Associated Conference Events

ACG Preparing and Implementing a Tailings Storage Facility Operations Manual Workshop

The ACG will present a highly interactive one-day workshop that will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to prepare and implement a Tailings Storage Facility Manual at their respective operations. Participants will develop an understanding of the different components of a successful and effective operations manual. The workshop will examine the relevant operating standards and environmental requirements, discuss the business benefits of an operations manual and develop a skeleton framework of a typical manual. To register your interest contact the ACG. Places are limited to 50 delegates.

Lead presenter

Andy Fourie
School of Civil and Resource Engineering The University of Western Australia

In mid 2008, Andy joined UWA's School of Civil and Resource Engineering. From 2005 to 2008 he was principal- environmental geomechanics at the Australian Centre for Geomechanics. Andy has more than25 years industry and research experience in the management, transportation and disposal of mining waste. He has co-edited two ACG publications: the "Handbook on Mine Fill" and "Paste and Thickened Tailings - A Guide (Second Edition)". Andy's research interests are the management and disposal of mining, industrial and solid wastes.

CLR Refresher Course in Soil Science for Environmental Managers

3-4 September 2009, The University of Western Australia

This course will review the basic principles and processes needed to understand soils. It will cover pedological, physical, chemical and biological aspects of soil science. There will be a mix lectures and practical hands-on work and laboratory based demonstrations.

CLR Mining in Ecologically Sensitive Landscapes Seminar

7 September 2009, Sheraton Perth Hotel

Many areas of unusal geology that contain ore bearing bodies also support unique ecological communities of plants and animals. Increasing demand to exploit rich mineral deposits can lead to a conflict between mining and conservation interests in such landscapes. This seminar will bring together experts in the field of mining and conservation to grapple with this pressing issue and to work toward a positive outcome for all. Places are limited to 80 delegates.

For further information contact clradmin@cyllene.uwa.edu.au