About this event
MINETEK will welcome expert panelists for an in-depth discussion about the effects of natural disasters and the role they play in mine water management strategies. With increasing storms due to environmental changes, and catastrophic dam collapses on the rise, this panel discussion aims to educate and overcome the risks in this evolving issue.
Our key speaker, Dr. Gavin Mudd is an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at RMIT University, Australia. Mudd's research interests include environmental impacts, management of mine wastes, acid mine drainage, sustainability frameworks, life-cycle assessment modelling and mine rehabilitation.
The panel will explore:
Join our host, Duane Thompson, Head of Water MINETEK and our expert panelists for this special online event.
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Nick is a civil and environmental engineer with 19 years' experience in hydrology and hydraulics, civil design, and project management. He has considerable experience across mining and exploration, property development, transportation (road, rail, port, and air), and the water industry. He is currently directing projects in the fields of floodplain management, urban and rural stormwater management, mine water management, climate change risk assessment and adaptation, and water sensitive urban design. Nick is passionate about water, and is enthusiastic in the use of new technologies, modelling, spatial analysis, and artificial intelligence to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. Nick provides leadership to his team, shares knowledge, coaches and develops team members, and actively contributes to, and pursues strategic initiatives.
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Lourenço Mendonça, Technical Sales Manager from MINETEK, Brazil. Lourenço has over 14 years in the mining industry and an in-depth knowledge of the water management issues faced by clients in South America.
Gavin M. Mudd is an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at RMIT University, Australia. He was awarded a Ph.D. in environmental engineering in 2001, from the Victoria University of Technology.
MINETEK are leaders in mining, oil & gas, and petrochemical industries. Talk to us about mining process water, site sound &noise management and underground ventilation systems.
