Presentation 2 I Mine Geology Uplift Trends
Kerry Turnock, BHP

The Golden Mile: 125 years of mining and the challenges posed for today's Mine Geologist.
Emma Murray-Hayden, KCGM

Practical Mineral Resource reconciliation and risk modelling: a case study from Nova-Bollinger
Paul Hetherington, IGO

Session 1 Q&A with presenters
Q & A,
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Morning Tea I Day 1
10:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Session 2 I EXPLORATION, GEOLOGY, MINING


Panelist
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Panelist
James Crow, Sandfire Resources NL

Panelist
Oscar Dominguez, BHP

Panelist
Lauren Elliott, Newcrest Mining

Panelist
Jasmin Halilovic, Rio Tinto Iron Ore

Panelist
Rick Jeuken, BHP
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch I Day 1
1:10 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 3 I EXPLORATION, GEOLOGY, MINING AND BATTERY MINERALS, AND BRINES

Sponsored By


Geostatistical Modelling of Geometallurgical Domains
Will Patton, BHP

Value of information: Blast hole assay tool spacing analysis using geostatistical simulations
Jay Ashford, BHP

Indicator Kriging Saves the Day: Improving Reconciliation
Emma Conroy, Rio Tinto

Machine Learning in Resource Geology: Why Data Quality is Critical
Fletcher Pym, IGO

Session 3 Q&A with Presenters
Q & A,
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea I Day 1
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Session 4 I KEYNOTES AND PANEL DISCUSSION

Sponsored By


Goodbye from the Argyle diamond deposit: insights from deep mining of the world’s largest diamond deposit
Murray Rayner, Rio Tinto

Improving crusher throughput using a problematic ore index based on simple, first principles geology
Glenn Gerber, BHP

Camp scale structural influence on the Ernest Henry orebody below current mining levels
Elizabeth Philippa, Glencore

AN EXPLOSION OF VARIETY IN THE DEGRUSSA STRUCTURAL VINEYARD
Peter Willems, Sandfire Resources

Grade Control and Deleterious Materials in Polymetallic Deposits
Raymond Goldie, Independent Analyst And Director

Session 4 Q&A with presenters
Q & A,
5:35 PM - 8:00 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION | Sponsored by BHP | Day 1

Sponsored By
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM
DELETE 1


Panelist
Ian Glacken, Snowden Optiro

Panelist
Danny Kentwell, SRK Consulting

Panelist
Shauna Martin, Aurelia Metals Ltd.

Panelist
Phil Micale, AMC Consultants

IMGC 2022 I Day 1 close
Lynn Olssen, Rio Tinto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 I Registration and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Session 1 | OFFICIAL CONFERENCE OPENING AND KEYNOTES

Sponsored By


Welcome to Country
Songwoman Maroochy Barambah, of the Turrbal Tribe

IMGC 2022 I Welcome from Conference Committee Member and AusIMM Director
Rene Sterk, RSC

IMGC22 AusIMM Offical Conference Opening
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Ministerial Address
Scott Stewart, The Hon Scott Stewart MP, Minister for Resources

Keynote Presentation 1 I Rethinking Outreach Strategies in the Mining Industry
Haydon Mort, Geologize Ltd

Keynote Presentation 2 I Mine Geology Uplift Trends
Kerry Turnock, BHP

The Golden Mile: 125 years of mining and the challenges posed for today's Mine Geologist.
Emma Murray-Hayden, KCGM

Practical Mineral Resource reconciliation and risk modelling: a case study from Nova-Bollinger
Paul Hetherington, IGO

Session 1 Q&A with presenters
Q & A,
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Morning Tea I Day 1
10:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Session 2 I EXPLORATION, GEOLOGY, MINING


Panelist
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Panelist
James Crow, Sandfire Resources NL

Panelist
Oscar Dominguez, BHP

Panelist
Lauren Elliott, Newcrest Mining

Panelist
Jasmin Halilovic, Rio Tinto Iron Ore

Panelist
Rick Jeuken, BHP
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch I Day 1
1:10 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 3 I EXPLORATION, GEOLOGY, MINING AND BATTERY MINERALS, AND BRINES

Sponsored By


Geostatistical Modelling of Geometallurgical Domains
Will Patton, BHP

Value of information: Blast hole assay tool spacing analysis using geostatistical simulations
Jay Ashford, BHP

Indicator Kriging Saves the Day: Improving Reconciliation
Emma Conroy, Rio Tinto

Machine Learning in Resource Geology: Why Data Quality is Critical
Fletcher Pym, IGO

Session 3 Q&A with Presenters
Q & A,
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea I Day 1
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Session 4 I KEYNOTES AND PANEL DISCUSSION

Sponsored By


Goodbye from the Argyle diamond deposit: insights from deep mining of the world’s largest diamond deposit
Murray Rayner, Rio Tinto

Improving crusher throughput using a problematic ore index based on simple, first principles geology
Glenn Gerber, BHP

Camp scale structural influence on the Ernest Henry orebody below current mining levels
Elizabeth Philippa, Glencore

AN EXPLOSION OF VARIETY IN THE DEGRUSSA STRUCTURAL VINEYARD
Peter Willems, Sandfire Resources

Grade Control and Deleterious Materials in Polymetallic Deposits
Raymond Goldie, Independent Analyst And Director

Session 4 Q&A with presenters
Q & A,
5:35 PM - 8:00 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION | Sponsored by BHP | Day 1

Sponsored By
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM
DELETE 1


Panelist
Ian Glacken, Snowden Optiro

Panelist
Danny Kentwell, SRK Consulting

Panelist
Shauna Martin, Aurelia Metals Ltd.

Panelist
Phil Micale, AMC Consultants

IMGC 2022 I Day 1 close
Lynn Olssen, Rio Tinto

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 I Registration and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Session 1 | OFFICIAL CONFERENCE OPENING AND KEYNOTES

Sponsored By


Welcome to Country
Songwoman Maroochy Barambah, of the Turrbal Tribe

IMGC 2022 I Welcome from Conference Committee Member and AusIMM Director
Rene Sterk, RSC

IMGC22 AusIMM Offical Conference Opening
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Ministerial Address
Scott Stewart, The Hon Scott Stewart MP, Minister for Resources

Keynote Presentation 1 I Rethinking Outreach Strategies in the Mining Industry
Haydon Mort, Geologize Ltd

Keynote Presentation 2 I Mine Geology Uplift Trends
Kerry Turnock, BHP

The Golden Mile: 125 years of mining and the challenges posed for today's Mine Geologist.
Emma Murray-Hayden, KCGM

Practical Mineral Resource reconciliation and risk modelling: a case study from Nova-Bollinger
Paul Hetherington, IGO

Session 1 Q&A with presenters
Q & A,
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Morning Tea I Day 1
10:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Session 2 I EXPLORATION, GEOLOGY, MINING


Panelist
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Panelist
James Crow, Sandfire Resources NL

Panelist
Oscar Dominguez, BHP

Panelist
Lauren Elliott, Newcrest Mining

Panelist
Jasmin Halilovic, Rio Tinto Iron Ore

Panelist
Rick Jeuken, BHP
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch I Day 1
1:10 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 3 I EXPLORATION, GEOLOGY, MINING AND BATTERY MINERALS, AND BRINES

Sponsored By


Geostatistical Modelling of Geometallurgical Domains
Will Patton, BHP

Value of information: Blast hole assay tool spacing analysis using geostatistical simulations
Jay Ashford, BHP

Indicator Kriging Saves the Day: Improving Reconciliation
Emma Conroy, Rio Tinto

Machine Learning in Resource Geology: Why Data Quality is Critical
Fletcher Pym, IGO

Session 3 Q&A with Presenters
Q & A,
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea I Day 1
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Session 4 I KEYNOTES AND PANEL DISCUSSION

Sponsored By


Goodbye from the Argyle diamond deposit: insights from deep mining of the world’s largest diamond deposit
Murray Rayner, Rio Tinto

Improving crusher throughput using a problematic ore index based on simple, first principles geology
Glenn Gerber, BHP

Camp scale structural influence on the Ernest Henry orebody below current mining levels
Elizabeth Philippa, Glencore

AN EXPLOSION OF VARIETY IN THE DEGRUSSA STRUCTURAL VINEYARD
Peter Willems, Sandfire Resources

Grade Control and Deleterious Materials in Polymetallic Deposits
Raymond Goldie, Independent Analyst And Director

Session 4 Q&A with presenters
Q & A,
5:35 PM - 8:00 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION | Sponsored by BHP | Day 1

Sponsored By
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM
DELETE 1


Panelist
Ian Glacken, Snowden Optiro

Panelist
Danny Kentwell, SRK Consulting

Panelist
Shauna Martin, Aurelia Metals Ltd.

Panelist
Phil Micale, AMC Consultants

IMGC 2022 I Day 1 close
Lynn Olssen, Rio Tinto


Wednesday, March 23, 2022

12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
On-Demand Presentations


Creating optimized drill programs that add real value, and integrate with mine planning
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Value of information: Blast hole assay tool spacing analysis using geostatistical simulations
Jay Ashford, BHP

The Effect of Changes to Structural & Lithological Domaining on the Spotted Quoll Nickel Sulphide Resource Estimate
Cathy Barton, Western Areas

Rethinking variogram modeling
Alexandre Boucher, Seequent, a Bentley Company

Quantifying the Value of Drilling using Decoupled Net Present Value Analysis
Perry Collier, Rio Tinto

Indicator Kriging Saves the Day: Improving Reconciliation
Emma Conroy, Rio Tinto

Estimation methods of the Nova-Bollinger Ni-Cu-Co deposit.
Kelsey Crook, IGO

The evolution of the Monty Geological model and the revolution of the onsite modelling and grade control processes.
James Crow, Sandfire Resources NL

QAQC: Proactive Quality Management (QM) supporting Reconciliation results
Oscar Dominguez, BHP

Quality Programs (QAQC) on Sample Stations: a prerequisite to achieve Standards requirements and perform a robust Reconciliation.
Oscar Dominguez, BHP

Reverse Circulation drill commissioning at Lihir open pit to provide data for short term planning
Lauren Elliott, Newcrest Mining

Predicting and Modelling Bond work Index Using Chemistry (as a proxy for mineralogy)
Rizal Fraval, Newcrest Mining Limited

Improving crusher throughput using a problematic ore index based on simple, first principles geology
Glenn Gerber, BHP

Categorical and multiple indicator kriging - are we ignoring the geology?
Ian Glacken, Snowden Optiro

Grade Control and Deleterious Materials in Polymetallic Deposits
Raymond Goldie, Independent Analyst And Director

Goldilocks: Value of information for geoscience applied to tactical time horizons
Ben Haase, BHP

ShovelSense Measuring Grade At Bucket Resolution: The New Tool In The Mine Geologist Toolbox
Maarten Haest, Minesense

Mine Reconciliation Standardisation - R Factor Series
Rayleen Hargreaves, Snowden Optiro

Practical Mineral Resource reconciliation and risk modelling: a case study from Nova-Bollinger
Paul Hetherington, IGO

Optimal Ore Blending Given Geological Uncertainty
Rick Jeuken, BHP

A novel innovation for grade control
Lee Julian, Orica

Maximising the Value of Rio Tinto’s Yandicoogina Orebody - a Mine Geology Perspective
Aleisha Kleinitz, Rio Tinto

Ore quality measurement and control using GEOSCAN-M PGNAA real time elemental analysis
Henry Kurth, Scantech International Pty Ltd

MineSense Technology Empowering Bucket Resolution Mine to Mill Reconciliation
Hannah Lang, Minesense Technologies Ltd

Lighting Up the Dark: Case Studies on How 3D Seismic Has Improved Mining Efficiencies at Blackwater Mine
Emma Lawell, BHP

Keynote 3 I Measuring spatial domain models’ uncertainty for mining industries
Scott McManus, Charles Sturt University

Using alternative diamond drilling technologies at Ernest Henry Mine – a fractured aquifer case study
Brad Miller, Gnomic Exploration & Mining Services

Keynote Presentation 1 I Rethinking Outreach Strategies in the Mining Industry
Haydon Mort, Geologize Ltd

The Golden Mile: 125 years of mining and the challenges posed for today's Mine Geologist.
Emma Murray-Hayden, KCGM

Linking Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve classification with techno-economic study levels and forecast relative accuracy
Mark Noppe, SRK Consulting

Panel Discussion I GEOLOGY MINE PLAN INTEGRATION + RECONCILIATION
Panel Discussion 1 I GEOLOGY MINE PLAN INTEGRATION + RECONCI,

Panel Discussion 3 I SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY
Panel Discussion 3 I SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY,

Panel Discussion 2 I FUNDAMENTALS OF RESOURCE ESTIMATION
Panel Discussion I FUNDAMENTALS OF RESOURCE ESTIMATION,

Improving grade control turnaround times with in-pit hyperspectral assaying
Gary Pattemore, Plotlogic

Geostatistical Modelling of Geometallurgical Domains
Will Patton, BHP

Impacts of Thrust Faults at Goonyella Riverside Mine
Hamish Pescini, BHP

Camp scale structural influence on the Ernest Henry orebody below current mining levels
Elizabeth Philippa, Glencore

Machine Learning in Resource Geology: Why Data Quality is Critical
Fletcher Pym, IGO

Goodbye from the Argyle diamond deposit: insights from deep mining of the world’s largest diamond deposit
Murray Rayner, Rio Tinto

Unlocking coal resource uncertainty using simulations
Ranjan Saha, BHP

Improvement of the grade control procedure at the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine, Southern Mongolia
Amar-Amgalan Serjlkhumbe, Oyu Tolgoi LLC

Improvement of the grade control procedure at the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine, Southern Mongolia
Amar-Amgalan Serjlkhumbe, Oyu Tolgoi LLC

Session 1 I Q&A
Session 1 I Q&A,

Session 3 I Q&A
Session 3 I Q&A,

Session 4 I Q&A
Session 4 I Q&A,

Session 5 I Q&A
Session 5 I Q&A,

Session 6 I Q&A
Session 6 I Q&A,

Session 7 I NDUSTRY SPONSORS I INNOVATIONS, NEXT STEPS & THE FUTURE OF MINING GEOLOGY
Session 7 I NDUSTRY SPONSORS I INNOVATIONS, NEXT STEPS & TH,

Keynote 4 I Will “orebody learning” put mine geologists at the centre of the modern mine?
Dr Penny Stewart, PETRA Data Science

Harnessing data complexity - How machine learning applies all project data for accurate resource modelling
Steve Sullivan, Maptek

Driving improvements to underground diamond drilling effectiveness through real-time implicit modelling at Olympic Dam
James Taylor, BHP

Keynote Presentation 2 I Mine Geology Uplift Trends
Kerry Turnock, BHP

AN EXPLOSION OF VARIETY IN THE DEGRUSSA STRUCTURAL VINEYARD
Peter Willems, Sandfire Resources

Dynamic grade control modelling processes at the Waihi Underground Gold Mine
William Vigor-Brown, Oceanagold

From paper to bytes; Digital mapping implementation
Abe Whaanga, Oceanagold

Applying supervised machine learning and multiscale analysis on drill core data to improve geological logging
Fang Huang, CSIRO

Empirical Geostatistics: Kriging Slope of Regression Sensitivities and Impacts on Estimation, Classification and Final Selection.
Danny Kentwell, SRK Consulting

Digital geological mapping; payoffs, pitfalls and pathways to successful mapping digitalization.
Nick Anderson, Deswik

The Value of Data: Getting it Right from the Start!
Shauna Martin, Aurelia Metals Ltd.

You don't know what you don't know
Phil Micale, AMC Consultants

SBRE: a simple, flexible and scalable framework to perform conditional simulations for uncertainty quantification
Ilnur Minniakhmetov, BHP

Multi-source data fusion for geological boundary modelling via Gaussian Processes
Katherine Silversides, The University Of Sydney
7:30 AM - 8:25 AM
Day 2 I Registration and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 5 I Welcome to Day and Keynote Presentations I MINERALOGY AND METALLURGICAL PROCESSING

Sponsored By


IMGC 2022 I Welcome to Day 2
Lynn Olssen, Rio Tinto

Keynote 3 I Measuring spatial domain models’ uncertainty for mining industries
Scott McManus, Charles Sturt University

Keynote 4 I Will “orebody learning” put mine geologists at the centre of the modern mine?
Dr Penny Stewart, PETRA Data Science

Quantifying the Value of Drilling using Decoupled Net Present Value Analysis
Perry Collier, Rio Tinto

A novel innovation for grade control
Lee Julian, Orica

Session 5 Q&A with Presenters
Q & A,
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning Tea I Day 2
10:50 AM - 12:40 PM
Session 6 I MINERALOGY AND METALLURGICAL PROCESSING

Sponsored By


Unlocking coal resource uncertainty using simulations
Ranjan Saha, BHP

Driving improvements to underground diamond drilling effectiveness through real-time implicit modelling at Olympic Dam
James Taylor, BHP

Harnessing data complexity - How machine learning applies all project data for accurate resource modelling
Steve Sullivan, Maptek

Rethinking variogram modeling
Alexandre Boucher, Seequent, a Bentley Company

ShovelSense Measuring Grade At Bucket Resolution: The New Tool In The Mine Geologist Toolbox
Maarten Haest, Minesense

Session 6 Q&A with Presenters
Q & A,
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch I Day 2
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 7 I POWERING AHEAD


Plotlogic
Andrew Job, Plotlogic

AcQuire
Steve Jeffrey, acQuire

AIG
Dale Sims, AIG

Deswik
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Seequent Australia
Joseph Parker, Seequent Australia Pty Ltd

BHP
Ciara Hannon, BHP

AMC Consultants
Roderick Carlson, AMC Consultants

Dassault Systemes
Ralph Smith, Dassault Systemes

AusIMM Geoscience Society
Clare Firth, BHP
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon Tea I Day 2
3:35 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 8 I KEYNOTE, PRESENTATIONS + CONFERENCE CLOSE


Panelist
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Panelist
Fang Huang, CSIRO

Panelist
Ilnur Minniakhmetov, BHP

Panelist
Mark Noppe, SRK Consulting

Panelist
Katherine Silversides, The University Of Sydney

Panelist
Abe Whaanga, Oceanagold

IMGC 2022 I Conference close
Rene Sterk, RSC
12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
On-Demand Presentations


Creating optimized drill programs that add real value, and integrate with mine planning
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Value of information: Blast hole assay tool spacing analysis using geostatistical simulations
Jay Ashford, BHP

The Effect of Changes to Structural & Lithological Domaining on the Spotted Quoll Nickel Sulphide Resource Estimate
Cathy Barton, Western Areas

Rethinking variogram modeling
Alexandre Boucher, Seequent, a Bentley Company

Quantifying the Value of Drilling using Decoupled Net Present Value Analysis
Perry Collier, Rio Tinto

Indicator Kriging Saves the Day: Improving Reconciliation
Emma Conroy, Rio Tinto

Estimation methods of the Nova-Bollinger Ni-Cu-Co deposit.
Kelsey Crook, IGO

The evolution of the Monty Geological model and the revolution of the onsite modelling and grade control processes.
James Crow, Sandfire Resources NL

QAQC: Proactive Quality Management (QM) supporting Reconciliation results
Oscar Dominguez, BHP

Quality Programs (QAQC) on Sample Stations: a prerequisite to achieve Standards requirements and perform a robust Reconciliation.
Oscar Dominguez, BHP

Reverse Circulation drill commissioning at Lihir open pit to provide data for short term planning
Lauren Elliott, Newcrest Mining

Predicting and Modelling Bond work Index Using Chemistry (as a proxy for mineralogy)
Rizal Fraval, Newcrest Mining Limited

Improving crusher throughput using a problematic ore index based on simple, first principles geology
Glenn Gerber, BHP

Categorical and multiple indicator kriging - are we ignoring the geology?
Ian Glacken, Snowden Optiro

Grade Control and Deleterious Materials in Polymetallic Deposits
Raymond Goldie, Independent Analyst And Director

Goldilocks: Value of information for geoscience applied to tactical time horizons
Ben Haase, BHP

ShovelSense Measuring Grade At Bucket Resolution: The New Tool In The Mine Geologist Toolbox
Maarten Haest, Minesense

Mine Reconciliation Standardisation - R Factor Series
Rayleen Hargreaves, Snowden Optiro

Practical Mineral Resource reconciliation and risk modelling: a case study from Nova-Bollinger
Paul Hetherington, IGO

Optimal Ore Blending Given Geological Uncertainty
Rick Jeuken, BHP

A novel innovation for grade control
Lee Julian, Orica

Maximising the Value of Rio Tinto’s Yandicoogina Orebody - a Mine Geology Perspective
Aleisha Kleinitz, Rio Tinto

Ore quality measurement and control using GEOSCAN-M PGNAA real time elemental analysis
Henry Kurth, Scantech International Pty Ltd

MineSense Technology Empowering Bucket Resolution Mine to Mill Reconciliation
Hannah Lang, Minesense Technologies Ltd

Lighting Up the Dark: Case Studies on How 3D Seismic Has Improved Mining Efficiencies at Blackwater Mine
Emma Lawell, BHP

Keynote 3 I Measuring spatial domain models’ uncertainty for mining industries
Scott McManus, Charles Sturt University

Using alternative diamond drilling technologies at Ernest Henry Mine – a fractured aquifer case study
Brad Miller, Gnomic Exploration & Mining Services

Keynote Presentation 1 I Rethinking Outreach Strategies in the Mining Industry
Haydon Mort, Geologize Ltd

The Golden Mile: 125 years of mining and the challenges posed for today's Mine Geologist.
Emma Murray-Hayden, KCGM

Linking Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve classification with techno-economic study levels and forecast relative accuracy
Mark Noppe, SRK Consulting

Panel Discussion I GEOLOGY MINE PLAN INTEGRATION + RECONCILIATION
Panel Discussion 1 I GEOLOGY MINE PLAN INTEGRATION + RECONCI,

Panel Discussion 3 I SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY
Panel Discussion 3 I SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY,

Panel Discussion 2 I FUNDAMENTALS OF RESOURCE ESTIMATION
Panel Discussion I FUNDAMENTALS OF RESOURCE ESTIMATION,

Improving grade control turnaround times with in-pit hyperspectral assaying
Gary Pattemore, Plotlogic

Geostatistical Modelling of Geometallurgical Domains
Will Patton, BHP

Impacts of Thrust Faults at Goonyella Riverside Mine
Hamish Pescini, BHP

Camp scale structural influence on the Ernest Henry orebody below current mining levels
Elizabeth Philippa, Glencore

Machine Learning in Resource Geology: Why Data Quality is Critical
Fletcher Pym, IGO

Goodbye from the Argyle diamond deposit: insights from deep mining of the world’s largest diamond deposit
Murray Rayner, Rio Tinto

Unlocking coal resource uncertainty using simulations
Ranjan Saha, BHP

Improvement of the grade control procedure at the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine, Southern Mongolia
Amar-Amgalan Serjlkhumbe, Oyu Tolgoi LLC

Improvement of the grade control procedure at the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine, Southern Mongolia
Amar-Amgalan Serjlkhumbe, Oyu Tolgoi LLC

Session 1 I Q&A
Session 1 I Q&A,

Session 3 I Q&A
Session 3 I Q&A,

Session 4 I Q&A
Session 4 I Q&A,

Session 5 I Q&A
Session 5 I Q&A,

Session 6 I Q&A
Session 6 I Q&A,

Session 7 I NDUSTRY SPONSORS I INNOVATIONS, NEXT STEPS & THE FUTURE OF MINING GEOLOGY
Session 7 I NDUSTRY SPONSORS I INNOVATIONS, NEXT STEPS & TH,

Keynote 4 I Will “orebody learning” put mine geologists at the centre of the modern mine?
Dr Penny Stewart, PETRA Data Science

Harnessing data complexity - How machine learning applies all project data for accurate resource modelling
Steve Sullivan, Maptek

Driving improvements to underground diamond drilling effectiveness through real-time implicit modelling at Olympic Dam
James Taylor, BHP

Keynote Presentation 2 I Mine Geology Uplift Trends
Kerry Turnock, BHP

AN EXPLOSION OF VARIETY IN THE DEGRUSSA STRUCTURAL VINEYARD
Peter Willems, Sandfire Resources

Dynamic grade control modelling processes at the Waihi Underground Gold Mine
William Vigor-Brown, Oceanagold

From paper to bytes; Digital mapping implementation
Abe Whaanga, Oceanagold

Applying supervised machine learning and multiscale analysis on drill core data to improve geological logging
Fang Huang, CSIRO

Empirical Geostatistics: Kriging Slope of Regression Sensitivities and Impacts on Estimation, Classification and Final Selection.
Danny Kentwell, SRK Consulting

Digital geological mapping; payoffs, pitfalls and pathways to successful mapping digitalization.
Nick Anderson, Deswik

The Value of Data: Getting it Right from the Start!
Shauna Martin, Aurelia Metals Ltd.

You don't know what you don't know
Phil Micale, AMC Consultants

SBRE: a simple, flexible and scalable framework to perform conditional simulations for uncertainty quantification
Ilnur Minniakhmetov, BHP

Multi-source data fusion for geological boundary modelling via Gaussian Processes
Katherine Silversides, The University Of Sydney
7:30 AM - 8:25 AM
Day 2 I Registration and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 5 I Welcome to Day and Keynote Presentations I MINERALOGY AND METALLURGICAL PROCESSING

Sponsored By


IMGC 2022 I Welcome to Day 2
Lynn Olssen, Rio Tinto

Keynote 3 I Measuring spatial domain models’ uncertainty for mining industries
Scott McManus, Charles Sturt University

Keynote 4 I Will “orebody learning” put mine geologists at the centre of the modern mine?
Dr Penny Stewart, PETRA Data Science

Quantifying the Value of Drilling using Decoupled Net Present Value Analysis
Perry Collier, Rio Tinto

A novel innovation for grade control
Lee Julian, Orica

Session 5 Q&A with Presenters
Q & A,
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning Tea I Day 2
10:50 AM - 12:40 PM
Session 6 I MINERALOGY AND METALLURGICAL PROCESSING

Sponsored By


Unlocking coal resource uncertainty using simulations
Ranjan Saha, BHP

Driving improvements to underground diamond drilling effectiveness through real-time implicit modelling at Olympic Dam
James Taylor, BHP

Harnessing data complexity - How machine learning applies all project data for accurate resource modelling
Steve Sullivan, Maptek

Rethinking variogram modeling
Alexandre Boucher, Seequent, a Bentley Company

ShovelSense Measuring Grade At Bucket Resolution: The New Tool In The Mine Geologist Toolbox
Maarten Haest, Minesense

Session 6 Q&A with Presenters
Q & A,
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch I Day 2
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 7 I POWERING AHEAD


Plotlogic
Andrew Job, Plotlogic

AcQuire
Steve Jeffrey, acQuire

AIG
Dale Sims, AIG

Deswik
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Seequent Australia
Joseph Parker, Seequent Australia Pty Ltd

BHP
Ciara Hannon, BHP

AMC Consultants
Roderick Carlson, AMC Consultants

Dassault Systemes
Ralph Smith, Dassault Systemes

AusIMM Geoscience Society
Clare Firth, BHP
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon Tea I Day 2
3:35 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 8 I KEYNOTE, PRESENTATIONS + CONFERENCE CLOSE


Panelist
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Panelist
Fang Huang, CSIRO

Panelist
Ilnur Minniakhmetov, BHP

Panelist
Mark Noppe, SRK Consulting

Panelist
Katherine Silversides, The University Of Sydney

Panelist
Abe Whaanga, Oceanagold

IMGC 2022 I Conference close
Rene Sterk, RSC

12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
On-Demand Presentations


Creating optimized drill programs that add real value, and integrate with mine planning
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Value of information: Blast hole assay tool spacing analysis using geostatistical simulations
Jay Ashford, BHP

The Effect of Changes to Structural & Lithological Domaining on the Spotted Quoll Nickel Sulphide Resource Estimate
Cathy Barton, Western Areas

Rethinking variogram modeling
Alexandre Boucher, Seequent, a Bentley Company

Quantifying the Value of Drilling using Decoupled Net Present Value Analysis
Perry Collier, Rio Tinto

Indicator Kriging Saves the Day: Improving Reconciliation
Emma Conroy, Rio Tinto

Estimation methods of the Nova-Bollinger Ni-Cu-Co deposit.
Kelsey Crook, IGO

The evolution of the Monty Geological model and the revolution of the onsite modelling and grade control processes.
James Crow, Sandfire Resources NL

QAQC: Proactive Quality Management (QM) supporting Reconciliation results
Oscar Dominguez, BHP

Quality Programs (QAQC) on Sample Stations: a prerequisite to achieve Standards requirements and perform a robust Reconciliation.
Oscar Dominguez, BHP

Reverse Circulation drill commissioning at Lihir open pit to provide data for short term planning
Lauren Elliott, Newcrest Mining

Predicting and Modelling Bond work Index Using Chemistry (as a proxy for mineralogy)
Rizal Fraval, Newcrest Mining Limited

Improving crusher throughput using a problematic ore index based on simple, first principles geology
Glenn Gerber, BHP

Categorical and multiple indicator kriging - are we ignoring the geology?
Ian Glacken, Snowden Optiro

Grade Control and Deleterious Materials in Polymetallic Deposits
Raymond Goldie, Independent Analyst And Director

Goldilocks: Value of information for geoscience applied to tactical time horizons
Ben Haase, BHP

ShovelSense Measuring Grade At Bucket Resolution: The New Tool In The Mine Geologist Toolbox
Maarten Haest, Minesense

Mine Reconciliation Standardisation - R Factor Series
Rayleen Hargreaves, Snowden Optiro

Practical Mineral Resource reconciliation and risk modelling: a case study from Nova-Bollinger
Paul Hetherington, IGO

Optimal Ore Blending Given Geological Uncertainty
Rick Jeuken, BHP

A novel innovation for grade control
Lee Julian, Orica

Maximising the Value of Rio Tinto’s Yandicoogina Orebody - a Mine Geology Perspective
Aleisha Kleinitz, Rio Tinto

Ore quality measurement and control using GEOSCAN-M PGNAA real time elemental analysis
Henry Kurth, Scantech International Pty Ltd

MineSense Technology Empowering Bucket Resolution Mine to Mill Reconciliation
Hannah Lang, Minesense Technologies Ltd

Lighting Up the Dark: Case Studies on How 3D Seismic Has Improved Mining Efficiencies at Blackwater Mine
Emma Lawell, BHP

Keynote 3 I Measuring spatial domain models’ uncertainty for mining industries
Scott McManus, Charles Sturt University

Using alternative diamond drilling technologies at Ernest Henry Mine – a fractured aquifer case study
Brad Miller, Gnomic Exploration & Mining Services

Keynote Presentation 1 I Rethinking Outreach Strategies in the Mining Industry
Haydon Mort, Geologize Ltd

The Golden Mile: 125 years of mining and the challenges posed for today's Mine Geologist.
Emma Murray-Hayden, KCGM

Linking Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve classification with techno-economic study levels and forecast relative accuracy
Mark Noppe, SRK Consulting

Panel Discussion I GEOLOGY MINE PLAN INTEGRATION + RECONCILIATION
Panel Discussion 1 I GEOLOGY MINE PLAN INTEGRATION + RECONCI,

Panel Discussion 3 I SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY
Panel Discussion 3 I SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY,

Panel Discussion 2 I FUNDAMENTALS OF RESOURCE ESTIMATION
Panel Discussion I FUNDAMENTALS OF RESOURCE ESTIMATION,

Improving grade control turnaround times with in-pit hyperspectral assaying
Gary Pattemore, Plotlogic

Geostatistical Modelling of Geometallurgical Domains
Will Patton, BHP

Impacts of Thrust Faults at Goonyella Riverside Mine
Hamish Pescini, BHP

Camp scale structural influence on the Ernest Henry orebody below current mining levels
Elizabeth Philippa, Glencore

Machine Learning in Resource Geology: Why Data Quality is Critical
Fletcher Pym, IGO

Goodbye from the Argyle diamond deposit: insights from deep mining of the world’s largest diamond deposit
Murray Rayner, Rio Tinto

Unlocking coal resource uncertainty using simulations
Ranjan Saha, BHP

Improvement of the grade control procedure at the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine, Southern Mongolia
Amar-Amgalan Serjlkhumbe, Oyu Tolgoi LLC

Improvement of the grade control procedure at the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine, Southern Mongolia
Amar-Amgalan Serjlkhumbe, Oyu Tolgoi LLC

Session 1 I Q&A
Session 1 I Q&A,

Session 3 I Q&A
Session 3 I Q&A,

Session 4 I Q&A
Session 4 I Q&A,

Session 5 I Q&A
Session 5 I Q&A,

Session 6 I Q&A
Session 6 I Q&A,

Session 7 I NDUSTRY SPONSORS I INNOVATIONS, NEXT STEPS & THE FUTURE OF MINING GEOLOGY
Session 7 I NDUSTRY SPONSORS I INNOVATIONS, NEXT STEPS & TH,

Keynote 4 I Will “orebody learning” put mine geologists at the centre of the modern mine?
Dr Penny Stewart, PETRA Data Science

Harnessing data complexity - How machine learning applies all project data for accurate resource modelling
Steve Sullivan, Maptek

Driving improvements to underground diamond drilling effectiveness through real-time implicit modelling at Olympic Dam
James Taylor, BHP

Keynote Presentation 2 I Mine Geology Uplift Trends
Kerry Turnock, BHP

AN EXPLOSION OF VARIETY IN THE DEGRUSSA STRUCTURAL VINEYARD
Peter Willems, Sandfire Resources

Dynamic grade control modelling processes at the Waihi Underground Gold Mine
William Vigor-Brown, Oceanagold

From paper to bytes; Digital mapping implementation
Abe Whaanga, Oceanagold

Applying supervised machine learning and multiscale analysis on drill core data to improve geological logging
Fang Huang, CSIRO

Empirical Geostatistics: Kriging Slope of Regression Sensitivities and Impacts on Estimation, Classification and Final Selection.
Danny Kentwell, SRK Consulting

Digital geological mapping; payoffs, pitfalls and pathways to successful mapping digitalization.
Nick Anderson, Deswik

The Value of Data: Getting it Right from the Start!
Shauna Martin, Aurelia Metals Ltd.

You don't know what you don't know
Phil Micale, AMC Consultants

SBRE: a simple, flexible and scalable framework to perform conditional simulations for uncertainty quantification
Ilnur Minniakhmetov, BHP

Multi-source data fusion for geological boundary modelling via Gaussian Processes
Katherine Silversides, The University Of Sydney
7:30 AM - 8:25 AM
Day 2 I Registration and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 5 I Welcome to Day and Keynote Presentations I MINERALOGY AND METALLURGICAL PROCESSING

Sponsored By


IMGC 2022 I Welcome to Day 2
Lynn Olssen, Rio Tinto

Keynote 3 I Measuring spatial domain models’ uncertainty for mining industries
Scott McManus, Charles Sturt University

Keynote 4 I Will “orebody learning” put mine geologists at the centre of the modern mine?
Dr Penny Stewart, PETRA Data Science

Quantifying the Value of Drilling using Decoupled Net Present Value Analysis
Perry Collier, Rio Tinto

A novel innovation for grade control
Lee Julian, Orica

Session 5 Q&A with Presenters
Q & A,
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning Tea I Day 2
10:50 AM - 12:40 PM
Session 6 I MINERALOGY AND METALLURGICAL PROCESSING

Sponsored By


Unlocking coal resource uncertainty using simulations
Ranjan Saha, BHP

Driving improvements to underground diamond drilling effectiveness through real-time implicit modelling at Olympic Dam
James Taylor, BHP

Harnessing data complexity - How machine learning applies all project data for accurate resource modelling
Steve Sullivan, Maptek

Rethinking variogram modeling
Alexandre Boucher, Seequent, a Bentley Company

ShovelSense Measuring Grade At Bucket Resolution: The New Tool In The Mine Geologist Toolbox
Maarten Haest, Minesense

Session 6 Q&A with Presenters
Q & A,
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch I Day 2
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 7 I POWERING AHEAD


Plotlogic
Andrew Job, Plotlogic

AcQuire
Steve Jeffrey, acQuire

AIG
Dale Sims, AIG

Deswik
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Seequent Australia
Joseph Parker, Seequent Australia Pty Ltd

BHP
Ciara Hannon, BHP

AMC Consultants
Roderick Carlson, AMC Consultants

Dassault Systemes
Ralph Smith, Dassault Systemes

AusIMM Geoscience Society
Clare Firth, BHP
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Afternoon Tea I Day 2
3:35 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 8 I KEYNOTE, PRESENTATIONS + CONFERENCE CLOSE


Panelist
Nick Anderson, Deswik

Panelist
Fang Huang, CSIRO

Panelist
Ilnur Minniakhmetov, BHP

Panelist
Mark Noppe, SRK Consulting

Panelist
Katherine Silversides, The University Of Sydney

Panelist
Abe Whaanga, Oceanagold

IMGC 2022 I Conference close
Rene Sterk, RSC


Thursday, March 24, 2022

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Young Professionals Program 2022 I Registration Open & Arrival Networking

Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome and Introductions


Welcome from Young Professionals Program Sponsor - Rio Tinto
Lynn Olssen, Rio Tinto

Welcome from Young Professionals Program 2022 Chair
Amy Leask, BHP
9:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 1 I Geology & Mining


Mining Cycle Overview
Mark Berry, Derisk Geomining Consultants

Sampling Theory and Sampling Error
Mark Noppe, SRK Consulting

Reconciliation
Danielle Robinson, Riotinto

Q&A Panel Discussion
Q & A,
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2 I Career Development


Career Planning & Development
Romina Gambarrutta, Anglo American

Personal Elevator Pitch
Larissa Webster, Future Fit

Speed Networking
Jacklyn Lodge, Rio Tinto
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speed Networking
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session 3 I Geologists – What do you do?


Exploration Geologist
Matthew Campbell, Rio Tinto Exploration

Mine Geologist – Open Cut
Aleisha Kleinitz, Rio Tinto

Mine Geologist – Underground
Hawkin Hwang, Northern Star

Resource Geologist
Ron Reid, Harmony Gold

The Future of the Workforce
Ian Rees, Rio Tinto

Q&A Panel Discussion
Q & A,
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 4 I Mental Health & Lifestyle


Mental Health and the Mining Industry
Nic Kelly, Angelo American

Residential Lifestyle
Oleg Kay, Northern Star

FIFO Lifestyle
Adam Wright, Evolution MIning

Office Lifestyle
Amy Leask, BHP

Q&A Panel Discussion
Q & A,
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Professionals Program Networking Drinks
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Young Professionals Program 2022 I Registration Open & Arrival Networking

Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome and Introductions


Welcome from Young Professionals Program Sponsor - Rio Tinto
Lynn Olssen, Rio Tinto

Welcome from Young Professionals Program 2022 Chair
Amy Leask, BHP
9:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 1 I Geology & Mining


Mining Cycle Overview
Mark Berry, Derisk Geomining Consultants

Sampling Theory and Sampling Error
Mark Noppe, SRK Consulting

Reconciliation
Danielle Robinson, Riotinto

Q&A Panel Discussion
Q & A,
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2 I Career Development


Career Planning & Development
Romina Gambarrutta, Anglo American

Personal Elevator Pitch
Larissa Webster, Future Fit

Speed Networking
Jacklyn Lodge, Rio Tinto
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speed Networking
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session 3 I Geologists – What do you do?


Exploration Geologist
Matthew Campbell, Rio Tinto Exploration

Mine Geologist – Open Cut
Aleisha Kleinitz, Rio Tinto

Mine Geologist – Underground
Hawkin Hwang, Northern Star

Resource Geologist
Ron Reid, Harmony Gold

The Future of the Workforce
Ian Rees, Rio Tinto

Q&A Panel Discussion
Q & A,
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 4 I Mental Health & Lifestyle


Mental Health and the Mining Industry
Nic Kelly, Angelo American

Residential Lifestyle
Oleg Kay, Northern Star

FIFO Lifestyle
Adam Wright, Evolution MIning

Office Lifestyle
Amy Leask, BHP

Q&A Panel Discussion
Q & A,
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Professionals Program Networking Drinks

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Young Professionals Program 2022 I Registration Open & Arrival Networking

Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome and Introductions


Welcome from Young Professionals Program Sponsor - Rio Tinto
Lynn Olssen, Rio Tinto

Welcome from Young Professionals Program 2022 Chair
Amy Leask, BHP
9:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 1 I Geology & Mining


Mining Cycle Overview
Mark Berry, Derisk Geomining Consultants

Sampling Theory and Sampling Error
Mark Noppe, SRK Consulting

Reconciliation
Danielle Robinson, Riotinto

Q&A Panel Discussion
Q & A,
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2 I Career Development


Career Planning & Development
Romina Gambarrutta, Anglo American

Personal Elevator Pitch
Larissa Webster, Future Fit

Speed Networking
Jacklyn Lodge, Rio Tinto
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speed Networking
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session 3 I Geologists – What do you do?


Exploration Geologist
Matthew Campbell, Rio Tinto Exploration

Mine Geologist – Open Cut
Aleisha Kleinitz, Rio Tinto

Mine Geologist – Underground
Hawkin Hwang, Northern Star

Resource Geologist
Ron Reid, Harmony Gold

The Future of the Workforce
Ian Rees, Rio Tinto

Q&A Panel Discussion
Q & A,
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Session 4 I Mental Health & Lifestyle


Mental Health and the Mining Industry
Nic Kelly, Angelo American

Residential Lifestyle
Oleg Kay, Northern Star

FIFO Lifestyle
Adam Wright, Evolution MIning

Office Lifestyle
Amy Leask, BHP

Q&A Panel Discussion
Q & A,
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Young Professionals Program Networking Drinks


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