CRC ORE Annual Assembly 2021

12 May 2021
The Calile Hotel, 48 James Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane 

The final Annual Assembly for CRC ORE was held on Wednesday 12 May 2021 in the Grand Rooms at The Calile Hotel, Brisbane, from 8.30am to 4.30pm AEST, followed by canapes to 6.30pm.

As CRC ORE concluded operations this year, we took the opportunity to share details on outcomes achieved and lessons learned while focused on our Assembly theme of Innovation Delivered.

Keynote speaker Professor Robin Batterham, Kernot Professor of Engineering at The University of Melbourne, delivered a presentation on 'Innovating yesterday, today and tomorrow'.

The Annual Assembly 2021 agenda also featured leaders from across CRC ORE's Essential Participant group who provided insights on industry issues and discussed their experiences on CRC ORE projects and site implementation studies.

Presenters at Annual Assembly 2021 included:

• Dr Ben Adair - CRC ORE, Chief Executive Officer
• Prof Robin Batterham - The University of Melbourne, Kernot Professor of Engineering
• Ms Jane O'Dwyer - Cooperative Research Centres Association, Chief Executive Officer
• Mr Raj Mathiravedu - Orica, Vice President - Digital Solutions
• Dr Anita Parbhakar-Fox - The University of Queensland Sustainable Minerals Institute, Senior Research Fellow (Geometallurgy and Applied Geochemistry)
• Mr Jan Kwak - Hatch, Managing Director - Australia and Asia
• Dr Dave Lawie - IMDEX, Chief Geoscientist / Chief Technologist - Mining Solutions
• Mr Ryan Bracey - Weir Minerals Australia, Manager - Metals
• Dr Jacqui Coombes - Amira Global, Chief Executive Officer
• Mr Edward Mavhungu - Anglo American, Process Modelling Specialist
• Mr Angelo Labriola - Orica, Senior Manager - Digital Solutions
• Mr Gavin Yeates - Gavin Yeates Consulting, Mining Futurist
• Mr Lee Bolden - BHP, Principal Technology
• Mr Paul Revell - CRC ORE, General Manager - Research and Innovation
• Mr Greg Shapland - CRC ORE, IES Software Development Manager
• Ms Shruti Gaur - CRC ORE, Data Analyst Programmer

Annual Assembly was a face-to-face event, but CRC ORE also delivered a virtual option for those who weren't able to travel to Brisbane.

COVID Safe Event

The safety of delegates, speakers and staff at Annual Assembly 2021 was a top priority for CRC ORE. We worked to deliver a safe event by following the directions of the Queensland Government through its COVID Safe Event Checklist. CRC ORE provided access to hand sanitiser, and reminded attendees about social distancing and hygiene. At this stage, masks weren't mandatory, but delegates were welcome to wear these at Annual Assembly 2021.

Links to information that helped delegates plan their attendance at this event:

• The Calile Hotel - Your health and safety amid COVID-19
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for international travellers 
• Queensland Government COVID-19 website
• Queensland Government COVID Safe Event information

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