Tips for submitting a strong abstract
Tips for submitting a strong abstract
AusIMM
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The Life of Mine | Mine Waste and Tailings 2027 Advisory Committee is looking forward to receiving abstracts that contribute practical knowledge, lessons learned and innovative thinking from across the industry.
As you prepare your submission, consider these tips to improve your abstract and increase your chances of being selected for the conference program.
Who should submit an abstract?
We welcome submissions from mining professionals, consultants, researchers, academics, regulators, contractors and community practitioners working across life of mine, mine waste and tailings management.
If you've delivered a project, solved a challenge, implemented a new approach or gained valuable insights that others can learn from, we'd like to hear from you.
Align your abstract with the conference themes
The strongest submissions clearly connect to one or more of the conference themes.
For Life of Mine, topics include mine planning, closure, rehabilitation, environmental management, economics, financial assurance, ESG and circular economy initiatives.
For Mine Waste and Tailings, topics include stewardship, governance, risk management, operational performance, innovation and emerging technologies.
Cross-conference submissions addressing mine-affected communities, mine life stewardship and mine closure are also encouraged.
Focus on practical outcomes
Delegates attend LOM|MWT to learn from real-world experiences.
When preparing your abstract, clearly explain:
- The challenge or opportunity you faced
- The approach or solution implemented
- The outcomes achieved
- The lessons learned and their relevance to industry
Practical insights, case studies and experiences that others can apply in their own work are highly valued.
Highlight what makes your work significant
Explain why your work matters.
Did your project improve environmental outcomes? Reduce risk? Deliver operational efficiencies? Strengthen stakeholder engagement? Advance closure planning or tailings stewardship?
Clearly communicating the significance of your contribution helps reviewers understand its value to the conference audience.
Keep it clear and concise
A strong abstract is focused and easy to understand.
Avoid excessive technical detail and instead concentrate on the key message, findings and takeaways. Reviewers should be able to quickly understand the purpose of your presentation and the value it will provide to delegates.
Make use of the author resources
Before submitting, take advantage of the AusIMM Author Resources, including submission guidelines, writing tips and frequently asked questions.
These resources are designed to help you prepare a clear, compelling abstract and ensure your submission meets the conference requirements.
Share your experience
Every mining project generates lessons worth sharing.
Whether your work has improved closure outcomes, advanced rehabilitation practices, strengthened tailings stewardship or delivered innovative solutions across the mine lifecycle, your experience could help inform better decisions across the industry.