Boosting Productivity by Developing a Best Practice Approach to Mine Site Automation and Communication
Why Attend Mine Site Automation and Communication?
Mining IQ’s Mine Site Automation and Communication is back for 2011.
With nearly 100 in attendance at the Perth event in July 2010, Mine Site Automation and Communication will come to Brisbane in March 2011.
In addition to practical case studies from some of Australia’s leading mine sites, Mine Site Automation and Communication will feature keynote presentations from international thought leaders to keep you up to date with industry trends
For more information about this event, please visit http://www.mineautomation.com.au or call us on 61 2 9229 1000.
Don't waste time and money on one-off autonomy projects. Make certain every autonomy project is scalable, and moves you closer to the future goal of a fully autonomous mine.
Pick any area of a mine to start implementing automation, and scale on your own timeline. Mobius connects all the dots, allowing highly customizable adoption roadmaps.
An Overview of the area and the current potential for the open technologies to be used, and some suggestions as to why they are not as heavily used as they should be.
Don't waste time and money on one-off autonomy projects. Make certain every autonomy project is scalable, and moves you closer to the future goal of a fully autonomous mine.
Pick any area of a mine to start implementing automation, and scale on your own timeline. Mobius connects all the dots, allowing highly customizable adoption roadmaps.
An Overview of the area and the current potential for the open technologies to be used, and some suggestions as to why they are not as heavily used as they should be.
SMi Group's 2nd Annual M2M for Oil & Gas conference & exhibitionDale Butler
SMi Group's 2nd Annual M2M for Oil & Gas conference & exhibition returns to London next April. The first sponsors, Swire Oilfield Services have recently signed up. The Early Bird expires next week
Maximizing Efficiency with Stage Repair & Wafer Handling.pptxkensington labs
Each flawless implementation or state-of-the-art technology advancement hides a whole new level of accuracy and creativity that is often not accessible to the public. The labs devoted to wafer handling and Stage Repair are the hidden gems of semiconductor manufacture. This post will shed light on the intriguing aspects of these labs, where knowledge and cutting-edge technology come together to produce spotless surroundings and advancements in the semiconductor sector.
Beyond all of the hype and tumult, market drivers and technological developments are converging to ensure a bright future for Si photonics.
THOUGH THE SI PHOTONICS MARKET HAS JUST KICKED OFF, VOLUME PRODUCTION IS ALREADY CLOSE
Big data is getting bigger by the second, and transporting it with existing technologies will push the limits of power consumption, density and weight. Yole Développement analysts are convinced that photons will replace electrons, and that Si photonics will be the mid-term platform to assist this transition.
Si photonics offers the advantages of silicon technology: low cost, higher integration, more embedded functionalities and higher interconnect density. It also provides two other key advantages:
1. Low power consumption: particularly when compared to copper-based solutions, which are expensive and require high electrical consumption.
2. Reliability: especially important for data centers, where a typical rack server’s lifespan is two years before replacement.
Back in 2006, VOA were the market’s first Si photonics products. Today, there are still a few Si photonics products on the market (i.e. VOA, AOC and transceivers from Luxtera, Kotura/Mellanox and Cisco/Lightwire) but big companies (i.e. Intel, HP and IBM) are close to realizing silicon photonics products. Yole Développement also sees big OEMs such as Facebook, Google and Amazon developing their own optical data center technology in partnership with chip firms (such as Facebook with Intel).
In this report Yole Développement shows that, in the short-term, silicon photonics will be the platform solution for future high-power, high-bandwidth data centers. Silicon photonics chips will be deployed in high-speed signal transmission systems, which greatly exceed copper cabling’s capabilities, i.e. for data centers and high-performance computing (HPC). As silicon photonics evolves and chips become more sophisticated, we expect the technology to be used more often in processing tasks such as interconnecting multiple cores within processor chips to boost access to shared cache and busses.
Analysts also analyzed silicon photonics’ chances of being used for telecom, consumer, medical and biosensors applications, compared with competing technologies.
More information on that report at http://www.i-micronews.com/reports/Silicon-Photonics-2014-report/1/445/
Modularisation – The Next Step - Presentation by Bill Meyer, Foster Wheeler U...IQPC Australia
This presentation by William (Bill) Meyer explores the past trends of modularisation, the cost and benefits of modularisation, optimising module sizes and the future of modularisation.
SMi Group's 2nd Annual M2M for Oil & Gas conference & exhibitionDale Butler
SMi Group's 2nd Annual M2M for Oil & Gas conference & exhibition returns to London next April. The first sponsors, Swire Oilfield Services have recently signed up. The Early Bird expires next week
Maximizing Efficiency with Stage Repair & Wafer Handling.pptxkensington labs
Each flawless implementation or state-of-the-art technology advancement hides a whole new level of accuracy and creativity that is often not accessible to the public. The labs devoted to wafer handling and Stage Repair are the hidden gems of semiconductor manufacture. This post will shed light on the intriguing aspects of these labs, where knowledge and cutting-edge technology come together to produce spotless surroundings and advancements in the semiconductor sector.
Beyond all of the hype and tumult, market drivers and technological developments are converging to ensure a bright future for Si photonics.
THOUGH THE SI PHOTONICS MARKET HAS JUST KICKED OFF, VOLUME PRODUCTION IS ALREADY CLOSE
Big data is getting bigger by the second, and transporting it with existing technologies will push the limits of power consumption, density and weight. Yole Développement analysts are convinced that photons will replace electrons, and that Si photonics will be the mid-term platform to assist this transition.
Si photonics offers the advantages of silicon technology: low cost, higher integration, more embedded functionalities and higher interconnect density. It also provides two other key advantages:
1. Low power consumption: particularly when compared to copper-based solutions, which are expensive and require high electrical consumption.
2. Reliability: especially important for data centers, where a typical rack server’s lifespan is two years before replacement.
Back in 2006, VOA were the market’s first Si photonics products. Today, there are still a few Si photonics products on the market (i.e. VOA, AOC and transceivers from Luxtera, Kotura/Mellanox and Cisco/Lightwire) but big companies (i.e. Intel, HP and IBM) are close to realizing silicon photonics products. Yole Développement also sees big OEMs such as Facebook, Google and Amazon developing their own optical data center technology in partnership with chip firms (such as Facebook with Intel).
In this report Yole Développement shows that, in the short-term, silicon photonics will be the platform solution for future high-power, high-bandwidth data centers. Silicon photonics chips will be deployed in high-speed signal transmission systems, which greatly exceed copper cabling’s capabilities, i.e. for data centers and high-performance computing (HPC). As silicon photonics evolves and chips become more sophisticated, we expect the technology to be used more often in processing tasks such as interconnecting multiple cores within processor chips to boost access to shared cache and busses.
Analysts also analyzed silicon photonics’ chances of being used for telecom, consumer, medical and biosensors applications, compared with competing technologies.
More information on that report at http://www.i-micronews.com/reports/Silicon-Photonics-2014-report/1/445/
Modularisation – The Next Step - Presentation by Bill Meyer, Foster Wheeler U...IQPC Australia
This presentation by William (Bill) Meyer explores the past trends of modularisation, the cost and benefits of modularisation, optimising module sizes and the future of modularisation.
Finalists for the Alliance Contracting Excellence Awards 2011 (ACE Awards) unveiled.
For more information about the Collaborative Contracting Excellence Summit and ACE Awards 2011, please visit www.collaborativecontracting.com.au, call 02 9229 1092 or email enquire@iqpc.com.au
SSON Accepting Nominations for “People’s Choice” Award for Personal Contribut...IQPC Australia
The Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON), the largest and most established community of shared services and outsourcing professionals, is now accepting nominations for its Personal Contribution to the Industry Award. The award – determined by public vote for the first time – will honor an influential industry professional whose impact pushes the boundaries of innovation and idea sharing.
The Underutilization of GIS technologies - Q&A with Shane BarrettIQPC Australia
In this Q&A, Shane Barret, Manager Spatial Data Quality at BG Group opens up on GIS technologies in today’s environment. He discusses strategies, methodologies, key challenges and the current state of GIS in mining operations in the industry.
Shane is speaking at the GIS in Mining and Exploration 2011. For more information about this event, please visit www.gisinmining.com.au or contact us via Twitter (@MiningIQ) or call us on +61 2 9229 1000. Or you can email enquire@iqpc.com.au
Q&A with Russell Nickson on Customer Experience ManagementIQPC Australia
It's well known that American Express' customer service goes the extra mile. But how do they do it?
Here, Russell Nickson, World Services Senior Vice President JAPA explains how they do it.
Russell is speaking at the Customer Experience Management 2011. For more information about the event, please visit www.CustomerExperienceEvent.com,au or call +61 2 9229 1000. Or you can email enquire@iqpc.com.au.
Definitive Feasibility study is essential in determining the potential profitability and productivity of a Mining Project. However, stringent legislation, time restrictions, a shortage of skilled technical staff along with no guarantee of financial approval, makes conducting a feasibility study difficult. IQPC’s 5th Annual conference on Mine Site Feasibility, along with our 4 specialised workshops, will equip you with the information you need in order to improve the overall management and success of your feasibility study.Hearing from experienced industry professionals will help you in the development of your own feasibility study.
Mine Site Feasibility’s success is evident as in 2011 we will be reproducing the event for the 5th time. The improved and updated event will maintain its relevance as it will answer the immediate issues facing today’s Mining market.
For more information about the event, please visit http://minesitefeasibility.com.au or call +61 2 9229 1000.
Overview of issues associated with Coal Processing by Industry ProfessionalsIQPC Australia
This presentation is a collation of three industry professionals sharing their thoughts in regards to major issues facing the Coal Mining Industry in Australia.
Coasts and Marine Structures- Industry Experts Key Topic DiscussionIQPC Australia
In this Key topic discussion, we’ve collated the responses from three industry leaders who have provided their opinions and thoughts on the current state of the coasts and marine structures field. Here, they share what they believe are the future and progressive technologies and what they feel are the best practices to their work.
GIS in Mining and Exploration 2011 BrochureIQPC Australia
Uncovering Technologies and Strategies for Exploration and Mine Advancement Using Geographic Information Systems
Optimising the use of GIS on mine sites and in mineral exploration
Following its great success in Perth, Mining IQ's GIS in Mining and Exploration 2011 is coming to Queensland!
GIS in Mining and Exploration 2011 QLD is about advancing the knowledge base of all those who interact with GIS. This event has been developed specifically with your challenges in mind, providing you with the critical updates you need in a dynamic and demanding field.
For more information about the event, please visit http://www.gisinmining.com.au or call us on 61 2 9229 1000
Marine infrastructure Planning, Design, Construction and Maintenance
The global demand for Australian resources is ever increasing and production is increasing along with it. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) forecast that export volumes would increase by two-thirds in the years leading up to 2015.* To meet this demand Australia is investing heavily into marine infrastructure. Projects are being planned and implemented around wharf and port upgrades, marine asset management and maintenance, port and traffic intermodal co-ordination systems, terminal management systems and much more.
For more information about this event, please visit www.marinestructures.com.au or call +61 2 9229 1000.
The Most Established Event Delivering Value to the Australasian Service Industry
What’s new for the 3rd annual event in 2011?
Leading National and International Case Studies – Get the best perspective for your business needs from first-rate organisations around the globe
Interactive Roundtables and Panel Sessions – Gain the maximum value
Engaging Exhibition featuring product launches, demos and technology showcases
Maturity specific streams enabling you to benchmark your business and hear from others in a similar position
Wide Range of Industries – Allowing you to network with not only your peers but also share best practice across all industries
For more information, visit www.fsmaustralia.com.au or call +61 2 9229 1000.
Flexible design and fresh stakeholders lead to innovation in aged care facil...IQPC Australia
Health IQ’s interview with Bill Duncan, Director of Care4. In this exclusive interview, Bill explains how to create flexible design in aged care facilities and what can external (and sometimes, unexpected) stakeholders can bring to such designs. He argues the need to involve new stakeholders to question existing aged care facility models to bring innovation to a new level.
Steven Boyages on Clinical Governance in AustraliaIQPC Australia
This interview with Steven Boyages from the Clinical Education and Training Institute NSW explores the culture of effective hospital management and identifies the common risk areas within corporate governance.
Q&A Peter Lee on clinical governance, the culture of institutes and how to ch...IQPC Australia
Clinical Governance is paramount in the effective running of a hospital and should be seen by everyone involved within healthcare as a top priority. This interview with Peter Lee, Senior Medical Officer, Metro South District, QLD Health explores the link between communication and culture and how this effects clinical governance
Generating a custom Ruby SDK for your web service or Rails API using Smithyg2nightmarescribd
Have you ever wanted a Ruby client API to communicate with your web service? Smithy is a protocol-agnostic language for defining services and SDKs. Smithy Ruby is an implementation of Smithy that generates a Ruby SDK using a Smithy model. In this talk, we will explore Smithy and Smithy Ruby to learn how to generate custom feature-rich SDKs that can communicate with any web service, such as a Rails JSON API.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a buttonDianaGray10
Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
And...
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Akshay Agnihotri, Product Manager
Charlie Greenberg, Host
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In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
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Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
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Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
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After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI support
Mine Site Automation 2011
1. Main Conference: 15 & 16 March 2011 Featuring
Workshops: 15 & 16 March 2011 9 Industry
Venue: Chifley on Lennons, Brisbane Case
Studies
Presenting Mining IQ’s 3rd Annual:
Mine Site Automation
and Communication
Boosting Productivity by Developing a Best Practice
Approach to Mine Site Automation and Communication
Victor Schweirkart, Jock Cunningham, Theme Leader, Murray Wales, Principal
Manager Automation, Transforming the Future Mine, CSIRO Communications Consultant, CSC
RIO TINTO IRON ORE
Eric Nettleton, Technical Director, Mal Jones, Manager Asia Pacific
David Gollan, Information RIO TINTO CENTRE FOR MINE Region, 3D-P
Technology Manager, AUTOMATION
NEWMONT AUSTRALIA Paul Cooper, Segment Manager,
Craig Walker, Electrical Planning SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Jason Nitz, Superintendent, Stawell Gold Mine,
NEWCREST MINING NORTHGATE MINERALS Grant Wilmot, Technical Director,
MINETEC COMMUNICATIONS
Ryno Fourie, Electrical Engineer, Mark Lydon, Electrical Engineer,
CENTENNIAL COAL ANGLO COAL
Maximise your
Dr Paul Lever, Mark Hedley, Principal Research time out of
Chair of Mining Engineering, Scientist, CSIRO
CRC MINING the office with
our Technical
Workshop
www.mineautomation.com.au
Associate Partner Spotlight Partners Exhibitors
TM
Media Partners
Featured Partner
2. Benefits of Attending
• Cut costs and save resources by intelligently investing in automation technologies
• Hear from industry leaders who have utilised mine automation and communication
technologies
• Develop a thorough understanding of current industry trends and the latest innovations in
mine automation and communications technologies
• Scope future industry trends and discover the potential of automation at your mine site
Who will you meet at
Dear Colleague, Mine Site Automation and
2010 has been an exciting year for the industry, as Australia continues to recover from Communication 2011?
the global financial crisis and demand for resources increases. Meeting this increase From Mine Sites
in demand will require Australian mine sites to step up and join the next generation of • Technical Directors
mining. • Automation Managers
• Electrical Engineering
Effective automation and communication technologies can hold the key to boosting • Control Systems
• Instrumentation
productivity and efficiency at Australia’s mine sites, but determining what to invest in
• Production
can be a struggle. • Process Control
Mine Site Automation and Communication 2011 was developed to address all facets From Mining Head Office
of mine site automation and communication. • Technical Director
• Manager Mine Automation
• Electrical Engineering Manager
Mine Site Automation and Communication 2011 is your opportunity to • Process Control Manager
• Head of Innovation
take away key strategies for:
From Contractors
• Evaluating and overcoming the major risks associated with new technologies • Technical Director
• Determining which solution providers to work with in order to maximise ROI • Automation Manager
• Electrical Engineering
• Communicating the value add of investing in new technologies to senior • Process Control
management • Communications Systems
• Developing an effective training program for mine staff Who has attended Mining
• Up-skilling staff in order to enable them to effectively utilise automation IQ’s Mine Site Automation
technologies and Communication events?
• Understanding the benefits of investing in these new technologies BHP Billiton
• Keeping up to date with the latest offerings for mine site automation and Anglo Coal
communication Rio Tinto
BMA Coal
CRC Mining
Mining Automation and Communication 2011 will equip you with the insight to CSIRO
successfully implement and operate automation and communication technologies Minara Resources
at your mine site. Newcrest Mining
Newmont
Do not miss your opportunity to take part in this important industry event.
Pilbara Iron Company
Call Judy Hizon on (02) 9229 1000 to secure your place today or email
Xstrata Nickel
enquire@iqpc.com.au. Xstrata Zinc
Alcoa World Alumina
ACARP
Kind regards, AECOM
Argyle Diamonds
Xstrata Copper
Centennial Coal Company
Goldfields
Sanna Trad Iluka Resources
Project Director- Mine Site Northgate Minerals
Automation and Communication Western Areas NL
Mining IQ Atlas Copco
Ausenco
Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mine
Worley Parsons
Parsons Brinckerhoff
www.mineautomation.com.au Orica Mining
Nickel West Mount Keith
3. Agenda DAY 1 Tuesday 15 March 2011
8:30 Coffee and Registration Implementing Technology to Develop an Efficient
9:00 Opening Remarks from Forum Chair
Communication Process for Your Mine Site
1:40 Case Study: Transitioning to a Paperless Communication
Determining the Best Technologies to Suit the Needs of System
your Mine Site and Maximise ROI • Developing the best communication system for your mine site
• Implementing new communication technologies
9:10 Case Study: From Implementation to Operation – Automating
• Benefits of a paperless communication system
Mine Operations
• Exploring best practice for automated mining • Getting staff and management buy-in and selling the benefits of
the system
• The benefits of the implementation of automated mining
Ryno Fourie, Electrical Engineer,
• Accurately forecasting the costs of investing in new technology
CENTENNIAL COAL
• Understanding and overcoming the challenges associated with
implementing automation at your mine site 2:20 Case Study: Deploying a Wireless Communication System at
your Mine Site
9:50 Minetec – A Different Approach!
• Deploying proper and reliable communication systems to
• An overview of communication network challenges in the Mining
decrease machine breakdown
Industry
• Facilitating instant messaging from underground to surface
• OTN features & benefits within the Mining Sector
for normal mining operations as well as necessary rescue
• Voice communications over wireless networks and an operations in case of emergency
introduction to digital radio solutions. • Reaching all areas of your mine site where wired communication
• Demonstration of Minetec’s ELF, MineMesh, Tracking & Tagging is not possible
and Traffic Management technologies • Outlining wireless communication systems for transmission of
Grant Wilmot, Technical Director, data, voice and video
MINETEC COMMUNICATIONS David Gollan, Information Technology Manager,
10:30 Morning Tea and Networking Opportunity NEWMONT AUSTRALIA
11:00 Case Study: Implementing Automation and Developing a Best 3:00 Afternoon Tea and Networking Opportunity
Practice Approach 3:30 Case Study: Developing a Selection Criterion for Deciding on
• Achieving buy-in from staff and senior management Automation and Communication Technologies
• Ensuring your monitoring processes are upheld to pre-empt • Determining what you want to gain from investing in automation
delays and problems before they become costly technologies
• Training staff on the utilisation and maintenance of automated • Establishing which technologies are the best fit for your mining
equipment operations
• Managing the maintenance of your automated equipment • Examining the main risks associated with investing in new
• Working with third party contractors and assigning accountability technologies
• Minimising breakages and technology malfunctions on your site Victor Schweirkart, Manager Automation,
RIO TINTO IRON ORE
11:40 Case Study: Stawell Gold Mine: Utilising Automated Mine
Technologies to Enable Round the Clock Mine Operations 4:10 Closing Remarks from Conference Chair
• Determining the best solutions to invest in to maximise ROI
4:20 Close of Conference Day 1
• Mitigating the risks of automated technologies
• Achieving senior management buy-in for automation 4:30 Networking Drinks
investments
• Exploring benefits of a parts management agreement 5:30 Workshop A: Determining the Which Technologies to Invest in
• Working with service providers to get the most out of your
to Suit the Needs of Your Mine Site and Maximise ROI
products
Craig Walker, Electrical Planning Superintendent,
STAWELL GOLD MINE – NORTHGATE MINERALS
12:20 The Integrated Mining Demand Chain
This session explores the benefits in operating your mining
business as a demand chain with an integrated solution.
Paul Cooper, Segment Manager,
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
12:40 Lunch and Networking Opportunity
Associate Partner Featured Partner
TM
Minetec has been designing, With mining activity increasing, your business
supplying and installing will benefit from an integrated mining solution
cutting-edge technical designed to reduce engineering effort, drive
communications to the Mining standards compliance and improve productivity.
and Oil & Gas Industries for ten years. Existing clients include Rio Tinto, BHP Schneider Electric achieves this with an intelligent
Billiton, FMG, Theise and Newcrest in Australia, Barrick Gold and Lycopodium management system called EcoStruxure which ties
in Tanzania and Grande Cache Coal Canada. Deliverables include Wi-Fi and Wi- together Schneider Electric’s key domains of expertise to make energy, operations
Max solutions, Tracking, Tagging, Proximity Awareness and Messaging systems, and engineering productive, safe, reliable and efficient. In this intensive business
Digital Radio, Ethernet over Leaky Feeder, Fibre Optic & Microwave solutions as Schneider Electric’s experts in systems architecture design, automation process
well as Mining Camp Facilities all backed by on-site maintenance. control and energy efficiency are able to deliver on your engineering, production
www.minetec.com.au and maintenance needs.
www.schneider-electric.com/mining
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4. Agenda DAY 2 Wednesday 16 March 2011
8:30 Coffee and Registration 1:20 Benefits of Investing in Automated Mining Technologies
• Understanding the capabilities and limitations of automated
9:00 Opening Remarks from Forum Chair mine site technology
9:10 Exploring the Current Environment Surrounding Mine • Exploring the benefits of automated mining
Automation and Scoping Future Trends • Operational improvement through automation
• Mine site automation today and what has changed in the last • Monitoring the overall impact of introducing automated
five years technologies at your mine site
• How does Australia compare to the rest of the world in relation Dr Paul Lever, Chair of Mining Engineering, CRC MINING
to implementing automation?
• The future of mine site automation in Australia and internationally
2:00 Case Study: Demonstrating the Value of Investment in New
Technologies
Eric Nettleton, Technical Director,
• Understanding and communicating the full benefits of investing
RIO TINTO CENTRE FOR MINE AUTOMATION
in new technology
9:50 Case Study: Latest Innovations in Mine Site Automation • Exploring how automation can benefit mine safety
Technologies for Mine Sites • Benefits of 24 hour production and operations
• Exploring the latest technologies and keeping up to date with
industry innovation 2:40 Afternoon Tea and Networking Opportunity
• Introducing new automation technologies into your mine site 3:10 Utilising Automation to Overcome the Major Challenges in the
operations Mining Industry
• Maximising ROI when investing in technology • The latest developments in mining automation and what they
can do for your operations
10:30 Morning Tea and Networking Opportunity
• The safety benefits of utilising automation
11:00 Case Study: Determining Which Solution Providers to Work • How automated mining technologies are being used to boost
with in Order to Maximise ROI productivity
• When looking outside your organisation for help, which vendors • Getting round the clock service from your automation
should you consider? technologies
• Determining the scope of the vendor market and what they can Jock Cunningham, Theme Leader, Transforming the Future Mine,
do for you CSIRO
• Understanding the problems that you may have as a potential
customer in selecting a vendor to work with 3:50 Future Technologies for Mine Site Wireless Communication
• What processes can you use to narrow down your options?
and Tracking
• Exploring emerging technologies for wireless communications
Mark Lydon, Electrical Engineer, ANGLO COAL
• Challenges and emerging solutions for accurate tracking on
11:40 Intelligence at the End Point-Management and Control of mine sites
Applications and Wireless Networks at the Machine. The • Future opportunities for mines presented by emerging
Missing Piece of the Puzzle technologies
• Is it “plug and play” or “plug and pray” - The curse of the Mark Hedley, Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
technology buzz word and how corporate standards have
removed the words “built for purpose” from “production critical” 4:30 Closing remarks from Forum Chair
• Understanding the pieces of the puzzle - An architectural view
4:40 Close of Conference Day 2
of the building blocks required to create a robust and reliable
wireless communications network to support automation 5:00 Workshop B: Engaging Senior Management with
applications Automation and Demonstrating the Value Add of Investing
• Application and network management - What it means, where in New Technology
and how to use it for mining applications
• Future proofing your technology investments - Scalability and
upgradeability. The importance of managing change and cost of
change
• The sales guy said this can do whatever I want, now wheres the
on button! - The challenges that technology brings to mining and
the dependency on technical expertise to run and support it.
Mal Jones, Manager Asia Pacific Region, 3D-P
12:00 Learn from CSC’s and Our Customers’ Experiences
• Why wireless mesh is critical in open pit mining
• Why all wireless technologies are not the same Download Centre
• The benefits of a fully managed service
• The benefits of central management and a remote diagnostic Keep abreast of all the latest industry
tool set
developments in the lead up to the conference.
• Getting it right - why the site survey and installation techniques
are critical to a successful and robust wireless deployment Join our speakers online for:
• What applications are being deployed right now and what’s • interviews
around the corner
• Requirements to move from FMS and access to real time field • podcasts
data, to autonomous automation and the ROC • white papers
Murray Wales - Principal Communications Consultant, CSC
and much more...
12:20 Lunch and Networking Opportunity
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5. Workshops Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 March 2011
Tuesday 15 March 2011 (Includes light dinner) What you will learn
5:30 What to look for when investing in new technologies
Workshop A
Introducing Automation • Is mine site automation right for your mine site?
• Why invest in automated mine site technologies?
at Your Mine Site • Matching technologies to the needs of your mine site
Use this extended workshop session to really analyse the actual 6:30 Evening Break
attractiveness of automation for your specific mine site. Determining 7:00 Implementing Automation
which technologies are the right fit for your mine site can be a • Achieving staff and senior management buy in
challenging process and the implications of getting it wrong are costly. • Developing a training program and recruiting the right staff to
This highly interactive workshop will ensure that you can gain benefit support automation and communication technologies
from hearing multiple perspectives from your peers and discuss and • Utilising automation to its full potential
debate new skills and strategies with your colleagues in this focused • Managing the maintenance of automated equipment
environment.
8:30 End of Workshop A
Facilitated by: Dr Paul Lever, Chair of Mining Engineering,
CRC MINING
Wednesday 16 March 2011 (Includes light dinner) What you will learn
5:00 Understanding and communicating the full benefits of investing
Workshop B
Engaging Senior Management with in new technology
• Exploring how automation can benefit mine safety
Automation and Demonstrating • Benefits of 24 hour production and operations
the Value Add of Investing in New • Examining industry best practice
6:00 Evening Break
Technologies 6:30 Convincing Senior Management the Value of Investing in New
Technologies
Implementing change management will always be a challenge; however
• Developing a business case for investing in automation and
convincing senior management is the first and most crucial step to
communication technologies
implement new technologies. This interactive 3 hour workshop will
give you the opportunity to discuss strategies with your colleagues in a • Assessing the risk vs potential return of investing automation
focused environment. technologies
• Communicating the benefit of investing in these technologies
• Getting to yes
8:00 End of Workshop B
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