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David Gonzalez

Technical Services Manager

Whitehaven

Experienced Mining Engineer with over 20 years in the industry across Coal, Nickel, and Phosphate, specialising in strategic and operational planning for large open-cut mines.

David has worked across all the planning horizons, from Life of Mine plans to short-term execution, with deep expertise in pit design, optimisation, scheduling, cost and geological modelling, and haulage planning. David is passionate about driving business improvement initiatives that lift operational performance, streamline processes, and enable teams to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.

12 : 15 - Thu, 29 Oct

Thu, 29 Oct
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12:15 - 14:00 AEDT
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105 min

Rehabilitation, Closure & Legacy Planning

STREAM: Agnico Eagle Project Development & Delivery

12:15 - 12:20
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5 min

Welcoming Remarks

Charlotte Congram SAusIMM, Student, University of Queensland

12:20 - 13:10
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50 min

Panel Discussion: Built In, Not Bolted On: Water, Energy and Tailings as Core Mine Design Choices

13:10 - 13:30
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20 min

Keynote: Geotechnical Hazard Management at Maules Creek

David Gonzalez, Technical Services Manager, Whitehaven

13:30 - 14:00
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30 min

Panel Discussion: Planning for Social Transition and Community Resilience in Closure

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12 - 14 October 2027

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12 - 14 October 2027

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