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Sonic Drilling for Tailings Dam Investigations: Unlocking Reliable Sample Recovery in Kazakhstan

Sue-Anya Khelawan - April 29, 2026

The presentation focused on how sonic drilling can significantly improve geotechnical investigations of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) in Kazakhstan by enabling reliable, representative sampling of loose and saturated tailings.

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Begin with the Start in Mind: Accelerating Project Development

David Pearce - April 28, 2026

The presentation focused on reducing the time required to bring mining projects into production. It was noted that development timelines can extend to nearly two decades, significantly affecting project economics.

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Water in Mine Operations and Slope Stability

Damir Tleugaliyev - April 24, 2026

The presentation focuses on the role of water in mining operations and pit slope stability, and on how collaboration between hydrogeologists and geotechnical engineers influences the quality of engineering decisions.

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Implementing Best Practice for Underground Mining

Chris Bray - April 23, 2026

This presentation focuses on the practical aspects of underground mining that are currently underdeveloped in Kazakhstan, with particular emphasis on backfilling, remote loaders, and downhole drilling.

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Re-emergence of Europe's Mining Industry

Martin Pittuck - April 23, 2026

A keynote summary of Europe in terms of its mining history, recent events and outlook for investment.

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