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  • BBGG – 9th Bowen Basin Symposium

    Welcome to the 2025 Bowen Basin Symposium website presented by the Bowen Basin Geologists Group (BBGG) 15 - 17 September 2025 Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre https://bbs2025.com.au/ Get ready for BBS 2025! Since 1985, the BBGG has proudly hosted the prestigious Bowen Basin Symposium (BBS) every five years—and 2025 will be no exception. With the theme "Supporting the Transition," this year's Symposium promises to be the most dynamic and impactful yet. Join us at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre for an unforgettable experience designed for geoscientists and professionals from all areas of the coal industry—from exploration and evaluation to mining—focusing on the Bowen Basin and beyond. [...]

  • BBUGS – Technical Meeting – Mackay Resource Centre of Excellence

    Resources Centre of Excellence 65 Crichtons Road, Paget, Queensland

    BBUGS - Technical Meeting - Mackay Resource Centre of Excellence Following the 9th Bowen Basin Symposium, hosted by the Bowen Basin Geologist's Group, BBUGS will be having a technical meeting at the Resource Centre of Excellence (RCOE) in Mackay. BBUGS will be holding a special event at the Mackay Resource Centre of Excellence, Mackay. This event will follow on from the Bowen Basin Geology Group’s Bowen Basin Symposium (15-17th September). For this event we are hosting tour groups at some of our sponsor's Mackay factories, a wander around the RCOE underground mining training facility and some in-situ product demonstrations. The afternoon [...]

  • BOHOGS & BBUGS Rock Laboratory Testing Workshop

    University of Queensland, St Lucia

    BOHOGS & BBUGS Rock Laboratory Testing Workshop October 27, 2025  BOHOGS & BBUGS are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Rock Laboratory Testing Workshop at the University of Queensland, St Lucia. This workshop will provide a practical introduction to key laboratory testing methods of rocks, with a particular focus on coal measures rocks and its application to coal mine geotechnical engineering. If you would like to attend, please submit your expression of interest to admin@bbugs.org.au. Selected participants will be notified thereafter with further details. Please note that places are strictly limited. An expression of interest does not guarantee a spot, as preference will be [...]

  • BBUGS – Annual Suppliers Day and AGM – Moranbah

    Moranbah Workers Club Moranbah, Queensland, Australia

    Annual Suppliers Day and AGM - Moranbah Community Workers Club As the year winds down, it’s time once again for our Annual Suppliers Day and AGM. We’re excited to announce that this year’s event will be held at the newly refurbished Moranbah Workers Club on Thursday, 13 November 2025. 🎤 Call for Presentations Are you a Geotechnical Engineer with a project, case study, or innovation to share? We’re inviting presentations from engineers and BBUGS sponsors. This is a great opportunity to showcase your work and connect with peers across the industry. 🛠 Sponsor Booths Sponsors are welcome to host a booth or [...]

  • BBUGS Technical Meeting – Moranbah

    BBUGS Technical Meeting Thursday 5 March 2026 📍 Black Nugget Hotel – 1770 Room, Moranbah 🕒 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm We’re kicking off the 2026 BBUGS calendar with our first technical session of the year in Moranbah. This meeting brings together operational case studies, practical tools, and research insights directly relevant to underground coal geotechnical practice. As always, it’s a good opportunity to reconnect with industry peers, hear what others are working on, and exchange ideas. Agenda 12:30 pm – Registration, networking & lunch 1:00 pm – BBUGS Council – Welcome & introduction 1:15 pm – Christian Mans (GM3) Keynote: [...]

  • ACARP DAY

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    The Sebel 95 Charlotte st, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

    BBUGS ACARP DAY The Sebel, 95 Charlotte St Brisbane BBUGS is pleased to announce the upcoming ACARP Day in Brisbane on Thursday 21st May 2026. This event will bring together industry professionals and researchers to share insights, outcomes and lessons from recently completed and ongoing ACARP projects. Please note the date and mark this event in your calendar! Register for this event here: BBUGS ACARP Day 9:45am        Meeting registration / Networking 10:15am      BBUGS Council Introduction 10:30am      Anne Mabardi / Patrick Tyrrell ACARP Introduction and Update 10:45am      Terry Medhurst (Resource Geotechnical) Roof Beam Support Assessment Tool           C34021 11:15am      Zhongwei Chen / Dr. [...]

  • Technical Meeting – Middlemount

    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 [...]

  • Technical Meeting – Emerald

    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

    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.