BBUGS University Career Fair – The University of Queensland
BBUGS/BOHOGS was privileged to participate in the recent University of Queensland's Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) career fair. This event offered a prime platform for us to showcase the geotechnical engineering sector, underlining its vital role in the industry's success. Our committee members engaged in meaningful discussions with students, illuminating the innovative and challenging facets of mining and geotechnical engineering. We aimed to spark an interest in these essential sectors among first-year students and highlighted the abundant career opportunities available to third and fourth-year students. This career fair was a fantastic venue for connecting with the upcoming generation of engineers and professionals, [...]
Technical Meeting – Middlemount, Middlemount Hotel
Technical Meeting to be held at the Middlemount Hotel on Thursday May 16th. Underground mine visits at the Anglo-American Aquila Mine and the Glencore Oaky North mine.
Technical Meeting – Emerald
Placeholder for BBUGS Technical Meeting Event. More details to follow.
BBUGS Annual Suppliers Day – Capella
Hello to all of our BBUGS members, We are excited to inform you that the 2024 BBUGS Suppliers Day is fast approaching, and the venue for this year's event is the Capella Cultural Centre, which will be held on Thursday,7th November. This is an initial flyer for this event, calling on BBUGS sponsors and Geotechnical practitioners who would like to exhibit a booth and/or give a presentation on the day to advise their intentions to admin@bbugs.org.au. If you wish to present, please note that presentations should aim to be 20-30 minutes long. When contacting the above email address, advise if you want a [...]
ROC 2025
University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Campus
AusIMM – Brisbane International Women’s Day Event
Celebrate the achievements of women in mining at AusIMM’s International Women’s Day Brisbane Event https://www.ausimm.com/conferences-and-events/international-womens-day/ Bring together your teams and enjoy a delicious two-course lunch and inspiring presentation from our high profile keynote speaker, Sam Bloom. Sam is a two-time World Para Surfing Champion, bestselling author, and the inspiration behind the Australian box-office hit and global Netflix sensation Penguin Bloom, starring and produced by two-time Oscar nominee Naomi Watts. Sam's story is one of hope, determination, and courage. Brisbane attendees will enjoy an extended post-networking function. We look forward to celebrating and networking with attendees in Brisbane. Register here: https://ausimm.eventsair.com/15401-international-womens-day-2025/iwd-25/Site/Register?_ga=2.188557928.1724186988.1739507531-954687820.1738122902&_gac=1.15509444.1739507576.CjwKCAiAzba9BhBhEiwA7glbanP9EBMFJfPTwWQaj04MM9zW_Xv9CCe8hB6OQV7giHHlZqa4yHqEyhoC7lgQAvD_BwE
BBUGS in the University of Queensland Career Fair
Engaging with engineering students at The University of Queensland during the UQ EUS Career Fair
Longwall 2025
THE AUSTRALIAN LONGWALL & UNDERGROUND COAL MINING CONFERENCE The Meeting Place for Australia’s Underground Coal Mining Operators 18-19 March 2025 | Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Join us for the 23rd Annual Australian Longwall & Underground Coal Mining Conference in 2025 for a return to the Nation’s only gathering for elite underground coal miners. Longwall 2025 offers unique face-to-face networking and shared learning that has come to define the event – alongside in-depth case studies, learnings, and technical insights. Book your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out. Topics will include: Outlook and updates from longwall operations Automation, remote operations, and data [...]
BBUGS – Technical Meeting – Moranbah
Technical Meeting - Black Nugget Hotel, Moranbah Our first Technical Meeting for 2025 will be held on the 27th of March at the Black Nugget Hotel, Moranbah. The event will also be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person. A link will be sent out closer to the event. BBUGS are also offering a tour of Carborough Downs Coal Mine before the technical meeting. Places are limited so please email your expression of interest to admin@bbugs.org.au. Presenting at this meeting are: Jason Emery (BBUGS Chair) – Welcome to BBUGS 2025 Edward Steed (Anglo American) – Case study of a longwall bolt-up [...]
