Events for February 27, 2025 - December 6, 2024

BBUGS Technical Meeting – 31st March 2022

The next BBUGS event will be held on Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at the Moranbah 1971 Bar & Restaurant (Next to the Black Nugget). Link to event flyer: click here

BBUGS Technical Meeting June 9th 2022.

Mayfair Ridge Tavern 7/11 Mayfair Dr, Emerald, Australia

BBUGS will be holding a technical meeting at the Mayfair Ridge Tavern in Emerald on June 9th 2022. Meeting Agenda 12.30pm: Lunch 1.00pm: BBUGS Committee – Meeting introductions and administration BBUGS is proud to announce the following technical presenters: 1.30pm: Richard Campbell, Blackrock Mining Solutions – Geotechnical challenges with LW13A Take-off 1.55pm: Dave Sykes, Mastermyne – An update on Crinum and Cook Colliery 2.40pm: Afternoon Tea 3.10pm: Matthew Wakeford, Anglo American – Advancements in longwall automation for managing strata 3.35pm: Paul Buddery, In-Depth Engineering – Professional liability – an example from Canada 3.50pm: BBUGS Committee – Concluding remarks 4.00pm: Networking  

ACARP Project Update

Moranbah Workers Club Moranbah, Queensland, Australia

BBUGS will be hosting an ACARP project update at the Moranbah Community Workers Club. Meeting Agenda 10.30 : Morning Tea 11.00 : BBUGS Committee - Meeting introductions and admin 11.15 : Tim Gibson - ACARP Project Number C29012: Longwall Rock Mechanics in Massive Strata 12.00 : Zhongwei Chen - ACARP Project Number C33031: Reducing the Subjectivity of CMRR Calculation using Machine Learning 12.30 : Lunch 13.00 : Adam Lines - ACARP Project Number C33073: Understanding Horizontal Closure and it Impact on Deformation and Height of Fracturing 13.30 : Richard Campbell - ACARP Project Number C34067: Optimisation of Ground Consolidation Practises in [...]

BBUGS Technical Meeting October 5th 2022

Please join us online for the BBUGS Technical Presentation webinar event that is to be held on Wednesday the 5th of October. Meeting Agenda 2.00pm: BBUGS Committee – Meeting introductions and administration 2.10pm Keynote Presentation: Hamed Ramandi – UNSW: How do intact roof bolts fail due to corrosion in underground mines where the corrosion rate is low? 3.10pm: Break 3.20pm Keynote Presentation: Terri O’Sullivan – Centennial: Geotechnical Challenges at Springvale Mine 4.20pm: BBUGS Committee – Meeting close   Webinar Details Webinar meeting request will be emailed to all BBUGS members Register interest via accepting meeting request CPD certificates of attendance available [...]

BBUGS Suppliers Day November 24th 2022 – Capella Cultural Centre

Annual BBUGS Supplier Day Please see below flyer for the meeting agenda BBUGS 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!

Resource Operators Conference (ROC) – University of Wollongong

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. Previously 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. The conference is supported [...]

AusIMM Underground Operators Conference 2023

AusIMM Underground Operators Conference 2023 Premier Underground Mining Conference Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Brisbane, Australia 27 - 29 March 2023 #ugops2023 Registration and Program details: www.ausimm.com/conferences-and-events/underground-operators/

26th World Mining Congress – Brisbane

Resourcing Tomorrow Creating Value for Society The 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. WMC 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 [...]

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