The Coal Operators' Conference has been held at the University of Wollongong since 1998. The Conference is organised by Mining Engineering - University of Wollongong. For further information contact Naj Aziz (Chairman and Convenor), School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering, University of Wollongong, 2522.
Tel: (02) 4221 3449.
Email: .
See also the UOW Mining Science and Technology website.
Full listing of conference papers here:
1998 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020
Complete proceedings as printed, with front and end matter, available here:
1998 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020
Papers from 1998
Use of contractors for mining operations, P. Allonby
New environmental legislation: implications and issues for coal mining NSW, M. Astill
Proceedings of the 1998 Coal Operators' Conference, E. Baafi, K Cram, G Gibson, and P Hanna
Emergency escape systems, R. Bancroft
Contrasts in methane sorption properties between New Zealand and Australian coals, B. Beamish, C. Laxminarayana, and P. J. Crosdale
Recent developments in coal mine inertisation in Australia, S. Bell, D. Cliff, P. Harrison, and C. Hester
Emergency management systems and plans, M. Bird
Joint industry planning platforms for coal export supply chains, R. Bridges, N. Buckley, J. Goodall, and D. Seeley
Predicting spontaneous combustion in spoil piles from open cut coal mines, J. N. Carres and A. Saghafi
Sampling surficial sediments of a river receiving minewater discharges, D. J. Cohen, C. V. McQuade, S. J. Riley, and S. Adeloju
Contrasts in gas sorption at Dartbrook and South Bulli collieries, P. J. Crosdale
Hydraulic coal mining developments in New Zealand, G. J. Duncan
Merit based selection and performance assessment for mineworkers, L. Edmonds-Ward and B. Trendell
Improving coal mining production performance through the application of Total Production Management, J. C. Emery
The use of seismic methods for the detection of dykes, B. J. Evans, M. Urosevic, and J. Cocker
Ulan Highwall Project, P. Ferguson
Coal Seam Modelling and Mine Plalnning Using Results of a 3D Seismic Reflection Survey - An Example from Huntly Coalfield, New Zealand, D. A. Fergusson
Coal pillar design issues in longwall mining, W. J. Gale
Prediction of stata caving characteristics and its impact on longwall operation, W. J. Gale and Jan Nemcik
Some investigations into the explosibility of mine dust laden atmospheres, A. D. Gillies and S. Jackson
Co-disposal of coarse coal reject with sand mining reject for the control of metal concentration in runoff water, C. F. Gosling, S. J. Riley, and C. V. McQuade
Gateroad Development - The Correct Method, the Correct Equipment?, N. Gow
Improvement Programs through Systems Management In Relation to Mine Development, P. Graham and B. Miller
ACARP - Australian Coal Associaiton Research Program - research that makes a difference, R. L. Graham
Bearing plates: new developments in the unsung heroes of ground support, P. Gray
Stress corrosion cracking of rock bolts, P. Gray
Gas utilisation, W. Hammonds
Inseam drilling for gas exploration - recent advances, J. Hanes
Use of simulation to support mining industry operators, N. Harper and B. Harper
A review of fatal outburst incidents in the Bulli Seam, C. R. Harvey and R. N. Singh
Dartbrook Mine - a case study, J. Hayward
A Comparison Between Hoek-Brown and Bieniawski Criteria for Coal and Rocks, S. M. Hossaini
The nature of underground heating as indicated by numberical modeling, D. Humphreys
Operating a continuous hauling system at United Colliery, V. Istomin and A. Boyling
Improving fundamental stockpile management procedures, P. Keleher, D. Cameron, and M. Knijnikov
Combining modern assessment methods to improve understanding of longwall geomechanics, M. Kelly, W. Gale, P. Hatherly, R. Balusu, and X. Luo
Coal Age - A Longwall Look at Tomorrow, M. Kingshott and M. Graham
Transforming mining - a framework for dramatic changes in performance, W. M. Knowles
Mine maintenance - the cost of operation, O. Krellis and T. Singleton
In-seam drilling technologies for underground coal mines, Y. liu, P. Dunn, and P. Hatherly
A new approach in planning gas drainage practices, L. W. Lunarzewski
Managing mining contracts, J. Luxford
Deployment of self-contained self rescuers in coal mines, P. Mackenzie-Wood, N. Aziz, E. Baafi, I. Tague, and Y. Sun
Application of virtual reality technology to mine management, R. Mark and C. Mallett
Computational and Experimental Investigation of Spiral Concentrator Flows, B. W. Matthews, P. Holtham, C. A. Fletcher, K. Golab, and A. C. Partridge
MSR (Mine Safety Rescue) implementation and progress, B. McKensey, C. Ellicott, and N. Webb
Fine coal dewatering by compaction in bins exhibiting reliable discharge, A. G. McLean
Improving Relationships, R. C. Mellows
Impact of longwall width on overburden behaviour, K. W. Mills and P. O'Grady
Dragline Digging Methods in Australian Strip Mines - A Survey, H. Mirabediny and E. Baafi
An integrated mine development and supply system, T. Muguira
Introduction of Battery Powered Coal Haulers into Board and Pillar Panel Production, A. Myors
Oaky Creek Coal - Improving Productivity, B. Nicholls and P. Lynch
Contemporary developments in training, N. Parish
Surface assisted continuous underground mining, R. D. Peterson
Rapid generation of control charts for analysis of complex gas mixed in crisis situations, Ian Porter and M. Jacobs
Diesel Vehicle Research at BHP Collieries, S. Pratt, A. Grainger, L. Jones, J. Todd, R. Brennan, B. Horton, L. Eager, A. Rogers, and Brian Davies
Implementatin of the Moura recommendations - a managers perspective, D. Reece
Modern management systems for higher margins, M. Roberts
Report on hydrogen sulphide experience at Southern Colliery, M. Ryan, T. Harvey, J. Bride, and M. Kizil
Using Fundamentals to Break the Breakdown Maintenance Cycle, A. Saffa
Accuracy of measurement of gas content of coal using rapid crushing techniques, A. Saghafi, D. J. Williams, and S. Battino
Improving colliery performance through one big team, many teams or ...???, C. J. Seaborn
How to use pre-employment medical examinations and comply with Anti-Discrimination Legislation, D. Sholz
Study of Waste Water Quality Management in IIlawarra Coal Mines, R. N. Singh, H. B. Dharmappa, and Muttucumaru Sivakumar
Development, application and potential of a real-time return gas montoring system, M. I. Slater and R. J. Williams
A safe way to reduce roof support costs and improve safety and productivity, M. Smith and Ross W. Seedsman
Experience with stress control methods as a planning tool - EIouera Colliery, G. Tarrant, W. Huuskes, and P. Quinn
Coal Geology - where to from here?, C. Turvey and P. Hanna
Some aspects of rock mechanics applicable to underground coal mining, V. S. Vutukuri, M. Seto, K. Katsuyama, and D. K. Nag
Gateroad Development in Thick Seams Using the Joy Sump Shearer, B. Ward and M. Downs