Agenda timing is Australian Central Standard Time – ACST
2021 Agenda
08:45
OFFICIAL OPENING | NT Resources Week
Saul Kavonic, Head of Oil, Gas and Energy for Australia, Credit Suisse
8:50
OPENING | Welcome to Country
9:00
NORTHERN TERRITORY CHIEF MINISTER’S ADDRESS
The Hon. Michael Gunner MLA, Chief Minister, Northern Territory
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK & THE ENERGY TRANSITION
9:15
Australian Economic Update – Bouncing Back from COVID-19
Justin Smirk, Director – Senior Economist, Westpac Institutional Bank
9:35
Growing the NT Economy – What Needs to be Done?
Andy Cowan, Interim Territory Investment Commissioner & Deputy Chief Executive, Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet, Northern Territory Government
Jason Schoolmeester, Major Projects Commissioner, Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet, Northern Territory Government
10:00
PANEL DISCUSSION | The Energy Transition, Electrification, Decarbonisation and the Future for the Resources Industry
Laura Hillis, Director, Climate Action 100+, Investor Group on Climate Change
This concludes our Day 1 joint Plenary session and I now welcome you to attend our concurrent sessions at SEAAOC, Mining the Territory and Environmental Management at NT Resources Week
This concludes our joint Plenary session. Concurrent sessions starting after the refreshment break:
- SEAAOC
- Mining the Territory
- Environmental Management & Logistics Forum
10:30
Networking and refreshment break
MINING THE TERRITORY MAIN SESSION COMMENCES
11:05
Welcome remarks from the Chair
Dorothy Close, Director Regional Geoscience, Northern Territory Geological Survey
11:10
The prospectivity of the NT region
Dr Andrew Heap, Chief – Minerals, Energy and Groundwater Division, Geoscience Australia
11:30
The current state of exploration in the NT
Dr Ian Scrimgeour, Executive Director, Northern Territory Geological Survey
11:50
Update on the National Drilling Initiative
Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive Officer, MinEx CRC
12:10
Update on Rio Tinto’s Gove Bauxite mine
Michelle Elvy, General Manager Bauxite Operations, Rio Tinto
12:30
Finnis lithium mine
Stephen Biggins, Managing Director, Core Lithium
12:50
Lunch and networking break
13:50
Indigenous employment: Embracing cultural respect for sustainable change
A fundamental change in the way Indigenous employees are recruited and supported has seen Indigenous employment at the mine rise from 18% to almost 25% in just six months. Steven Rooney will talk about the drivers and challenges of embracing cultural respect to lead to sustainable change in the MRM’s Indigenous Employment Program.
Steven Rooney, General Manager, McArthur River Mining
14:10
Update on Nolans rare earth project
Gavin Lockyer, Managing Director, Arafura Resources
14:30
Update on Newmont Mining’s Tanami Gold Mine
Vince De Carolis, General Manager – Tanami Operation, Newmont
14:50
Power and Water Corporation – Supporting Development in the North
Charles Staples, Commercial Manager Gas Services, Power and Water Corporation
15:10
The push to decarbonise mining operations
Jason Dickfos, Head of Growth, EDL
15:30
Networking and refreshment break
16:00
Exploration activities in the Pine Creek region
Mark Edwards, Project Director-NT Mining Operations, Kirkland lake Gold
16:20
Building a unique global diamond producer and explorer
- Overview of Lucapa
- Diamond production and source exploration focus
- Growth – Merlin acquisition brings near term production opportunity in NT, Australia
Stephen Wetherall, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Lucapa Diamond Company
16:40
CLOSING | Closing remarks from the Chair
18:30
NT RESOURCES WEEK GALA DINNER
Mindil Beach Casino & Resort
8.50
OPENING | Opening remarks from the Chair
9:00
MINISTERIAL ADDRESS | Northern Territory Government’s Renewable Hydrogen Strategy
The Hon. Eva Lawler MLA, Minister for Infrastructure, Planning & Logistics, Environment, Climate Change and Water Security, Renewables and Energy, Essential Services, Northern Territory Government
09:15
Setting the conditions for investment – Regulatory reform for sustainable growth in the Territory
Shaun Drabsch, Chief Executive Officer, Department of Industry, Tourism & Trade, Northern Territory Government
09:35
FEDERAL MINISTERIAL ADDRESS
The Hon. Keith Pitt MP, Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia
This concludes our joint Plenary session. Concurrent sessions starting after the refreshment break:
- SEAAOC
- Mining the Territory
- Environmental Management & Logistics Forum
09:50
Welcome remarks from the Chair
Kevin Peters, Chief Executive Officer, Industry Capability Network NT
09:55
Developing and Integrated Fertiliser Industry in Northern Australia – Update on the Ammaroo Phosphate Project
Chris Tziolis, Managing Director, Verdant Minerals
10:15
Northern Territory’s new code of conduct to ensure explorers and landowners understand their rights and obligations
Warren Pearce, Chief Executive Officer, Association of Mining and Exploration Companies
10:35
Fountain Head and Hayes Creek Project updates
Dr. Michael Green, Exploration Manager, PNX Metals Limited
10:55
Networking and refreshment break
11:20
Elliott Copper project
Will Robinson, Managing Director, Encounter Resources
11:40
Update on the Mount Peake Project
Paul Burton, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, TNG Limited
12:00
Update on the Mt Todd project
Brent Murdoch, Director & General Manager Australia, Vista Gold Australia
12:20
Update on Tellus Holdings’ Chandler Facility
Nathaniel Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Tellus Holdings
12:40
SER Undercover in the Territory
- First mover in the region securing multiple exploration licences across the broader East Tennant region
- Rapidly advancing exploration efforts assisted by two rounds of NTGS co-funding confirming targeting rationale
- First junior to drill test targets in the region having only secured the tenement less than 12 months ago
- High quality precompetitive data is the key to unlocking true greenfield exploration
David DeTata, Director, Strategic Energy Resources
13:00
Lunch and networking break
14:00
Castile Resources’ Rover 1 Project
Mark Hepburn, Managing Director, Castile Resources Limited
14:20
New Technology and Commercial Relationships – the key to unlocking discoveries in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field
Rob Bills, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Emmerson Resources
14:40
Georgina Basin Prospect
Matthew Healy, Chief Executive Officer, Greenvale Mining
15:00
CLOSING | Closing remarks from the Chair & End of Conference
16:30
NT RESOURCES WEEK SUNSET HARBOUR CRUISE
Departing from Stokes Hill Wharf