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Kate Dickson

Head of National Operations & Director – Queensland

Association of Mining & Exploration Companies (AMEC)

amec.org.au/

Kate brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience in the resources industry, with an understanding in both private and public sectors. Drawing from a deep appreciation of the sector's history and a keen eye on the future, Kate collaborates closely with stakeholders to drive AMEC's Strategic Plan, ensuring positive outcomes for AMEC members and the broader community.

Kate's commitment to upholding AMEC's advocacy traditions is unwavering, and she actively involves stakeholders in this journey. Her background and extensive experience have instilled in her the belief that implementing the right policy levers is the key to making a lasting positive impact in the resources industry.

Presenting On

15 : 00 - Tue, 27 Oct

Tue, 27 Oct
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15:00 - 16:00 AEDT
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60 min

Talk It Forward Dialogue Program

STREAM: IMARC Exchange Roundtables

Provides a platform for up to ten representatives to bring their viewpoint and experience on a topic, to debate and engage in challenging conversations and discuss pivotal issues that will drive the mining industry forward, in an open roundtable setting on the showfloor. Conference attendees may listen to the dialogue to gain insights on how the mining sector is progressing and to realistically understand the challenges.

15:00 - 16:00
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60 min

Beyond the Echo Chamber: How do we take Responsibility for Changing the Conversation around Coal’s Future?

15 : 15 - Wed, 28 Oct

Wed, 28 Oct
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15:15 - 17:30 AEDT
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135 min

Accelerating Exploration to Development

STREAM: Agnico Eagle Project Development & Delivery

15:15 - 15:20
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5 min

Welcoming Remarks

John Mern, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Terra AI

15:20 - 15:35
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15 min

Interview: OceanaGold’s Approach to the Fast Track Process

15:35 - 15:55
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20 min

How Much will AI Transform How the Mining Industry does Exploration?

15:55 - 16:00
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5 min

Core Scanning at Zonia: Real-Time Geological Decision Making at a U.S. Copper Asset

Adam MacInnis, Project Manager, GeologicAI

16:00 - 16:05
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5 min

Taking Cleantech from the Lab to Commercialization 

Greg Hanna, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Destiny Copper

16:05 - 16:20
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15 min

From Discovery to Delivery: Accelerating Major Resource Projects in Queensland

Gerard Coggan, Coordinator-General, Queensland Government

16:20 - 16:50
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30 min

Panel Discussion: Spurring on new discoveries in the Macquarie Arc

16:50 - 17:30
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40 min

Panel Discussion: Effective Strategies to Accelerate Project Development and Commodity Production

13 : 00 - Thu, 29 Oct

Thu, 29 Oct
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13:00 - 15:30 AEDT
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150 min

Environmental & Community Stewardship

STREAM: Thiess Operational Excellence

13:00 - 13:05
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5 min

Welcoming Remarks

Lana Lockhart SAusIMM, Student, Griffith University

13:05 - 13:45
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40 min

Panel Discussion: Trust is the Engine that Drives Momentum

13:45 - 14:05
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20 min

Interview: Environmental Stewardship: Using Technology and Innovation to Improve Outcomes

14:05 - 14:35
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30 min

Panel Discussion: The Benefits of Responsible Artisanal & Small-Scale Gold Mining to the Environment and Communities

14:35 - 14:50
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15 min

Unlocking Value – the Key to Mine Waste Transformation

Dr. Anita Parbhakar-Fox MAusIMM, Honorary Professor, University of Queensland

14:50 - 15:30
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40 min

Panel Discussion: Beyond the Mine Gate: Creating Long-Term Value from Resources, Waste and Communities

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Upcoming events

International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)

12 - 14 October 2027

ICC Sydney

Australia's largest mining event connecting global mining leaders with technology, finance and the future.

Opening times:

Tue,Tuesday, 12 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wed,Wednesday, 13 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Thu,Thursday, 14 October: 9:00am - 4:30pm

12 - 14 October 2027

ICC Sydney

Leveraging off the scale of Australia's largest mining event to bring an unrivalled network of thousands of investors to Sydney.

Opening times:

Tue,Tuesday, 12 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wed,Wednesday, 13 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Thu,Thursday, 14 October: 9:00am - 4:30pm

13 - 14 July 2027

Investor meetings online

Opening times:

START: Tuesday, 13 July 2027, 08:00 BST (UTC+1)
END: Thursday, 15 July 2027, 08:00 BST (UTC+1)
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