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Wednesday, November 6
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Getting It Right for the Long Term: Rehabilitation of Mine Sites
- Chair: Associate Professor David Laurence; School of Mining Engineering, University of New South Wales
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0830 - 0850
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Registration
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0800 - 0830
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Official Welcome
- Jacques LaFleur, Deputy of New-Caledonia, President of Southern Province, New-Caledonia
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0845 - 0900
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Overview of the Issues
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0900 - 0920
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Perspectives for the New-Caledonian Nickel Mining Industry in the Global market
- Jean-Pierre Hugon, Southern Province, New-Caledonia
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0920 - 0950
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Legal and Financial Issues: International Perspective
- Ms Janet Epps, EMC International
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0950 - 1245
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Landscaping and Revegetation
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0950 - 1020
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Evolution of Mining Techniques and Revegetation Review in New Caledonia
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1020 - 1050
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Identification of Suitable Revegetation Species
A discussion on the importance of revegetaion in order to preserve the botanical characteristics of New Caledonia and how it affects the mining process.
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1050 - 1110
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Coffee Break
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| 1110 - 1140 |
Industrial Revegetation Development in New Caledonia
An in-depth discussion on the various revegetation measures being adopted and the pros and cons of the various methods used by SIRAS.
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1140 - 1210
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The Greenvale Nickel Mines: an Example of Innovative Mine Closure
Case study of a successful mine site rehabilitation program.
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1210 - 1240
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Research Initiatives in Mine Sites Rehabilitation, Case Studies from the Tropics and Sub-Tropics of Queensland
Case studies of a successful mine site rehabilitation program.
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1240 - 1400
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Lunch Hosted by INCO/Goro Nickel
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1400 - 1730
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Water Management, Protection of Land and Water Ecosystems
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1400 - 1430
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Fate of Metals in theLagoon of New-Caledonia
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1430 - 1500
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Avoiding Impact on Aquatic Ecosystems
A review of the impact of waste water on the ecosystem and the legislative measures taken to preserve the aquatic ecosystems.
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| 1500 - 1530 |
Water Quality Issues at the Yabulu Hydrometallurgy Refinery
A case study on Yabulu Refinery's initiatives to manage the refinery activities so as to preserve the balance in the various ecosystems.
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1530 - 1600
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Coffee Break
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| 1600 - 1630 |
Best Practice Principles of Mine Site Monitoring and Analysis of Water
A presentation on the sources and identification of waste water, the various waste water monitoring techniques used at mine sites and the factors associated with best practice principles adopted.
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1630 - 1730
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Discussions
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| 1830 - 2030 |
Cocktail Hosted by The Southern Province of New-Caledonia
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Thursday, November 7
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Building Partnerships for Development: Involving Local Communities
- Chair: Ms. Janet EPPS; EMC International
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0830 - 1030
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Community Involvement and Impact
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| 0830 - 0900 |
Goro Nickel: A Sustainable Community Involvement Plan
Case study on Goro Nickel's mining initiatives involving the community.
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| 0900 - 0930 |
Consultative Methods to Enhance Community Participation
A presentation on the various case studies conducted in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, USA, New Zealand and Brunei.
- Mr. Ted Wells; Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner
- Mr. Andrew Campbell; Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner
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| 0930 - 1000 |
KONIAMBO Project, Social and Economic Integration
A presentation of a successful mining project that allows the local community to benefit directly from it, i.e. training, employment, etc
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| 1000 - 1030 |
Coffee Break |
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1030 - 1230
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Education and Training |
| 1030 - 1100 |
Education and Training for Sustainable Development in Mining
A presentation on the key outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002 and the relevance to education and training in the mining industry.
- Dr. Mike Katz; School of Mining Engineering, University of New South Wales
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| 1100 - 1130 |
Preparing for the 21st Century: The Challenge of New Caledonia and the Mining Industry - PORO Training Center
A presentation on the various training programs implemented in order to produce a productive and knowledgeable workforce to contribute to the success of the various mining projects in New Caledonia.
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| 1130 - 1200 |
Developing Capable Motivated People for Metal Industries
An overview of the training techniques offered by Hatch Operations and Training Services.
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| 1200 - 1230 |
Professional Training Course in New-Caledonia, Mining and Metallurgy
An outline of a new degree course in response to the three major mining projects in New Caledonia.
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1230 - 1400
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Lunch Hosted by ERAMET / SLN
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| 1400 - 1530 |
Workshop on Community Integration and Impact
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| 1400 - 1430 |
Understanding, Managing and Enhancing Community Relations
Presentation of 3 projects by Barclay Mowlem and analysis of the benefits reaped at the end of the projects in terms of training, employment and overall social improvement.
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| 1430 - 1500 |
Community Development Programs at Indonesia Largest Coal Producer
Presentation of the coal mining operations by PT Andaro in Kalimantan and the efforts and initiatives in terms of community integration and assistance to the local people and the revegetation processes.
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| 1500 - 1530 |
Discussion, Propositions on Community Integration
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1530 - 1600
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Coffee Break
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| 1600 - 1730 |
Final Outcomes - Panel Discussion and Declaration and Next Steps
- Ms. Janet EPPS; EMC International
- Associate Professor David Laurence; School of Mining Engineering, University of New South Wales
- Dr. Mike Katz; School of Mining Engineering, University of New-South Wales
- Dr. Jacques Leguéré; Chair, New-Caledonian PECC Committee
- Mr. Pierre Alla; CEO, Goro Nickel / INCO
- Mr. Dominique Chuvan; ERAMET / SLN
- Mr. Frederic Angleviel; Université de Nouvelle-Calédonie
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1730
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Closing Remarks for PECC Seminars |
| 1830 - 2030 |
Cocktail Hosted by the New-Caledonian Government
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Details - PECC Minerals Network Meeting
Rehabilitation of Mine Sites - Overview of the Issues (