Hunter Region Branch: Upcoming and Recent Events
Upcoming Hunter Region Branch events
Wednesday 20 August: WIMnet Networking Event - Singleton
Wednesday 27 August: President’s Dinner – Newcastle
3 - 6 September: Students attend New Leaders Summit & Mining Games – Perth
Monday 15 September: Students event – Uni of Newcastle
Wednesday 22 October: WIMnet Networking Event - Muswellbrook
Thursday 30 October: Jameson Distinguished Lecture – Newcastle
WIMnet NSW Hunter Roulette Networking Series
Bring a friend and expand your industry connections at the WIMnet Hunter Roulette Networking Series - a fun, fast-paced, and inclusive event for women (and men) working in mining and related industries.
Two more Hunter locations in 2025:
- Singleton – 20 August
- Muswellbrook – 22 October
Each event features our signature roulette networking format - designed to spark engaging conversations and foster genuine connections. Guided by the skilled facilitation of Brooke Hurt from Jessie Grace, you’ll rotate through interactive stations where thought-provoking questions encourage meaningful discussion in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
No awkward intros. No pressure. Just great conversations, shared insights, and real networking - plus drinks and finger food to keep the energy flowing.
Singleton event
Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025, 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Club Singleton, 50 Pitt Street, Singleton NSW 2330
Hunter Region Branch President's Dinner
The AusIMM Hunter Region Branch invites you to their President's Dinner as we welcome AusIMM President Chris Carr, FAusIMM(CP), to our region and celebrate our longstanding milestone members.
Chris will reflect on his long-standing involvement with the resources industry and AusIMM and is looking forward to meeting with local members as he begins his Presidential term.
Ticket includes canapes, 2-course meal and drinks.
Speaker: Chris Carr, Head of Technical Services - IGO Limited, BE (Mining), MBA (Tech Mgt), MSc (Min Eco), FAusIMM(CP), FIEAust, GAICD, RPEQ
Location: The Newcastle Club, 40 Newcomen Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 6pm – 9.30pm
12th Annual Jameson Distinguished Lecture - Newcastle
Effect of water quality in flotation performance
The Annual Jameson Distinguished Lecture, in honour of Emeritus Professor Graeme Jameson is presented by the Hunter Region Branch to highlight innovations in mineral processing.
Water quality plays a critical role in flotation performance, influencing both process chemistry and the efficiency of mineral and coal separation. This presentation will examine how variations in water composition affect reagent behaviour, froth stability, and overall recovery. A particular focus will be on the impact of recycled water, which often deteriorates in quality due to the accumulation of inorganic and organic species.
The presentation will also highlight practical implications for water management and outline strategies to mitigate adverse effects and optimise flotation performance under varying water quality conditions.
Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025 Time : 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, 95 Hannell Street, Wickham NSW 2293
August Armidale Technical Talk event recap
On 5 August, 45 students and industry professionals braved the New England winter night to attend our annual Armidale Tech Talk. The presentation was regarding “Hillgrove: past, present, and future” endeavours. Larvotto Resources’ current Senior Mine Geologist, Tom Hancock, gave a well-structured presentation aimed at updating attendees to the latest operations at the historic Hillgrove mine-site and surrounds.
The presentation centred around the latest review of historic exploration results which identified several prospective locations for further drilling. This will facilitate a revised resource for gold, antimony and tungsten. Additional locations near the original mine were highlighted for future exploration and interpretation of the mineralisation along major geological features throughout the mine tenements. An underground mine plan was also presented to enable further drilling at depth. The mine operator hopes to commence production in 2026.
There was a welcoming turnout from known industry partners and University of New England students. These events are crucial networking opportunities for knowledgeable personnel and the inquisitive minds of students. With all seats full, we can only hope for an even larger engagement from students and the broader community in the future.
