Event recap - North West Queensland Branch – November 2020 Technical Session
Discussion information:
As large scale, high grade deposits become increasingly scarce, exploration campaigns have had to pivot from defining outcropping surface structures to searching for deposits at depth. The capital intensity and complex geological conditions forces an increased focus on the mining methodology selection and ongoing operational performance of the asset.
Discussions during the night involved the geological and geotechnical selection criteria for sub-level open stoping, variations from concept plan to reality, associated productivity expectations and the technical challenges which exist during the execution planning process.
About the Speaker
Alessandro Dotta, Principal Mining Engineer/Underground Metals Lead at MEC Mining
MEC Mining’s principal underground mining engineer Alessandro Dotta offers 15 years of experience in the industry. Dotta’s expertise provides support to our clients for underground metals operations and projects to help problem-solve as they adapt in the changing landscape. He has an arsenal of qualifications and plenty of experience, having worked on underground metals operations widely in Australia and overseas and most recently as principal mining engineer with GEMS, Australia, where he delivered strong results in a wide array of challenging situations. Highly skilled and armed with a raft of experience across commodities, mining methods and software, his expertise in cross-functional team integrations and optimum safety compliance solidify his effectiveness. Alessandro’s work ethic and practice, strongly reflect the way we work at MEC. His experience and problem-solving approach mean that he will complement our already diverse and strong team.https://ausimm.com/news/north-west-queensland-branch-november-2020-technical-session/https://ausimm.com/news/north-west-queensland-branch-november-2020-technical-session/