Upcoming and recent events February 2026
Upcoming events
25 February: Students Meet Industry Night - Newcastle
11 March: March tech talk: Thermal coal market update - Newcastle University
13 March: International Women’s Day lunch - Hunter Valley
15-19 March: Coal Prep Soc Energising the Future conference - Hunter Valley
23 April: Members pub catchup - Maitland
20 May: Orica plant site visit - Kooragang Island
May: Tech talk - Singleton
19 August: JORC seminar - Singleton
August: Armidale Tech Talk - Armidale
October: Jameson Distinguished Lecture - Newcastle
Other tech talks and site visits are in the planning phase and details will be advised in due course.
Hunter Region Student Chapter: Students Meet Industry Night
This is your chance to connect with leading mining and resources companies, explore vacation work and graduate opportunities, and build valuable industry networks - all in one night!
Meet recruiters, engineers, and leaders from these organisations to hear first-hand about career pathways, industry projects, and skills in demand.
Canapés and beverages will be provided. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and take your first steps toward a career in mining and resources.
Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026 Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: The Crown & Anchor Hotel, 189 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300
Hunter Region Branch: March tech talk - Thermal Coal Market Update
Join us for an Argus Thermal Coal Market Update tech talk, featuring a brief introduction to Argus followed by an overview of global supply dynamics, including exports from key suppliers such as Indonesia and Australia.
The session will also cover demand trends from major importing regions including China, India and Northeast Asia, alongside a forward-looking supply and demand forecast.
The update will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, providing an opportunity to ask questions and discuss key market insights.
Join us to find out more!
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Venue: University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308
Past event recaps
Hunter Region Branch: 12th annual Jameson Distinguished Lecture "Effect of water quality in flotation performace"
The Annual Jameson Distinguished Lecture, in honour of Emeritus Professor Graeme Jameson was presented in October 2025 by the Hunter Region Branch to highlight innovations in mineral processing.
Thirty members attended at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club to hear the lecture, presented by Associate Professor Seher Ata from the University of NSW. We were honoured to have Professor Jameson attending on the night.
Water quality plays a critical role in flotation performance, influencing both process chemistry and the efficiency of mineral and coal separation. The presentation examined how variations in water composition affect reagent behaviour, froth stability, and overall recovery. A particular focus was on the impact of recycled water, which often deteriorates in quality due to the accumulation of inorganic and organic species.
The presentation also highlighted practical implications for water management and outlined strategies to mitigate adverse effects and optimise flotation performance under varying water quality conditions.
The Members enjoyed this free event including networking over drinks & finger food before and after the presentation. A thank you also goes to committee member Liam Kelly-Sigurdsson for hosting the event.
