Conference Interest
The Iron Ore Conference and Open Pit Operators Conference will run side-by-side in 2026 to create a landmark conference experience.
One registration will provide you access to both the Iron Ore Conference and Open Pit Operators Conference, as well as all recorded content from both events.
We would, however, ask that you tick which conference best aligns with your interests.
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Pre Conference Workshops and Tours
Tour | Rio Tinto Operations Centre + CSIRO
Date: Monday 22 June 2026Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (AWST)Catering: Refreshments and light lunch providedWorkshop Overview:
The CSIRO Characterisation Capabilities Tour
This tour will showcase the latest advances in multi-scale (from drill core down to nanometre) characterisation of ore deposits with a focus on iron ore characterisation across the value chain. It will include examples and labs visit focussing on mineralogical, chemical, textural and physical properties characterisation across scale and dimension.
Rio Tinto Operations Centre Tour
The tour will provide a practical understanding of how integrated mine-to-ship systems operate in a world-class iron ore business and showcase how a state-of-the-art facility enables all the autonomous trucks, trains and drills at our mines, ports and rail systems to be operated from a single location.
Tour schedule
9:30am: Bus pick up from Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
10:30am - 12:00pm: Rio Tinto Ops Centre
12:05pm - 12:30pm: Bus to CSIRO Kensington
12.45pm - 1.30pm: Lunch at CSIRO Kensington
1:30pm - 3:30pm: Presentation of CSIRO Characterisation Capabilities at Australian Resources Research Center
3.30 pm - 4:00pm: Bus to Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Cost (incl. GST): $105.00
Please note that we are currently taking expressions of interest for this tour, the AusIMM conference team will contact you directly regarding further details.
PLEASE NOTE: You have selected multiple workshops which are running simultaneously.
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Post Conference Workshops and Tours
Tour | Metallurgical Labs - Intertek Labs, Nagrom the Mineral Processor and Bureau Veritas
Date: Friday 26 June
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm (AWST) Catering: Refreshments and light lunch provided
Tour Overview: The lab tour will showcase state-of-the-art lab instruments and testwork facilities for processing iron ores, for plant process design and mine plan development, for the various ore bodies around the world.
Tour schedule
8:00am: Bus pick up from Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
9:00am - 10:30am: Intertek Labs
10:30am - 12:00pm: Bus to Mineral Technologies -Nagrom the Mineral Processor
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Mineral Technologies -Nagrom the Mineral Processor
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Bus to and tour of Bureau Veritas
4:00 pm - 4:30pm: Bus to Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Cost (incl. GST): $75
Tour | Boddington Tour - South32 Bauxite Mine | Newmont Gold Mine
Date: Friday 26 June 2026Time: 7:00am – 2:00pm (AWST)Catering: Refreshments and light lunch providedTour Overview:
Boddington Gold Mine Tour
Site Tour inclusive of a stop at the AHS Building and South Pit Lookout and a drive past the Crusher & COS then through the Plant.
South32 Boddington Bauxite Mine Tour
Curious about our Bauxite mine and how we manage our footprint? Join the South32 Worsley Alumina team on our mine site tours for a firsthand look at our mining practices and rehabilitation efforts. Please wear long pants, long sleeve shirt and closed in shoes for entry to the mine.
Site visit schedule
7.00am - 9:00am: Guests meet at PCEC and depart to Boddington Village
9.00am - 9:30am: Induction and Morning Tea (with Paul Hughes & John O’Donnell)
9.30am - 11:30am: Mine site tour via bus – map below
11:30am - 12:00pm: Travel to South32 Boddington Bauxite Mine
12:00pm - 2:00pm: South32 Boddington Bauxite Mine Tour
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Return to PCEC
Cost (incl. GST): $155.00
Workshop | SRK - Unlocking the Value of Structural Geology in Mining, Exploration & 3D Modelling
Date: Friday 26 June 2026Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm (AWST)Catering: Refreshments and light lunch providedWorkshop Overview: SRK will host this structural geology and 3D modelling short course. In this one-day course, participants will develop skills in structural data collection and interpretation through hands-on practical exercises using drill core samples and structural data from real deposits.
Participants will learn how to integrate applied structural geology with 3D geological modelling and gain confidence in effective application of structural geology in near-mine, brownfields or greenfields exploration and for resource estimation.
Workshop presenter: Richard Moody, Joyjit Dey and David Hu. Cost (incl. GST): AusIMM Members - $700 Non Members - $850
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