Conference Day One - Wednesday, 24 July

• What are the most effective strategies for creating a more equal and inclusive industry?
• How can current mining leaders inspire and encourage the next generation to pursue careers in mining?
• How can the industry better engage Indigenous peoples and integrate their knowledge and culture into their operations to drive positive outcomes?
• What role does leadership play in fostering a supportive and safe culture that celebrates diversity while contributing to the overall success of organisations & the industry?

Moderator:

Tara Diamond
Deputy Chief Executive
Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA)

Panellists:

Nicola Semler
Chief Technology Officer
Critical Minerals Group

Dr Claire Chakrabarti
Program Manager
AUSTMINE

Kanae Dyas
Workplace Support Manager
Anglo American

Driven by the death of her husband in a West Australian mining accident, Helen Fitzroy has become a globally renowned safety advocate and author. Helen’s unique and engaging perspective will guide you to become a better and stronger leader who truly embraces safety as a core value in mining. You’ll leave prepared to prioritise the most important assets in the mining industry – yourself and your colleagues.

A recipient of the Order of Australia Medal for services to the mining industry, Helen’s powerful message has travelled the world as she’s inspired audiences at events in the US, Canada, Malaysia, South Africa and beyond.

Special Guest:

Helen Fitzroy OAM
Safety Advocate and Author

• Embracing organisational flexibility to mitigate risks from industry volatility
• Adopting lean management principles to maximise resource utilisation
• Investing in employee development to lead technological advancements and sustainable practices

Yaxi Zhan
Executive Director
Accelerate Resources

• Commanding from a position of authority during a crisis to uphold workforce morale and strengthen stakeholder trust
• Safeguarding operational continuity and enhancing stability with a proactive risk assessment culture
• Utilising crisis management skills to bolster organisational resilience amidst unexpected challenges, including during a sustainability crisis

Dr Geraldine McGuire
Environment and Community Manager
29 Metals

Bobbie Hart
Manager – Human Resources
29 Metals

• Highlighting the importance of addressing psychosocial hazards to promote a safe, healthy, and productive work environment
• Learning how to recognise the signs of stress and fatigue to enhance the success of early intervention and prevention strategies
• Creating enforceable policies to address bullying and workplace violence to create a culture of respect and safety

Kanae Dyas
Workplace Support Manager
Anglo American

Interactive champagne roundtable discussions allow attendees to choose the topics that best align with their current or future career needs.

Discuss ideas, gain practical tips, and work through challenges faced by your peers from across the industry. You’ll have the invaluable opportunity to meet leaders across several sectors to learn how you can improve your skills while progressing your career path. This is a unique opportunity to have all your questions answered while you network and build relationships with people you otherwise may not have access to.

You will be able to choose three of the below roundtables to attend with each roundtable running concurrently over three time slots:

• 1st round:  16:00 – 16:30
• 2nd round:  16:30 – 17:00
• 3rd round:  17:00 – 17:30

Roundtable 1: Navigating health & safety risks for yourself and your team
Facilitator: 

Kylie Wilson-Harris
Manager- Health, Safety, Security and Risk
Newmont Mining

Roundtable 2: Understanding and addressing the causes of labour shortages in mining
Facilitator: 

Dr Claire Chakrabarti
Program Manager
AUSTMINE

Roundtable 3: Commercialising real-world solutions to combat challenges in the mining industry
Facilitator:

Leigh Staines
Industry Professor – Commercialisation
Sustainable Minerals Institute

Roundtable 4: Green shift: navigating the mining industry's journey towards decarbonisation and climate goals
Facilitator:

Johanna Kennerley
Head of Sustainability and Environment
Ravenswood Gold

Roundtable 5: Managing mining operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and productivity
Facilitator:

Tanya Cambetis
Superintendent
OceanaGold

Kaylene Munro
Mining Superintendent
Thiess