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Mines and Environment Net Zero Conference 22nd August 2024
Day 1

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST; UTC+08:00)

The Conference Agenda serves as a guide.  Time is Australian Western Standard Time (AWST; UTC+08:00)

Venue : Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Barrack St Perth 

8.00am - 8.25am

Arrival and registration 

8.30am - .8.40am 
Master of Ceremonies
and Mines and Environment

Welcome and Introductions 

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8.40am - 9.10am
Hon Reece Whitby
WA minster for Energy, Environment and Climate Action 

Opening Statement 

9.15am - 9.45am
Tim Bray
Dept of Mines Energy Regulation and Safety

Empowering the Pilbara ;Integrating green decarbonisation with Traditional Owner Collaboration for a sustainable future: the  WA Government's fresh approach to transforming the Pilbara 

9.45am - 10.15am 
Jessica Pollock: Lavan    

First Nations Partnerships in the Clean Energy Transition : Legal insights

10.15am - 10.30am 

Morning Tea Break 

10.30am - 11.00am 
Gillian Goby
Mcc  Sustainable Futures 

Why Nature Matters to Mining 

11.00am - 11.30am 
Assoc Prof Harjinda Singh Curtin University 

ESG Risks in the Supply Chain : A blind spot in the energy transition 

11.30am - 12.10pm
Dr Ljiljana
Pantelic: Syrinx

Natural Capital Accounting in Australia's Mining Sector and Beenyup Site pilot Case Study

12.15pm - 12.30pm

Panel Discussion,  Q & A, delegate Engagement 

Moderated by Max Van Someren 

12.30pm - 1.00pm 

Lunch with coffees, teas, soft drink, juices

1.00pm - 1.30pm
Rob Henham : DLA Piper

Climate-related financial disclosures Bill - and impacts for  Mining and Environment Sector 

1.30pm - 2.00pm
Brendan Tapley
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Decarbonate 

lac

Climate Change Risk management - How to assess climate change risks 

2.00pm - 2.30pm
Amandine Denis-Ryan - Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis 

Opportunities and challenges for the Pilbara amid the accelerating steel technology transition 

2.30pm - 2.50pm
Michael Buckley : RIO TINTO 

Driving decarbonisation of steel making - RIO Tinto Innovative Biolron Research 

2.50pm - 3.05pm

Panel Discussion, Q & A, Audience engagement 

Moderated by Max Van Someren 

3.00pm - 3.15pm

Afternoon Tea 

3.15pm- 3.45pm
Nadia Aurisch : MCC Sustainable Future 

Context-based sustainability for the mining sector - what's stopping mining from becoming the new fossil fuels? 

3.45pm - 4.15pm
Brendan Taply : Decarbonate 

Decarbonisation and Net Zero : setting and implementing a roadmap 

4.15pm - 4.30pm

Panel Discussion, Q & A, Audience Engagement

Moderated by Max Van Someren 

4.30pm - 6.30pm 

Sundowner 

7.00pm 

Close 

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Mines and Environment acknowledge the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures, and to Elders both past and present.

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