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Workshop

Minerals capital projects: Drivers of excellence

This course is designed to provide participants with Best Practices and learnings that have been shown to improve effectiveness for capital projects in the minerals industry.

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Terms and conditions

View the terms and conditions for the International Mining Geology Conference.

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Professor Pete Betts is the Associate Dean of Graduate Research in the Faculty of Science at Monash University, where he also serves as Professor of Tectonics and Structural Geophysics in the School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment.

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View the conferences most frequently asked questions.

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Charity partner

AusIMM is delighted to have Deadly Science as our Conference Charity Partner

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AusIMM News

AusIMM to launch Working Group on Resources Industry Future Workforce

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Top tips for managing information overload at AusIMM conferences

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Publication

Support structure design for rock burst damage restraint initiated by a low-intensity seismic wave

New Zealand Branch

Christchurch February tech talk: Trendy stuff, looking backwards and forwards at conventions and approaches in geology modelling and geostatistics

1

PD HOURS

Christchurch
12 Feb 2026

Publication

Formation of fracture zones under static and impact loading conditions and their characteristics

Publication

In situ dynamic testing of mesh straps and W-straps

Publication

Algebraic optimisation of excavation alignment using the stress tensor

FILMED AT CRITICAL MINERALS 2025

Leading Conversations Episode 7: Chris Carr

30 minutes

Conferences and events

Community events

Our Community of Interest groups host regular local events as well as online webinars to up-skill mining professionals and provide networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.

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Resources

CoalLog

The CoalLog standard includes data entry sheets and standard dictionaries of code lookup tables for coal borehole header, drilling, lithology, water flow, geotechnical and quality data.

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Conferences and events

Featured events

Be inspired by thought leaders and network with experts and industry peers at our outstanding leadership events held throughout the year.

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Resources

Graduate and New Professional Resources Hub

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Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities

Iron Ore 2023 provides outstanding opportunities to showcase your brand and connect with key decision makers in the mining industry.

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Meet our sponsors

Thank you to the 2023 sponsors for their support of Iron Ore 2023.

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Venue and accommodation

Iron Ore 2023 will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 18—20 September.

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Closing soon

In-person workshop

Introduction to Metal Accounting Best Practice | Mill Operators Workshop

Perth, Australia
24 October 2024

#MillOps2024

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International Mine Health and Safety Conference 2024

Ivor Roberts: "Transforming Mine Safety and Health: The Journey of the MARS Program"

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CONFERENCE NEWS

The first of the keynote speakers announced in the lead up to IMHS 2024

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Mill operators conference news

Submit an Abstract and Raise Your Profile

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News

Why you should submit an abstract - from an award winning presenter

AusIMM news

Be part of a world class conference!

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Conference News

VIDEO: Dr Nikky LaBranche's tips for submitting a great abstract

2 minutes

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Call for abstracts

Share your expertise and case studies into industry best practice by submitting an abstract for the opportunity to present on stage at Mill Operators 2024 in Perth.

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Terms and conditions

View the Mill Operators Conference 2024 terms and conditions.

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News

Australian Mining: AusIMM’s UgOps 2025 ready to rock

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Critical Minerals Conference 2025

24

PD HOURS

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
2 - 4 September 2025
#CMC2025

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News

Stephen Durkin explores the Underground Operators 2025 program

2 minute video

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Tour

Conference news

A fresh perspective: Top five rated author gives his abstract tips

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Insights from the 2023 Best Paper Award winner

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Meet our Sponsors

Thank you to the following organisations for supporting AusIMM's Life of Mine | Mine Waste and Tailings Conference 2025

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MetFest Perth

8

PD HOURS

1.5

Underground Operators on the Money of Mine podcast

45 minute video

Conference proceedings

Download the proceedings for the Critical Minerals Conference 2025.

News

Underground Operators 2025: Networking in Adelaide

3 minute video

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Conference news

Announcing AusIMM’s 2025 Conference Charity Partner

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Critical Minerals Conference News

Dr Chris Vernon on AusIMM's Critical Minerals 2025

4 minutes

Conference news

Australian Mining: AusIMM introduces landmark conference experience

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Innovative Strategies and Best Practices for Tailings Reprocessing and Repurposing

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Advisory committee

We look forward to welcoming delegates to the beautiful city of Perth, on Australia's west coast.

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Terms and conditions

View the New Leaders Conference terms and conditions.

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New Leaders Conference 2021

Bobbi-Jay Macqueen

Bobbi-Jay Macqueen, Geologist, BHP.

Keynote speaker

Join us as we address the myriad of challenges and opportunities that safety presents for the mining industry.

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Venue and accommodation

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Molten conference news

Tips to Submitting a Successful Abstract

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AusIMM news

Be part of a world class conference!

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Featured event

APAC Mining Games

In 2025 the APAC Mining Games will be held at the Langley Park, Perth and will feature 9 events; Hand Steel, Blast Face Tie In, Gold Panning, Mucking, Rock Identification, Swede Saw, Survey, Risk Assessment and Track Stand.

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New Leaders Conference 2021

Shirlee Duke

Shirlee is studying a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Business Management majoring in Human Resources at the University of Queensland.

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Prof. Peter Hayes | AusIMM

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Dr. Chunlin Chen | AusIMM

Laura Tyler

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Networking event

Closing drinks

Wednesday 7 May 2025

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Keynote Speaker | Mineral Resource Estimation Conference 2023

Dr Jacqui Coombes

Dr Jacqui Coombes
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Amira Global

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Boost your professional development on mineral resource estimation

Boost your professional development on mineral resource estimation by attending one of three conference workshops on offer.

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Mineral Resource Estimation Conference 2025

The Future of Resource Estimation

Panel discussion: The Future of Resource Estimation

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Life of mine conference news

Confirmed presenter

Dan Poneman

Daniel B. Poneman is president and chief executive officer of Centrus Energy Corp. He also serves on the company’s board of directors.
From 2009 to 2014, Mr. Poneman was the Deputy Secretary of Energy, also serving as the chief
operating officer of the U.S. Department of Energy. His responsibilities spanned the range of U.S. energy policies and programs – hydrocarbons, renewables, nuclear, and efficiency – including cybersecurity, project management, national security, and international cooperation.

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Final days

TECHNICAL CONFERENCE

Attend our Digital Uranium Conference for free!

Join us for Week 2 (10-11 Aug) featuring sessions on the uranium market, economics and investment. Complimentary registration available for the investment sessions on 10-11 August.

Keynote speaker

Kwasi Ampofo

Dr Kwasi Ampofo will be joining us as a Keynote presenter for the The Lithium, Battery and Energy Metals Conference 2022. Kwasi is the Head of Metals and Mining at BloombergNEF based in London.

His team's research covers industrial metals, rare-earth metals, battery metals and the
pathways for miners to reach net-zero.

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Confirmed presenter

Andrew Weekly

Andrew is the Founder & CEO of SmithWeekly Research, a financial markets research group with focus on natural resource sectors, initiated research on the uranium market with a unique unrivaled comprehensive report, "Nuclear Energy: The Best Investment of the Decade", launched in 2017.

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Workshops

Expand your conference experience and gain additional professional development (PD) hours by attending a workshop, designed specifically for conference delegates.

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Sharon Paulka

Sharon has over 30 years’ experience working in the Uranium mining sector. This includes a long history of Radiation protection, Health Safety & Environmental Management and remediation and closure projects.

Nicolas Carter

Nicolas (Nick) Carter has 27 years of nuclear industry experience and currently holds the position of Executive Vice President, Uranium at UxC, LLC (UxC).

Hagen Gunther Jung

Dr. Hagen Gunther Jung has graduated as a geologist and obtained his PhD in Environmental Geochemistry.

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Digital delivery

Uranium is returning as a digital conference!

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Mineral Resource Estimation Conference

Exciting response for abstract submissions

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News

10 Reasons to attend APCOM 2025

2 min reading time

Conference News

Official International Mine Ventilation Congress video is now available

2 min read

Congress program

Bulletin Feature

PwC’s Aussie Mine 2022: Mission critical

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Marcelo Godoy

Marcelo Godoy joined AngloGold Ashanti in October 2021 bringing deep expertise in resource modeling, mine planning and project development, as well as a track record in leading technical teams and introducing technology to drive competitive advantage.

Mine Waste and Tailings keynote speaker

Rick Friedel

Rick is currently the Engineer of Record for active and closed tailings storage facilities which store thousands to billions of tonnes of tailings.

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Meet our exhibitors and view floor plan

Be inspired by the latest technology and innovations at the Strategic Mine Planning Conference 2026.

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Critical Minerals Conference News

118 organisations behind our conference program

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Bulletin news

Funding and tax incentives for Australian critical minerals

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Welcome Reception

The welcome reception will take place before the first day of the conference. It is a chance to catch-up with friends, meet new people, make connections, test ideas and find new insights with great company that you might not have seen in a while!

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Networking Function

The Networking Function will take place after the first day of the conference. It is a perfect chance to discuss the day's sessions with others while enjoying fantastic food and drink.

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Critical Minerals Conference News

Critical Minerals 2023 conference video now available

2 minutes

Mine Waste and Tailings keynote speaker

Christopher N. Hatton PE

Christopher N. Hatton, MS, PE, is a Senior Vice President I, Geotechnical Engineer, and Technical Fellow with the Lakewood, Colorado, USA Office of WSP.

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Keynote speaker

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New Leaders Conference News

Explore 21st century leadership with Jeff Schwisow

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Featured event

New Leaders Summit 2026

12

PD HOURS

Brisbane, Australia
30 September - 1 October 2026
#NewLeaders2026

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Keynote speaker

Chris Carr

Chris is a mining engineer with over 30 years’ experience in mining operations and management with both site-based and FIFO roles. He holds an MBA from APESMA/Deakin University, an MSc in Mineral economics from Curtin University, and is a Graduate of the AICD.

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Networking

Whether you are attending in person or online, there are plenty of ways to connect and share knowledge with industry experts and professional colleagues.

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Abstracts

New Leaders Summit 2023

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Keynote speaker

Tim McCormack

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Keynote speaker

Jake Thornton

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Steve Coughlan | AusIMM

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IWD Series Ambassador

Odette Patterson, Series Ambassador

Meet Odette Patterson, our Series Ambassador for International Women's Day 2025

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Why present?

Presenting at an AusIMM conference offers a myriad of opportunities to boost your professional profile in the industry.

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Terms and conditions

International Mine Ventilation Congress 2024 terms and conditions

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Kalgoorlie Panelist

Ivy Chen - Kalgoorlie Panelist

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international womens day news

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Rosalind Kainyah

Sally is a senior executive practised in human resources, corporate affairs, organisational transformation and change management in Australia, and internationally. She is Vice President of Global Business Services at Orica, a leading global mining and infrastructure solutions provider.

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Gold Plant of the Future Symposium

Consep Facility Tour
Consep welcomes Gold Plant of the Future Symposium delegates to visit their world class facilities and meet their team of staff. Consep is a world leading supplier of gold recovery and sampling equipment, all designed and manufactured in their facilities in Western Sydney.

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Gold Plant of the Future Symposium 2022
AusIMM and the Gold Technology Group at Curtin University are pleased to announce the Gold Plant of the Future Symposium.

Building on the nearly 40-year history of the Gold Technology Group and the Amira P420 Gold Processing Technology project, this two-day event will feature international experts in gold processing, covering processing, sensors and automation, ESG and related issues. The first day will focus on current and emerging practice, with the second day driving conversations on identifying longer term technology needs and strategic thinking.

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Diversity and Inclusion news

AusIMM’s Thought Leadership Series panellist Julie Truss discusses allyship in mining

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Circular Economy News

Have your say: How can Australian mining companies disrupt circularity?

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Have your say

FUTURE WORKFORCE NEWS

AusIMM’s Thought Leadership Series panellist Jo Heyes discusses the Future Workforce

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Free

Lithium Podcast

John Warner chats with Mining HQ ahead of Lithium 2022

8 minute listen, On-demand

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Organising committee

We'd like to introduce the Future Mining Conference 2024 Organising Committee and thank them for their time, effort and dedication to develop and deliver an outstanding conference program in 2024.

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International Future Mining Conference 2024

Program at a glance

Plan your week at the International Future Mining Conference and the 34th Society of Mining Professors Annual General Meeting and Conference.

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Final weeks

Pre-conference tour

Keynote speaker

Marnie Finlayson

Marnie Finlayson was appointed Managing Director of Rio Tinto’s Battery Materials business in 2021, responsible for building Rio Tinto’s battery materials portfolio through targeted investments in assets, technology and partnerships.

tls panelist

Meet Stephen Wilmot, Critical Minerals Panellist

Stephen Wilmot, Thought Leader

Free

technical sessions

ESG, communication and stakeholder engagement

TLS 2025 | Topic 4: ESG, communication and stakeholder engagement

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Featured event

Attend online

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Keynote speaker

Stephen Marshall

With a technical background in mineral processing, Adrian’s career spans project delivery, produ

Conference

Australian Mining Week

London, UK
6 - 8 October 2025

Tour

Site tour to BHP IROC

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Life of Mine Conference news

Discover a premium technical program at Life of Mine

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Open Pit Operators Conference keynote speaker

Sean Brady

Dr Sean Brady has acted as an expert witness in numerous proceedings involving a wide range of constructed facilities.

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Sally Cox, Global Business Services at Orica | Thought Leadership Series 2024

Sally is a senior executive practised in human resources, corporate affairs, organisational transformation and change management in Australia, and internationally. She is Vice President of Global Business Services at Orica, a leading global mining and infrastructure solutions provider.

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Toby Whincup

Toby Whincup, Thought Leader

tls chair

Meet Philippa Sjoquist, Cah

Philippa Sjoquist, Circular Economy Chair

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Subscribe for TLS 2025 updates

Subscribe to the the Thoughts Leadership Series mailing list to receive further updates on for this exciting event.

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Technical session

Technology and decarbonisation

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Celebrating women in mining

Mikaela Allison Empowers Young Leaders in Mining Management

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Celebrating women in mining

Normalising flexibility is crucial to achieving diversity and inclusion

3 minute read, 800 words

IWD Event Series News

Five reasons to attend our International Women's Day Event Series

600 words, 3 minute read

Celebrating women in mining

Tracy Hennig on Pioneering Change in Mining

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Celebrating Women in mining

Celebrating Women in Mining | Kasey Newman

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1 month to go

International women's day event news

Unveiling the Steller Lineup of MCs for Australia's Premier IWD Events: Secure Your Seats Now!

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IWD Event Series News

International Women's Day Launch Event Recap

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Celebrating Women in Mining

Building an Exceptional Future Together | Roy Hill

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International Women's Day

"In 2022 what I do know is enough is enough": A message from Adelaide keynote speaker Katrina Webb OAM

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Keep up to date

Don't miss the latest news for AusIMM's International Women's Day Event Series 3-10 March 2023. Plus, discover the amazing women in mining through our #CelebratingWomeninMining campaign

Open Pit Operators Conference news

Keynote Penny Stewart announced

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Open Pit Operators Conference keynote speaker

Dr Penny Stewart

Penny is a mining engineer and the founder and CEO of mining AI software company PETRA Data Science.

AusRock Conference news

Doctor Charlie Li joins AusRock 2022

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AusRock Conference news

COVID-Safe events plan

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Ventilation Planning for Managing Heat and Refrigeration | AusIMM

Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats to a successful implementation of On-Demand Ventilation Automation | AusIMM

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News

View the latest AusRock Conference 2022 news.

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Delegate FAQs

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Common - Competition Terms and Conditions | AusIMM

Networking | AusIMM

News

Innovation at Risk: The Role of Safety Teams in Mining Transformation

Cam Stevens, Founder of Pocketknife Group

New Leaders Conference News

Discover the leadership skills of the future at New Leaders 2021

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Special offer

Things to do in Brisbane

Guide to Brisbane

Molten delegates and partners attending AusIMM's Molten 2024 conference in Brisbane, Australia, can extend their stay and immerse themselves in the vibrant city of Brisbane in June. Discover the city's rich culture, indulge in delicious dining options, and explore exciting attractions. From iconic landmarks to hidden treasures, Brisbane offers unforgettable experiences for every traveler. Explore our top picks for delegates!

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Why attend?

Designed specifically for students and young mining professionals, the New Leaders Summit provides an exclusive opportunity to learn from and engage with renowned mining leaders, hear enlightening presentations and discuss topics impacting young professionals’ careers in the resources industry.

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Sponsor opportunities

New Leaders Summit 2023 provides outstanding opportunities to showcase your brand, exhibit your products and services and connect with young professionals and key decision makers in the mining industry.

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APCOM Conference 2025

24

PD HOURS

Perth, Australia
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
10—13 August 2025
#APCOM2025

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Meet our Sponsors

Meet the sponsors supporting the APCOM 2025 Conference. Learn more about our sponsors and their contributions to the global resources community.

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Major Event Series

Brisbane | International Women's Day Lunch Event

Thursday 26 February, Brisbane

Let's celebrate together!

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Celebrating women in mining

Celebrating Emma Murray-Hayden, Group Geology Manager for Growth at Northern Star Resources

AusIMM's #IWD2025 socials

Tour

Site tour to Rio Tinto Operations Centre

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life of mine conference news

Developing Holistic Regional Approaches

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Overseas transfers of personal information

Links, cookies and use of our websites and applications

Life of Mine conference news

Life of Mine returns for 2023, with call for abstracts underway!

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Special offer

LIFE OF MINE CONFERENCE NEWS

Pre-conference Workshops Announced

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Life of Mine Conference News

Fast Five with Dr Marit Kragt

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Nigel Cook

Nigel is a mineralogist-geologist with research interests in complex ore deposits, sulphide mineralogy, geochemistry, mineral processing and geometallurgy.

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Charity partner

AusIMM is delighted to have Royal Flying Doctor Service as our 2021 Conference Charity Partner.

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About AusIMM

AusIMM is the peak body for people working in the resources sector. We shape careers, develop leaders, create communities and uphold standards.

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Thought Leadership Series News | AusIMM

South West WA Branch and Geoscience Society

Livestream - Europe’s geology and mineralisation – New paradigms explained for Earth’s geology and mineralisation using EagleEye© enhanced imagery

2

PD HOURS

Online
17 Mar 2022

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Adelaide Branch & Metallurgical Society

MetFest! Adelaide 2022

9

PD HOURS

Adelaide
5 May 2022

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IOM3 / Metallurgical Society Webinar Series

IOM3 / AusIMM - Metallurgical Society Webinar Series: Nickel Laterite Heap Leaching - Low Carbon Nickel for the low carbon future

1

PD HOURS

Online
28 Apr 2022

WIMnet TAS

Panel Event - Guest Speakers from the Tasmanian Women in Resource Awards 2021

1

PD HOURS

Burnie TMEC Offices
11 Nov 2021

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

Metal Accounting Course | Professional Certificate | AusIMM

Intake 1: 9 March 2026

Accurately track and estimate metal production from delivery into the process plant through to saleable product

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Short Course

Effective English Communication in Mining Short Course

Online - 27 July 2026

Bridging course designed to empower professionals in the mining industry with essential English communication skills.

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Central Victoria Branch

Networking Social Event

Tuesday 30th November 2021
Central Deborah Mine - Fosterville Function Room - 76 Violet Street, Bendigo, VIC

Courses

Short Course Certificate for mining professionals by AusIMM

Enhance your professional skills with a short course. Courses range from three to four weeks, and will help to develop advanced skills that have been validated by industry and can be immediately applied to mining roles.

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Terms & Conditions MOMCS June Offer |

Speakers | AusIMM

Hear from industry leaders at the Technology Forum 2025.

Safety leadership is everyone’s responsibility – including yours

16 Mar 2023 · Reading time: 2 mins

News

4 benefits diversity & inclusion can unlock for your business

Reading time: 1 min
Relevant course: Diversity and Inclusion Masterclass Series

News

What is the value of geophysics for mining projects?

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Career hub

Mining engineering

Communities

Branches

AusIMM Branches provide a wide range of events and activities for members and other mining professionals in regional and metropolitan areas.

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Discover

Communities

Our global community is made up of Communities of Interest (COI) branches, societies, networks and student chapters in the mining industry.

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New Zealand Branch

Dunedin - Two Geo-Photographers: Joseph Divis and Lloyd Homer - An illustrated talk by Simon Nathan

1

PD HOURS

Dunedin Leisure Centre
18 May 2021

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Adelaide Branch

June Technical Lunch

1

Mt. Carbine Site Tour

EQ Resources
20 Aug 2021

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A new solution to High Pressure Tailings Isolation from Emerson

CRIRSCO - Contact us | AusIMM

MINE OPERATIONS SHORT COURSE

Enabling Optimal Performance

Online

Help your sites and people reach peak performance with critical skills for enabling safe, collaborative and productive behaviours

Subscribe

Geoscience Society

Applications of the VALMIN Code - common uses, potential pitfalls and recent developments

1

PD HOURS

Online
1 Dec 2021

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Livestream

Geometallurgy – the 30-year lessons and learnings journey at Olympic Dam

When: Thursday 17th February 2022
Time: 12:45PM
Where: Webinar

VALMIN Code Reporting Online Course | Associate Certificate Course for mining professionals by AusIMM

Online - 11 November 2024

Develop an in-depth understanding of the VALMIN Code, including its interpretation and appropriate application.

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Terms & Conditions Jelly Bean Competition LOM | AusIMM

MINE OPERATIONS SHORT COURSE

Practical Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Online - 2024 (dates to be confirmed)

Get more value from your operation through data analytics, machine learning, simulation and optimisation

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Digital masterclass

Diversity and Inclusion Masterclass Series

Online - On-demand

Create a more diverse and inclusive workplace by better understanding yourself and others

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Self-paced courses

Rapid Mining Induction Bundle

New Zealand Branch

New Zealand Branch - The GB O'Malley Medal

This award was created in 1987 in honour of GB O’Malley, a long standing AusIMM member dedicated to the development of resources sector education.

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Branches

Darwin & Northern Territory

Founded in 1954, AusIMM Darwin and Northern Territory Branch is managed by a small team of passionate members who conduct a range of networking events and professional development activities in your local area each year.

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Student Chapters

New Zealand

An elected committee of students manage the New Zealand Student Chapter, providing opportunities to interact with peers and connect with mentors at social and professional events.

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Communities

Member benefits

AusIMM is the peak body for people working in the resources sector. We shape careers, showcase leadership, create communities, and uphold standards.

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Communities

Member eligibility

AusIMM is the peak body for professionals working in the resources sector. We shape careers, showcase leadership, create communities, and uphold standards.

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AusIMM Member Grade Eligibility | AusIMM

Join AusIMM EOFY23 competition terms and conditions | AusIMM

Join AusIMM EOFY23 Competition Terms and Conditions

Student at event membership details form | AusIMM

News

4 factors for successful ESG management

News

Navigating changing risk profiles in geotechnical environments

Reading time: 4 mins
Relevant course:Advances in Rock Mechanics Specialist Technical Masterclass - powered by UNSW Sydney

26 April 2023 · Reading time: 1 min

News

Technical discipline and risk management through study processes

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Professional Certificate

De relaves estudios de casos del mundo real

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UNSW Mine IOT thank you | AusIMM

Course News | AusIMM

Societies

Health and Safety Society

Established in 2016, the Health and Safety Society recognises the importance of the wellbeing of all mining professionals and the wider community contributing to professional development activities across the industry and adding a Health and Safety Award as part of the annual AusIMM Awards.

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Member Consultation on WA Mine Closure Completion Guideline

AusIMM is committed to championing the best and highest standards of professionalism and technical excellence in resources.

Join AusIMM EOFY23 Competition Terms and Conditions

Student at event membership details form | AusIMM

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Register your interest

Subscribe to the Gold Plant of the Future mailing list to receive further updates on confirmed speakers, short courses and tours for this exciting event.

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Cooling & Refrigeration : Types and Equipment Selection for Underground Refrigeration | AusIMM

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Mining Ventilation Conference 2022

We'd like to introduce the Mining Ventilation Conference 2022 organising committee.

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Contact us

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Special offer

Conference

Global Resources Innovation Expo 2026

16

Build your professional network

PD HOURS

Online
21 Apr 2021

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Professional Certificate

Gestión de relaves | CERTIFICADO PROFESIONAL

En línea - 6 de mayo 2026

Obtenga competencia y amplíe sus conocimientos sobre las consideraciones geotécnicas, geoquímicas, de gobernanza, de cierre y socioeconómicas de la gestión de relaves.

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Professional Certificate

Gestión de relaves | CERTIFICADO PROFESIONAL

En línea

Obtenga competencia y amplíe sus conocimientos sobre las consideraciones geotécnicas, geoquímicas, de gobernanza, de cierre y socioeconómicas de la gestión de relaves.

Suscríbete ya

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Associate Certificate

VALMIN Code Reporting | Associate Certificate Course for mining professionals

Online - 29 June 2026

Develop an in-depth understanding of the VALMIN Code, including its interpretation and appropriate application.

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Associate Certificate

Report Writing for Mining | Associate Certificate for mining professionals by AusIMM

Online - 28 October 2024

Ensure your team can deliver clear, accurate and persuasive mining reports, so you are best placed to make informed business decisions, secure approvals, funding and stakeholder buy-in.

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Opening soon

Associate Certificate

Cost Estimation Online Course | Associate Certificate for mining professionals by AusIMM

Online - 17 February and 25 August 2025

Gain tools, techniques and tips to create accurate cost estimations for the mining industry.

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Specialist technical masterclass

Advances in Rock Mechanics

Explore the latest rock engineering research and field applications underpinned by fundamentals and practical aspects of rock mechanics in mining.

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MINE OPERATIONS SHORT COURSE

Manager as Leader and Influencer

Online - 2025 dates to be confirmed

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Social & Environment Society newsletter - July 2021

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Geoscience Society June Newsletter

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UK Networking opportunities

Networking and professional development opportunities to local UK members in 2021

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Adelaide Branch August Technical Lunch – Towards the exploration metaverse with Professor Tom Raimondo

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Geoscience Society Core skills Course 2022 - Brisbane

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Adelaide Branch - Bureau Veritas and Magotteaux Student Tours

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Charity partner

AusIMM is delighted to have Royal Flying Doctor Service as our Conference Charity Partner.

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Event recap - Social & Environment Society – Webinar: Tailings Facilities and Social Performance: Why Communities Matter

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Why attend?

Explore the latest in mining geology at AusIMM’s International Mining Geology Conference. Learn, collaborate and share with other industry professionals showcasing best practice with a focus on orebody value and driving productivity.

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Discover how your business can gain premium brand exposure by leveraging an engaged global audience by exhibiting at an AusIMM conferences.

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Terms and conditions

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Mark Berry

Fosterville Gold Mine Tour

Departing Adelaide Convention Centre early morning on Thursday 10 April and arriving in Bendigo mid-morning for the tour, this is a full day of excitement.

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Vanessa Lickfold offers her abstract tips

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Mine Waste and Tailings keynote speaker

Professor David Williams

Professor David Williams initiated and directs the industry-funded UQ Geotechnical Engineering Centre at The University of Queensland.

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Advisory committee

AusIMM would like to thank the Underground Operators Conference advisory committee for their time and dedication to develop and deliver an outstanding conference program.

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Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities

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Contact

Contact us about the Mill Operators Conference 2024.

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Critical Minerals Conference News

Australia’s first utility-scale vanadium battery energy storage system to be built in Kalgoorlie

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Federal Government’s battery breakthrough dependant on critical minerals

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Program at a glance

As two of the industry's most influential technical conferences come together, the Life of Mine | Mine Waste and Tailings Conference Advisory Committee are currently calling for abstract submissions as we prepare to curate another outstanding techical program for Brisbane 2025.

This page will be continue to be updated as new information becomes available.

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Critical Minerals Conference News

See the official #CMC2025 conference video

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Networking opportunities

View all of the Mine Waste and Tailings networking opportunities.

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Publication

Development of a damage/failure mechanisms database for Kazakhstan underground mining industry

Future Mining Insights

5 minutes with geologist Claire Edwards, AusIMM’s 10,000th member

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30 years of seismic system design, implementation and interpretation

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Photogrammetry-based mapping techniques in slope stability management

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