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MINE VENTILATIONThe Australian

CONFERENCE

31 AUGUST – 2 SEPTEMBER 2015 | SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

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Invitation to Register

The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2015 | www.austminevent.com.au2

On behalf of the organising committee, it is with pleasure that I invite you to participate in The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2015, jointly hosted by the University of New South Wales Australia (UNSW), The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (the AusIMM) and the Mine

Ventilation Society of Australia.

This conference will be held at the UNSW’s Kensington campus and follows on from the highly successful Mine Ventilation Conferences held in 2011 and 2013.

We are pleased to present over 60 technical presentations from practitioners in both the metalliferous and coal mining sectors together. Keynote speakers whose industry expertise will address the major issues facing mining operations include:

Andrew Clough, General Manager, Peabody Metropolitan Underground Coal Mine, Peabody Australia

Professor Huw Phillips, Professor Emeritus, University of Witwatersrand

Professor Jan du Plessis, Associate Professor, University of Pretoria

A significant feature of this three-day conference will be the presentation of case studies from major events and novel solutions to mine site challenges. Additionally, workshop sessions are scheduled to be held prior to the conference. These workshops provide opportunities for you to raise concerns and help to ensure the industry can maintain its reputation of safety and innovation.

This conference will gather the most recent developments in mine ventilation research, practical solutions to everyday problems challenging mining operations and raise new challenges that will focus research for finding solutions. It provides a mechanism to develop professionally and increase your network that will benefit ventilation practitioners, technical services managers and mine managers.

I look forward to welcoming you to The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2015 in Sydney! I am sure you will find it a rewarding and engaging experience.

Duncan Chalmers MAusIMM Conference Chairperson The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2015

Conference Chairperson:Duncan Chalmers MAusIMM, UNSW Australia

Conference Deputy Chairperson

Jerry Tien MAusIMM, Monash University

Organising Committee:

Editorial: Bharath Belle MAusIMM(CP), Anglo American Coal

Basil Beamish MAusIMM(CP), B3 Mining Services Pty Ltd

Rick Brake FAusIMM(CP), Mine Ventilation Australia

Jakes Raubenheimer MAusIMM, BBE Group

Ting Ren MAusIMM, University of Wollongong

Mick Tuck MAusIMM, Federation University Australia

Leon van den Berg MAusIMM, BBE Group

Guang Xu, Western Australian School of Mines

What are the Benefits of Attending? Hear presentations on mine ventilation issues presented by

industry experts Keep up to date with the latest key issues and future projects Engage in valuable discussions with industry stakeholders Connect and network with fellow industry professionals See the latest products and services from leading industry

organisations Earn 21 PD hours

Who Should Attend Academics CEOs/directors/executives/general managers Government regulatory officials Health and safety managers Mining industry consultants and service providers Mine planning engineers Occupational hygienists Production, project and operations engineers and managers Ventilation engineers Ventilation officers

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Program

Preliminary Program

Sunday 30 August

Monday 31 August

Tuesday 1 September

Wednesday 2 September

Thursday 3 September

Workshop Program

W1: Diesel Aerosols and

Gases in Underground Mines

W2: Optimising Ventilation Design with Ventsim

Visual™ 4.0

W3: Mine Refrigeration and Mine Cooling

Distribution Workshop

W4: Fans and Fan Systems

Day 1

The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2015

Conference & Exhibition

Conference Dinner

Day 2



Networking Hour

Day 3



Technical Tour Program

T1: Southern Mines Rescue

& Joy Global

T2: Southern Mines Rescue & Appin Power Station

T3: CSA Mine in Cobar

The Organising Committee is currently developing an exciting technical program that will feature a range of topics presented during various keynote and plenary sessions.

The following is a preliminary program outline to assist in your planning. Please note that the program is subject to change.

A detailed program will be available shortly.

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Conference Themes Ventilation planning Ventilation case studies Main and booster fans Numerical modelling and integration with planning and remote

monitoring Diesel emissions control and measurement (DPM) Occupational health (mine gases, dust, radiation dust) Heat and refrigeration Coal mine ventilation Prevention of methane and coal dust explosions Detection and control of spontaneous combustion Sulphide dust explosions Prevention and fighting of mine fires Ventilation monitoring and control (air flow, air quality, etc) Mining regulations, including principal hazard management plans Coal seam gas, including gas drainage as well as storage and

utilisation Understanding radiation Seal-up management

Andrew Clough

General Manager, Peabody Metropolitan Underground Coal Mine

Ensuring an Effective Principal Hazard Management Plan

Andrew was previously Chief Inspector of Coal Mines for Queensland. His primary role was to

assist the industry to operate safely through compliance with mining safety legislation.

He commenced in the mining industry in the Illawarra area in 1980 as a miner whilst studying a Bachelor of Mining Engineering at Wollongong University. After graduating with a First Class Honours degree, he progressed through a number of operational positions before commencing a Master’s Degree in Mining Geomechanics at the University of New South Wales.

Andrew then worked as a geotechnical consultant before joining the underground metalliferous mining industry. He was an underground manager for the Ashanti Goldfields Operations in West Africa. He has also been the Mine Manager for the Mt Lyell Copper Mine in Tasmania as well as both the Enterprise Deep Copper Mine and the George Fisher Lead Zinc Mine at Mount Isa.

Andrew joined the Mines Inspectorate in 2003 as the District Inspector of Mines, based in Mackay. After a period of approximately two years, Andrew returned to coal mine operations as the Production Manager at the Crinum Mine.

Andrew progressed through the roles of General Manager at the Broadmeadow Mine, Project Manager for the Ellensfield Project, General Manager of the North Goonyella Mine, Chief Inspector of Coal Mines and General Manager Metropolitan Colliery.

Andrew is the holder of a Queensland First Class Mine Managers Certificate for Underground Coal and a Queensland First Class Mine Managers Certificate for Underground Metals.

Professor Jan du Plessis

Associate Professor, Sasol Chair in Mining Engineering Safety, Health and Environment, University of Pretoria

Methods and Strategies Employed to Achieve Energy Efficient Ventilation and Cooling of Mines

Jan du Plessis is the holder of a PhD in mining engineering from the University of Witwatersrand. He joined the mining industry in 1986 where he was employed as a learner official mining. He worked on a number of mining operations, then joined the University of Pretoria as a senior lecturer and later joined the CSIR in a number of research and management positions.

Jan’s last full-time industry position was as the Vice President and Group Head of Energy, Carbon and Water Management in the Gold Fields Group. In December 2013, he joined the University of Pretoria as an Associate Professor as the holder of the Sasol Chair in Mining Engineering Safety, Health and Environment. He also serves as a Non-Executive Director on a number of boards including Fraser Alexander, I-Cat Environmental Solutions and MechCal – a leading energy efficient fan manufacturer where he is also the elected Chairman.

Professor Huw Phillips

Professor Emeritus, University of Witwatersrand

Lessons Learnt from Coal Mine Explosions

Huw Phillips was born in Wales and grew up in one of the coal mining valleys. After graduating in 1968, he joined the National Coal Board and worked in various underground

production posts for the next five years. He then joined the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, as a senior research associate. While there, he obtained the degrees of M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mining Engineering. In 1977, Huw was appointed to a lectureship in Mining Engineering at UNSW and became a senior lecturer in 1980.

In 1985, Huw was appointed Chamber of Mines Professor of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and the following year became the Head of the School of Mining Engineering, a position he held for 25 years until 2010. He continues to be the Chamber of Mines Professor of Mining Engineering and, in November 2013, the University conferred on him the title Professor Emeritus.

Professor Phillips has been very involved with industry affairs and has sat on many industry committees and enquiries, including those for five multi-fatality explosions. Huw is the author of some 60 papers dealing with mine mechanisation, ventilation, occupational hygiene and safety problems in mining.

Keynote Speakers


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7.00 pm for 7.30 pm

South-west Ventilation Shaft Project at Newstan Mine — D Piason

Session 3: Coal Mine VentilationSession Chair: John Mott, Gordon Brothers

Computational Modelling Studies of Ventilation Management for Underground In-seam Drilling Sites — T Ren, F Hungerford and Z Wang

The Design, Installation and Commissioning of an Absorption Refrigeration System at Gwalia Gold Mine in Western Australia — A Broodryk, J deVries, P Kyselica and K McLean

Afternoon Tea, Tyree Room

Session 4: Heat and RefrigerationSession Chair: Rick Brake FAusIMM(CP), Mine Ventilation Australia

Developments in Tube Bundle Gas Monitoring — M Watkinson

Development of Goaf Gas Drainage Strategies for Start-up Areas of Highly Gassy Longwall Panels — K Tanguturi, R Balusu and B Belle

Multi-parallel Fan Method to Prevent Significant External Air Leakages through a Goaf Area of a Shallow Covered Coalmine — F Wu, W Chen and H Wang

PROVISIONAL TECHNICAL PROGRAM

Day 1 - Monday 31 August 2015University of NSW, Leighton Hall

Session 1: Official OpeningSession Chair: Duncan Chalmers MAusIMM, The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference Chairperson 2015

Welcome & OH&S: Duncan Chalmers MAusIMM, The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference Chairperson 2015

Official Opening: The AusIMM

Novel Use of Ice Thermal Storage for Energy Management on Mine Refrigeration Plant — A R Branch, R W Wilson and T S Pooe. Presented by S Bluhm

Keynote Presentation I: Ensuring an Effective Principal Hazard Management Plan — Andrew Clough, General Manager, Peabody Metropolitan Underground Coal Mine

Quality Assurance Standards for Mine Ventilation Models and Ventilation Planning — D J Brake

Morning Tea Break and Exhibition, Tyree Room

Session 2: Prevention and Fighting of Mine FiresSession Chair: Javier Fernandez Lopez, Zitron

Gas Evolution Trends for Coal from Two Different Areas at Clarence Colliery — B Beamish, J Sargeant, T Levi and J Theiler

Experimental Study on Extinguishing Characteristics of Coal Fire in Confined Space — B W Lei, B Wu and B J Duan

Key Techniques and Engineering Applications of Stereoscopic Liquid Nitrogen Infusion for Coalmine Fire Prevention — F Zhou, B Shi, Y Li and L Ma

AusIMM Mining Society Presentation

Lunch Break and Exhibition, Tyree Room

The Potential Use of Mine Fire Simulation Software as an Enhancement for Mine Safety and Mine Rescue Training — C Slaughter and J C Tien

Status of Ventilation Research-Industry Needs – ACARP Project — B Robertson

The Use of Psychrometric, Thermodynamic and Transport Property Software in Mine Ventilation and Gas Drainage Calculations — T J M Harvey

Conference Dinner, Oceanic East Room, Crowne Plaza Cooge Beach

Ventilation Planning Considerations when Dealing with Hot Groundwater — L Van den Berg and S Bluhm

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8.30 am - 10.40 am

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5.50 pm - 6.50 pm

Session 7: Health Hazard Management II & Diesel ForumSession Chair: Joe S/D Alexander, NIOSH

Technology of Dust Suppression by Foam for Fully Mechanised Heading Face — D Wang and H Wang

Implementation of a Zoned Trigger Action Response Plan Associated with Changing Mine Conditions at Narrabri Mine — H Baxter, C Claassen, O Salisbury, M Brady and B Beamish

Afternoon Tea, Tyree Room

Session 8: Detection and Control of Spontaneous Combustion & Diesel Emissions Control and MeasurementSession Chair: Basil Beamish MAusIMM(CP), B3 Mining Services Pty Ltd

Diesel Forum-Jerry Tien, Monash University--Lead with NIOSH/Joe--With Fraser's DPM paper as a start

Diesel Exhaust and the Underground Miner in Western Australia — O Jones. Presented by F Perry


Day 2 - Tuesday 1 September 2015University of NSW, Leighton Hall

Session 5: Prevention of Methane and Coal Dust ExplosionsSession Chair: Bharath Belle MAusIMM(CP), Anglo American Coal

Keynote Presentation II: Lessons Learnt from Mine Explosions — Professor Huw Phillips, Professor Emeritus, The University of Witwatersrand

Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Coal Dust Explosions and Suppression Systems — D Proud, G Collecutt and D Humphreys

Review of Ventilation Optimisation Strategies during Longwall Moves — H W Wu and A D S Gillies

Thin Spray-on Liners Potential in Reducing Dilution of In Situ Gas in Underground Coalmines — J M Tenney, D Chalmers and Z Li

The Impact of Facility Construction and Scale on the Characteristics of Experimental Coal Dust Explosions — D Humphreys, G Collecutt, J Greenwood and T O'Beirne


Session 6: Health Hazard Management ISession Chair: Alan Loudon, Aggreko

Specification and Selection of Hand-held Gas Monitors (Detectors) for Underground Mines — D J Brake

Real-time Methane Detection – Modern Digital Laser Spectroscopy for Hostile Environments — C C Harb and D Chalmers

Occupational Diseases in China, with the Emphasis on Its Occurrence in Chinese Mine Workers — Y Cao and J C Tien

Mine Ventilation Society Australia Presentation


What is the Oxygen Depletion Potential of Water Vapour? — M A Tuck

Enhanced Risk Reduction Using Early Warning Technologies Embedded in Active Explosion Suppression Systems — A Spaeth and J J L Du Plessis

Trigger Action Response Plans for Diesel Exhaust Exposures — P G Knott, C Evans, F Velge and J Jeffery

Networking Reception, Tyree Room

The Novel Technology of Inorganic Solidified Foam with High Expansion for Preventing Coal Spontaneous Combustion — B T Qin, Q L Shi, Y Lu, C Zhu, F L Li and Y W Jia



8.30 am - 10.15 am

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3.05 pm - 3.30 pm

3.30 pm - 3.45 pm

Design and Development of Energy-efficient Secondary Axial Flow Fans — J J L Du Plessis, G Ratner and S Viviers

Development of a Low-cost Instrument for Barometric Pressure Surveys — A S Derrington


Session 10: Case StudiesSession Chair: Mick Tuck MAusIMM, Federation University Australia

Innovative Tailgate Mobile Goaf Gas Management in Two Gate Road Longwall Panels – Concept to Implementation — B Belle

Heat Load Estimation from Conveyor Systems in Mass Mines — L Van den Berg, R Moreby and J Kok

Secondary Ventilation as a Value Proposition – A Case Study — A Golsby

The Development of a Dustless Dry Gunite Pump System in Underground Coal Mining – A Case Study — A Golsby


Advanced Ventilation Control – An Analysis of Innovation and Environmental Sustainability — M J Shearer and V S Mutton

Women in Mining Network (WIMnet) Presentation

Session 11: Coal Seam Gas, Including Gas Drainage/Storage and UtilisationSession Chair: Greg Runge, Lucas Drilling

Improved Trigger Action Response Plan Development Based upon Mine-specific Data — B Belle and D Cliff

Character of Simulation Material of Coal – Rock and Gas Solid-Gas Coupling and Engineering Application — S Li, P Zhao, H Lin, C Bie, H Pan and P Xiao

Surface-to-Inseam (SIS) Drilling at Oaky Creek Coal Mine – SIS Design Aspects and Drilling Environment — E Corpuz, R Evans, J Weissman and S Winter

Official Conference Close: Duncan Chalmers MAusIMM, The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference Chairperson 2015

Theory of Safe and Efficient Co-extraction of Coal and Gas and Its Applications — Y-P Cheng, L Wang, H-Y Liu, S-L Kong, Q-L Yang, J-T Zhu and Q-Y Tu


Day 3 - Wednesday 2 September 2015University of NSW, Leighton Hall

Session 9: Ventilation Monitoring and ControlSession Chair: Kevin Lownie, Howden

Keynote Presentation III: Strategy and Tactics Implemented to Achieve Energy-efficient Ventilation and Cooling of Mines — Professor Jan du Plessis, Associate Professor, Sasol Chair in Mining, Engineering Safety, Health and Environment, University of Pretoria

Application of Tracer Gas Flow Profiling to Improve Secondary Ventilation Practice – A Pilot Study — S Wilkinson, L Van den Berg and S Black

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Workshop Program

W1: Diesel Aerosols and Gases in Underground Mines

Sunday 30 August 2015

The workshop will be a forum for discussion on issues related to the efforts on reducing risks associated with exposure of workers in underground mines to aerosols and gases emitted by diesel-powered equipment. The workshop is intended for mine safety professionals involved in assessing, controlling, and monitoring the use of diesel-powered equipment. The focus will be on advancements in technologies and strategies used to curtail diesel emissions at their source including retrofit type exhaust after treatment devices, advanced engines, and alternative fuels. This workshop should help underground operations to develop practical mine-specific programs to reduce miners’ exposure to diesel aerosols and gases.

Cost: AusIMM member A$330 | Non-member A$396 Students $165

Time: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Numbers: Maximum 20

Venue: UNSW Old Main Building (K15) Engineering Road Gate 13, Barker Street Kensinton, 2052

Includes: A comprehensive set of course notes, lunch and refreshments.

Course presenters: Dr. Aleksandar Bugarski, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Dr. Jozef Stachulak, MIRARCO Mining Innovation, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

For further information on the course content, please contact: Eliza Sanneman, The AusIMM on 03 9658 6105

W2: Optimising Ventilation Design with Ventsim Visual™ 4.0


This workshop introduces the concepts of mine ventilation design with Ventsim Visual™ and demonstrates a wide variety of uses of the software in optimizing ventilation design, costs and environmental conditions.

You are encouraged to bring your own laptop to follow the examples and will receive a 30 day Ventsim Visual™ licence for your own use, along with numerous examples.

Cost: AusIMM member A$330 | Non-member $396 Students $165

Time: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Numbers: Minimum 5 – Maximum 20


Includes: A course manual, USB stick containing a 30 day Ventsim Visual™ licence, lunch and refreshments

Note: Participants should bring their own laptop to follow the examples.

Course presenter: Craig Stewart MAusIMM, Managing Director, Chasm Consulting Pty Ltd

For further information on the course content, please contact Chasm Consulting on 07 3390 2663.

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Workshop Program

W3: Mine Refrigeration and Mine Cooling Distribution Workshop


This workshop will to provide you with a fundamental understanding of mine refrigeration practise. The workshop will cover mine heat loads, estimating cooling, surface vs. underground systems, refrigeration fundamentals and technologies, chilled water reticulation, ice system and energy management. Attend to hear about:

Why and when do mines require refrigeration?

Typical mine refrigeration systems.

Mechanical compression refrigeration machines (fluorocarbons/ammonia)

Heat exchangers

Distribution systems (cold air and chilled water reticulation)

Surface cooling installations

Underground cooling installations

Novel cooling systems/technologies such as absorption, glycol systems, ice-melt systems and hard ice

System thermal design, specification and procurement strategies

Energy management

Cost: Complimentary

Time: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm



Includes: A comprehensive set of course notes, lunch and refreshments

Course presenters: Leon van den Berg MAusIMM, Senior Consultant, BBE Consulting (Australasia)

Dr Steven Bluhm FAusIMM, CEO, BBE Consulting (Australasia)

Who should attend? Operational mine managers, technical service managers, ventilation engineers, infrastructure engineers and project managers interested in ventilation will benefit from this workshop.

For further information on the course content, please contact: Leon van den Berg MAusIMM on 08 6160 5930 or via email to [email protected]

W4: Fans and Fan SystemsSunday 30 August 2015

This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the various fan types, fan operation, Site testing and flow systems.

Cost: Complimentary

Time: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm



Includes: A comprehensive set of course notes, lunch and refreshments

Course presenter: Kevin Lownie, Applications Engineer, Howden Australia

For further information on the course content, please contact: Kevin Lownie, Howden Australia on 0418 207 603


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Tour Program

T1: Southern Mines Rescue Station and Joy Global Thursday 3 September 2015

Southern Mines Rescue Station

In the morning, you will tour the modern training facility of Southern Mines Rescue Station, Wollongong. Southern Mines Rescue’s primary role is to provide underground incident response. The tour will include discussions and demonstrations of the world leading 3D Virtual Reality theatre and full underground simulator.

Joy Global

The DynaCut Surface Test Site is used for the continuous development of DynaCut, Joy Global’s – mechanical hard rock cutting technology. At this site, the DynaCut is optimised to work with various types of hard rock, such as sandstone (soft – medium hardness), volcanics and blue basalt (extremely hard rock). This site is also used to prove various cutter disc designs; the cutter disc is the interface between the DynaCut Cutting Unit and the hard rock. This tour will include:

A presentation with overview of Joy Global Hard Rock by Brad Neilson – President, Hard Rock

Tour of Hard Rock DynaCut Site

An overview of the DynaCut Machine

Cost: A$242 per person

Time: Approx. 7.00 am – 5.00 pm

Numbers: Minimum 6, Maximum 10

Clothing: Attendees are to wear high visibility shirt and trousers with steel capped boots. These can be provided if required. Additional PPE requirements will be provided onsite.

Includes: Bus transfers, lunch and refreshments.

Notes: All bookings are subject to site approval and attendance is at the discretion of the site. To register for this tour, please complete the appropriate section of the registration form.

Appin Power Station

In the afternoon, you will travel to Appin Power Station. Energy Developments Limited has pioneered the collection and combustion of Waste Coal Mine Gas (WCMG), an environmentally damaging greenhouse gas, at its 97 megawatt (MW) Appin and Tower WCMG Power Project.

The WCMG captured and utilised at the Appin and Tower WCMG Power Project abates and displaces about two million tonnes of CO2-e pa each year, equivalent to taking about 500,000 cars off the road.

Cost: A$242 per person

Time: Approx. 7.00 am – 5.00 pm



Includes: Bus transfers, lunch and refreshments.


T3: CSA Mine – Cobar Thursday 3 September 2015

CSA Mine is located in Cobar, Central Western NSW. It is operated by Cobar Management Pty Ltd (CMPL) – owned by Glencore.

The mine initially started in 1871 with an erratic production history until 1964, when Broken Hill South Ltd began large scale production. The mine passed to CRA in 1980 and then to Golden Shamrock Mines in 1992. The mine was closed in 1997/8 following its acquisition by Ashanti Goldfields and was reopened in 1999 by Glencore.

Since 1965, the mine has extracted substantial quantities of zinc, lead, silver and copper. Today, CSA Mine focuses on mining copper, with a silver co-product. The underground mine produces over 1.1 million tonnes of copper ore and produces in excess of 185,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per annum. The concentrate contains approximately 29% copper metal and is exported to smelters in India, China and South East Asia.

A ventilation capacity of 500m³/s and 10MW bulk air cooling is currently applied to ventilate the mine. A ventilation upgrade is currently underway to increase the airflow to approximately 1000m³/s with a potential bulk air cooling upgrade to 21MW.

Cost: A$2090 per person.



Includes: Includes charter flights, lunch and refreshments.


T2: Southern Mines Rescue and Appin Power StationSouthern Mines Rescue Station

In the morning, you will tour the modern training facility of Southern Mines Rescue Station, Wollongong. Southern Mines Rescue’s primary role is to provide underground incident response. The tour will include discussions and demonstrations of the world leading 3D Virtual Reality theatre and full underground simulator.

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SOCIAL PROGRAMConference Dinner Date: Monday 31 August Venue: Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach Time: 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm Cost: Complimentary for all delegates Guests: A$122 per person

Networking ReceptionDate: Tuesday 1 September Venue: University of NSW Australia Time: 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm Cost: Complimentary for all delegates Guests: A$33 per person

Conference Proceedings All delegates will receive a printed copy of the conference proceedings containing full papers. Additional copies and a USB stick version may be purchased via the registration form and at the registration desk during the conference.

Additional printed proceedings: A$77 USB stick proceedings: A$55

Name TagsAll participants at the conference will be issued with a name tag upon registration. Your name tag is the official pass to all sessions and must be worn at all times. Lost name tags can be replaced at the registration desk.

Special Requirements and Dress CodeEvery effort is made to ensure people with special requirements are catered for. Should you require any specific assistance, please include a notation with your registration form to enable us to make your visit a pleasant and comfortable experience. The dress code for the conference, social functions and workshops is smart business casual.

Visa InformationAll travellers to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane. Travellers to Australia cannot apply for a visa on arrival, with the exception of New Zealand and Norfolk Island passport holders, who will be issued a visa on arrival in Australia. Please see the conference website for further information.


Conference VenueUniversity of NSW Leighton Hall John Niland Scientia Building (G19) Library Walk, Gate 11, Botany Street Sydney, NSW 2052 Australia

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AccommodationCrowne Plaza Coogee Beach 242 Arden Street Coogee, NSW 2034 Australia

T 02 9315 7600 W www.crowneplaza.com/Sydney‎

Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach is pleased to offer conference delegates the special rate of A$215. To book this rate, please contact the hotel directly on 1800 669 562.

Event Management: The AusIMM Alison McKenzie, Senior Manager, Events Leon Clarke, Manager, Event Operations Eliza Sanneman, Senior Coordinator, Events Claire Stuart, Coordinator, Publishing The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (The AusIMM) PO Box 660, Carlton South, Victoria, Australia 3053 T +61 3 9658 6105 E [email protected] W www.ausimm.com

Registration DeskThe registration desk will be open:

Sunday 30 August 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Monday 31 August 7.30 am – 5.30 pm Tuesday 1 September 7.30 am – 5.30 pm Wednesday 2 September 7.30 am – 3.00 pm

Justification of AttendanceWe know that travel and training budgets are tight and it can be difficult to get approval to attend events and conferences. A justification of attendance letter can be downloaded from the conference website detailing the reasons why attending The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2015 is beneficial for you and your company.

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURESAttendanceOnly pre-registered, pre-paid registrants will be guaranteed access to the event. Upon receipt of your registration and payment, the AusIMM will send registration confirmation.

Registering on-siteOn-site registrants, with payment only, will be admitted on space availability.

AusIMM member ratesTo qualify for the special rates of ‘AusIMM Member’ as quoted on the registration booking form you must be a financial (paid) member. AusIMM 2015 Membership Fees are due by 1 January 2015. Non-member registration fees apply to all non-members and non-financial AusIMM members.

Method of payment – credit card onlyPayment must accompany all registrations. We accept the following credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Diners. All enquiries regarding payments, please telephone +61 3 9658 6120

Student registrationA student needs to be currently enrolled full-time at a tertiary institution. Proof of full-time status must be submitted with the registration form.

REGISTRATION ENTITLEMENTSFull Registration• Access to all conference technical sessions (excluding workshops)• Lunch, morning and afternoon teas daily• Conference name badge and satchel• Conference printed proceedings• One (1) ticket to the Networking Hour • One (1) ticket to the Conference Dinner* Student registration including functions includes all technical sessions,

networking function, dinner, printed proceedings and all catering during the three days

** Student registration excluding functions includes all technical sessions and USB stick proceedings

Day Registration• Access to all conference technical sessions on designated day

(excluding workshops)• Lunch, morning and afternoon teas on designated day• Conference name badge and satchel• Conference printed proceedings • Attendance at the networking function on the evening of your registration

PRIVACY POLICYThe AusIMM is a professional institute that relies on the use of personal information to provide support and services to members and non-member stakeholders and customers of AusIMM services. We rely on comprehensive and accurate personal information about our members and non-members who engage with the AusIMM.The main purposes for which we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information are to provide services and benefits for our members and to maintain and extend our membership. We collect information from members and non-members so that we can provide services, manage our professional relationships, manage our business, comply with our legal obligations, communicate effectively and enhance the level of service being offered. Please visit the symposium website to view the policy.At the time of registering for this event, you have the option to indicate whether or not you agree to the AusIMM contacting you for promotion of future events, professional development opportunities and discount offers.

PhotographyBy attending this event I consent to my image being taken and used at the discretion of the AusIMM.

Confirmation of BookingsConference registrations will be acknowledged as they are received with payment in full. Please check the confirmation letter and advise of any alterations immediately.

CANCELLATION POLICYCancellations of registration must be in writing only. Refunds will apply as follows:• More than 28 days before the conference – Full refund• 28–7 days before the conference – Refund (less A$400

administration charge)• 7 days or less before the conference or non-attendance – No refund

(no exceptions)An organisation may send an alternative delegate if registration has been paid and the registered person is unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, Event Management must be advised of the change prior to the conference.

WAIVER OF LIABILITYThe AusIMM & UNSW accept no liability to any persons or body for any loss, injury or damage caused, organised, promoted or sponsored by the AusIMM & UNSW.

1. Personal Information

Title – Prof / Dr / Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms ( Please circle ) * Required information

Last Name*

First Name*

Preferred Name*

AusIMM Member Number (if applicable)

AusIMM Member Credentials (if applicable)

Organisation*

Position*

Address*

City* State

Postcode* Country*

Telephone * Mobile

Email*

Please indicate if you do NOT wish to appear on the list of participants provided to all delegates at the event containing name, position, company and email address

Please indicate if you do NOT wish to receive future AusIMM event information, professional development opportunities and discount offers

Special Requirements

Please advise any special requirements regarding diet and/or mobility below

How to register How to register:

Telephone: +61 3 9658 6120 Facsimile: +61 3 9662 3662 Email: [email protected] Online: www.ausimm.com

How to register:

Telephone: +61 3 9658 6120 Facsimile: +61 3 9662 3662 Email: [email protected] Online: www.ausimm.comHow to register:


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6. PAYMENT – TAX INVOICE (INC 10% GST) ABN 59 856 002 494

Total fees A$

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Registration Procedures I hereby agree to be bound by the registration procedures

All participants are required to officially register to attend The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2015. Please complete the below registration form or visit the conference website to register online.

The Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2015CLICK HEREto register online

2. Conference RegistrationConference fees are quoted in Australian dollars and include 10% Goods and Service Tax (GST).

FULL REGISTRATIONS Total Standard - Paid after 4 July 2015

AusIMM Member $950 $

Author $790 $

Non-member $1220 $

New Professional $840 $

Student AusIMM Member including functions $275 $

Student AusIMM Member excluding functions $110 $

Student Non-member including functions $385 $

Student Non-member excluding functions $175 $

DAY REGISTRATIONS Standard TotalAusIMM Member $495 $

Non-member $660 $

Day attending Mon Tues Wed Registration Total $

3. Networking FunctionsPlease indicate your attendance for all functions and advise if additional tickets are required. Boxes not ticked indicate you will not be attending.

Function Complimentary Guest/Additional Ticket Total Attendance Networking Reception Yes $33 per person ( ) ticket/s $

Conference Dinner Yes $122 per person ( ) ticket/s $

Total $

4. Conference ProceedingsPlease note that one printed copy of the proceedings is included in full and single-day registrations.

Function Guest/Additional Ticket Total

Additional printed proceedings $77 ( ) copies $

USB Stick Proceedings $55 ( ) copies $

Total $

5. Workshops & ToursFunction AusIMM Member Non-member Student Total

W1: Diesel Aerosols and Gases in Underground Mines $330 $396 $165 $

W2: Optimising Ventilation Design with Ventsim Visual™ 4.0 $330 $396 $165 $

W3: Mine Refrigeration and Mine Cooling Distribution Workshop No Charge

W4: Fans and Fan Systems No Charge

T1: Southern Mines Rescue Station and Joy Global $242 $

T2: Southern Mines Rescue and Appin Power Station $242 $

T3: CSA Mine – Cobar $2090 $

Total $

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