ACARP Australian Roadway Development Improvement Project OPERATORS’ WORKSHOPS August 2008

ACARP Project C SAFETY ASPECTS OF VENUE  As advised by venue

ACARP Project C OBJECTIVE AND FORMAT Provide a forum for roadway development operators to:  Learn of emerging best practice and roadway development initiatives  Learn of developments in equipment and technology  Network with peers, and share their experience and learnings (and not just their successes)  Identify areas for targeted research

ACARP Project C FORMAT  Following the Introduction we will have a Keynote Address which will give an international perspective to improving roadway development performance  Presentations by operators detailing current operational practices and a further international perspective on roadway development  The presentations each comprise a 25 minute presentation with a 15 minute open forum for discussion and sharing of experiences and learnings  Plenary session to follow the presentations with all presenters invited to discuss key issues highlighted throughout the day and answer questions from participants  Conclude with a review to capture key findings, identify opportunities to improve the workshop process, and to identify presentations for future workshops  Workshop report with copies of presentations to be provided to all participants

ACARP Project C PREREQUISITES FOR ATTENDANCE  A passion for roadway development, and  A willingness to participate in discussions and share experiences  $

ACARP Australian Roadway Development Improvement Project CM2010 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY August 2008 Greg Pawley, Xstrata Coal Bob Miller, Centennial Coal Guy Mitchell, BMA Coal

ACARP WORLD BEST PRACTICES: PROCESS BASED MANAGEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS Chris Wilkinson, Mine Consulting Services

ACARP MORNING TEA

ACARP MINE AND ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES AT PIKE RIVER NZ Peter Whittall, Pike River Coal NZ

ACARP REMOTE MINING UNDER OUTBURST CONDITIONS Jeff Henderson, Brett Jones and Ray Esler, Appin Colliery

ACARP ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES AT TAHMOOR Matt Armstrong, Tahmoor Colliery

ACARP LUNCH

ACARP SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT FOR ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES Mark Kingshott and Chris White, Waratah Engineering

ACARP OPTIMISING THE FACE CUTTING AND SUPPORT CYCLE TO SUSTAIN SUB-6 MINUTE CYCLES Duncan Edwards, Sandvik

ACARP AFTERNOON TEA

ACARP BEATING WATER AT INTEGRA COAL (GLENNIES CREEK) Gerald Linde, Integra Coal

ACARP ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT AT OAKY NORTH Neville Stanton, Oaky North

ACARP WORKSHOP PLENARY

ACARP Project C WORKSHOP PLENARY  What issues, challenges and solutions do you envisage automating the roadway development process, with particular regard to: Remotely operated, self steered CM Automated roof and rib support Application of continuous haulage Face and panel services advance?

ACARP Project C WORKSHOP CRITIQUE  What improvements could we make to the structure and format of the Workshop:  Suitability of location, venue and facilities?  Timing (eg; day of week, and actual times)  What issues should be the subject of future workshops?  Any volunteer presenters?  Anything else?

ACARP Project C END OF WORKSHOP Thank you! Please join us for some for refreshments and further networking!