Remotely Operated Mining Projects

Remotely Operated Mining Projects
Utilising Remote Operation Centres and automation to drive the next generation of mining operations
28-29 November 2011 | Citigate Hotel, Perth

The use of Remote Operation Centres (ROC) and advances in automation of mining operations is becoming the way of the future to improve efficiencies, cut production costs, overcome labour shortages, create more attractive work conditions and improve safety on mine sites.

The outstanding speaker list includes:

• Greg Lilleyman, President - Pilbara Operations, Rio Tinto
• Olga Sawtell, CEO Operations, Australian Centre for Field Robotics
• Jock Cunningham, Theme Leader, Transforming the Future Mine, CSIRO
• Senior Representative, Leica Geosystems - Mining
• Jeremy Newman, National Business Development Manager - Mining, Minerals & Metals, Schneider Electric
• David Hattrick, Director Oil & Gas and Mining, Asia Pacific, Oracle Corporation
• Reuben Kooperman, Director, Kooperman Project Management
• Peter Hunt, Executive Chairman, Peter Hunt Architect
• David Beck, Principal Engineer, General Manager, Beck Engineering
• Dr Adrian Boeing, Senior Engineer, Control and Automation, Transmin Pty Ltd
• Mike Lomman, Managing Director, OpX Solutions
• Andrew Jessett, Chief Executive Officer, MineWare Pty Ltd
• Matthew Michalewicz, Co-founder, SolveIT Software Pty Ltd
• David Cavanagh, Managing Director, Integrated Energy
• Patrick Warrand, General Manager, Wesfarmers Premier Coal
• Richard Taylor, CTS-D, Design Engineer, Concept AV
• Michael Lewis, VP Corporate Sales and Marketing, Modular Mining Systems
• James Westcott, Principal Consultant, Integrated Energy

And many more....View the full speaker line-up and detailed agenda HERE

The program will have a focus on:

• Planned and effective remotely operated mining projects and use of automation;
• An outlook for automation and technology in mining; including an analysis of the emerging technologies; the trends and challenges that are facing the industry.
• The process of the successful introduction of technology to operations and design, delivery and optimisation of remote operations will be examined.

How will you benefit from attending REMOTELY OPERATED MINING PROJECTS:

• Explore the future outlook for mining
• Evaluate the benefits, drawbacks and expectations of automation and remote operations
• Review the process of successful introduction of automation to mine operations
• Hear case studies of successful implementations of remotely operated technology, automated fleet and remotely operated centres
• Discover innovative technologies and systems to increase efficiency, productivity, control and safety
• Assess the importance of people and change management when implementing automation and remote operations
• Discuss the requirement for a standard in communications
• Examine the development of successful remote operation centres to an organisation