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
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
Papers from 2002
Industry Impacts Outburst and Gas Management, B. Allan
Strata Control in Underground Coal Mines: A Risk Management Perspective, C. Allanson
Gas Drainage Experience at the North Goonyella Mine, P. Allonby
A New Technique to Determine the Load Transfer Capacity of Resin Anchored Bolts, N. Aziz
Proceedings of the 2002 Coal Operators' Conference, N. Aziz
Use of Booster Fan Ventilation at West Cliff Colliery, D. Benson
Case Study Central Colliery QLD, D. Bruggemann
Geological Structures in Relation to Outburst Events, R. Doyle
Case Study Outburst & Gas Management, P. Eade
The Development of Hazard Plans at Kestrel Mine, N. Gordon
Current In-seam Drilling Techniques, J. Hanes
History of Outbursts in Australia and Current Management Controls, C. Harvey
Hydraulic Fracturing Applied to Stimulation of Gas Drainage From Coal, R. Jeffrey
Overview of Gas Outbursts and Unusual Emissions, R. Lama and A. Saghafi
Use of Cone Bolts in Ground Prone to Rockburst, R. McKenzie
Strata Management in Weak Roof Conditions at Crinum Mine, D. Payne and B. Ward
Strata Management at the Goonyella Exploration Adit Project, Ross W. Seedsman, P. Brisbane, and G. Mitchell
Assessment of Rib Instability Hazards for Strata Management Systems, J. Shepherd
Gibsons Colliery - Thin Seam and Ultra Close Mining, K. Singer
Investigations Aimed to Improve Tailgate Serviceability at Dartbrook Mine, G. Tarrant, R. Doyle, and K. Mills
Gas Content Testing for Outburst Management Compliance, R. Williams
Outburst Research, M. Wold
Case Study Management of Outburst Risk at Tahmoor Colliery, P. Wynne