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Agenda
Conference Day One Wednesday 10th June
8.30 Morning coffee and registration
9.00 Welcome to Country
9.10 Welcoming from IIR Conferences
9.20 Opening remarks from the chair
Megan Anwyl, Chairperson, North West Iron Ore Alliance
Government Initiatives
9.30 Keynote Government welcome address
Showcasing major projects and plans for the Pilbara region
Invited: The Hon. Brandon Grylls, Minister Regional
Development, WA Government
10.00 Government initiatives to regional development
Royalties for regions and the impact on the mining industry
in the Pilbara
Stephen Webster, CEO, Pilbara Development Commission
10.30 Morning tea & coffee
Economic Outlook
11.00 WA Economy: Where to Now?
The dramatic events of 2008 have impacted on economies around the world, some more significantly than others. As an open and internationally focused economy, WA is being impacted by the global economic downturn. The question is to what extent, and for how long this impact will be felt.
This presentation will aim to provide some insights into the trends and prospects for the WA economy, and the key factors which may impact on its short, medium and long term prospects.
John Nicolaou, Chief Economist, CCIWA
Pilbara Infrastructure Developments
Port Expansions
11.30 Port Hedland - Vision for the future
Warren Farrow, Port Development Manager, Port Hedland Port Authority
12.00 Dampier - Expanding the Boundaries
Steve Lewis, CEO, Dampier Port Authority
12.30 Lunch for speakers and delegates
1.40 Pilbara Framework Hosted by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure
The Pilbara Framework seeks to guide the future
development of the Pilbara region over the next 15-20
years, whilst protecting its significant natural, landscape,
conservation and social attributes. The framework
addresses the scale and distribution of future population
growth and housing development, as well as identifying
strategies for dealing with economic growth, environmental
issues, transport, infrastructure, water resources,
tourism and the emerging impacts of climate change.
After the presentation delegates will be given the opportunity
to discuss their future roles in the development of the region.
Wanda & Jim Kaucz, Department for Planning and Infrastructure
3.00 Afternoon tea and coffee
3.30 Water Supply and Management in the Region
Dr Hamid Mohsenzadeh, Regional Manager, Department
of Water, Pilbara Region
4.00 Short and medium term issues for energy supply to the Pilbara
Rod Hayes, Managing Director, Horizon Power
Initiatives in Indigenous Employment
4.30 Training and Development
Andrew Forrest is working with the Federal Government and industry to reach his commitment of creating 50,000 jobs for indigenous people. This case study will look into the direct works of Fortescue Metals Group in training and development for local Indigenous communities.
Blair McGlew, Head of Land Access, Fortescue Metals Group
5.00 Networking Drinks
6.30 Official Conference Dinner - ICON Restaurant
Conference Day Two - Thursday 11th June
8.30 Pilbara big BBQ breakfast and coffee
9.10 Opening remarks from morning chair person
Operating Mines Update
9.20 Atlas' Pilbara Mine Developments
- The Pardoo Mine
- Development of the Abydos Project
- Update on the new Utah Public Access Berth
- Ridley Magnetite (Pardoo) Project
In October 2008, Atlas became the first junior iron ore company to produce Iron Ore from the Pilbara with exports commencing from its Pardoo Mine in December 2008. Atlas is now focused on developing its next mine, the Abydos project. Atlas is confident in its capacity to export Direct Shipping Iron Ore at 6Mtpa from the port of Port Hedland by 2010.
Jeremy Sinclair, General Manager Pardoo, Atlas Iron
New Mine Developments & Explorations
10.00 Overview of Current Projects in the Pilbara
Richard Wright, Project Director Roy Hill & Central Pilbara
Projects, Hancock Exploration
10.40 Morning tea and coffee
11.10 Panel Discussion: Improving the State's Exploration and Development Approvals Process
Dr. Justin Walawski, CEO, North West Iron Ore Alliance
Invited:
Senior Representative, Western Australian Governments working group
Senior Representative, Department of Environment and Conservation
12.30 Lunch for speakers and delegates
1.30 Spinifex Ridge Project
Spinifex Ridge is the worlds leading undeveloped primary molybdenum deposit and is ready for financing. All material development approvals have been received and construction of many of the major long lead items is nearing completion.
Derek Fisher, Managing Director, Moly Mines
2.10 Warwick Resources - Developments in Iron Ore Exploration
Warwick Resources Limited is an emerging iron ore
explorer with a diverse asset portfolio in the Pilbara region
of Western Australia. Current exploration regions include:
Jimblebar Range, Caramulla South, Western Creek,
Woggaginna, Ten Mile, McCamey's South
Bruce McQuitty, Managing Director
2.50 Afternoon tea
3.20 The Balla Balla Titanomagnetite Project will Deliver
More than Just Iron Ore to its Customers in China
Charles Schaus, Manging Director, Aurox Resources
4.00 FerrAus
The Company is developing its East Pilbara iron ore assets, which are primarily the higher grade hematite styles which have historically underpinned the region's low-cost rapid production, high-demand exports to global markets. Its key resources include Robertson Range, Davidson Creek and Murramunda
John Berry, General Manager Project Development
4.30 Close of conference
