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Australian Centre for Geomechanics

Facilitating coordinated research, technology transfer and improved education and training in the geomechanics disciplines.

The Australian Centre for Geomechanics is a not-for-profit mining research centre based at The University of Western Australia, Perth. The ACG undertakes research, education and training activities in the geomechanics disciplines to provide industry with the necessary tools and knowledge to ensure that safety is not simply a top priority on par with productivity, but rather an ethic that guides everything.

ACG Latest News

View the preliminary seminar programme. Earlybird registration expires 20 February 2012.

Opening Address – Mark Cutifani, CEO, AngloGold Ashanti, South Africa

2011 Products

The ACG released a number of products during 2011, click here to download the flyer and order form.

Christmas Special

Between now and the end of January 2012 the ACG has a Christmas Special of up to 20% off most of our proceedings, publications and products, click here for details.

Mine Closure 2012 Call for Abstracts

Prospective authors are encouraged to submit their abstract online or via email before 26th March 2012 for review.

Please visit the Author's Corner for further information..

Underground Drilling and Blasting Training DVD

A safety training DVD for underground metalliferous mine workers developed by the Australian Centre for Geomechanics.

The DVD features an introduction to the rock breaking process in mining, followed by a section on how to handle, store and transport explosive products. The third part of the DVD covers development drilling and blasting practices; and the fourth part discusses production drilling and blasting. To purchase this and other publications please visit the ACG Shop.

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Welcome to the Australian Centre for Geomechanics