BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BBUGS - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BBUGS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bbugs.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BBUGS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T170000 DTSTAMP:20250402T233658Z CREATED:20250212T042155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T233658Z UID:75702-1748160000-1748365200@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:Mine Subsidence Technological Society - 12th Conference on Coal Mine Subsidence DESCRIPTION:Mine Subsidence Technological Society – 12th Conference on Coal Mine Subsidence 25 – 27 May 2025\, Pokolbin NSW\nMSTS are pleased to announce the 12th conference of the Mine Subsidence Technological Society\, to be held Sunday 25th to Tuesday 27th May 2025. Please put these dates in your calendar. \nYou are cordially invited to attend Australia’s leading conference on coal mine subsidence. The theme of this conference is Building on Our Legacy. \n\nLatest research and developments\nManaging subsidence impacts on built features and natural features\nMonitoring\, mitigation and remedial measures\nCase studies\n\nConference Flyer \n Venue\nThe conference will be held at Voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley\, at 336 Oakey Creek Road\, Pokolbin\, NSW\, 2320 \n(google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VZMtSEagKQWhKKK17).\nSee details of this venue at https://huntervalley.vocohotels.com/. \nThe conference program will include the following: \n\nSunday 25th – pre-conference reception approximately 6pm to 8pm\nMonday 26th – morning and afternoon presentation sessions\nMonday evening 26th – conference dinner\nTuesday 27th – morning and afternoon presentation sessions\n\nConference Registration (email queries to secretary@msts.org.au) \nFurther details concerning the conference will be provided in future emails that will be issued closer to the conference date and will be updated on our website www.msts.org.au. \nFurther Conference Details\nIf you have any queries regarding the MSTS or this conference\, please do not hesitate to contact us via www.msts.org.au\, or you can email queries to convenor@msts.org.au \nThank you in advance for your contribution to the dissemination of this Call for Papers and to the success of the conference. \nMSTS conference organising committee\nChairman                      Daryl Kay \nSecretary                      Peter DeBono \nTreasurer                      Yvette Heritage \nCommittee Members     Matt Amos\, Simon Baker\, Kieran Black\, Stephen Fityus\, John Johnston\, Robert Kingsland\, Michael Nicholson\, Jamie Reeves\, Matthew Richardson\, Chengguo Zhang. URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/mine-subsidence-technological-society-12th-conference-on-coal-mine-subsidence/ LOCATION:Voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley\, 336 Oakey Creek Road\, Pokolbin\, NSW\, 2320 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MSTS-Logo-with-border-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523 DTSTAMP:20250214T044737Z CREATED:20250214T044306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T044737Z UID:75731-1747699200-1747958399@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:Global Resources Innovation Expo (Brisbane) DESCRIPTION:GRX25: Embracing a New Era\nJoin us at GRX25\, the premier event where innovation\, technology\, and sustainability converge to shape the future of the mining and resources industry. As we enter an exciting new chapter\, GRX25 presents ‘Embracing a New Era’\, a theme that captures the transformative change ahead. \nConnect with global leaders\, discover cutting-edge solutions\, and engage in insightful discussions that drive progress. Whether you’re a seasoned professional\, a corporate executive\, a technology provider\, a government representative\, an investor\, an academic\, or a media analyst\, GRX25 offers unparalleled opportunities to network\, collaborate\, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector. \nBe part of the conversation that transforms challenges into opportunities and paves the way for a sustainable and innovative future in resources \nInformation and registration here: https://www.grx.au/ URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/global-resources-innovation-expo-brisbane/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GRX25-Lockup-02.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T170000 DTSTAMP:20250507T073224Z CREATED:20250214T042954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T073224Z UID:75717-1747310400-1747328400@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS - Technical Meeting - Blackwater DESCRIPTION:Technical Meeting – Blackwater\nBBUGS are making a return to Blackwater for our second Technical Meeting!\nThis event will be held on the 15th of May at the Blackwater International Coal Centre\, Blackwater. The meeting will open at 12:00pm for lunch and networking\, with the technical presentations starting at 1:00pm. \nThe event will also be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person. \nThere will be two small groups touring Mammoth mine and Ensham in the morning before the technical meeting. If you would like to express interest in visiting either of these mines\, please email Francois @ fpool@geotechnicoal.com. \nPresenting at this meeting are:\nDr Peter Cain – Canadian Experience outburst in Sandstone\nYi Duan – Microseismic from Fibreoptics\nJeff Blunt – Case Study of pre-consolidation using Stratalock resin\nScott Burchmore – Strata deterioration in 205 Mains at Cook Colliery\nMammoth Mining – Update from Mammoth Mine URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/technical-meeting-tbc/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-bbugs_logo_2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250407T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T170000 DTSTAMP:20250214T044019Z CREATED:20250214T044019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T044019Z UID:75726-1744012800-1744218000@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:Underground Operators Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:Underground Operators Conference 2025\nAdelaide Convention Centre\nAdelaide\, Australia\n7 – 9 April 2025\n#UgOps2025\n\n\n\nThe conference program for #UgOps2025 is available here\nFeatures:\n\n34 high-quality technical presentations\nGroundbreaking content focused on operating practice\, technology and innovation\, health and safety\, case studies and more\n3 prominent keynote speakers\nPanel discussion (topic and speakers to be announced)\nNumerous opportunities to collaborate including 4 networking functions\n\n“The 2025 program includes an excellent range of presentations covering diverse topics from all areas of underground mining. Alongside fantastic keynote speakers\, there are sessions devoted to case studies\, technology application\, blasting and sustainability\, and more. Delegates will take away real world ideas to improve the safety and performance of their operations.”\nAlastair Grubb\, Advisory Committee Chair\nhttps://www.ausimm.com/conferences-and-events/underground-operators/ URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/underground-operators-conference-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/underground-operators-logo-2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328 DTSTAMP:20250317T004041Z CREATED:20250213T235927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T004041Z UID:75715-1743033600-1743119999@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS - Technical Meeting - Moranbah DESCRIPTION:Technical Meeting – Black Nugget Hotel\, Moranbah\nOur 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. \nBBUGS 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. \nPresenting at this meeting are:\nJason Emery (BBUGS Chair) – Welcome to BBUGS 2025\nEdward Steed (Anglo American) – Case study of a longwall bolt-up and salvage with cavities on the face\nBrent Creevey (Fitzroy) – Update from Carborough Downs Coal Mine\nTim Gilroy (GEM Projects) – PDRR Grouting – 15 years of learnings\nTBC (SIGRA) – Stresses Within the Roof of a Longwall in Massive Strata\nAdam Lines – Characterising stiffness properties of bedding parallel fractures in sedimentary rock URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/technical-meeting-moranbah-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/bbugs_logo_2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320 DTSTAMP:20250214T051842Z CREATED:20250212T042638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T051842Z UID:75711-1742256000-1742428799@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:Longwall 2025 DESCRIPTION:THE AUSTRALIAN LONGWALL & UNDERGROUND COAL MINING CONFERENCE\nThe Meeting Place for Australia’s Underground Coal Mining Operators \n18-19 March 2025 | Rydges Resort Hunter Valley \nJoin 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. \nBook your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out. \nTopics will include: \n\nOutlook and updates from longwall operations\nAutomation\, remote operations\, and data science to deliver further safety in longwall operations\nThe latest safety initiatives in the industry and key learnings\nProductivity improvements to enhance tonnage\nGas management for Longwall production and gas drainage advancements\nBord and pillar operation\nDust Control\nBest practice longwall moves\nVentilation\nSkilling the future\nNew technology and its application URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/longwall-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Longwall-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250314T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250314T170000 DTSTAMP:20250316T001210Z CREATED:20250315T220102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T001210Z UID:75811-1741939200-1741971600@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS in the University of Queensland Career Fair DESCRIPTION:Engaging with engineering students at The University of Queensland during the UQ EUS Career Fair URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-in-the-university-of-queensland-career-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228 DTSTAMP:20250214T043654Z CREATED:20250214T043654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T043654Z UID:75723-1740614400-1740700799@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:AusIMM - Brisbane International Women's Day Event DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the achievements of women in mining at AusIMM’s International Women’s Day Brisbane Event\n\nhttps://www.ausimm.com/conferences-and-events/international-womens-day/ \nBring together your teams and enjoy a delicious two-course lunch and inspiring  presentation from our high profile keynote speaker\, Sam Bloom. \nSam 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. \nBrisbane attendees will enjoy an extended post-networking function. We look forward to celebrating and networking with attendees in Brisbane. \nRegister 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 URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/ausimm-brisbane-international-womens-day-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AusIMM-IWD2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250206T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250207T170000 DTSTAMP:20250129T000301Z CREATED:20250129T000301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T000301Z UID:75692-1738828800-1738947600@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:ROC 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/roc-2025/ LOCATION:University of Southern Queensland\, Springfield Campus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207 DTSTAMP:20250708T012200Z CREATED:20240207T034744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T012200Z UID:75554-1733443200-1733529599@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:Keynote Presentation - Brisbane DESCRIPTION:[integrate_google_drive id=”5″] URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/keynote-presentation-brisbane/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241108 DTSTAMP:20241015T091050Z CREATED:20240207T034706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T091050Z UID:75552-1730937600-1731023999@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS Annual Suppliers Day - Capella DESCRIPTION:Hello to all of our BBUGS members\, \nWe 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. \nThis 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.\nIf you wish to present\, please note that presentations should aim to be 20-30 minutes long.\nWhen contacting the above email address\, advise if you want a booth to be held; if wishing to speak\, inform the presentation title and speaker name. \nPlease watch for additional flyers regarding this year’s Suppliers Day in the coming weeks that will include information on this year’s Presentation of the Year and Geotechnical Practitioner of the Year awards. \nThank you to our sponsors\, who help make these events possible\, and those who volunteer to present and share knowledge with the BBUGS community at our events. URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-annual-suppliers-day-moranbah/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240920 DTSTAMP:20240603T032140Z CREATED:20240207T034551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T032140Z UID:75550-1726704000-1726790399@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:Technical Meeting - Emerald DESCRIPTION:Placeholder for BBUGS Technical Meeting Event. More details to follow. URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/technical-meeting-emerald/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240802T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240802T170000 DTSTAMP:20240722T031959Z CREATED:20240207T034453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T031959Z UID:75548-1722600000-1722618000@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:ACARP Presentation Day - Brisbane DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/acarp-presentation-day-venue-tbc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517 DTSTAMP:20240412T093909Z CREATED:20240207T034414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T093909Z UID:75546-1715817600-1715903999@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:Technical Meeting - Middlemount\, Middlemount Hotel DESCRIPTION:Technical Meeting to be held at the Middlemount  Hotel on Thursday May 16th. \nUnderground mine visits at the Anglo-American Aquila Mine and the Glencore Oaky North mine. URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/technical-meeting-venue-tbc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240325T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240325T170000 DTSTAMP:20240325T025036Z CREATED:20240325T025036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T025036Z UID:75587-1711353600-1711386000@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS University Career Fair – The University of Queensland DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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. \nThis career fair was a fantastic venue for connecting with the upcoming generation of engineers and professionals\, providing them with a preview of the thrilling world of mining and geotechnical. \nAlso\, don’t forget to check out the thesis scholarship opportunity! \n  URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-university-career-fair-the-university-of-queensland/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322 DTSTAMP:20240313T090529Z CREATED:20240207T034346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T090529Z UID:75544-1710979200-1711065599@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:Technical Meeting - Moranbah DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/technical-meeting-moranbah/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231109T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231109T170000 DTSTAMP:20230924T215454Z CREATED:20230123T230849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T215454Z UID:75316-1699516800-1699549200@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS Suppliers Day - Capella DESCRIPTION:BBUGS will be holding the annual suppliers day on the 9th of November. Details to follow. URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-suppliers-day-moranbah-placeholder/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230824T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230824T170000 DTSTAMP:20230818T062755Z CREATED:20230123T230643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T062755Z UID:75312-1692878400-1692896400@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS Technical Meeting - Emerald Mayfair Ridge Tavern DESCRIPTION:Please see below flyer for event details. \nTo RSVP please email admin@bbugs.org.au \n20230824 Technical Meeting Agenda URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-technical-meeting-emerald-capella-placeholder/ LOCATION:Mayfair Ridge Tavern\, 7/11 Mayfair Dr\, Emerald\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230630 DTSTAMP:20230123T232403Z CREATED:20230123T232403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T232403Z UID:75326-1687737600-1688083199@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:26th World Mining Congress - Brisbane DESCRIPTION:Resourcing Tomorrow\nCreating Value for Society\nThe World Mining Congress 2023 (WMC) is a unique opportunity for international representatives of the world’s leading resource economies to meet\, find new partners\, discuss current challenges\, and share the latest research\, technology and best practice. \nWMC events have set the scene for international agreements and high-level discussions that have influenced mining practices and the resource industry for decades. Join senior mining industry owners\, investors\, national and international government representatives\, researchers\, educators\, regulators\, suppliers and operators from around the world in Brisbane for this genuine opportunity to demonstrate real leadership and presence on a world stage. \nHead over to the WMC website for more details: https://wmc2023.org/index URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/26th-world-mining-congress-brisbane/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WMC-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230601T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230601T170000 DTSTAMP:20230519T051802Z CREATED:20230123T230742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T051802Z UID:75314-1685620800-1685638800@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS Technical Meeting - Moranbah Community Centre DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-technical-meeting-moranbah-placeholder-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BBUGS-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230330 DTSTAMP:20230123T231152Z CREATED:20230123T231152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T231152Z UID:75318-1679875200-1680134399@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:AusIMM Underground Operators Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION:AusIMM Underground Operators Conference 2023\nPremier Underground Mining Conference\nBrisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\nBrisbane\, Australia\n27 – 29 March 2023 \n#ugops2023 \n\nRegistration and Program details: www.ausimm.com/conferences-and-events/underground-operators/ URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/ausimm-underground-operators-conference-2023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230316T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230316T163000 DTSTAMP:20230313T000456Z CREATED:20230123T230403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T000456Z UID:75310-1678968000-1678984200@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS Technical Meeting - Moranbah Workers Club DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-technical-meeting-moranbah-placeholder/ LOCATION:Moranbah Workers Club\, Moranbah\, Queensland\, 4744\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230211 DTSTAMP:20230123T231811Z CREATED:20230123T231556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T231811Z UID:75321-1675900800-1676073599@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:Resource Operators Conference (ROC) - University of Wollongong DESCRIPTION:ROC2023\, the Resource Operators’ Conference\, will be held at the University of Wollongong on 9-10 February 2023. The face to face event will addresses issues relating to various aspects of modern mining operations\, both surface and underground and offers the opportunity for industry experts to share research and insights. This two (2) day event includes technically enriching industry presentations and exhibitions. \nPreviously known as the Coal Operators Conference\, this annual event has been held for over 20 years as is recognised as the only conference that serves the held interest of the coal mining industry and its fraternity. All published papers will be online. \nThe conference is supported by the Illawarra Branch of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)\, the Mine Managers Association of Australia\, BBUGS and NUGS. \nTo find out more details or to submit an abstract\, please visit  ROC2023. Please use password ROC23 to access the conference website. URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/resource-operators-conference-roc-university-of-wollongong/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UOW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221124T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221124T160000 DTSTAMP:20221121T011116Z CREATED:20220605T041646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T011116Z UID:75207-1669280400-1669305600@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS Suppliers Day November 24th 2022 - Capella Cultural Centre DESCRIPTION:Annual BBUGS Supplier Day \nPlease see below flyer for the meeting agenda \n \nBBUGS strongly encourages in-person attendance to this event to engage directly with the days presenters\, exhibits and fellow geotechnical practitioners. Attending in person will also give you the opportunity to win a brand new iPad! URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-suppliers-day-november-24th-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221005T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221005T163000 DTSTAMP:20220927T225927Z CREATED:20220605T040638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T225927Z UID:75205-1664978400-1664987400@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS Technical Meeting October 5th 2022 DESCRIPTION:Please join us online for the BBUGS Technical Presentation webinar event that is to be held on Wednesday the 5th of October. \nMeeting Agenda \n2.00pm: BBUGS Committee – Meeting introductions and administration \n2.10pm Keynote Presentation: Hamed Ramandi – UNSW: How do intact roof bolts fail due to corrosion in underground mines where the corrosion rate is low? \n3.10pm: Break \n3.20pm Keynote Presentation: Terri O’Sullivan – Centennial: Geotechnical Challenges at Springvale Mine \n4.20pm: BBUGS Committee – Meeting close \n  \nWebinar Details \n\nWebinar meeting request will be emailed to all BBUGS members\nRegister interest via accepting meeting request\nCPD certificates of attendance available for BBUGS members\nPlease keep yourself on mute unless asking a question\nQuestion time will be allowed at the end of each presentation URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-technical-meeting-september-29th-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220825T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220825T180000 DTSTAMP:20220804T114223Z CREATED:20220530T222510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T114223Z UID:75201-1661421600-1661450400@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:ACARP Project Update DESCRIPTION:BBUGS will be hosting an ACARP project update at the Moranbah Community Workers Club. \nMeeting Agenda \n\n10.30 : Morning Tea\n11.00 : BBUGS Committee – Meeting introductions and admin\n11.15 : Tim Gibson – ACARP Project Number C29012: Longwall Rock Mechanics in Massive Strata\n12.00 : Zhongwei Chen – ACARP Project Number C33031: Reducing the Subjectivity of CMRR Calculation using Machine Learning\n12.30 : Lunch\n13.00 : Adam Lines – ACARP Project Number C33073: Understanding Horizontal Closure and it Impact on Deformation and Height of Fracturing\n13.30 : Richard Campbell – ACARP Project Number C34067: Optimisation of Ground Consolidation Practises in Longwall Coal Mining Applications\n14.00 : Jason Emery – ACARP Project Number C27070: Novel Data Analytics Applied to Mechanical Roof Extensometer Data\n14.30 : Afternoon Tea\n15.00 Rhys Pitchers – ACARP Project Number C28012: Microfracture Analysis as a Trigger for Coal Bursts\n15.30 : Claire Pirona – ACARP Project Number C29079: Use of Thin Spray Liners in Underground Coal Mines: Mechanisms\, Testing and Design Methodology. \n16.00 : BBUGS Committee – Conclusion and Networking\n\nBBUGS ACARP Day August 25th 2022 URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/save-the-date-acrap-project-update/ LOCATION:Moranbah Workers Club\, Moranbah\, Queensland\, 4744\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T170000 DTSTAMP:20220530T221313Z CREATED:20220501T013538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T221313Z UID:75182-1654777800-1654794000@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS Technical Meeting June 9th 2022. DESCRIPTION:BBUGS will be holding a technical meeting at the Mayfair Ridge Tavern in Emerald on June 9th 2022. \nMeeting Agenda\n12.30pm: Lunch\n1.00pm: BBUGS Committee – Meeting introductions and administration \nBBUGS is proud to announce the following technical presenters:\n1.30pm: Richard Campbell\, Blackrock Mining Solutions – Geotechnical challenges with LW13A Take-off \n1.55pm: Dave Sykes\, Mastermyne – An update on Crinum and Cook Colliery \n2.40pm: Afternoon Tea \n3.10pm: Matthew Wakeford\, Anglo American – Advancements in longwall automation for managing strata \n3.35pm: Paul Buddery\, In-Depth Engineering – Professional liability – an example from Canada \n3.50pm: BBUGS Committee – Concluding remarks\n4.00pm: Networking \n  URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/save-the-date-bbugs-technical-meeting-june-9th-2022/ LOCATION:Mayfair Ridge Tavern\, 7/11 Mayfair Dr\, Emerald\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220331T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220331T170000 DTSTAMP:20220326T231301Z CREATED:20220313T062726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T231301Z UID:65161-1648728000-1648746000@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS Technical Meeting - 31st March 2022 DESCRIPTION:The next BBUGS event will be held on Thursday\, March 31st\, 2022 at the Moranbah 1971 Bar & Restaurant (Next to the Black Nugget). \nLink to event flyer: click here URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-technical-meeting-31st-march-2022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BBUGS-10-years.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220223T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220223T200000 DTSTAMP:20220217T081716Z CREATED:20220213T084413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T081716Z UID:57298-1645639200-1645646400@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BPEQ Mining and Geotechnical RPEQ Assessment Criteria Changes Update DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this session which is intended to provide clarity on criteria and qualifications required to obtain RPEQ status in mining and mining geotechnical engineering in Queensland. \nJoin us for a lively discussion on the new requirements. Click here for flyer  \nMoranbah Workers Club Back Room \nFebruary 23\, 2022 \n  URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bpeq-mining-and-geotechnical-rpeq-assessment-criteria-changes-update/ LOCATION:Moranbah Workers Club\, Moranbah\, Queensland\, 4744\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbugs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BPEQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211125 DTSTAMP:20211006T231535Z CREATED:20160316T024710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T231535Z UID:44410-1637712000-1637798399@bbugs.org.au SUMMARY:BBUGS/BOHOGS Suppliers Day DESCRIPTION:The BBUGS/BOHOGS Suppliers Day will be held on Wednesday the 24th of November at the Moranbah Civic Centre. \nAgenda and full details to come. URL:https://bbugs.org.au/event/bbugs-bohogs-suppliers-day/ LOCATION:Moranbah Civic Centre CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR