Rydges Resort Hunter Valley,
Lovedale, NSW
Longwall 2027
THE AUSTRALIAN LONGWALL & UNDERGROUND COAL MINING CONFERENCE
THE Meeting Place for Australia’s Underground Coal Mining Operators
Join us for the 24th Annual Australian Longwall & Underground Coal Mining Conference in 2026, the premier gathering for elite underground coal miners in Australia. Longwall 2026 continues the tradition of delivering unparalleled face-to-face networking opportunities, shared learning experiences, and cutting-edge technical insights that define this event.
Topics will include:
- Outlook and updates from longwall operations
- Automation, remote operations, and data science to deliver further safety in longwall operations
- The latest safety initiatives in the industry and key learnings
- Productivity improvements to enhance tonnage
- Gas management for Longwall production and gas drainage advancements
- Bord and pillar operation
- Dust Control
- Best practice longwall moves
- Ventilation
- Skilling the future
- New technology and its application
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2026 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
INSIGHTS
Keeping the earth moving – how Komatsu has altered its business model to relieve pressure on coal producers
The last few years have seen significant pressure on Australian coal producers, with inflation, extreme weather, and government royalty hikes adding further...
How far off is a ‘zero harm’ longwall mine?
Thanks to advancements in automation and remote operating technology, the longwall mine is a much safer place than it was ten years ago...
How Fitzroy Australia Resources plans to make its new greenfield site a success
Fitzroy Australia Resources is advancing plans for the Ironbark No. 1 underground coking coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, targeting first coal in Q1 2020...
VENUE
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
430 Wine Country Dr,
Lovedale NSW 2325
(02) 4991 0000
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