Call for abstracts
Call for abstracts
Abstract submissions are now closed.
Please read about our key dates, themes, submission guidelines and 3 pathways to presenting below.
Submissions will be subject to peer review, then accepted or declined by the committee. The selection criteria includes: relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and originality of ideas, significance of the contribution and quality of presentation.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings. All presenting authors are required to register, pay and attend the conference. Presentations will be conducted in-person and all presentations will be recorded for viewing post-conference (with author's permission).
Presenting at an AusIMM conference boosts your professional profile within the industry, highlights your organisation’s achievements, brings awareness to researchers, policy makers and peers of your innovations and progress, and provides opportunities to collaborate for the good of the industry.
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Conference themes
1. International strategy and demand drivers
2. Mineral economics and the supply chain
Strategic sourcing and the complex economic overlay of multi-industry supply
3. Key investment drivers, project funding
4. Role of government
5. Circularity and ESG considerations, recycling and waste utilisation
A just transition, ethical sourcing and provenance, and global frameworks
6. Discovery and development
Finding, defining, and developing resources to meet projected demand
7. Lithium flowsheet options
8. Showcasing new technologies
9. Processing problems & opportunities
Choose your pathway...
There are 3 pathways to presenting at AusIMM's flagship conference in Brisbane 2024:
1. Abstract only
Submit your abstract prior to Friday, 5 April 2024. An abstract is a brief summary of an idea, used to help the reader quickly ascertain your presentation topic (approximately 300 words).
If your abstract has been accepted, you will be invited to write a revised abstract considering any feedback you may have received before Monday, 17 June.
2. Extended abstract
Submit your 300-word abstract prior to Friday, 5 April 2024 (as above).
If your abstract has been accepted, you will be invited to write an extended abstract considering any feedback you may have received before Monday, 17 June. An extended abstract should be 800 - 1,000 words.
3. Full paper
Submit your 300-word abstract prior to Friday, 5 April 2024 (as above).
If your abstract has been accepted, you will be invited to write an draft paper considering any feedback you may have received before Monday, 17 June. An draft paper should be 1,500 - 8,000 words.
Following further review and feedback, authors are then invited to provide a finalised paper by Monday, 22 July.
Guidelines
Abstracts 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 event website. Submissions will not be accepted via email.
The Committee may, if necessary, limit the number of presentations per author. Submission of abstracts implies the author’s agreement to publish their abstract on the event website. Authors must arrange and pay their own accommodation, travel and expenses to attend the event.
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 next stage, and the requirements around the next stage of submission.
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
Abstract template
Paper template
Abstract Submission FAQs
Where do I submit my abstract?
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.
Do I need to use a template?
Yes – you will need to format your abstract using the abstract template. This can be found within the Abstract Submission Portal.
How long does the abstract review process take?
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.
How will I know if my abstract has been accepted?
We will contact you via email regardless of the outcome.
I need to update my abstract. How do I do this?
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
I have missed the deadline. Can I still submit my abstract?
Email us at conference@ausimm.com to see if an extension is possible.