Your Speakers for 2010:

    • graham_jacobsDr Graham Jacobs MLA
      Minister for Water
      Mental Health WA
    • ryan_vogwill Ryan Vogwill
      Supervising Hydrologist
      DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION WA
    • gary_humphreys Gary Humphreys
      Senior Hydrogeologist Northwest
      DEPARTMENT OF WATER WA
    • kurtis_noyce Kurtis Noyce
      Senior Sustainability Officer
      CASTLEMAINE GOLDFIELDS LTD

THE MINE WATER USE CHALLENGE

All hydrological changes will impact ecosystems – the only questions is how much and are these changes critical to dependent social and environmental values?

Water Management in Mining is committed to addressing the fundamental role of sound water management in achieving environmental best practice.

Earning and maintaining license to operate is a must for viability in the mining industry. Water Management in Mining will identify and exemplify best practices in:

  • Integrating mine water use and community concerns through all phases of mining
  • Optimising sustainability in mining operations through water systems management
  • Earning and maintaining long term license to operate through water use and management

What are the key topics to be addressed?

  • Uncovering cumulative impacts of mining on water quality
  • Setting effective water management practices through good engagement, regulation and planning
  • Maintaining top performance throughout the entire life cycle of the project
  • Groundwater management and its role in comprehensive water use planning
  • Tailings management, water recovery, recycling and reuse of water

Who is this event for?

Water Management in Mining will bring together mining companies, mine sites and mining construction contractors, and has been researched and developed for:

  • Environmental Managers
  • Mine Planning Managers
  • Hydrogeologists
  • Mine Planning Engineers

So what are the most important issues driving best practice in water management in mining?

This extensively researched programme has identified the key challenges for Australia:

  • Addressing the environmental and cost ramifications of waste water and acid rock drainage (ARD)
  • Ensuring continued, secure and predictable access to a range of water sources for resources projects
  • Resolving increasing competition for water between mining, agriculture and urban uses

Initiatives for sustainable water resource management for optimal environmental, social and economic outcomes

Water Management in Mining is an opportunity to network amongst industry and regulatory leaders to pursue solutions for sustainable water resource supply and management.
Kurtis Noyce, Senior Sustainability Officer, CASTLEMAINE GOLDFIELDS
It is very motivating to see people mobilised around Water Management in Mining, supported by timely topics and excellent industry representation.
Dr Graham Jacobs MLA, Minister for Water; Mental Health WA
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