Caving 2026

This conferences provides a platform for mining companies to be kept informed of the latest technological developments and caving research carried out by industry and academia. Meet our specialists from Canada, Chile, UK, South Africa, Mongolia, and China. 

Jarek Jakubec, Corporate Consultant, will be a keynote speaker addressing key challenges facing the industry.

 


Technical Talk

Laboratory Testing Framework for Assessing Mud Rush Risk

August 11 - 13, 2026

A practical framework for evaluating fines generation, weathering, flowability, and mud rush risk in caving mine environments.

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Design and Construction of a Water Re-Use Bulkhead at New Afton Mine

August 11 - 13, 2026

From design to operation, this case study explores the challenges, performance, and lessons learned from an underground water-storage plug at New Afton Mine.

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