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Planning for Stable LandformsPerth, Western Australia, March 2008 ACG Course Number: 0801 Presenters: A. Fourie (ACG), M. Russell (Dumpsolver Pty Ltd), H. Jones (Golder Associates Pty Ltd), D. Murphy (Sinclair Knight Merz), D. Jasper (Outback Ecology Services), M. Braimbridge (Outback Ecology Services), G. Campbell (Graeme Campbell and Associates), G. Ward Wilson (University of British Columbia), N. Milligan (Cymod Systems), D. van Zyl (University of British Columbia), N. Journet (Dumpsolver Pty Ltd), M. Russell (Dumpsolver Pty Ltd). Readership: This seminar provided attendees with an introduction and the tools to plan and manage rock dumps and stockpiles effectively. Techniques for locating these facilities and the scheduling of material placement was dealt with in interactive workshop sessions.
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Creating Cost Effective Rockdumps and StockpilesPerth, Western Australia, May 2005 ACG Course Number: 0501 Presenters: G. Bentel (WMC Resources Ltd), G. Campbell (Graeme Campbell & Associates Pty Ltd), R. Clark (Newmont Australia Limited), A. Fourie (Australian Centre for Geomechanics), A. Garvie (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation), B. Gilkes and C. Hinz (Centre for Land Rehabilitation, The University of Western Australia), G. Hancock (The University of Newcastle, Australia), H. Lacey and D. Jasper (Outback Ecology Services), H. Jones (Golder Associates Pty Ltd), M. Russell and N. Journet (DumpSolver Pty Ltd), G. McPhail and A. Wright (Metago Environmental Engineers), I. Misich (Dept of Industry and Resources), P. Waters (BHP Billiton Iron Ore). Readership: Personnel responsible for mine planning and environmental management. The seminar was relevant to all mine and environmental managers, superintendents and operators. Rock dumps and material stockpiles associated with mining operations involve enormous earthmoving operations and potential challenges. Incorrectly identifying and managing these challenges may generate hazards such as sterilisation of resources due to incorrect siting, generation of acid drainage, spontaneous combustion (in coal) and instability problems, in addition to the costs involved. Ensuring that the structure will remain stable in the long-term requires accurate landform modelling and sound rehabilitation practices. “Getting it right” the first time is essential if we are to maximise returns for any project. The seminar described the most important issues in the management of dumps and stockpiles, provide examples of current best practice and explore emerging technologies. Topics include:
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