MetFest Victoria

Join the AusIMM Central Victoria Branch, Metallurgical Society, Melbourne Branch & WIMnet Victoria for MetFest Victoria in Bendigo.

About this event

MetFest has become an iconic AusIMM event in regional calendars around Australia, bringing together teams of regional metallurgists, geo-mets, process engineers and other associated professionals for a unique day of networking and professional development. 

Following on from these successful MetFest events, the AusIMM Central Victoria Branch, Metallurgical Society, Melbourne Branch and WIMnet Victoria are bringing MetFest to Bendigo with the support of Agnico Eagle Fosterville and Mandalay Costerfield Operations.

MetFest! Victoria will commence with an optional pre-event tour on the Thursday, 23 October, with a site visit to Agnico Eagle Fosterville processing plant, and a second site visit to Mandalay Costerfield Operations. The bus will depart Bendigo approx. 8.00am and return approx. 5.00pm. Places will be limited.
On Thursday evening, all MetFest attendees will have the opportunity to attend an evening networking function in Bendigo from 6.00pm - 10.00pm.

Friday, 24 October is a day of technical presentations at the All Seasons Hotel Bendigo, focused on the practicalities of operating a concentrator, both from a met and geo-met perspective, technical wins (or losses) and on-going project work. This will also include the annual G D Delprat Distinguished Lecture Series: Models, madness and mill design presented by Aidan Giblett.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with industry peers in a relaxed and friendly environment as we celebrate metallurgical collaboration, innovation and networking.

Call for Abstracts

The MetFest Victoria committee is seeking submissions covering all aspects of metallurgy and geometallurgy, from plant optimisations, upgrades, trouble shooting, test work programs, project updates, and equipment trials. Selection criteria will prioritise presentations from operations and projects updates/developments. No paper submission is required and presentations are not recorded. Format is 15min plus combined Q&A after each session.  Please submit your abstract to centralvic@ausimm.com.au