ACARP
Australian Roadway Development
Improvement Project
OPERATORS’ WORKSHOPS
August 2008
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SAFETY ASPECTS OF VENUE
As advised by venue
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OBJECTIVE AND FORMAT
Provide a forum for roadway development operators to:
Learn of emerging best practice and roadway development initiatives
Learn of developments in equipment and technology
Network with peers, and share their experience and learnings (and not just their successes)
Identify areas for targeted research
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FORMAT
Following the Introduction we will have a Keynote Address which will give an international perspective to improving roadway development performance
Presentations by operators detailing current operational practices and a further international perspective on roadway development
The presentations each comprise a 25 minute presentation with a 15 minute open forum for discussion and sharing of experiences and learnings
Plenary session to follow the presentations with all presenters invited to discuss key issues highlighted throughout the day and answer questions from participants
Conclude with a review to capture key findings, identify opportunities to improve the workshop process, and to identify presentations for future workshops
Workshop report with copies of presentations to be provided to all participants
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PREREQUISITES FOR ATTENDANCE
A passion for roadway development, and
A willingness to participate in discussions and share experiences
$150 ......
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Australian Roadway Development Improvement Project
CM2010 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
August 2008
Greg Pawley, Xstrata CoalBob Miller, Centennial Coal
Guy Mitchell, BMA Coal
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WORLD BEST PRACTICES:
PROCESS BASED MANAGEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS
Chris Wilkinson, Mine Consulting Services
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MORNING TEA
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MINE AND ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES AT PIKE RIVER NZ
Peter Whittall, Pike River Coal NZ
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REMOTE MINING UNDER OUTBURST CONDITIONS
Jeff Henderson, Brett Jones and Ray Esler, Appin Colliery
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ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES AT TAHMOOR
Matt Armstrong, Tahmoor Colliery
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LUNCH
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SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT FOR ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES
Mark Kingshott and Chris White, Waratah Engineering
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OPTIMISING THE FACE CUTTING AND SUPPORT CYCLE TO SUSTAIN SUB-6
MINUTE CYCLES
Duncan Edwards, Sandvik
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AFTERNOON TEA
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BEATING WATER AT INTEGRA COAL (GLENNIES CREEK)
Gerald Linde, Integra Coal
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ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT AT OAKY NORTH
Neville Stanton, Oaky North
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WORKSHOP PLENARY
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WORKSHOP PLENARY
What issues, challenges and solutions do you envisage automating the roadway development process, with particular regard to:• Remotely operated, self steered CM• Automated roof and rib support• Application of continuous haulage• Face and panel services advance?
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WORKSHOP CRITIQUE
What improvements could we make to the structure and format of the Workshop:
Suitability of location, venue and facilities? Timing (eg; day of week, and actual times) What issues should be the subject of future
workshops? Any volunteer presenters? Anything else?
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END OF WORKSHOP
Thank you!
Please join us for some for refreshments and further
networking!