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APCOM CONFERENCE 2025

Call for abstracts

APCOM CONFERENCE 2025

Call for abstracts

Abstract submissions are now open!

The conference committee invites abstract submissions for presentation at APCOM 2025 Conference, to be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 10—13 August, 2025.

Presenters are encouraged to present in-person. Please note, APCOM 2025 Conference will not be streamed live online; however, all presentations will be recorded for viewing post-conference.

Abstracts that are accepted by the Conference Advisory Committee will be subject to peer review. The selection criteria include relevance to APCOM 2025 conference theme, accuracy and originality of ideas, significance of the contribution and quality of presentation.

All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and presented during the technical sessions. All presenting authors are required to register, pay and attend the Conference.

Save the abstract submission deadline to your electronic calendar for a personal reminder!

Key dates

19 August 2024: Abstract submissions open

3 November 2024: abstract submission deadline

6 December 2024: Notification to authors

16 February 2025: Paper submission draft due

1 May 2025: Final paper due

10—13 August 2025: Conference dates

Conference themes

The Conference Advisory Committee are seeking abstract submissions related to the conference themes. Click the drop down button to view a list of suggested topics.

  • Geostatistics and resource estimation
  • Orebody modelling and estimation
  • Explorations

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  • Mine planning and scheduling
  • Mining operations
  • Mineral processing and plant operations

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  • AI
  • Automation of machinery
  • Data analytics
  • Emerging technologies
  • Innovative technologies
  • Simulations

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  • Sustainability
  • Environmental issues
  • Data & Cyber security
  • Low environmental and social impact


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  • Investment planning and project evaluation
  • Industry-wide projections
  • Risks and uncertainty

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Share your expertise

Submit an abstract before 3 November 2024

Online Abstract Submission

Papers that are accepted by the organising committee will be subject to peer review. The selection criteria include relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and originality of ideas, significance of the contribution and quality of presentation. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and presented at conference technical sessions. All presenting authors are required to pay and attend the conference to present their extended abstracts.

Guidelines

Abstracts/papers must be submitted as a PDF document only using the specific format as per the abstract template submitted through the abstract submission portal on the conference website. Submissions will not be accepted via email.

The Committee may, if necessary, limit the number of presentations per author. Presenters of accepted abstracts are required to register and pay to attend the Conference as a delegate. Submission of abstracts implies the author’s agreement to publish their abstract on the conference website. Authors must arrange and pay their own accommodation, travel and expenses to attend the Conference.

Once the abstract submission deadline has passed, the organising committee will review all submitted abstracts. Authors will then be notified whether or not the abstract has been accepted for the program and whether an extended abstract or full paper is required.

All enquiries should be directed to: conference@ausimm.com.au

  • Abstracts must be a minimum of 250 words, and a maximum of 300 words
  • Abstracts must be submitted in Arial 11-point font
  • The abstract title must be typed in Arial 14 point, bold and centred font
  • The presenting author/s name/s must be underlined
  • All author details, post nominals and affiliations must be included
  • All author email address must be included
  • Authors may include a maximum of five keywords sufficient to highlight the relevant topics to be addressed in the paper
  • Abstracts must be text only – graphics, images or graphs should not be included

Author resources

AusIMM Guide to Authors

A detailed guide outlining the formatting policy for conference proceeding papers.

Abstract template

Please use this template to submit an abstract to an AusIMM conference.

Paper template

Please use this template to submit a paper to an AusIMM conference.

Frequently Asked Questions

You are able to submit a full paper if you want, but it is not a requirement of submitting for a poster presentation.

 

Industry authors are only required to submit an extended abstract, but can submit a full paper if they want. All other authors are required to submit a full paper for peer review.

If you are selected to give an oral presentation you will need to write a full paper for peer review. If you are selected or nominate for a poster presentation a full paper is not required.

Industry presenters have the option to submit either a full paper or extended abstract.

Oral presentations will be selected based on merit. Some presentations that have been nominated as oral may be asked to submit for a poster presentation.

Yes, if you have been selected as part of the program and have registered, you can request a letter of invitation from AusIMM for your visa application. The conference has also been registered with the International Event Coordinator Network (IECN) to assist with Visa applications.

Submit your abstract via the Abstract Submission Portal. Instructions on how to submit your abstract can be found on the home page of the portal.

 

Yes – you will need to format your abstract using the abstract template. This can be found within the Abstract Submission Portal.

The abstract review process begins after the abstract submission deadline has passed. It usually takes around four weeks for the organising committee to review all submitted abstracts and reach a decision. This may take longer if the number of abstracts submitted exceeds expectations.

We will contact you via email regardless of the outcome.

Email us at conference@ausimm.com to see if an extension is possible.

Once you have submitted your abstract, you can update or change this at any time prior to the abstract closing date through the Abstract Submission Portal. Post the abstract closing date, please contact conference@ausimm.com

Submit your abstract via the Abstract Submission Portal. Instructions on how to submit your abstract can be found on the home page of the portal, via this link.

 

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