Technical Meeting – Middlemount
2026-08-06 12:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Event Details
Event: BBUGS Technical Meeting
Location: Middlemount Pub, Middlemount
Date: Thursdsay, 6 August
Time: 12:00 – 4:00pm
Thanks to Aquila and Oaky North, BBUGS will be coming back to Middlemount for our third technical event and mine site tour for the year!
Presentations
Tim Gilroy (GEM) – Simulated pillar collapse study
Qingdong Qu (CSIRO) – Mining induced overburden movement, stress change and fracture development.
Dan Payne (BMA) – Ramp 6 Portal Highwall and Barrier Pillar – Geotechnical Review
Tim Jackson (QMRS) – Queensland Mines Rescue Discussion and Geotechnical implications
As always, there will be networking opportunities before and after the event, so make sure you come in person to make the most of this great opportunity.
Online Event Details
For those wishing who are unable to make it to Middlemount, and wish to attend online, please see the links below:
Event Page: Middlemount Meeting
Online Meeting: Teams Link

Site Visit
As part of the Middlemount Technical Event, BBUGS is coordinating underground mine tours at Oaky North and Aquila Mines!
Members interested in attending either of these tours are invited to submit an expression of interest. Places will be limited and participation will be subject to site access requirements, availability, and confirmation by the host operation.
If you are interested in going underground at either of these mines, please contact:
Oaky North – Francois Pool: fpool@geotechnicoal.com
Aquila Mine – Ben Yang: Ben.Yang@angloamerican.com

Technical Meeting - Emerald
2026-10-08 12:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026Location: Emerald, QLDFormat: In-person and online technical session
Overview
This Emerald-based technical meeting will provide a platform for knowledge sharing across the Bowen Basin geotechnical community. The event will feature presentations focused on practical applications, operational challenges, and recent developments in underground mining geotechnics.
The session will include time for discussion and networking among industry professionals.
Site Visit
Site visit TBC
Event Details (to be confirmed)
Registrations
Details will be released closer to the event.

BBUGS AGM and Suppliers Day - Brisbane
2026-11-27 12:00 - 17:00
Brisbane Meeting – 27 November 2026
Date: Friday, 27 November 2026Location: Brisbane, QLDFormat: In-person technical session
Overview
This year BBUGS will be hosting suppliers day in Brisbane.
This event will provide an opportunity for professional engagement, knowledge sharing, and networking.
Event Details (to be confirmed)
Registrations
Details will be released closer to the event.
