Keynot Address The Future of Mining A "big picture" look at the mining industry and the effect political and community concerns about global warming will have on future demand for Australian resources and raw materials. Presenter:Michael Roche, CEO Queensland Resources Council
10:15am - 11:00am
Staying Competitive A discussion on the challenge facing mining companies and governments in a world that is rapidly changing – and how they can stay competitive in what will be a very different environment by 2020. Presenter: Mick Madden, Vice President BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance
11:00am - 11:30am
Morning Tea
11:30am - 12:30am
Mine Automation This session will discuss available technologies that allow operators to control remote equipment in a safe and efficient manner. What needs to be done to make a fully autonomous remotely operated mine a reality? What technologies are currently available and what is being researched and developed? Presenters: Professor Eduardo Nebot, Australian Centre for Field Robotics
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Conference Lunch
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Emission Trading A discussion on emission trading and other key related issues confronting the industry. Presenter: Roman Domanski, Executive Director, Energy Users Association of Australia
2:15PM - 3:15pm
Low Cost CO2 Geosequestration Pre-feasibility economics of CO2 capture and geosequestration, utilising deep coal seams of the Bowen Basin, looks promising. CO2 enhances methane recovery; this valuable by-product reduces the cost of CCS power in Queensland by 50%. Presenter: Dr Paul Massarotto, Principal Research Fellow, Energy & Environment Chemical Engineering, University of Queensland
3:15pm - 3:45pm
Afternoon Tea
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Clean Coal Technologies Coal is a vital energy source in most parts of the world. Burning coal without adding to global carbon dioxide levels is a major technological challenge. This session will focus on technologies that will make ‘Clean Coal’ a reality. Presenter: Dr Kelly Thambimuthu, CEO Centre for Low Emission Technology, CSIRO
6:00pm
Networking Cocktail Reception
>>>> Conference Moderator: Allan Ruming, General Manager Group Engineering
