Associated Symposium Event |
ACG Preconditioning Workshop
Preconditioning is one of the newest and most exciting techniques applied to selected block and panel caving operations around the world. The technique aims at modifying the properties of the in situ ore prior to mining, by inducing new discontinuities using hydraulic fracturing or confined blasting. The objectives of preconditioning could be to improve cavability, increase fragmentation or reduce the seismic risks associated with cave mining. The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to be exposed to the latest preconditioning techniques and share experiences through case studies presentation.
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Facilitator
Yves Potvin is the director of the Australian Centre for Geomechanics and a professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA). Prior to joining UWA, Yves spent more than 10 years in the mining industry. He was previously the mining research manager at Mount Isa Mines in Queensland and the rock mechanics programme manager at the Noranda Technology Centre, Canada. Yves’ recent research work focuses on rockburst and mine induced seismicity, ground support of underground excavations and cave mining mechanics. Since 2004, Yves has co-edited three books and four symposium proceedings. |
YVES POTVIN