Tech talk: Governing the ground - Essential geotechnical knowledge for underground mine leaders

Join the North West Queensland Branch for their June tech talk: Governing the ground - Essential geotechnical knowledge for underground mine leaders.

About this event

The key areas of focus for underground geotechnical engineers include optimising economic extraction of the orebody and managing ground-related risks for personnel safety. These objectives often pull in different directions, making the role both challenging and critical.

The role involves an understanding of the mechanical behaviour of the rock mass and the response of a rock mass to the changing forces created by the mining environment. 

This technical session covers an overview of the fundamental concepts of underground mining geotechnical engineering in the context of increasing understanding to reduce geotechnical risk.

An overview of ground support is covered because this is a key control in any underground mine to keep personnel safe.

The key areas of focus for the geotechnical group are also outlined to ensure that attention remains directed towards the effort supporting the critical controls required to manage this principal hazard.

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Speaker/s

Ruth Stephenson

FAusIMM(CP)

Director and Mentor, Mine Mentor Pty Ltd

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With over 20 years of experience in the mining industry, a BSc in geology (UWA) and MSc in mining geomechanics (WASM), Ruth’s strengths include motivating and inspiring others and mentoring colleagues to help them achieve success.

Her experience includes nine years at underground mine site operations in Western Australia and over 12 years of consulting to mines and projects globally including studies, reviews, operational assistance, and auditing.

Ruth is well-published providing positive technical contributions in underground geotechnical engineering. She continues these contributions through sharing knowledge, helping others to solve challenges, and to maximise their learning experience.

Ruth is also a Fellow of AusIMM with Chartered Professional status.