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Mines and Environment Mine Closure 15th March 2024
Conference Agenda - 1 Day conference 

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

The Conference Agenda serves as a guide. Please note that certain panel discussions  may have shorter durations. Panellists will be announced on the day.. Time is Australian Western Standard Time (AWST; UTC+08:00)

Venue : Crown Perth Astral Ballroom, Burswood, Western Australia 

7.40am - 7.55am 

Arrival and registration 

8.00am - 8.15am 
Master of Ceremonies
and Mines and Environment

Welcome and Introductions 

Celine Mangan
Manager Closure Rehab & Contaminated  Sites

Mineral Resources Ltd 

8.15am - 8.45am
Dr Danielle Risbey
DMIRS 

Latest news from WA’s Lead Regulatory Agency for Mine Closure

8.50am - 9.20am
Dr Guy Boggs
CRC Time 

The Mine Closure Solutions Industry: Growing the value created through mine closure and post mine transitions. 

9.25am - 9.50am 
Prof Claire Cote
Sustainable Minerals Institute
University of QLD
 

Shifting post-mining land use planning from mine site to regional scale

9.50am - 10.05am

Panel discussion, Q & A, delegate engagement 

10.05am -10.15am

Morning Tea Break 

10.15am - 10.45am
Dr Natalie Brown  
University of WA
 

Pilbara Iron-Ore Industry and mine closure planning 

10.45am - 11.10am 
Joseph Waters
University of WA 

Liability for failing to rehabilitate mines in Western Australia: Law reform options to promote greater compliance

11.10am - 11.40am
Dr Cherie Mccullough
Mine Lakes Consulting

The Future Direction of Pit Lakes: Part 2, Corporate and Regulatory Closure Needs to Improve Management

11.45am - 12.15pm
Lachlan Ashby
Okane Consultants

Remote Monitoring Net Ecosystem Productivity

12.15pm -12.30pm

Panel Discussion,  Q & A, delegate Engagement 

12.35pm-1.05pm

Lunch with coffees, teas, soft drink, juices

1.10pm - 1.35pm
Dr Renee Young 
WABSI 

International principles and standards for the ecological restoration and recovery of mine sites

1.40pm - 2.05pm
Deni Campbell
Deloitte Australia
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Valuing nature: Generating a strategic advantage through natural capital

2.10pm - 2.30pm
Dr Emma Gagen 
ICMM 

Water Stewardship throughout the life of the mine  -  and why mine closure planners should incorporate a strategy from the beginning.

2.30pm - 3.00pm 

Panel Discussion, Q & A, Audience engagement 

3.00pm - 3.15pm

Coffee Break 

3.15 - 3.45pm
Jessica Pollock
Lavan Law firm 

Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title law considerations in Mine Closure and Lifecycle of a Mine: Striking a balance between economic interest and cultural integrity.

3.50pm - 4.30pm
Dr Janine Joyce
Edith Cowan University 

Consideration of First Nations’ cultural values in mine site rehabilitation by environmental professionals.

4.30pm - 5.00pm 

Panel Discussion, Q & A, Audience Engagement

5.00pm - 7.30pm 

Sundowner begins, light entertainment, canapes , beer wine and soft drinks

7.30pm 

Close 

Head Office 

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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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