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12 & 13 April 2016

Pullman King Georges Square, Brisbane

Maximising productivity, cost efficiency and innovation with limited resources within drill and blast

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Book before 19th February and save up to $1100!*

Get the most out of your attendance with these benefits:

Reasons to attend this conference:

Develop strategies that will enable you to find new ways of reducing cost

Understand changes in legislative restrictions and safety requirements to ensure responsible practices

Identify innovative technology and product solutions to boost efficiency

Maximise your drill and blast productivity by identifying key examples and techniques

8 Expert Case Studies from Australia’s top mining companies

3 Interactive Panels on working with environmental restrictions, how to boost efficiency, and key innovative technologies

Government addresses for legislative changes and commodity updates

A Beer and Wine Roundtable Discussion to work through pressing problems in drill and blast

Meet Key Solution Providers to find out more about new products and technologies

Enjoy a Speed Networking Session, 2 Networking Lunches, and Networking Drinks

Ensure effective and successful drill & blast practices while complying with environmental restriction

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DRILL AND BLAST 2016 WILL DELIVERHello and welcome to the 11th Annual Drill and Blast

conference,

With the downturn on commodity prices, companies need to strategically cut costs and implement ways of increasing productivity and efficiency for less. Staff turnover is high, and employees are expected to work longer hours with less compensation, imposing threats to health and safety, and productivity outcomes.

Increasing productivity, boosting efficiency and reducing costs while working with environmental restrictions, are key challenges within today’s mining industry.

Mining IQ is proud to host the 11th Annual Drill and Blast Summit 2016, which will include case studies and strategy examples for these key challenges, while highlighting new products that organisations are utilising to improve their drill and blast performance.

What will you take out of this event?

Develop strategies to reduce cost, improve performance and maximise productivity

Understand changes in environmental restrictions and safety requirements to ensure responsible drill and blast practices

Identify innovative technology and product solutions to maximise efficiency and reduce costs

Review changes in commodity prices to forecast where the industry is heading

Proven and practical experience is guaranteed at the 11th Annual Drill and Blast Summit for 2016. Valuable ideas and practices will be experienced first hand through case studies presented by leading mining experts. You will learn from leading professionals to gain insights, identify opportunities and take away key strategies for better drill and blast practices.

I look forward to seeing you next April in Brisbane.

Kind regards, Sophia Harris Conference ProducerMining IQ

4 Interactive solution discussions to help you work through the most pressing challenges and develop key strategies you can implement back on the job

8 Expert Case Studies and best practice examples by Australia’s Drill and Blast leading industry professionals

3 Interactive Expert led discussions on environmental restrictions, efficiency and innovative technologies

Networking opportunities including speed networking, discussion tables, networking breaks, lunches and networking drinks


WHO WILL YOU MEET AT DRILL AND BLAST? Head/Director/Manager of:

Global Category Managers – Drill & Blast Technical Services Managers Drill & Blast Superintendents Drill & Blast Supervisors Drill & Blast Team Leaders Senior Drill & Blast Engineers Drill & Blast Managers Drill & Blast Engineers Mining Engineers Shot Firers

Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities!

To meet those responsible for maximising productivity, cost efficiency and innovation with limited resources in Drill and Blast, contact the Drill and Blast team today to discuss sponsorship opportunities:

Collin Lawrence Ph : 02 9229 1050 E: [email protected]

THE EXPERT SPEAKER PANEL


Enver BajramProject Leader/Electrical Engineer, CRC Mining

Maryanne WebbGlobal Category Manager - Drill and Blast, AngloAmerican

Steve SimmonsDrill & Blast Coordinator, AngloAmerican

Guy CleaverGraduate Drill and Blast Engineer, Thiess Pty Ltd

Inspector of Explosives Representative,Department of Natural Resourcesand Mines

Anthony LockyerMine Services Superintendent, Yancoal Andrew Dittmann

Production Coordinator, BMA - Peak Downs Coal Mine

David MartinMine Production Development, BHP Billiton Jack Chaston

Autonomous Drill Production Engineer, BHP Billiton- Iron Ore

Vishwa BhushanPrincipal Advisor Mine Operations Improvement, Rio Tinto

Marc ThompsonShotfirer Trainer and Assessor, BHP Billiton

Bradley JenkinsonExplosives Supervisor, Whitehaven Coal

Mathew DennisDrill and Blast Superintendent, BHP Billiton – Mt Arthur Coal Mine

Kate PenneyActing Manager of Mineral Commodities, Resources and Energy Economics, Economic and Analytical Services Division, Australian Government, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Mark KillipDrill and Blast Supervisor, BMA Mining

Gary CavanoughPrincipal Research Scientist, CSIRO

Ross BurdenPrincipal Drill & Blast Engineer, Thiess Pty Ltd

Matt WilliamsGraduate Drill & Blast Engineer, Maules Creek Coal Limited

Darryl StubbingsDrill and Blast Engineer, Glencore

08:30 Conference Registration and Arrival Coffee

09:00 Opening Remarks by Iqpc Australia and The Conference Chair

09:10 Opening Keynote Address: Forecasting Changes In Commodity Prices and How It Will Impact The Drill and Blast Industry

In 2014 - 15 export earnings from resource and energy commodities are estimated to have declined by 11 per cent to $174 billion. This is partly due to a 27 per cent decline in export earnings from iron ore, and a 7 per cent decline in coal export values. Export earnings are forecast to increase to around $178 billion in 2015-16, and higher energy export earnings will be underpinned by the start of LNG production in Queensland (Resources and Energy Quarterly, June 2015). Attend this interesting presentation by the department of Industry, Innovation and Science to gain a better understanding of why the mining industry is where it stands and where it is heading.

Providing an outlook for Australian key export commodities

Exploring the commodity prices for Coal, Iron Ore, and Gold to understand where the price changes are heading for the future

Highlighting commodity prices around the world to forecast what this means for Australian exports

An overview of key commodity market issues

Kate Penney Acting Manager of Mineral Commodities,

Resources and Energy Economics, Economic and Analytical Services Division, Australian Government, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

09:50 Solution Provider Thought Leadership Session *Please contact [email protected]

for more information

10:20 Identifying Strategies to Implement in the Blasting Process to Save Costs Down the Line

Blasting continues to dominate the mining production, therefore proper adoption of drilling and blasting can contribute significantly towards profitability. Join this engaging session by David from BHP Billiton who will provide a case study on how innovating within the blasting process can benefit costs down the line.

Addressing the downstream impacts of bulk movement

Understanding technologies that ensure cost reduction

Identifying initiatives that save money in drill and blast

Developing strategies to reduce bottom-line costs

David Martin Mine Production Development, BHP Billiton

10:50 Speed Networking Session *Facilitated by Conference Chair A structured interactive session designed to

help you expand your network through one-on-one focused conversations

11:20 Morning Tea and Networking Break

11.50 Solution Provider Thought Leadership Session *Please contact [email protected]

for more information

12:30 Panel Session: Addressing Technology Developments to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs

An important component of improving drill and blast efficiency is innovating within the production process. With technological developments, it has enhanced the ability to reduce communication down time, allowing efficient data flow and more significantly, lowering production costs. Join this engaging panel session to understand what software developments leading professionals are using, and how being innovative is enhancing drill and blast efficiency.

Identifying changes in apps including Myplan and Minestar, to enhance productivity and effective communication on the field

Understanding how utilising apps within the blast bench can cut downtime liaising with engineers and improve efficiency

How new technology solutions can maximise safety, reduce costs, improve productivity and boost efficiency

Establishing advantages in software applications to manage a limited workforce

Moderator Steve Simmons Drill & Blast Coordinator, AngloAmerican

Speaker 1 Vishwa Bhushan Principal Advisor Mine Operations Improvement,

Rio Tinto

Speaker 2 Jack Chaston, Autonomous Drill Production

Engineer, BHP Billiton- Iron Ore

Speaker 3 Mark Killip Drill and Blast Supervisor, BMA Mining

13:10 Networking Lunch

CONFERENCE DAY ONETuesday, 12 April 2016

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14:10 ‘Top Of Coal Detection in a Rotary Air Blast Drill Rig’

Integrating a geophysical measurement technique into the drill string and performing measurements during the drilling process.

Measurement technique ahead of the drill bit for changes in the characteristics of the formation.

Future direction to a commercial realizable system is to integrate with third party drill monitoring systems for real time monitoring of other system parameters to improve coal detection.

Benefits to reduce coal loss due to damage during the drill and blast process by leaving a standoff above the coal seam.

Addressing how to reduce coal damage and increase production and profitability.

Enver Bajram Project Leader/Electrical Engineer, CRC Mining

14.50 Identifying Systems to Improve Productivity and Efficiency

Any event that reduces productivity will increase energy consumption. Join this engaging and informative presentation by Gary Cavanough, who will discuss the “state of the art” systems to address key areas of energy wastage in blasting.

Identifying strategies to avoid over blasting and reduce coal loss.

Analysing poor explosive performance to enhance blasting techniques.

Discussing how optimum cast can minimise dragline movement.

Addresses non-optimal Fragmentation to ensure maximum truck capacity and reducing energy.

Improving efficiency by developing techniques to improve borehole quality, avoid misfires and improve automation

Gary Cavanough Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO

15:30 Afternoon Tea and Networking Break

16:00 Cutting Costs and improving Efficiency – An Integrated Approach

Managing your drill bits to save costs and increase pan rates by 10%

Highlighting Glencore’s suppliers and how they can save costs and improve efficiency

Increasing production and efficiency with a split roster to hold more explosives

Identifying strategies implemented at Glencore to improve efficiency such as rostering systems, regular meetings, getting more explosives in the ground and more

Darryl Stubbings Drill and Blast Engineer, Glencore

16:50 Champagne Solutions Clinic

Table 1 Identifying Techniques to Boost Productivity

and Improve Efficiency Addressing strategies to boost productivity

and efficiency Comparing and contrasting differences

between organisation strategies Identifying technologies that improve efficiency

Facilitator: Gary Cavanough Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO

Table 2 Identifying Innovative Technology Solutions to

Reduce Bottom Line Costs Analysing new technologies that add value and

reduce costs Identifying cost savings in production to

reduce costs down the line such as reduced power consumption through the crushing circuit due to better fragmentation

Discussing different innovative solutions and how they reduce costs and boost efficiency

Facilitator: Steve Simmons Drill & Blast Coordinator, AngloAmerican

Table 3 Highlighting Innovation Changes to Enhance

Drill and Blast Performance Addressing the benefits of a high speed

camera to enhance success Improving your cast to enhance your rock

movement percentage Innovating explosive products to improve your

blast performance

Facilitator: Guy Cleaver Drill & Blast Engineer, Thiess Pty Ltd

Table 4 Comparing and Contrasting Different Supplier

Offerings Reducing costs vs adding value What makes a good supplier? What makes a good customer? Opportunities and challenges with product trials

Facilitator: Maryanne Webb Global Category Manager - Drill and Blast,

AngloAmerican

17:30 End of Day One

17:40 Networking Drinks for All Attendees

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CONFERENCE DAY ONETuesday, 12 April 2016

08:30 Conference Registration and Arrival Coffee

09:00 Opening Remarks from the Conference Chair

09:10 Keynote Presentation: Addressing Legislative Requirements and Updates for Explosives

Update on the common legislative requirements Addressing safety legislative updates Highlighting laws of health and safety for

explosives An overview of explosive requirements and key

notes presented by the inspector

Representative from an Inspector of Explosives, Department of Natural Resources and Mines

09:50 Solution Provider Thought Leadership Session *Please contact [email protected] for

more information

10:20 Innovating the Blasting Process to Improve Fragmentation Whilst Complying with Resident Restrictions

Working with resident and environmental restrictions are key challenges for most organisations within the drill and blast industry. Join Anthony Lockyer who will present real life case studies on how modifying different explosive patterns can manage fragmentation success by 15% overall, whilst complying with resident and environmental restrictions.

Implementing different explosive properties and trialling low density explosives to improve fragmentation and heave

Understanding how improving blasting patterns will increase fragmentation success

Establishing new product developments and understanding how to use them

Enhancing blasting results while maintaining environmental restrictions and meeting the community expectations

Anthony Lockyer Mine Services Superintendent, Yancoal

11:00 Morning Tea and Networking Break

11:30 Addressing Fume and Vibration Restrictions to Implement Management Strategies

Ensuring effective measures are in place to manage the environmental restrictions is crucial to managing efficient drill and blast. Environmental restrictions can have a big impact on drill and blast procedures, and if monitoring and management practices are not in place, it can affect relationships with communities and also the production process.

Addressing techniques to managing vibration limits such as sensor control points and blast designs

Identifying what products best reduce fumes and how are they being used

Assessing the complications around fume and vibration limits

Developing strategies and measures to manage environmental restrictions effectively

Moderator

Steve Simmons Drill & Blast Coordinator, AngloAmerican

Speaker 1

David Martin Mine Production Development, BHP Billiton

Speaker 2

Anthony Lockyer Mine Services Superintendent, Yancoal

Speaker 3

Mathew Dennis Drill and Blast Superintendent, BHP Billiton

Speaker 4

Bradley Jenkinson Explosives Supervisor, Whitehaven Coal

12:10 Solution Provider Thought Leadership Session *Please contact [email protected] for

more information

12:40 Networking Lunch

13.40 Improving Efficiency and Reducing Costs with an Automated Drill System

With limited resources in today’s mining industry, a key factor to success is innovating new technologies. New technology developments can respond to changing environmental restrictions, reduce costs, enhance productivity and improve efficiency. Join this engaging session presented by Jack Chaston, who has been involved with the process in trialing the autonomous drill system at BHP Iron Ore.

An overview of the autonomous drill system, including the benefits involved

Identifying challenges and opportunities in trailing the new system

Highlighting improvement points, and how this is managed

Assessing examples of how the new system will enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Jack Chaston Autonomous Drill Production Engineer, BHP Billiton - Iron Ore

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CONFERENCE DAY TWOWednesday, 13 April 2016

CONFERENCE DAY TWOWednesday, 13 April 2016

14:20 Implementing Staff Training Systems to Maximise Staff Performance and Minimise Safety Hazards

Training staff is crucial to both production efficiency and cost minimisation. Un-trained staff can create challenges around technology and product breakages, mistakes in blasting, and impose significant health and safety threats. With tighter safety legislations and limited resources in today’s mining industry, this session will underline how important it is to have trained staff within the field to enhance blasting success.

Improving productivity within the field by implementing training techniques

Developing strategies to teach inexperienced staff successfully

Understanding how effective management impacts safe blasting practices

Addressing key challenges with training staff and how to effectively manage them

Marc Thompson Shotfirer Trainer and Assessor, BHP Billiton

15:00 Afternoon Tea and Networking Break

15:30 Boosting Efficiency in an Open Cut Coal Mine with Specifically Manufactured Explosives that Reduce Fumes

Bradley Jenkinson works as an Explosives Supervisor in an open cut coal mine for Whitehaven Coal. This co-presentation with their newest Graduate Engineer, will underline the day to day operations in a successful coal mine with a getting back to basics approach in which the shot firers are responsible for organising on the bench and timing of explosive firers.

Addressing health and safety requirements when working with bulk explosives

An overview of explosives that are manufactured for Whitehaven Coal to reduce fumes

Getting back to basics – a field with no Engineers and how this is managed

Optimising the drill and blast design, pattern mark up and surveying with efficiency

Bradley Jenkinson Explosives Supervisor, Whitehaven Coal

Matt Williams Graduate Drill & Blast Engineer, Maules Creek Coal Limited

16:10 Addressing a “Getting Back to Basics” Approach to Improve Productivity and Profitability

As the industry emerges out of a productivity down-turn, mining companies are strengthening their cost reduction and efficiency programs to regain momentum. As a result, business improvement through drill and blast activities has become a major focus area for companies looking to drive down costs, boost productivity and meet operational demands.

Discussing how taking a back to basics approach can strip away complexities in data management

Analysing how the powder factor should be treated - a leading or lagging indicator?

Addressing basic blast design principals to manage effective wall control

Improving productivity by reducing complicated procedures

Moderator:

Steve Simmons Drill & Blast Coordinator, AngloAmerican

Speaker 1:

Andrew Dittmann Production Coordinator, BHP Billiton

Speaker 2:

Maryanne Webb Global Category Manager - Drill and Blast,

AngloAmerican

Speaker 3:

Mark Killip Drill and Blast Supervisor, BMA Mining

Speaker 4:

Ross Burden Principal Drill & Blast Engineer, Thiess Pty Ltd

16:50 Main Conference Close

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About Our Sponsors

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technologies developed by its highly skilled team ensure that DBS can provide innovative, customised blasting solutions for both open cut and underground mines.

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