UPDATE
Volume 1 Number 1 2014 Volume 2, 2014 Notes from the Chair
It was a few years ago that Jamie Ross said ‘The annual
Congress is a great event to participate in, you should try
and get there one year’. Well, that has finally happened.
The annual AusIMM Congress was held recently in
Melbourne on 30 May – 1 June and this year witnessed
some 110 attendees, the largest number ever, with every
branch (bar one), Society, Committee and group
represented. The largest number of students (23) also
attended.
Congress is the main planning and strategy event for The
AusIMM and comes together essentially to elect a new
President, to review progress over the prior year and set
the direction for the oncoming year.
A considerable amount of activities were packed in to the
three-day event with the program including:
• 44 sub-entities presenting on their respective key
issues and priorities
• three workshops led by Owen Hegarty, Keren
Paterson and Rex Berthelsen for the Branches and
Committees, Societies and Student Chapters covering
opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing
• two plenary panel sessions lead by Paul Harper and
Alison Clark introducing the new Community and
Environment Society led by Corinne Unger, the
Membership Assistance Program (MAP), the New
Professionals Committee, JORC and the trend in
international memberships
• four strategy sessions led by Dale Sims, Geoff
Sharrock, Owen Hegarty and Colin Moorhead
covering ethics, supporting members, policy and
advocacy and engaging young professionals
• Presentations by the AusIMM Far North Queensland
Branch (Cairns) and the Southern Queensland Branch
(Brisbane) competing for hosting Congress in 2016.
This year’s Congress was noted for being extremely
energetic and it was quite evident that an enormous
amount of goodwill was present during three days of highly
inclusive and collaborative activities.
As AusIMM President Geoff Sharrock pointed out a number
of times, the AusIMM is essentially one big organisation of
volunteers and it is this – one of our core attributes – that
makes our organisation so successful.
Such is The AusIMM’s success in recent years that it has
clearly become one of the most sort-after associations
within the mining industry.
Although there is strong competition for other professional
bodies, the AusIMM has seen membership across the
Asian region increase by 60 per cent during 2007-14.
Where the Asian-based membership was once
predominantly made up of Australians working overseas,
the more recent increase in membership has come from
Asian professionals.
This trend, along with the number of Australians seeking
work overseas, will only continue to increase in future
years.
The AusIMM is a very strong and sort-after brand across
Asia and this is driven by a number of factors, most notable
of which are:
• the Institute’s well-developed approach to
professional development being very attractive
• the ever increasing tendency for Asia to gravitate
towards doing things the ‘western way’ – we are
even seeing JORC being translated into Chinese
with the help from Peter Stoker.
Other current trends in our industry were also discussed at
Congress and of note was the changing landscape with
respect to employment. An increasing number of members
have reported that the trend in unemployment and underemployment is a key issue for them.
In response, The AusIMM has developed the Member
Assistance Program. Although initial uptake of the program
has been slower than hoped for – with a tendency for
members to not put their hand up – participation has picked
up more recently as members realise it is not structured to
be a ‘handout’, but more so to provide benefits associated
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other AusIMM sub-entities. Initial queries can be directed
towards the AusIMM via [email protected].
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with networking and staying in touch with fellow industry
professionals.
Next year’s Congress will be held in Perth, hosted by the
AusIMM Perth Branch.
Of the many other themes that came out of the weekend,
others that stood out centred on:
Regards
Alex Trevisin MAusIMM
 getting a larger part of the membership involved in
AusIMM initiatives
 mentoring – the need for it and the importance of it
 members adapting to the changing landscape to
exploit opportunities in other new areas
If you want to get involved with The AusIMM or any of its
programs such as MAP then I strongly encourage you to
make contact with your local Branch, Society or any of the
Six tips for talking safety
Jamie Ross MAusIMM(CP)
This article was originally
published at
www.miningman.com.
you can talk one-on-one.
This will make the
discussion less daunting,
the person less defensive
and if it turns out that
we’re wrong, we won’t
look dumb in front of the
whole crew.
In our industry we work
with people who have a
range of different
attitudes toward safety
and how much risk they’ll
take on the jobsite.
2. Use ‘I’ not ‘you’
The best way to avoid the
person getting defensive
or argumentative is to
focus on your own
thoughts and feelings
rather than what you want
them to do differently.
From time to time, we find
ourselves in a situation
where we want to let
someone know that we
don’t think the way they
are working is the safest
way, or that we don’t
think they’re following all the correct procedures for the job.
The easiest way to do this is to make sure you start your
sentences with ‘I’ instead of ‘you.’ We want to talk about
how we feel and what we think, not directly about their
actions or what we want them to change. So instead of ‘You
should be …,’ ‘You are supposed to …,’ or ‘You know you
haven’t …,’ we want to say things like ‘I’m a bit worried …,’
‘I thought the rule was …,’ or ‘When I was on another site
they ...’.
Having this type of conversation is made all the more
difficult when the person we want to chat with doesn’t work
for us and may not even be from the same company or
team.
But we shouldn’t avoid having a discussion about safety just
because we aren’t someone’s boss. Keeping people safe is
only achieved by everyone looking out for each other and
having the courage to talk about the best way to do things.
Not only does this make our comments less direct and
(confrontational) to the person (and hence make them less
defensive) it also means that if we are wrong (which does
happen!), then we don’t look like such a know-it-all.
Here are six tips to help make your next safety chat go a
little smoother and make sure your message sticks:
1. Pick your moment
3. Ask questions
There are right and wrong times to have a safety
discussion. If the situation you’re presented with is putting
someone in immediate danger, then you need to find a way
to pause the job as quickly as possible and talk about what
you’ve seen.
In a similar way to using ‘I’ instead of ‘you’, we will try to
phrase our comments as questions instead of statements
as much as possible. This again makes the discussions
less defensive and gives the person a chance to explain
their actions from their point of view. So we say things like
‘Do we need to have locked this out first?’, ‘Do you think we
should go a get a ladder?’, or ‘What’s the procedure for
this?’. Even if you know the answer for sure, using
questions creates a more open and effective discussion and
However, there are times when there’s not an urgent
danger and we are better to wait and have the chat later.
For example, if someone is not wearing the correct PPE,
approaching him in front of the whole crew probably won’t
work – we should wait until an opportune time later on when
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If you’re right, they’ll probably change what they’re doing
anyway and if you’re wrong, then there was no point having
an argument in the first place. We want people to work
safely because they see the reasons why, not because
they’ve been forced into it when they don’t agree.
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helps you find out more about the other person’s point of
view.
4. Blame someone else
6. Lead by example
Another tactic to make yourself look less like a know-it-all is
to reference a third party or source.
Leading by example through working safely ourselves may
not help us deal with a dangerous situation that we’re
witnessing, but over the longer term it sets you up to be
able to have these safety conversations in the future.
For example we can base our comments on what the boss
said, what the procedure said, or what our induction
(orientation) said. We can make someone else look like the
‘enforcer’ of safety rather than sounding like it’s us.
If you’re not a good safety role model yourself, you’re not on
a good foundation to talk to someone about what you think
they should do differently.
So we might say things like, ‘Didn’t they say in the induction
that we had to …’, ‘Come on, the boss has really been
hammering us about safety glasses …’. or even a general
one like ‘They’ve been telling us to talk more about safety,
so on that note I was thinking …’.
How would you feel if someone that never wears his or her
PPE told you you should follow the rules more often?
Leading by example with your own safe behaviours is the
best foundation for helping others work more safely.
Of course, we can only reference other sources or people
when it’s true—we can’t just make things up!
Fortunately, safety is so widely spoken about in the industry
that most people are happy to engage in a discussion
without getting defensive – it just needs someone to kick it
off.
5. Be prepared to walk away
In the end, we are all responsible for our own safety and
there’s only so much we can do to influence another
person’s behaviours.
There’s no doubt people will still take risks even though
they know it’s not the right thing to do, but a little chat to
show them that you care about doing things the right way
just might make all the difference!
So if the conversation starts to go off the rails and the
person gets defensive or argumentative, the best thing we
can do is take some time out. There’s no benefit in pushing
the point to prove you’re right if the person isn’t interested in
listening or acknowledging what you’re saying. It will be
best to just leave them to think about what you’ve said and
perhaps come back to it at a later time.
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Made redundant? Looking for a job?
Peter Horne, Director SHR Consulting
I think I know how you feel; I have been there a number of
times myself.
1. when RTZ purchased CRA and a
number of roles were removed
2. when Merck Sharpe and Dohme took
over AMRAD Pharmaceuticals and
they closed the Melbourne office
3. after Rio Tinto restructured and
centralised a number of functions to
Brisbane.
The emotional issues surrounding
redundancy is a topic on its own and I’d prefer
to talk to individuals separately to address
their needs but there are a number of things
that you can do to help gain your next role.
Finding a job is a fully time activity
Don’t get distracted doing less important
tasks, painting the house, taking the children
to school etc. People often find getting a job
too difficult and defer the activity in preference
for easier tasks. Focus on getting a job.
Get into a routine and prioritise your efforts
pages, it is a marketing document only, the purpose is to
get you an interview.
Act as if you are
were at work, get
up early, exercise,
review the
papers/media and
know what is
happening within
the economy, not
just within the
mining industry.
There are many
sectors that are
growing and may
be the source of
your next job. Be
up-to-date and
current.
Act as if you are were at work, get up early,
exercise, review the papers/media and know
what is happening within the economy, not
just within the mining industry. There are many sectors that
are growing and may be the source of your next job. Be upto-date and current.
Think outside the box
Identify your transferrable skills, you will have
many. Most people are blind to their
transferrable skills and need a third person to
help identify them.
Engineers are renowned for their problemsolving ability, their organisational skills and a
desire to achieve. These attribute are sort
after in most industries and is part of the
reason why engineers are well represented in
banking, finance and business consulting.
Be flexible and adaptable
You may have to leave the mining industry
and do something that is quite different from
what you have been doing. We talk about
people having four or five careers within their
working life.
I worked with a mining engineer who has had
a number of careers:
 initially as a mining engineer in iron ore,
 then in organisational development and
training within a mining company
 as a recruiter in a search firm supplying people into
the mining industry
 then in sales and marketing - selling mining
equipment into the industry
Network
 and more recently back into mining
Build your network
His career has taken him from Broken Hill to the Pilbara, to
Melbourne and then Brisbane.
This is a life-long requirement. Who do you include in your
network? Everyone – previous employers, ex-colleagues,
ex-school and university mates, friends and family
members, parents of the children at school. Build a spreadsheet of names, titles, companies, contact details and
maintain it. You never know where opportunities will come
from.
Be resilient
Looking for work takes courage, persistence and resilience.
You won’t have a boss telling you what to do; you have to
do it yourself. Your partner might act in that role but that
could be too close to home. Get used to rejections. The
more you get rejected the closer you are to your new role.
Use LinkedIn, it is a great source of information, search
firms and recruiters use it to find people.
Waking up at three in the morning, worried about finances
and future is not unusual, it’s your subconscious working
through the issues.
Maintain your network
Make contact with members of your network, phone calls,
emails, I prefer face-to-face over a coffee. Tell them what
you are doing, ask their advice and connect with their
networks. People talk about six degrees of separation – in
the mining industry I think it is nearer three degrees of
separation.
Finding the next role is a full-time activity but you also need
to give yourself time to relax. It is important to discuss and
share your concerns with other people, your friends, excolleagues and your partner, if you have an outplacement
consultant use them to the max. They can all help you
remain positive and focused.
Selling your skills
Tailor your resume to suit the specific role. You should have
a master resume that covers everything you have done.
From the master you select the specific things that are
aligned to the role that you are going for.
Remember – keep your resume brief no more than three
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Silver Hill – The University of Queensland Silver Mine Precinct
by Ken Grubb
reviewed by Brian White HonFAusIMM(CP), Principal, Brian White Mining Services; Professor of Mining Engineering, The
University of Queensland; and Site Senior Executive of the UQEM
Interested in mining history? Or are
you an alumnus of Mining, Extractive
Metallurgy or Earth Sciences at the
University of Queensland?
recently, with students assisting mine
staff and occasionally contractors.
In 1959, the work was accelerated and
also a new inclined surface shaft
developed with the aid of Burmese
students under the Colombo Plan.
You may be interested in a new
publication titled Silver Hill’written by
Consulting Engineer, Ken Grubb
(Principal of Moreton Geotechnical
Services).
The mine surface and underground
working have subsequently been used
for practical teaching of Mining
Engineering students in Risk
Management, Mine Surveying, Mining
Engineering Practice, Mine Ventilation
and Rock Mechanics and many
students over the years have
completed their Final Year capstone
Thesis subject at the mine on a wide
range of mining aspects and research,
including topics directly related to the
operations of the mine itself and
Remote Control.
This 50 A5 page booklet tells the story
of The University of Queensland
Experimental Mine (UQEM) at Isles
Road, Indooroopilly in Brisbane, which
has also been the site of the Julius
Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
(JKMRC) since 1966.
This lead-silver mine commenced with
the finding of silver-bearing galena in
the grounds of GJ Ohlsen’s property
on Finney’s Hill, Indooroopilly, 9 km
from the Brisbane city centre, in 1918.
Ohlsen and colleague PJ Madden
tested the property further and established a small open pit
based on initial estimates of ore sample grades of 25 per
cent Pb and 50 oz/t Ag.
In addition, Earth Sciences students
from The University and from the
Queensland University of Technology and University of
Southern Queensland (Toowoomba) have regularly
undertaken face mapping exercises in various parts of the
underground levels.
A small open pit was commenced in November 1918 in
Mining Lease (ML) 13. This led to a minor mining rush and
further ML’s were granted over surrounding area over the
next few years.
The mine has also been used by a wide range of other
organisations for various activities covering School student
visits, including being part of The Institute’s ASMV
programme, rescue training by the Queensland Fire &
Rescue Service and the State Emergency Service and
visits by other interest groups such as Probus.
The exploration work included the first use of experimental
electrical geophysical prospecting. A number of shafts and
adits were developed to open up and mine the deposit
below the open pit. In all approximately eight levels and sub
-levels were established to a depth of approximately 90 m.
Many aspects of mining-related research have been
investigated at the mine by students and workers from The
University, the JKMRC, CSIRO and CMTE/CRC Mining, as
well as company’s trialling their products. To date, the use
of the mine and its facilities has been provided as a
community service at no charge.
The small independent operating mines on the various
Leases were ultimately amalgamated mid-1924 into the
Finney’s Hill United Silver Mine Ltd and the 60 m diameter
open pit deepened to an ultimate depth of about 30 m into
the top of the old underground workings.
For many years an Annual Mine Open Day, including
underground visits, has been staged by the students in
conjunction with the Annual Mining Games competitions, for
the general public.
The mine finally closed in 1929 having mined approximately
227 000 ounces of silver and nearly 1800 tonnes of lead.
The area affected by mining activities was acquired by the
Brisbane City Council and the mine lay dormant and the
Mining Leases lapsed until, in June 1951, it was donated to
The University of Queensland for educational purposes.
Unfortunately, the mine has not been available to students
or other users for the past few years due to a number of
largely specious concerns of senior members of The
University bureaucracy. This has included concerns over
mine safety and structural integrity, environmental issues
and of course economics.
This was a contribution to the establishment of the new
Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering (1950)
by first Professor Frank White.
This in turn has resulted in the commissioning of a number
of studies, culminating in a ‘Mine Closure Study’ by a
Mining Consultancy Group, which resulted (in the opinion of
Following inspections, the staff and students of the new
Department commenced rehabilitation of the partially
collapsed old shafts and drives in the underground workings
during weekends and holidays. This practice continued until
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In addition, a number of current Final Year students are
carrying out work as part of their Final Year Research
Theses on practical topics designed to better quantify data
and designs for incorporating into a business case study to
facilitate the making of more realistic decisions on the
creation of a self-sufficient on-going operation as an
alternative end use to closure.
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this reviewer) in a somewhat deficient report, though this is
not totally the fault of the consultant. The University has
subsequently pursued a misguided approach of closure with
respect to the ‘use’ of this unique and valuable asset.
The publication of this booklet has been prompted by the
activities of a group of interested and concerned individuals
– ‘The Friends of the Mine’ – who consider that The
University authorities are misguided in their approach, to
generate a small amount of funds to support the
committees’ future activities.
Copies of this booklet can be obtained (cash point sales) at
the JKMRC, Tel. (07) 3365 5888, or by arrangement with
the reviewer, Mob. 0419 799 124.
Why SMART goals are not that smart
Jamie Ross MAusIMM(CP)
This article was originally published at
www.miningman.com.au.
and that there is a specific time at which they will be
measured. An achievement that can’t be measured, or has
no set time for measurement, is no motivator at all.
When setting goals for a team or individual, it is common to
check them to make sure they are SMART:
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Mining Man prefers to do things a little simpler and ask
managers we work with to focus just on M and T –
Measurable and Time Limited. We find that the rest of the
criteria tend to fall out once these are defined.
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
A measurable goal ensures that there is a predefined,
objective result that must be achieved and which is agreed
in advance. Setting a goal which is measurable naturally
leads to a goal which is S for specific. By including the
person or team who is being set the goal in the goal setting
process and using their input to set the goal measure, will
help ensure that the goal is A for achievable and R for
realistic.
Realistic
Time limited
Or even SMARTER with:
 Excitable
 Rewarded
But several groups we’ve worked with have found that
manager’s sometimes struggle to tick all five SMART
boxes, even though they know what they want someone in
their team to achieve. Using the SMART model is
sometimes not so smart, as it adds extra work and time to
what should be a simple process, especially if the manager
is quite clear on what they want achieved.
We believe that in goal setting and coaching to achieve
goals, collaborating with the team member or team while
defining the goals is the key to success. Ownership and
input drive this success.
So don’t drop the entire SMART tool when you are next
setting goals for a team or in an annual performance
review, but try just starting with MT goals and you should
end of with something the motivates and achieves the
outcome you desire.
There is no doubt that when delegating tasks or providing
goals, it is important to ensure that they can be measured
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The Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)
Wombats 2014 Competition
David Grimsey GAusIMM, Coach, Curtin University WASM Wombats)
Curtin University’s WASM Wombats have recently returned
from the 36th International Intercollegiate Mining
Competition which was hosted by the Missouri University of
Science and Technology (MS&T) in Rolla during 3-5 April.
pile for the mucking competition had turned to mud, leaving
the Wombats unable to use their renown mucking technique
and having to resort to the ‘digging’ technique favoured by
the American teams.
The competition attracted a
record 43 teams of six
competing over all
divisions, representing 15
universities from the USA,
Canada, Brazil, England
and Australia, including
teams from Curtin, UWA
and UQ.
The next day saw the coeds (led by Holly Kiely) and
the women’s team (led by
Emma Trypuza) compete.
The WASM ladies had a
rough start to the day,
losing a number of BBs in
the gold pan event.
Their competitive spirit saw
them improve throughout
the day, with impressive
displays in the remaining
events.
The Wombats were well
represented, entering
teams in each of the three
student divisions (men’s, co
-ed and women’s) after
The WASM wombats.
securing significant industry
sponsorship despite the difficult climate for raising money.
Strong performances in the
hand steel and track stand
events ensured second places for both, with a painfully
close result in the saw, finishing third by only fractions of a
second. It came down to the survey event to separate the
teams, with the women finishing a close 4th overall in their
division.
In response, the commitment from each Wombat team
member was to train at least three times a week and five to
six times a week leading up to the competition, not only to
be highly competitive, but to develop team working and
leadership skills amongst its members, which has always
been a primary objective of participation in the Wombats.
The WASM co-eds put in a strong performance all day,
finishing with first places in swede saw and track stand, a
second placing in hand steel and placing no lower than fifth
in any of the field events to give them a one point lead over
the Camborne School of Mines (CSM) team, with the survey
event still to be decided as the last event of the last day.
This year the WASM teams were first on the field for
practice day and rewarded for their early start, being able to
practice most of the events before being hit with heavy rains
accompanied by tornado warnings after lunch.
The weather cleared up after an hour but not before the dirt
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a fitting reward for months of hard work by the impressive
student group.
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After a nail-biting wait, the Wombat surveyors (Holly Kiely and
Holly Kiely, a veteran of three international competitions and
Nick Wright) were able to defeat CSM to take the overall win
captain of the co-ed team was elated to have a win in her
by a narrow two points, at the head of a field of 18 teams, the
final competition.
largest ever in the history of the competition.
‘It has been such a great trip and it was a fantastic feeling to
The final day of team competition saw the men (led by Jake
come away with a win after all the effort everyone has put in’
Rovacsek) compete. There were some nervous moments in
she said.
the gold pan event when the final panner, Caleb Woodcock,
Scott Berry, a first year member of the Wombats already had
didn’t realise he had stuck a BB to the bottom of his hand
while placing one in the judge’s hand. Luckily the BB dropped his eyes on next year’s games.
back into the pan rather than into the trough and the team
went on to take out a first in the event.
‘I really didn’t know what to expect when joining this group but
I have learnt so much through my involvement and can’t wait
to have another crack at the championship next year’ he said.
The hand steel event saw some more tense times, with the
last steeler, Captain Jake Rovacsek, unable to drill a third
hole as there wasn’t enough room on their designated drilling
area. Fortunately, the team was allowed a re-drill at the end
of the day and put in an outstanding performance to win the
steel by over an inch.
The Wombats now look forward to 2015, when they will be
given the chance to showcase WASM and Kalgoorlie to the
international mining community through hosting of the
competition which will be held on 18-23 March.
Expressions of interest to support the Wombats hosting can
The men’s competition was particularly competitive and a few be sent to [email protected].
disappointing results meant the Wombats ended up taking
Full results for the 2014 competition results can be found at
out third overall, with the much improved CSM taking out
second and the impressive home team MS&T taking out first. http://mining.mst.edu/activitiesandseminars/2014results.
The WASM Wombats represented their university and
sponsors admirably. The trip was enjoyed by all involved and
2014 WASM Wombats Sponsors
2014 WASM Wombats team members
Silver Sponsors – Barminco, Byrnecut Australia and First
Quantum Nickel
Coach – David Grimsey
Men’s – Jake Rovacsek (c), Kim Bailey, Daniel Bochenek,
Brodie Edwards, Lee Haynes, Jacob Sammut and Caleb
Woodcock
Bronze Sponsors – Anglo Gold Ashanti, Australian Contract
Mining (ACM), Cliffs Natural Resources, Emeco, Goldfields,
Action Drill and Blast, Mining and Civil Australia (MACA),
Mincor, Mining People International (MPI), Norton Goldfields,
Reed Resources, Swick, Tru Blu, Western Areas and
WesTac
Co-eds – Holly Kiley (c), Scott Berry, Jak Kuser, Jack Prince,
Kelsey Roberts, Audie Trutwein and Nick Wright
Women’s – Emma Trypuza (c), Ashlee Edwards, Ashlee
McKenna, Rachael Parrotte, Brianna Renehan and
Stephanie Shelley
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Terry Burgess FAusIMM, CEO & Managing Director, OZ Minerals
Dr Megan Clark AC FAusIMM, Chief Executive, CSIRO
Ron Douglas MAusIMM, Executive Global Head Projects and Technology, Orica
Joe Cucuzza, Managing Director, AMIRA International
Denise Goldsworthy, Owner & Managing Principal, Alternate Futures
Andrew McIlwain MAusIMM, CEO & Managing Director, Unity Mining Limited
Gavin Yeates FAusIMM(CP), Vice President Mining Operations, BHP Billiton
Prof Ross McAree, Program Leader, Automation Program, CRC Mining
AUSIMM DAY 4: THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
BEST PRACTICE JORC REPORTING:
WINNING INVESTOR CONFIDENCE
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FOUNDATION
SPONSOR
LEAD SPONSORS
PLATINUM
SPONSORS
Gain insights and discuss leading best practice with industry experts
Enhance your professional development with essential technical
excellence
Confirmed speakers include:
Peter Stoker HonFAusIMM(CP), Deputy Chairman, JORC
Mark Berry, Principal Geologist, AMC Consultants Pty Ltd
Steve Hunt, Chairman, JORC
James Rowe, Manager Listings Perth, ASX
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
PRINCIPAL FOUNDING PARTNERS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
You are cordially invited to the 10th
Anniversary of the Mining & Resources Ball.
This fantastic event is hosted by the AusIMM
Southern Queensland Branch in aid of the
Royal Flying Doctor Service, to celebrate our
fabulous industry and to enjoy a great time
with partners, staff, clients and friends.
2014 MINING AND
RESOURCES BALL
H I LT O N H O T E L B A L L R O O M
190 ELIZABETH STREET, BRISBANE
31
OCTOBER
2014
7:00PM FOR 7:30PM / DRESS: EVENING
RSVP BY 24 OCTOBER 2014 (LIMITED SEATING, EARLY BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED)
ENQUIRIES: [email protected]
TICKETS $200
$2,200 INCL GST
CORPORATE TABLE
Where:
Date:
Time:
Dress:
RSVP:
Hilton Hotel Ballroom,
190 Elizabeth Street,
Brisbane
31 October 2014
7.00pm for 7.30pm
Evening
24 October 2014
Includes: A premium three-course meal,
beverages and excellent entertainment
Tickets are $200 per person or $2200 for a
Corporate Table of 10 (including GST). Please
see overleaf for sponsorship packages. If you
would like to discuss a tailored
sponsorship package or have any enquiries
regarding the event, please contact Stacey
Ramadge: [email protected] or
03 9658 6100
To register for this event or to make a donation
to the RFDS, Please CLICK HERE.
2014 MINING AND RESOURCES BALL
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PLATINUM
SILVER
CORPORATE TABLES
$9,000 incl. GST
5 x tables of 10 per sponsor
• Presentation and recognition on the
introduction presentation
• Table signage
• Your logo on the menus
• Display your corporate banner
• Provide corporate gifts
$5,750 incl. GST
3 x tables of 10 per sponsor
• Recognition on the introduction
presentation
• Table signage
• Your logo on the menus
• Display your corporate banner
$2,200 incl. GST
1 x table of 10
• Table signage
GOLD
BRONZE
$7,500 incl. GST
4 x tables of 10 per sponsor
• Recognition on the introduction
presentation
• Table signage
• Your logo on the menus
• Display your corporate banner
$4,000 incl. GST
2 x table of 10 per sponsor
• Recognition on the introduction
presentation
• Table signage
• Your logo on the menus
If you would like to discuss a tailored
sponsorship package or have any enquiries
regarding the event, please contact Stacey Ramadge:
[email protected] or 03 9658 6100