TOPICS

Exploration, including ore genesis, geology, geochemistry, petrology and mineralogy.
Geostatistics and ore reserve estimation, covering geophysical techniques and geostatistics for ore reserve estimation.
Ore characterisation, including classification, mineralogical and petrological and geometallurgy at regional, mine and orebody scale.
Mining, including all aspects from pit design and optimisation to blasting and ore haulage, and reconciliation.
Processing, including crushing, screening, grinding, beneficiation, dewatering, filtration, tailings disposal, sintering, pelletising and value adding.
Project development, covering expansion of existing operations and development of new operations, including regulatory, personnel and safety issues.
Technical marketing, including market outlook and the impact of product quality on iron making.
Logistics and utilities, including rail, port, water and electricity supply.
Equipment and reagent supplies, including procurement.
Environment, including reduction of emissions, water conservation and mine rehabilitation/closure.