Early Invited Speakers include:
Speakers of the MINE MAINTENANCE 2025 Mine Maintenance, Asset Management & Reliability Strategies 2025 Conference
Head of Sustainability, Nickel Mines Indonesia
MD, Principal Engineer, Welding Quality Management WQMS
Asset Management Consultant, Lead Asset Management
Director, Assetivity
Director, Minset
Performance Assurance Manager, Cascadia Scientific, Canada
Engineer/BDM, Lead Asset Management
MD/Engineer, Hosch Conveyors Australia
Senior Consultant, Assetivity
Maintenance & Reliability Manager
General Manager - Growth & Energy Transition, Verbrec Ltd
Managing Director and Maintenance Professional, MaintenX Australia
Integrated Planning Manager
Engineering Manager
Operations and Maintenance Manager, Westech Asset Group Pty Ltd
Head of Cyber Security Engineering, at Insignia Financial
Director, Senior Certified Coatings Inspector, EonCoat Australia
Consultant, Li-on Energy
Project & Operational Readiness Manager
Director, Chief Remote Pilot, HD Imagery
Asset Management Program Lead, Cyient
MINE MAINTENANCE 2025 Schedule
Learn schedule, program and topics of the MINE MAINTENANCE 2025 Mine Maintenance, Asset Management & Reliability Strategies 2025 Conference
Delegate Registration & Coffee
CONFERENCE CHAIR
ERIK VANDENBERG
General Manager - Growth & Energy Transition, Verbrec Ltd
-Assessing efficiencies in scheduled inspections and servicing
-The ongoing progress of lubrication programs
-The next phase of conditioning monitoring including vibration analysis, thermal imaging and oil analysis
LUCAS CESPEDES
Director, Assetivity
Speakers:
• What the most common consequences of poor operational readiness are
• Why operational readiness is critical for the business
• What has changed in this area over the last two decades and what is expected to change in the near future
• Why operational readiness is critical for the business
• What has changed in this area over the last two decades and what is expected to change in the near future
MODERATOR:
DANIEL RIVERA
Managing Director, Lead Asset Management
PANEL MEMBERS:
KERRY HILL
Integrated Planning Manager
MWEEMBA NG’ANDU
Engineering Manager
GARY MCKEE
Project & Operational Readiness Manager
• Decarbonisation & Renewable Energy: Highlighting our transition to renewable energy (e.g., solar partnerships) and investments in carbon-neutral nickel production to support the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain.
• Community Empowerment: Overview of localised programs, including education, waste management, and livelihood projects for host communities in Indonesia.
• Ethical Supply Chains: Commitment to traceability and alignment with global reporting standards.
M.S. MUCHTAZAR
Head of Sustainability, Nickel Mines Indonesia
11.00 Morning tea and networking
• How machine learning and advanced analytics will reduce risks and optimize discovery
• AI applications in predictive maintenance and real-time decision making
• Using AI to drive energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction and sustainable resource extraction.
• Emerging AI trends that will shape mining
DR ALI SOOFASTAEI
Performance Assurance Manager,
Cascadia Scientific, Canada
• Future proofing the Mining Workforce.
• From compliance to competitive advantage: the ESG Journey.
• The Digital Mine: From data overload to actionable insights.
• Risk v Reward: Striking the Balance in Maintenance
ERIK VANDENBERG
General Manager - Growth & Energy
Transition, Verbrec Ltd
13.00 Lunch and networking
• Advancements in IoT and sensor-based monitoring
• How data analytics for failure prediction are turbo charging efficient operations
• Industry sense check of AI and machine learning applications in maintenance
MICHAEL REEVES
Engineer/Senior Consultant, Assetivity
DANIEL DURHAM
Asset Management Program Lead, Cyient
• An assessment of current competency, training and industry needs
• A review of VET: delivery vs industry requirements
• Identifying future skills gaps across asset management teams
SIMON KRISMER
MD/Principal Engineer, WQMS
ROB MANDERS
Managing Director and Maintenance
Professional, MaintenX Australia
12.50 LUNCH AND NETWORKING
SARAH HUSSEIN
Consultant, Li-on Energy
• The changing skill profile of graduates entering mining and bulk material handling
• How reduced practical grounding impacts safety, reliability, and site readiness
• The role of structured training centres in accelerating hands-on competence
• The importance of mentoring and knowledge transfer from experienced professionals
• Opportunities for industry-wide collaboration to strengthen workforce capability
SONJA VOLHAGN
Engineer, Hosch Conveyors Australia
ERIK VANDENBERG
General Manager - Growth & Energy
Transition, Verbrec Ltd
1 Hour networking Drinks
Delegate Registration & Coffee
CONFERENCE CHAIR
ERIK VANDENBERG
General Manager - Growth & Energy Transition, Verbrec Ltd
• Move from a reactive, risk-focused mindset to a proactive sustainability mindset in maintenance. Aim beyond simple compliance by integrating environmental performance into all work processes. See sustainability as a strategic driver for improving asset reliability and performance. Embrace practical changes like lifecycle management and energy efficiency to reduce waste and emissions. Use this new approach as a critical foundation for digitization and Maintenance 4.0.
ANDREW ATTRILL
Director, Minset
Speakers:
• How to maximise structural fatigue life and minimise maintenance costs
• Tools and systems for asset structural health monitoring and repair management
• Why the Maintenance Welder Competency is an essential foundation
SIMON KRISMER
MD - Principal Engineer, WQMS
• How plans for diversity and inclusivity have changed over the last decade (drawing on real-life experiences)
• What main benefits have been achieved so far
• What is foreseen happening in the near future
ISABELA SILVA
Engineer/Consultant at Lead Asset Managment
DINDA TIMPERON
Head of Cyber Security Engineering, at Insignia Financial
11.00 MORNING REFRESHMENTS AND NETWORKING
• Insight into EonCoat’s Innovative and unique anti-corrosion technology for carbon steel assets
• Environmental sustainability and safety benefits (Non toxic, safe for human resources, sustainable and environmentally friendly)
• Economic benefits (in application, faster return to service and cost effectiveness)
• Extensive validation of the EonCoat technology and a summary of projects to date
MARK O’SULLIVAN
Director, Senior Certified Coatings Inspector, EonCoat Australia
• Acknowledge the threat: Small, unaddressed defects are the primary cause of unplanned downtime and costly major failures.
• The crucial question: Will this defect last until the next major shutdown?
• The payoff: This proactive approach is a powerful way to reduce costs, improve safety, and enhance overall asset reliability
STEPHEN MULLER
Manager Fixed Plant Maintenance, Endevour Mining
12.40 Lunch and networking
• Optimizing an asset's lifecycle requires a comprehensive strategy that begins with smart investment in asset selection based on long-term value, not just initial cost
• By continuously using data from the entire lifecycle, you can inform future decisions and refine your strategy for greater efficiency
INGA VALEN
Operations and Maintenance Manager,
Westech Asset Group Pty Ltd
• The evolution of asset inspections: From manual, on-site checks to high-precision aerial and thermal surveys.
• Real-world impact: A look at recent projects with major clients like Rio Tinto The future of asset intelligence: Exploring how AI and data analytics will further enhance these technologies to proactively identify risks and optimize maintenance strategies
SCOTT GLEDHILL
Director, Chief Remote Pilot, HD Imagery
• How to best prepare plant and equipment to maximise potential benefits
• How the workforce needs to adapt to these changes
• How to assess if your processes are ready for the effective implementation of new tools and technologies
DANIEL RIVERA
Managing Director, Lead Asset Management
• How to maximise structural fatigue life and minimise maintenance costs
• Tools and systems for asset structural health monitoring and repair management
• Why the Maintenance Welder Competency is an essential foundation
ERIK VANDENBERG
General Manager - Growth & Energy Transition, Verbrec Ltd
ERIK VANDENBERG
General Manager - Growth & Energy Transition, Verbrec Ltd
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