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Open-cut coal mining engineering managers' forum

Event • Safety

 

The open-cut coal mining engineering managers' forum is a collaborative event designed to strengthen safety, share knowledge, and foster professional development across the open-cut coal mining engineering discipline. 

Hosted by the Resources Regulator, the forum provides a vital platform for industry leaders, and technical experts to come together and address emerging challenges in mining engineering.

The industry forum address:

  • Emerging issues & trends: Inspectors from the Resources Regulator review current developments in mining engineering practices and highlight areas requiring attention.
  • Expert presentations: content matter experts are invited to present on identified issues, offering practical, real-world insights and solutions.
  • Detailed review of recent incidents, topical issues, and lessons learned.
  • Updates on guidelines and standards: attendees receive updates on published safety alerts, bulletins, investigation releases, and regulatory changes.
  • Opportunity for direct communication with the Regulator and a platform to exchange experiences and best practices with peers.

This event is an essential part of meeting continual professional development (CPD) requirements for holders of practicing certificates. 

Meeting attendees are encouraged to actively participate, share their experiences, and contribute to constructive technical discussions that benefit the wider industry.

For more information about the forum, or to request an invitation, please contact the Events team, resources.events@dpird.nsw.gov.au.

Event details

When

Tuesday, 10 February 2026
8:30am - 3:30pm (AEDT)


Where

Hunter Valley NSW


Tickets and Registration

This event is by invitation only.

The forum is primarily intended for OEMs, Mine Site Managers, and their direct representatives. Invitations are extended at our discretion to ensure relevance and alignment with the event's focus.

For more information about the meeting, or to request an invitation, please contact the events team resources.events@dpird.nsw.gov.au.