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The 8th Annual Longwall conference and Golf Day 2009 were both held in new venues this year, the Crowne Plaza and The Vintage in the Hunter Valley, attracting over 200 industry participants who commenced their Longwall 2009 experience with Golf Day 2009 (sponsored by BIS Industrial Logistics), followed by a 2-day conference syncopated with networking breaks at the exhibition hall with exhibitors and peers, and topping the experience off with the official conference dinner (sponsored by Joy Mining Machinery).
Zero harm mentality, safety and environmental concerns emerged as the main messages of Longwall 2009 with speakers presenting on workplace safety through ergonomics on machine design, innovation in safety, and ventilation and gas management strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Interesting case studies sparked interest among the attendees that led to exciting and intense questions and answers sessions.For more information on The 9th Annual Longwall 2010, go to www.longwallconference.com.au or contact +61 2 9080 4090.
"Very good conference, it incorporated a lot of experienced Longwall people" - Dawie Storm, Anglo American Thermal Coal
"It was professionally presented with current information and future opportunities" - Tony Longmate, Centennial Coal
"Great networking opportunities" - Ben Patten, BHP Billiton
"Good event. Very informative, lots of learning’s and a good cross reference of people" - Wade McDonald, Anglo
"Excellent conference...got to see what other mines are doing" - Byron McIlveen, Mandalong Centennial
"Great opportunity to network" - Ian Rea, Joy Mining Machinery
"Good papers and stimulating thought outside of my area in the industry" - Adam Kellermann, Mitsubishi Development
"Obtained new and relevant information regarding industry" - Johan Laubscher, Anglo American
"Great networking opportunities...very well run" - Ian Healy, Burrell Mining Services
"It was interesting to hear the latest developments in longwall mining" - Johan Connelly, Calibre Global
"Good technical input" - Matthew Mitchell, Inbye Mining Services
"This conference provides the perfect environment to listen to issues and opportunities alike. It opens your eyes and mind. The organisers were great - very well run and good content" - Jeff Schumacher, BIS Industrial Logistics
"A lot of the information presented was industry specific" - Neil Parsons-Young, PYD Mining Services
"There were good and informative presentations...good networking opportunity" - Gary Parker, Parker Mining
"I enjoyed this conference because of industry representation and networking opportunities" - Wayne Gibson, Technical Services Manager, RTCA Kestrel
"I gained a greater understanding of trends and problems" - Brad Roach, Business Development Manager - Mining, Inaco Australia
"It was a great opportunity to mix OEMs & end users and share feedback" - Danny Frino, Sales Manager, Nepean Conveyors
"Interesting operational mining presentations" - Dean Sohier, Longwall Coordinator, Dendrobium
"I enjoyed this conference because of the interactions with other companies and OEMs" - John van Dyke, Supervisor Longwall Electrical,RTCA Kestrel
