Agenda

CONFERENCE DAY ONE
TUESDAY 16TH JULY 2013

Day One | Day Two

8.00     Registration and coffee

8.50     Opening remarks from the Chair
Greg Dellar, Approvals Manager, BHP Billiton Iron Ore

9.00      Welcome to Country

GOVERNMENT ADDRESSES AND REGULATORY UPDATES

9.10      Keynote address: | Fostering linkages between resources industry growth and community development in the Pilbara
Vincent Catania MLA, Member for North West

9.30    Latest developments in mineral titles regulation in WA and progress towards approval process reform and stakeholder engagement
Ivor Roberts, Executive Director, Mineral Titles Division, Department of Mines and Petroleum, WA

10.00 Examining changes to environmental regulation policy, process, systems and legislation
Introducing the Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) and changes stemming from this new mining securities system. Progress towards the Reforming Environmental Regulation (RER) program - centered on ensuring best practice in resources regulation.
Dr Phil Gorey, Executive Director Environment, Department of Mines and Petroleum, WA

10.30 Port Hedland Port Authority achievements and future developments
Discussing recent capacity achievements and expansion plans including Lumsden Point, the proposed Tug Haven, Outer Harbour Expansion projections and Lumsden Estate industrial district
Roger Johnston, Chief Executive Officer, Port Hedland Port Authority

11.00 Morning refreshments and networking break

ECONOMIC AND MARKET INSIGHTS

11.30 Examining the economic outlook for iron orein the Pilbara - Market movements and projectdevelopments
Mark Lyons, Global Head of Iron Ore & Steel, Citigroup 

12.00 Fostering strong resource development partnerships between Australia and China - paving the way to a new cooperative business model for mining in the Pilbara
Frank Tudor, Managing Director, Horizon Power

12.30 Freight market developments in iron ore

• Movements in the capesize freight market
• Price impacts on future demand
• Capesize Fleet Developments
• Optimum Ship Size for the Pilbara
• Projected shifts of costs of freight vs. delivered price of iron ore

Peter Malpas, Director, Group Research Director, BraemarSeascope

1.00 Luncheon

PROJECT UPDATES

2.20 Pilbara Iron Project update
Tim Williams, Director, Dragon Energy


2.40 Discussing the Nullagine gold project maiden production run and prospects toward expansion
Brian Rear, Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Minerals Limited.

3.00 Latest developments in the Pilbara’s magnetite industry
Megan Anwyl, Executive Director, MagNet Magnetite Network

3.20 Afternoon refreshments

3.50 Round table discussion: Fostering lean sustainable iron ore development in the Pilbara - weathering the booms and busts
How can organisations make the most of the opportunities presented by a renewed focus on efficiency; a shift from the run-away growth shown in periods of boom. This session will centre on discussion of strategies for the sustainable development of mineral resources and the region.

REGIONAL SKILL AND SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT

4.30 Responding to skills investment and workforce development challenges and opportunities in the Pilbara's resources and infrastructure industries

Examining the results of SkillsDMC's annual workforce environmental scan, including findings around:

• Taking a snapshot of the current state of the Pilbara workforce
• Workforce planning and development challenges
• Opportunities and solutions
• Identified workforce needs in the Pilbara region

Carolyn Viso, Manager - Workforce Planning & Development, SkillsDMC

5.00 Fostering the north west supply chain - developing local industry capability
Industry stakeholders suggest that there is a segment of Australian business and suppliers who are not actively engaging in project opportunities currently available within the resources sectors across Australia. At the same time, there are examples of local firms that are successfully engaging with and supplying into the resources sector. As a result, the question that then presents itself is, what sets these firms aside from their counterparts who are finding it more difficult to compete in the Australian resources sector? In turn, what can be learnt from high performing Australian suppliers and how can these learnings be transferred to other Australian firms seeking to win work in the resources sector.  

• How can SMEs accelerate their competitiveness and innovation capabities
• Insights on how local industry can develop globally competitive business models that drive local business growth and managing the change processes involved
• What strategic initiatives are availiable to develop local industry capabilities

PiaTurcinov, Director, Development Impacts
John Lally, Chief Executive Officer, Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry

5.40      Closing remarks from the Chairperson and networking drinks
Delegates will have the opportunity to continue the days discussions at our post conference drinks

TUESDAY 16TH JULY 2013 - Gala Networking Dinner - 7.00pm - 10.00pm
The Esplanade Hotel
VENUE DETAILS
2-4 Anderson Street, Port Hedland WA 6721
Phone: (08) 9173 2783
Email: info@ehph.com.au
URL: www.ehph.com.au

CONFERENCE DAY TWO
WEDNESDAY 17TH JULY 2013

Day One | Day Two

8.30 Registration and coffee

8.50 Opening remarks from the Chair
Dr Ken King, Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission

PROMOTING REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

9.20 Exploring progress towards strategic regional economic development through the Pilbara Development Commission and Pilbara Cities Initiative
Dr Ken King, Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission

9.30 Fostering sustainable regional development in the Pilbara in the midst of shifting commodity market conditions - Weathering the booms and busts
Collene Longmore, Chair, Pilbara, Regional Development Australia

10.00 Panel discussion: Local government perspectives on the growth of Pilbara mineral development

• Impacts of expansion on local governments - examining the local government role in brokering and coordinating regional growth
• Royalties for Regions and industry funding partnerships towards social and critical services infrastructure
• Success stories and gaps that still need to be filled

Cr Lynne Craigie, Shire President, Shire of East Pilbara
Mal Osborne, Chief Executive Officer, Town of Port Hedland
Amanda O’Halloran, Executive Manager Strategic and Economic Development, Shire of Ashburton

10.40 Morning refreshments and networking break

SUPPORTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY

11.10 Developing the Pilbara Fabrication and Services Common Use Facility (PFSCUF)

• Providing shared infrastructure supporting industry growth in housing, construction, marine, defence, paramilitary, minerals, oil and gas, fostering the Pilbara economy
• Examining the Lumsden Point preferred location and proposed alternatives
• Delivery and funding partnerships through Royalties for Regions and the Pilbara Cities Initiative
• Progress to date in project development and the path to development

Richard Muirhead, Chairman, Pilbara Fabrication & Services Common Use Facility Steering Committee

11.35 Making land and housing available to support expanding mineral development in the North West.
Matt Read, Business Manager Regional, LandCorp

12.00 Progress to date in delivering the East Pilbara Link project

The development of independent electricity transmission infrastructure throughout the Pilbara will be a key factor in allowing the mining sector to source affordable and reliable power across the region.

This session will focus on the following key attributes of this critical infrastructure:

• The East Pilbara Link as the main artery of a connected system rather than a single line
• The nature of the generation that can utilise the East Pilbara Link and the overall benefits to customers
• Key challenges in the development of this infrastructure - physical and commercial
• The role government and industry can play in this project

Ken Woolley, Executive Director Power Generation, Alinta Energy
Michael Riches, General Counsel and Executive Director for Corporate Services,Alinta Energy

12.25 Introducing the latest water in mining guidelines and strategies towards meeting the Pilbara’s civic and industrial water needs
Hamid Mohsenzadeh, Pilbara Regional Manager, Department of Water

12.50 Modularisation of iron ore plant construction and applications in rapid mine site development in remote areas like the Pilbara region
Matthew Cobbett, Executive General Manager, Fluor Australia Pty Ltd

1.15 Luncheon

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY CONSIDERATIONS IN MINING

2.00 Panel discussion: Delivering the Pilbara Cities vision - managing the ongoing expansion of civic infrastructure in the Pilbara region
Mayor Kelly Howlett, Mayor, Town of Port Hedland
Chad Scott, Managing Director, Megara Four Pty Ltd
Jan Ford, Owner, Jan Ford Real Estate

2.40 Panel discussion
Fostering positive native title and indigenous relations in the Pilbara
Murray Meaton, Director, Economics Consulting Services

3.10 Mental health and wellness - are we prepared for what's upon us?

It's important to be aware of the duty of care employers have to their workforce in the arena of mental health and wellness. The session will highlight the avenues utilised by Rio Tinto to to develop and deliver a comprehensive mental health and wellness strategy for their workforce and how similar strategies might be applied by other organisations and HSE teams. Topics to be explored include:

• What is the current status of mental health in the mining and construction environment?
• Where to from here - where does our duty of care cease?
• Exploring what RTIO Expansion Projects currently implement in the area of mental health and wellness
• What are the challenges in a projects environment and the strategies to overcome these?
• How do we ensure that the mental, physical and emotional health of our workforce is maintained?
• What is the impact of mental health programmes on safety, productivity and team culture?
• What resources are available to SHE teams and companies to assist them to develop and implement a programme?

Shane Cable, Services Manager, Health and Safety Expansion Projects, Iron Ore Rio Tinto
Caris House, Superintendent Health - Health and Safety Expansion Projects, Rio Tinto
Eric Getchell, General Manager, East Pilbara Mines, Rio Tinto 

3.40 Afternoon refreshments and networking break

4.10 Improving dust management from pit to port
Robert West, Sales and Marketing Manager, Spraying Systems Co Pty Ltd

4.30 Developing industry partnerships towards biodiversity protection through the Pilbara Corridors Project
Dr Bill Cotching, Pilbara Program Manager, Rangelands NRM, WA

4.50 Closing remarks from the Chair and end of conference