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Science, Society and Sustainability
SD2014
Sustainable Development Conference
Hosted by the Minerals Council of Australia
InterContinental Adelaide
Preliminary
Program
18-20 November
Hosted by
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
InterContinental Hotel Adelaide
18-20 November 2014
An
invitation
to attend SD2014
SCIENCE, SOCIETY AND SUSTAINABILITY
The Board of Directors of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) and
the MCA Sustainable Development Committee have great pleasure in
inviting you to attend the 2014 Sustainable Development Conference
to be held at the InterContinental Adelaide from 18-20 November 2014.
ABOUT THE MCA
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) represents Australia’s exploration,
mining and minerals processing industry, nationally and internationally in
its contribution to sustainable development and society.
The MCA’s strategic objective is to advocate public policy and operational
practice for a world-class industry that is safe, profitable, innovative,
environmentally and socially responsible, and attuned to community
needs and expectations.
MCA’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
The MCA Sustainable Development Conference is widely recognised
as the leading minerals industry forum for communicating sustainable
development and its practical implementation.
SD2014 will provide a unique forum for senior business leaders,
corporate affairs professionals, industry stakeholders, and environmental
and social policy practitioners to build capacity across key social and
environmental issues for the mining and minerals processing sector.
The focus of SD2014 is on the complexity of challenges currently facing
the minerals industry, and the need for solutions which balance both
sound science and community expectations.
Conference
organising committee
The MCA would like to acknowledge the contribution made by the SD2014 Conference Organising
Committee members in developing the program for this year’s conference:
Kelvyn Eglinton
Phil Baker
Heather Bone
Mark Edebone Nigel Long
Andrew Minns
Robyn Sermon Melanie Stutsel
Margie Whitrow
Regional Manager – Social Responsibility, Newmont Asia Pacific and SD2014
Conference Chair
Global Business Leader Environment, Mining, GHD
Group Manager Sustainability, Downer EDI Mining
General Manager Global Sustainability, Orica Limited
Director Corporate and Social Responsibility, South Australian Chamber of Mines
and Energy
Consultant
General Manager – Communities, Rio Tinto
Director- Health, Safety, Environment and Community Policy, Minerals Council of
Australia
Events Manager, Minerals Council of Australia
The Minerals Council of Australia wishes to acknowledge Mark Edebone, a dear friend,
colleague and member of the MCA’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee and
Sustainable Development Committee who sadly passed away unexpectantly on 20 July.
Mark has provided significant guidance as a committee member and support as an active
participant in the MCA’s Sustainable Development Conferences over many years. Mark’s
contribution to the Australian minerals industry will be sorely missed.
Partners
The MCA would like to acknowledge the support of the SD2014 Partners:
Main Sponsor
Welcome Sponsor
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Dinner Sponsor
Supporting Partner
PROGRAM SD2014
Program
overview
The opening day of the conference will feature high level policy and industry dialogue on
environmental approvals; principles and criteria for certification; and maximising regional economic
development through mining and innovation.
Day two will deal with the ‘wicked problems’ facing the industry and will include expert speakers from
both inside and outside the minerals industry. The final day of the conference will showcasing leading
industry speakers discussing and debating ground breaking/leading edge practice.
An overview of the program follows
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Monday, 17 November
Evening
Informal networking drinks for delegates arriving early
Tuesday, 18 November
8.00 am
Registration and Welcome (coffee and tea)
9.15 am – 10.30 am
Opening Session
Welcome:
Kelvyn Eglinton
Chair, SD2014 Organising Committee
Regional Manager – External Relations
Newmont Asia Pacific
The role of science and social attitudes in sustainable mining
Guest speaker to be announced
10.30 am – 11.00 am
Morning Tea
11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Built to last: what are the elements of a model mining company
An expert panel will focus on the critical attributes for a mine
in the future, what needs to change and why, as well as
how performance would be measured or certified.
Introduction and Facilitation:
Melanie Stutsel Director- HSEC, Minerals Council of Australia
Panel:
Graham Ehm
Executive Vice President – Group Planning and Technical
AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited
Heather Bone
Group Manager Sustainability
Downer EDI Mining
Michael Rae
Chief Executive Officer
Asbestoswise
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
Lunch
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1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Trickle down not trickling back to regional Australia
An expert panel will look at how regional economic development is maximised
through mining from the following perspectives:
Facilitator:
Kelvin Eglinton
Regional Manager External Relations
Newmont Asia Pacific
Panel:
Professor Andrew Beer
Director, Centre for Housing Urban and Regional Planning
The University of Adelaide
Warren Mundine
Managing Director
NyunggaBlack
The Hon Fred Chaney AO
Reconciliation Australia and Central Desert Native Title Service
3.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Afternoon Tea
3.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Innovation outside the minerals industry
The session will comprise invited case studies highlighting environmental and
technological innovation
Distinguished Guest:
Major General Michael Jeffery AC AO CVO
Chairman
Future Directions International
Speakers:
Irina Santiago-Brown
Sustainability Australia Winegrowing Program
McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association
Alicia Genet
Manager External Affairs
Santos Ltd
Rebecca Gunn
Senior Manager, Climate Change and
Sustainability Services
Ernst and Young
5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Networking Drinks – Museum of South Australia
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Wednesday, 19 November
Day 2 will feature discussion forums Facilitator:
9.00 am – 10.30 am
Ellen Fanning
Balancing global human rights with local laws and cultural norms
Panel:
Peter Nicholls
Chief Executive Officer
Walk Free Global Business Authentication
Richard Boele
Managing Director
Banarra
Stephen McDonald
Head of Programme Partnerships
Save the Children
10.30 am – 11.00 am
Morning Tea
11.00 am -12.30 pm
Land access and social licence: measuring social performance and
establishing social contracts with community and government
Panel:
Kelvyn Eglinton
Regional Manager – External Relations
Newmont Asia Pacific
Wayne Burns
Director
Centre for Corporate Public Affairs
Kevin Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Queensland South Native Title Services
Rob Kerin
Independent Chair
Primary Producers SA
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
Lunch
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1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
The challenge of competing approaches on a site – relationship contracting to
manage environmental, health and safety and, social performance
Panel:
Ross Browning
Group General Manager Sustainable
Downer EDI Mining Pty Ltd
Brad Jackson
Managing Director
Northern Project Contracting
Brian Kilgariff
General Manager, Prominent Hill
OZ Minerals
3.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Afternoon Tea
3.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Mining Royalties – a driver for empowerment and positive social change
Panel:
James Ensor
Group Senior Manager Social Policy
BHP Billiton
Francis Kelly
Chair
Central Land Council
David Ross
Director
Central Land Council
Danielle Campbell
Community Development Manager
Central Land Council
John Graham
Manager Environment and Communities
Argyle Diamonds
Lawford Benning
Executive Officer
Gelganyem Trust
7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Conference Dinner – The Adelaide Wine Centre
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Thursday, 20 November
9.00 am – 10.30 am
Novel approaches to remedy a hole in the ground
Facilitator:
Corinne Unger
Industry Fellow
Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation
Panel:
Shaun Rainford
Group Technical and Engineering Manager - Resource Recovery
Veolia Australia and New Zealand
Louis Evans
Chief Executive Officer
Ngalang Boodja Council Aboriginal Corporation
Carl Grant
Group Head of Mine Closure Planning
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd
Georgina Pearman
Independent Consultant
Responsible Mining
10.30 am – 11.00 am
Morning Tea
11.00 am – 12.30
Keynote Presentations:
The role of business in ending modern slavery
To be advised
Social License for Profit and Prosperity
Bruce Harvey
Adjunct Professor
Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland
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12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
Lunch
1.30 pm 2.30 pm
Resources Roundup – Discussion Forum
An honest self-assessment of how we’re travelling – for delegate consideration
and debate
Discussant Leaders:
Kelvyn Eglinton
Regional Manager – External Relations
Newmont Asia Pacific
Richard Boele
Managing Director
Banarra
Bruce Harvey
Adjunct Professor
Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland
2.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Closing session and summation
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Networking
functions
Informal networking session
For those arriving in Adelaide on the Monday evening, an informal
networking session will be held.
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Cost:
Dress:
Monday 17 November
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
InterContinental Hotel
$50
Smart casual
Welcome reception
The Welcome Reception will be the official opening social event of
the conference, and provides the perfect opportunity to network and
socialise in a relaxed, informal environment. You will be able to catch
up with colleagues and develop new industry contacts.
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Cost:
Dress:
Tuesday 18 November
5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Museum of South Australia
Included in registration fee
Additional ticket: $65
Smart casual
Conference dinner
The Conference Dinner will be held at the National Wine Centre of
Australia. The evening will commence with pre dinner drinks on the
outdoor terrace overlooking the Botanic Gardens. The dinner will
feature produce and wines from the Adelaide region.
Date:
Time:
Venue
Cost:
Dress:
Transport: Wednesday 19 November
7.00 pm
The Adelaide Wine Centre
Included in full registration fee
Additional tickets: $190
Smart casual
Buses will depart the
InterContinental Adelaide at 6.45 pm.
Return buses will commence at 10.00 pm.
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Registration
fees and inclusions
Welcome
Reception 18 Nov
Conference
Session Day 1
Conference
Session Day 2
Conference
Session Day 3
Conference
Dinner 19 Nov
The following registration fees will apply. Please note that all rates are inclusive of GST.
MCA Member and Associate Member
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$1,400
Non MCA Member
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$1,600
Student Registration
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$700
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$190
Registration Type
Conference Dinner (additional ticket)
Cost
Welcome Reception
18 November (additional ticket)
$65
Informal Networking Session
17 November
$50
Late registration fee
(applies to registrations
received after 7 October)
$50
MCA Members and Associate Members will receive a 10% discount when registering three
or more delegates from the one company. To access this rate please contact margie.whitrow@
minerals.org.au.
How to register
MCA has set up a quick and easy one stop online registration system which allows delegates to register
for the conference and access a dedicated link to book accommodation.
To register for SD2014 please click on the following link
Cancellation policy
REGISTER NOW
Cancellations received in writing by 7 November will receive a full refund of the registration fee minus
an administration charge of $100. Cancellations received after this date will not be eligible for a refund.
Disclaimer
The Minerals Council of Australia reserves the right to alter the program, including listed speakers,
session times and other details as deemed necessary.
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General
information
Accommodation
Delegates are required to book their own accommodation. The MCA has secured special rates for
delegates at the InterContinental Adelaide as follows:
King Superior Room including breakfast for 1
$225
King Superior Room including breakfast for 2
$255
Please note that the MCA rate will only be available to delegates who book accommodation via
the dedicated registration site and prior to 16 October 2014. MCA will not be able to guarantee
accommodation after this date.
The venue
The Intercontinental Adelaide has been selected as the preferred venue for SD2014.
Positioned exclusively along the banks of the River Torrens, adjacent to the Adelaide Festival Centre
and the Casino, InterContinental Adelaide effortlessly blends luxury with comfort. Just a stroll from the
hotel, discover the cultural boulevard of North Terrace, home to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the
museum, Parliament House, the botanical gardens and fantastic boutique shopping.
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General
information
Administration
The MCA registration and enquiry desk will be located in the lower lobby of the InterContinental
Adelaide, and will be operating during the following hours:
Monday 17 November
5.30pm - 6.30pm
Tuesday 18 November
8.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 19 November 8.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday 20 November
8.00am - 3.00pm
Dress code
The dress code for the conference and dinner will be smart casual.
Privacy policy
In registering for the conference, you are taken to have consented to the MCA providing your
personal information supplied on the registration form (i.e. name, position, organisation and email
only) electronically to the delegates and sponsors of this event.
You have the right to access personal information that may be held by the MCA in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the Privacy Act (Clth) 1988.
If you do not wish to have your details distributed you will be able to make this known via the online
registration form.
Contact
For further information please contact:
Margie Whitrow
Events Manager – Minerals Council of Australia
P: 02 6233 0600
M: 0416 270 660
E: [email protected]
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