Workshop Program for Mine Rehab Conference 2019
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Below is the list of workshops that will be held at our 9th Annual Best Practice Ecological Rehabilitation of Mined Lands Conference (2019).
The workshops will be held on Wednesday 19th June at the University of Newcastle NewSpace campus located in the centre of Newcastle. Pricing for workshops has been reduced. Workshops are now $330 each. Location: NewSpace City Campus, University of Newcastle, Cnr Hunter Street and Auckland St, Newcastle Click on the workshop titles below for more detail on each workshop. The workshops include:
A light lunch will be served as part of the workshops. Please note that individual workshops will run if sufficient numbers have booked to attend. Click on the button below to secure your place at one of these interesting and informative workshops. For more information on the workshop convenors please click on the Workshop Convenors links on this page.
A detailed summary of each workshop is found below. |
Conference Speakers
Workshop Convenors
Wednesday: Stream 1 - Pathways to relinquishment and opportunities to transition to productive alternate land uses Stream 2 - Understanding Acid Mine Drainage / Acid Rock Drainage and the implications for rehabilitation and closure Stream 3 - Harnessing Hyperaccumulator Plants to Phytoremediate Contaminated Mining Sites Stream 4 - Issues in Tropical Forest Rehabilitation Post Mining in Borneo |
Summary of Workshops
Pathways to relinquishment and opportunities to transition to productive alternate land uses
Wednesday 9 am to 3 pm Stream 1
Convenor: Donna Pershke
Director, Pershke Consulting Pty Ltd
Location: Room X202, NewSpace City Campus, University of Newcastle,
Cnr Hunter Street and Auckland St,
Newcastle
Convenor: Donna Pershke
Director, Pershke Consulting Pty Ltd
Location: Room X202, NewSpace City Campus, University of Newcastle,
Cnr Hunter Street and Auckland St,
Newcastle
Workshop Précis
Pathways to relinquishment and opportunities to transition to productive alternate land uses.
Background:
Using the relinquishment process to transition to alternate productive land uses potentially has significant benefits for all parties; mining companies, regulators and communities. However, there are also challenges in achieving this transition including:
Workshop Outline:
An initial workshop explored this topic at the University of Newcastle’s 2017 Mine Rehabilitation Conference in Muswellbrook. The aim of this workshop is to build on the findings of the initial workshop and further explore the opportunities, barriers, enablers and responsibilities for establishing pathways to:
Pathways to relinquishment and opportunities to transition to productive alternate land uses.
Background:
Using the relinquishment process to transition to alternate productive land uses potentially has significant benefits for all parties; mining companies, regulators and communities. However, there are also challenges in achieving this transition including:
- Current regulatory and land tenure frameworks
- Providing for the long-term management of residual risk / liability for a site if a future land use fails
- Lack of current mechanisms to facilitate the alignment of mining companies and investors in post mining land uses, with regional development plans
Workshop Outline:
An initial workshop explored this topic at the University of Newcastle’s 2017 Mine Rehabilitation Conference in Muswellbrook. The aim of this workshop is to build on the findings of the initial workshop and further explore the opportunities, barriers, enablers and responsibilities for establishing pathways to:
- More productive end land uses post mining
- Enabling miners to successfully relinquish their responsibility for their mine lease
- Assisting the transition to the next landholder
Ngalang Boodja Enterprise Marron Farm, Western Australia
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Mount Kembla Memorial Pathway & Housing Development
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Who Should Attend:
The 2017 workshop identified some of the key stakeholders involved in the mining land use transition process. This workshop would be valuable to representatives from these stakeholder groups including:
The 2017 workshop identified some of the key stakeholders involved in the mining land use transition process. This workshop would be valuable to representatives from these stakeholder groups including:
- Land use planners (State, local and consulting)
- Regulators
- Mining companies (corporate affairs, community, environment, mine planning)
Understanding Acid Mine Drainage / Acid Rock Drainage and the implications for rehabilitation and closure
Wednesday 9 am to 3 pm Stream 2
Convenor: Gilles Tremblay
Technical Manager, International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP)
Location: Room X205, NewSpace City Campus, University of Newcastle,
Cnr Hunter Street and Auckland St,
Newcastle
Convenor: Gilles Tremblay
Technical Manager, International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP)
Location: Room X205, NewSpace City Campus, University of Newcastle,
Cnr Hunter Street and Auckland St,
Newcastle
Workshop Précis
Understanding Acid Mine Drainage / Acid Rock Drainage and the implications for rehabilitation and closure
Rehabilitation is an important part of mine closure and our understanding and implementation of rehabilitation practices has developed significantly over the last three decades. Most mining companies now aim to leave a post-mining legacy with a sustainable land-use, with rehabilitation playing a key role. However, mine closure is a complex and multi-disciplinary process which presents a diverse range of major risks. When sulphides are present in the ore body, the formation of acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD) or acid rock drainage (ARD) can result and this is regarded as the main environmental concern of the mining and minerals industry today. Unmitigated, ARD/AMD can result in water quality impacts that could well be the industry’s most significant financial and credibility risk. The long term impact and treatment cost of AMD/ARD can delay and prevent mine closure and subsequent relinquishment. It has also historically left a global legacy of abandoned mines which still require attention. The aim of this short course is to help attendees develop a better understanding of the fundamentals of AMD/ARD generation processes and management options through to closure. The topics will be presented in an interactive manner, using real case studies from around the world. The course, could be regarded as introductory for some and as a refresher for others, will be ideal for mining industry environmental and mine planning practitioners, mining regulators and post graduate students.
Understanding Acid Mine Drainage / Acid Rock Drainage and the implications for rehabilitation and closure
Rehabilitation is an important part of mine closure and our understanding and implementation of rehabilitation practices has developed significantly over the last three decades. Most mining companies now aim to leave a post-mining legacy with a sustainable land-use, with rehabilitation playing a key role. However, mine closure is a complex and multi-disciplinary process which presents a diverse range of major risks. When sulphides are present in the ore body, the formation of acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD) or acid rock drainage (ARD) can result and this is regarded as the main environmental concern of the mining and minerals industry today. Unmitigated, ARD/AMD can result in water quality impacts that could well be the industry’s most significant financial and credibility risk. The long term impact and treatment cost of AMD/ARD can delay and prevent mine closure and subsequent relinquishment. It has also historically left a global legacy of abandoned mines which still require attention. The aim of this short course is to help attendees develop a better understanding of the fundamentals of AMD/ARD generation processes and management options through to closure. The topics will be presented in an interactive manner, using real case studies from around the world. The course, could be regarded as introductory for some and as a refresher for others, will be ideal for mining industry environmental and mine planning practitioners, mining regulators and post graduate students.
AMD at Neath, Hunter Valley
This short course is coordinated by Mr. Gilles Tremblay, Technical Manager of the International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP) and will include presentations by leading AMD/ARD specialists from Australia and Internationally. Discussion topics will include:
- Overview of AMD/ARD issues and global resources (e.g. GARD Guide)
- Waste Management
- Remediation Measures
- Closure Planning with focus on risk management
- The AMD/ARD Management Plan
- Abandoned Mines
Harnessing Hyperaccumulator Plants to Phytoremediate Contaminated Mining Sites
Wednesday 8:30 am to 3 pm Stream 3
Convenors: Dr Charles Lee 1 and Prof Nanthi Bolan 2
1 Program Convenor and Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle (Australia), Singapore
2 Professor of Environmental Chemistry at the University of Newcastle
Location: Room X207, NewSpace City Campus, University of Newcastle,
Cnr Hunter Street and Auckland St,
Newcastle
Convenors: Dr Charles Lee 1 and Prof Nanthi Bolan 2
1 Program Convenor and Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle (Australia), Singapore
2 Professor of Environmental Chemistry at the University of Newcastle
Location: Room X207, NewSpace City Campus, University of Newcastle,
Cnr Hunter Street and Auckland St,
Newcastle
Workshop Précis
Harnessing Hyperaccumulator Plants to Phytoremediate Contaminated Mining Sites
Over the past 20 to 25 years, hundreds of plant species have been used to remove contaminants from soil and water. Hyperaccumulator (HA) plants can take up huge amounts of metals in their shoots without showing any toxicity impacts on the plants. For metals, these plants are capable of accumulating metals above the threshold concentrations of 10,000 mg/kg dry weight of shoots for Zn and Mn, 1,000 mg/kg for Co, Cu, Ni, As, and Se, and 100 mg/kg for Cd. Phytoremediation using HA plants is an exciting and promising biotechnology because of the following features: relatively inexpensive; considered an eco-friendly and sustainable technology; aesthetically pleasing; and ability to achieve complete breakdown of toxic materials. The objective of the workshop is to provide participants with the theory and practical skills on how to use phytoremediation to cleanup mining sites that are contaminated with metals.
Who should attend?
Regulators, consultants, decision-makers, NGO practitioners, and post graduate students
This is a basic introductory course. No prior knowledge is required.
Harnessing Hyperaccumulator Plants to Phytoremediate Contaminated Mining Sites
Over the past 20 to 25 years, hundreds of plant species have been used to remove contaminants from soil and water. Hyperaccumulator (HA) plants can take up huge amounts of metals in their shoots without showing any toxicity impacts on the plants. For metals, these plants are capable of accumulating metals above the threshold concentrations of 10,000 mg/kg dry weight of shoots for Zn and Mn, 1,000 mg/kg for Co, Cu, Ni, As, and Se, and 100 mg/kg for Cd. Phytoremediation using HA plants is an exciting and promising biotechnology because of the following features: relatively inexpensive; considered an eco-friendly and sustainable technology; aesthetically pleasing; and ability to achieve complete breakdown of toxic materials. The objective of the workshop is to provide participants with the theory and practical skills on how to use phytoremediation to cleanup mining sites that are contaminated with metals.
Who should attend?
Regulators, consultants, decision-makers, NGO practitioners, and post graduate students
This is a basic introductory course. No prior knowledge is required.
Sedum alfredii
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Co-cropping Corn and Sedum alfedii
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Detailed Course Outline & Schedule
8:30am
Background of Hyperaccumulator (HA) plants
9:00am
Phytoremediation Processes
9:30am
Advantages and Limitations of Phytoremediation
10:30am
Morning tea
11:00am
Case Studies
Using a fern (seldum alfredii) to uptake metals. 5 years field trials co-cropped with corn in China.
Australian native vegetation for remediation’ covering heavy metals and TPH.
12:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm
Workshop Exercise
Use of a phytoremediation database containing 120 contaminants & > 1000 plant species.
3:00pm
Close
8:30am
Background of Hyperaccumulator (HA) plants
- Review of types of HA plants available for phytoremediation.
9:00am
Phytoremediation Processes
- Rhizofiltration, Phytodegradation, Phytostimulation, Phytoextraction, Phytostabilisation.
- Review of types of contaminants.
9:30am
Advantages and Limitations of Phytoremediation
10:30am
Morning tea
11:00am
Case Studies
Using a fern (seldum alfredii) to uptake metals. 5 years field trials co-cropped with corn in China.
Australian native vegetation for remediation’ covering heavy metals and TPH.
12:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm
Workshop Exercise
Use of a phytoremediation database containing 120 contaminants & > 1000 plant species.
3:00pm
Close
Field experiments Lechang, Guangdong
Issues in Tropical Forest Rehabilitation Post Mining in Borneo
Wednesday 1 pm to 4 pm Stream 4
Convenors: Tim Roberts 1, Yudi Firmanul Arifin 2 , Ihsan Noor 2, Amalia Rizeki 2 and Didik Triwibowo 3,
Location: Room X204, NewSpace City Campus, University of Newcastle,
Cnr Hunter Street and Auckland St,
Newcastle
Convenors: Tim Roberts 1, Yudi Firmanul Arifin 2 , Ihsan Noor 2, Amalia Rizeki 2 and Didik Triwibowo 3,
- School of Environmental & Life Sciences, University of Newcastle
- Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
- PT Adaro Indonesia, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Location: Room X204, NewSpace City Campus, University of Newcastle,
Cnr Hunter Street and Auckland St,
Newcastle
Workshop Précis
Issues in Tropical Forest Rehabilitation Post Mining in Borneo
The objective of the workshop is to provide participants with an understanding of the issues facing miners and government in the development of resource extraction in the tropical forest environment, in particular in the Indonesian Kalimantan States of Borneo. The extraction of coal is occurring on a massive scale in virgin rainforest in the face of conditions of heavy rainfall, acid forming soils and difficult terrain. Such mining is regulated strictly by strong national Forestry Law that regulates the management of the three categories of forests (conservation forests, protection forests and production forests) in Indonesia. Participants will learn how such regulation is bringing about exemplary practices in dealing with acidic water treatment, reforestation, conservation of threatened and displaced fauna, and the generation of post-mining support in the form of new agricultural and commercial enterprises to provide employment for local peoples.
Issues in Tropical Forest Rehabilitation Post Mining in Borneo
The objective of the workshop is to provide participants with an understanding of the issues facing miners and government in the development of resource extraction in the tropical forest environment, in particular in the Indonesian Kalimantan States of Borneo. The extraction of coal is occurring on a massive scale in virgin rainforest in the face of conditions of heavy rainfall, acid forming soils and difficult terrain. Such mining is regulated strictly by strong national Forestry Law that regulates the management of the three categories of forests (conservation forests, protection forests and production forests) in Indonesia. Participants will learn how such regulation is bringing about exemplary practices in dealing with acidic water treatment, reforestation, conservation of threatened and displaced fauna, and the generation of post-mining support in the form of new agricultural and commercial enterprises to provide employment for local peoples.
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Who should attend?
Environmental professionals including consultants, site managers, regulators, engineers, scientists, geologists, NGO practitioners, and post graduate students
Detailed Course Outline & Schedule
This short course is coordinated by Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts and will include presentations by leading mining practitioners and forest and fauna experts from Indonesia. Discussion topics will include:
This is a introductory course. No prior knowledge is required.
Environmental professionals including consultants, site managers, regulators, engineers, scientists, geologists, NGO practitioners, and post graduate students
Detailed Course Outline & Schedule
This short course is coordinated by Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts and will include presentations by leading mining practitioners and forest and fauna experts from Indonesia. Discussion topics will include:
- National regulations governing forest mining in Indonesia, including requirements for end of lease mine closure
- Treatment requirements, constructed wetlands and other technologies used for acidic wastewater
- Reforestation, succession and recovery
- The threat to endemic fauna including proboscis monkey and orangutan due to conversion of tropical rain forest.
- Community development through establishment of new local industries for economic support post mining.
This is a introductory course. No prior knowledge is required.
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