
Quarrying and Aggregates Conference
25th – 26th February, 2019
Sydney, Australia
“Gravel and Sand Quarrying in Australia generated a revenue of $728 million with an annual growth rate of 2.6% from 2013 to 2018.
Australian Construction sector is forecast to lift 7.1 percent in 2017-18, followed by a further rise of 6.8 percent in 2018-19“
About the Event
The construction industry of Australia is expected to grow persistently in the coming years. As suggested by the latest report, Gravel and Sand industries in Australia alone accounted for $728 billion and showed an annual growth rate of 2.6% between 2013-18. Quarry industry generates over $160 billion in revenue each year and is capable of affording employment to more than 1 million Australians. It has been observed that the inflation in construction activity has led to a substantial demand on quarries. What’s encouraging for the quarrying sector now is that Australia is, according to various projections, entering another phase of major construction activity. This suggests that quarries may have to start preparing for a ramp-up in production this year and into 2019 and to consider taking on extra skilled workers. This is the fillip that the construction materials industry has craved for years but there will be enormous challenges. An upsurge in the demand for the aggregate products is challenging the quarry’s production capabilities.
However, despite this familiarity, the challenges facing a modern quarry manager are changing. There is an upsurge in the demand for better mechanization of facilities which typically include improved devices and tools for excavation, screening and monitoring that not only bring about efficiency but also lower the stakes for contamination and hazards to biodiversity. Labour sourcing difficulties are only expected to intensify as more infrastructure works arise, Labour cost pressures will also increase as construction companies compete for the same pool of skilled labour. Another major challenge for Australian quarry sector is the management of abandoned mines that are adversely impacting the environment and biodiversity. For tackling this issue, it’s imperative to optimize the accountability of environmental management, remediation and closure through real-time reporting of activities, regulatory compliance and action.
Quarrying and Aggregates Conference Australia will focus on the recent trends of the quarry and concrete industry. The implications of the Construction phase and the hazards to biodiversity due to material processing will be stressed upon. Furthermore, the challenges towards the safety of workers and optimum utilization of equipment including the need for advancement of machinery will be raised. The Australian Market for quarry products in the overseas will be the predominant point of discussion. Future markets and economic fronts of the Australian quarry and concrete industry will be highlighted. The conference will also enlighten the mine and quarry professionals in managing the abandoned sites of mines and quarry in Australia, Natural Rehabilitation and Conservation Techniques, Quarry Aggregates on Permeable Concrete, Quarry Rotations for Graduate Engineer, Production of High Quality Cement, Smart Quarrying, Permit and Project Compliance, Quarrying Optimization with Lidar Surveys and Financial Risk Management.
Quarrying and Aggregates Conference Australia aims to bring together quarry contractors, concrete specialists, cement experts, site and civil engineers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, consultants, architect, mining professionals, etc. to apprehend the prospects of the unbound opportunities awaiting the quarry and concrete industry. The eminent speakers and industry experts will provide an overview and a glimpse into the future of the quarry and concrete sector and what possibilities it would bring to the stakeholders.
Quarrying and Aggregates Conference is a platform where you can showcase your company, brand your products and services among the targeted audience. Promote your company & gain potential visibility through this summit.
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Day 1: 25th February, 2019 | |||||
8.30 AM | Registration & Coffee | ||||
CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME REMARKS | |||||
Australian Quarry Outlook: Trends and Drivers
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Australia and the Construction Sector’s: Looking at Future Growth and Challenges
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Account of the New Zealand Mining and Quarry
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Investment Outlook Mining and Quarry
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The Construction Materials Industry: 2018-2022
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10.30 AM | Morning Coffee Break & Networking | ||||
Global Development in the Aggregates Industry |
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Trends and Developments: Production of High-Quality Cement |
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Emerging Trends and Developments Facing Australian Industry
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1.00 PM |
Networking Lunch | ||||
Carry Out Smart Quarrying |
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Opportunities arising From Quarry End Life
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Concrete Tale: From Past Events to Future Prospects
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Improving the Durability of Concrete Structures: Examining a Decade Progress
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3.00 PM | Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking | ||||
Upshots of Resource Morphology for Mining Operations – Exploration to Extraction
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Women in Mining and Quarry Sector: Reaching New Horizons |
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Tips for Successful Mining and Quarrying in an Agricultural Landscape
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Trailing the Development of Australian Quarry Market
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Challenges and Solutions for the Quarrying Sector in Re-building Damaged Road nfrastructure
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Q & A |
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End of Day 1 | |||||
Day 2: 26th February, 2019 | |||||
8.30 AM | CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME REMARKS | ||||
Global Development in the Aggregates Industry
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Upshots of Resource Morphology for Mining Operations – Exploration to Extraction
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Women in Mining and Quarry Sector: Reaching New Horizons
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Tips for Successful Mining and Quarrying in an Agricultural Landscape
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Trailing the Development of Australian Quarry Market
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10.30 AM | Morning Coffee Break & Networking | ||||
Challenges and Solutions for the Quarrying Sector in Re-building Damaged Road Infrastructure
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Introductory Quarry Rotations for Graduate Engineer: What Does it Proffer?
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Discerning the Pragmatic Structure
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Two-port vs. One-port Measurement Techniques for Microwave Non-destructive Concrete Testing
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Utilizing Magnesium Silicate Hydrate Binding System to Test the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete
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1.00 PM | Networking Lunch | ||||
Latest on Sand Manufacture from Quarry Surplus
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Addressing Health and Safety Concerns in the Mining and Quarry Sector: Contractors Approach
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Emergency Management for Mining and Quarry Operations
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Optimizing Safety Culture with Human Error Prevention: How Does it Work?
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Evaluation of Test Methods for Aggregate Reactivity
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3.00 PM | Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking | ||||
Defining Manufactured Sand for Concrete Applications
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Latest on 3D Prospectivity Modelling in Exploration
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Unravelling the Impact of Recycled and Quarry Aggregates on Permeable Concrete
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Extractive Advancement of a Quarry and Tunnel Project
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Outlining Various Strategies & Techniques for Quarry Development
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Apprehending the Role of Ultrasonic Imaging for Health Monitoring of Concrete
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Crystalline Technology: Understanding Its Impact on Concrete Durability in Adverse Environmental Conditions
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Q & A |
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End of Conference |
*Agenda content and timeline subject to change.
Andi Lusty |
Andi Lusty, Founder of Kayasand Ltd, was educated at Rugby School in the UK, and received a BSc hons degree from Bristol University. |
Cristian Sylvestre |
Cristian Sylvestre, Managing Director of HabitSafe and author of “Third Generation Safety: The Missing Piece” applies the latest neuroscience and behavioural research to help organisations improve safety performance. Cristian has consulted to more than 100 workplaces in Australia and New Zealand with significant success. He is currently working with organisations developing and implementing “leading edge” habit-change safety programs based on the latest research. His work encompasses all organisational levels and specifically prepares leaders to facilitate safety culture change. His programs have helped reduce incident rates by 30-70% within 6-12 months. He has had a long career in the safety field having held various senior safety and environmental roles in ICI, Shell and other organisations over a 25-year period where he has acquired a different way of thinking about safety. He holds a Chemical Engineering Degree with Honours and a Masters Degree. He has presented at national and international events. Most recently he presented at the National Safety Council Conference in Indianapolis, USA. He has also presented keynotes at the construction conferences in Australia and New Zealand. |
Vute Sirivivatnanon |
Vute has practiced as a Civil and Structure Engineer both in Australia and Singapore for 5 years before joining CSIRO in 1988 where he led a team of researchers conducting R&D in the use of industrial by-products in concrete, durability and service life design. He became research manager of Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) in 2006 and Professor of Concrete Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in 2013. He is working with a team of UTS Construction Materials researchers in the area of alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) and its effect on structural capacity, sustainable concrete production, and the application of nano-materials in conventional and geopolymer concrete. He is passionate about quality construction and a member many Standards Australia committees including BD-002 and CE-012. |
Venue
Venue (4-5 star Hotel) will be confirmed 4-6 weeks prior to the event to ensure we choose the best space for you, as the number of attendees varies significantly. Also, please note there will be a discounted accommodation rate for conference attendees.