8th Annual Mining South Australia

Now in its 8th year, the annual Mining South Australia Conference will return to Whyalla on the 25-26 November 2014. The event is the perfect place to hear the latest insights into the region's project developments, mining operations, exploration, infrastructure, ports and rail and many more!

Key topics to be discussed:

> RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: SA’s Mining and Resources updates
Government updates | Updates for Accelerating Exploration - PACE 2020 | Mining potential and supporting industry growth in the region

> COMMODITY ANALYSIS: Outlook for SA's world class resources
Market overview | Current domestic and global market trends | Copper, gold, uranium, mineral sands, graphite | Unconventional gas developments

> MINING OPERATIONS UPDATES
Execution and delivery | Optimal performance and streamlining for efficient operations | Technology developments

> PROJECTS & EXPLORATION DATES
Project updates | Securing project funding | Land access, approvals & tenements | SA's new drill core reference library

> ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Case study: Best practice environmental management | Panel discussion: License to operate | Groundwater issues

> INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES, DEVELOPMENTS, OUTLOOK & EXPANSIONS
Roads | Rail | Ports | Air

> SERVICE & SUPPLY
Panel discussion: Procurement leaders | Power and electricity | Housing and community services to support mining growth

Speaker and Presenter Information

Confirmed Speakers:

Hon. Tom Koutsantonis MP, Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Minister for State Development, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Minister for Small Business
Dr Paul Heithersay, Deputy Chief Executive, Resources and Energy & Chief Executive, Olympic Dam Task Force, Department of State Development
Joe Mastrangelo, Director Major Projects and Investment Attraction Investment, Trade & Strategic Projects, Department of State Development
Greg Hall, Managing Director & CEO, Hillgrove Resources
Patrick Mutz, Chief Executive Officer, Murray Zircon