| 8:30 |
Registration and Delegate Networking |
| 9:00 |
Opening address from the Chair
At the Coalface: Investing in people, infrastructure and technology for industry excellence and endurance
Chair: Julie Boyd, Chair, Mackay Area Industry Network (MAIN) & Special Representative to Japan, Republic of Korea and Philippines, Trade Queensland & Chair, Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) |
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Critical Infrastructure Issues for industry growth
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| 9:15 |
Coal haulage competition in QLD - the Pacific National Experience
- Rail technologies for greater efficiency
- Emphasis on safety and reliability
- Strategies to meet increased export demand
David Irwin, Divisional General Manager, Coal, Pacific National |
| 10:00 |
Update on Abbott Point Port Multi Cargo Facility
Jeff Stewart-Harris, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) |
| 10:45 |
Morning Tea |
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People: a vital resource for industry endurance
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| 11:15 |
Latest developments in Occupational Health & Saftey
- Imporvements in saftey in mines
- Achieving zero harm
- Saftey technologies
- Saftey skills and knowledge for overseas markets
- Sustainable injury reduction programs
- High production demands and safety
Stewart Bell, Executive Director, Safety & Health, Queensland Mines and Energy, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, (DEEDI) |
| 11:45 |
Addressing community housing and infrastructure needs in times of mining industry growth
- Developing accommodation strategies for workforces
- Growing community relationships through resource company links
- Connecting accommodation to the attraction and retention of staff
- Development of community & social infrastructure
- Review of industry accommodation practices throughout Australia
Chris Jury, Chief Operating Officer, The Mac Services Group |
| 12:15 |
Overcoming the challenges of skills shortages
- Preparing for Boom 2
- Skilling requirements for automated sites
- Working with schools, colleges and universities
Derek Hunter, Managing Director, Mining Industry Skills Centre (MISC) |
| 1:00 |
Lunch |
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Business Development Alliances
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| 2:00 |
Building effective business alliances for industry profit and sustaunability
- Strong Export Growth Forecast
- The Voice of the Coal Mine Customer
- Four steps to Profitable Growth:
- 1 Invest in People
- 2 Invest in Quality
- 3 Invest in Improvement
- 4 Invest in Business Alliances
Bede Boyle, Chairman, AustCoal Consulting Alliance |
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Sustainability through Industry Best Practice
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| 2:30 |
Case Study: Achieving mining operation excellence
- Improving operations and reducing costs
- Outsourcing options
- Aligning people, processes and technology
- Overcoming rising production and handling costs
- Expansion plans
- Up-skilling workforce for increased productivity
- Technological developments
Rod Bridges, Executive General Manager, Curragh Mine, Wesfarmers Currah |
| 3:15 |
Afternoon Tea |
| 3:45 |
Case Study: Best practice in coal handling and processing
- Streamlining processes
- Reviewing processes to reduce costs
- Addressing environmental issues
John Leech, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Aurecon |
| 4:30 |
Closing remarks from the chair
A question and answer time will follow the Chairman's closing remarks allowing delegates to have any remaining questions and concerns addressed. |
| 4:45 |
Conference closes - Opportunity to visit the QME Trade Exhibition (open to 6pm) |