Geomechanics Society
Webinar: Geotechnical review boards – How to get the best out of them
1
PD Hours
Join the Geomechanics Society for their October webinar: Geotechnical review boards – How to get the best out of them.
About this event
Our speaker Adj. Prof. Martyn Robotham — global geotechnical leader and former Rio Tinto Chief Advisor — will share how to run GRBs that truly influence safety, slope design and mine performance.
In this webinar, you will learn practical tips on how to get the best out of a review board, preparing the right information, and turning recommendations into real operational impact.
If you’re involved in geotechnical design, risk management or mine leadership, this session will show you how to make GRBs work harder for your business.
Speaker/s
Adj. Prof. Martyn Robotham
FAusIMM
Director, Robotham Consulting
BSc, MSc
BSc, MSc
Martyn Robotham has over 40 years’ experience in engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, surface mine slope design and mining operations worldwide. After earning a BSc (Geology, Mining) from London’s Royal School of Mines (1985) and an MSc (Engineering Geology, 1988), he worked as an underground mine geologist in South Africa, then in UK consulting on major coal and hydrogeological studies across Indonesia and South America.
Moving to Australia, he held senior geotechnical roles with Dames & Moore, Coffey Mining and Golder before joining Rio Tinto in 2001. He became Chief Advisor Mine Geotechnical and later General Manager Surface Mining, leading global geotechnical, hydrogeology, tailings and closure standards, and representing Rio Tinto on key technical boards and the Large Open Pit project.
Since 2023, Martyn has directed Robotham Consulting, supporting geotechnical review boards for leading miners. He is Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland and a Fellow of the AusIMM.
Moving to Australia, he held senior geotechnical roles with Dames & Moore, Coffey Mining and Golder before joining Rio Tinto in 2001. He became Chief Advisor Mine Geotechnical and later General Manager Surface Mining, leading global geotechnical, hydrogeology, tailings and closure standards, and representing Rio Tinto on key technical boards and the Large Open Pit project.
Since 2023, Martyn has directed Robotham Consulting, supporting geotechnical review boards for leading miners. He is Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland and a Fellow of the AusIMM.
Date and Time
Friday, 24 October 2025
1.00pm – 2.00pm (UTC+11:00)
1.00pm – 2.00pm (UTC+11:00)
Cost
AusIMM Member: Free
Non Member: $30
Non Member: $30
1
PD HOURS