AusIMM UWA Student Chapter

A massive thank you to JENNMAR Australia for hosting 20 of our students at their factory! The tour began with an insightful overview of Jennmar's global business, led by ROBERT SCOTT. We learned about their quality assurance practices and how JENNMAR supports both Australian and international mining with a strong focus on safety, not just by producing quality products but also by monitoring and testing installation practices. Next, we had the opportunity to visit the factory floor on a tour led by WA Production Manager Bikram Jeet Singh and witness the transformation of flat roll steel into the friction lok (splittie) bolts, a staple for underground miners. Bikram's explanation on how the automated and semi-automated manufacturing processes were designed to ensure the consistent, safe, and efficient production of reliable, cost-effective products was particularly fascinating. We also explored the production line for the friction lok bolts, including the debonded modification, which is particularly useful for dynamic applications. Ex-jumbo operator and current Technical Sales Representative Shanon Mills shared valuable insights into installation best practices and operator duty of care. As mining engineers, it was a unique experience to see the production process behind the bolts we rely on daily, and was reassuring to witness the high standards maintained throughout their design and manufacturing. Thank you, JENNMAR Australia!

With the UWA Wedgetails bringing their Co-Ed National Champion team, plus a newly formed Co-Ed's B team and their Men's A and B teams looking for redemption, this year's Export Cup is shaping up to be a big one ! The WASM Wombats Mining Team always host a fantastic weekend, we can't wait !

Introducing our 2025 Committee for The AusIMM UWA Student Chapter! We are excited to welcome plenty of new faces, and congratulate the 8 committee members re-elected from 2024. Over the past year the chapter had 26 sponsors, engaged over 30 companies and ran 8 site tours for UWA students. We hope to carry this momentum into the coming year, and continue to develop young professionals within the mining industry. President: Simon Crocetta Vice President: Aidan Walsh Secretary: Shourjya Chowdhury Treasurer: Tom Salter External Events Coordinator: Nathaniel Lucas Media Coordinator: Jasmin Bentink Internal Events Coordinator: Lachlan Baird Mining Games Coordinator: Matthew Robinson Vice Mining Games Coordinator: Dion Edelsten Geology Rep: Matthew Drake International Rep: Kexin Tian International Rep: Nikhil Nair S. Third Year Rep: Will Reeves Second Year Rep: Michael Dyer Immediate Past President: Olivia Ash As our 2025 sponsorship drive is about to commence, please don't hesitate to reach us at uwasc@ausimm.com.au if your company would like to get involved ! ⛏️⛏️⛏️

Are you a university student with an interest in mining and explosives? We are offering the special student price of $108.90 to attend the upcoming 8th Drill & Blast Down Under Conference in Perth. You will receive access to all conference technical sessions, the 55 booth exhibitor hall, all networking events and the conference dinner. We have even dedicated our opening networking event to emerging professionals. Come along and network with your future industry and peers. Emerging Professionals/Welcome Drinks @ The Merrywell - Tuesday 22nd October (5:30-8:30pm) Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/g-aXatvk #drillandblast #explosives #mining Curtin University WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering The University of Western Australia

We couldn’t have said it better Wytse de Boer ! Wytse was the 2023 President of the AusIMM UWA Student Chapter and has recently joined Newmont as a Graduate Mining Engineer in Cadia, NSW. He is a huge advocate for getting involved with industry while at uni, and we are very proud to watch his career develop. Watch the full interview below to hear his thoughts on the mining industry, and why it is such a great career path for students coming through. Newmont Australia are also Gold Sponsors of our chapter, and have supported us for many years. Keep an eye out on their socials as their graduate intake opens up in early 2025! 🥇👏🏼

🌟Applications are now OPEN to join the AusIMM UWA Student Chapter committee in 2025! Eligibility: - Must be an AusIMM Student Member - Must be studying a resource related degree at UWA full time in 2025 I am not an AusIMM Student Member? - Sign up on the AusIMM website - Waive the student grade membership fee by using our code 'Student2024' 🔗LINK TO APPLY: https://lnkd.in/gNkEab7E If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us across our socials! Best of luck to all applicants, we look forward to seeing you at our AGM 👏🏼

Want to join the AusIMM UWA Student Chapter in 2025?! Take a read below to check out the roles available, as well as important dates around applications & our AGM on Wednesday 2nd October. Applications open online tomorrow night across our socials. Good luck, see you all next week ! 👏🏼

The UWA Wedgetails are on the lookout for sponsors to help us make it to the 2025 International Mining Games in Camborne, UK!🏅🌍 We’re combining the best of our men’s and women’s teams to proudly represent UWA and the Australian mining sector at this international event. These opportunities play a huge role in shaping the next generation of mining professionals, and with your help, we can make this experience unforgettable. If you are interested in partnering with us, or just want to learn more, please reach out to us at uwasc@ausimm.com.au. Help us make this journey unforgettable together! #UWAWedgetails #MiningGames2025 #SponsorshipOpportunity #Teamwork #FutureOfMining #AusIMM

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Rio Tinto for providing 14 fortunate students from Curtin University and The University of Western Australia with an unforgettable FIFO overnight experience to Yandicoogina Mine. The journey began with an early flight from Perth to Barimunya Airport, right in the heart of the stunning Pilbara. Upon arrival, we delved straight into learning about Rio Tinto's iron ore operations in Western Australia and what sets Yandicoogina apart, particularly its unique ore quality and deposit characteristics. After lunch, we were escorted by a light vehicle (LV) down to the bottom of the pit, passing multiple 360-tonne autonomous trucks on their way to the crusher. We even had the chance to get up close to a massive excavator. Spending time in the pit allowed us to examine the ore and chat with the operators about their work. Next, we visited the crusher and passed several 230-carriage trains at the load-out area, with impressive stackers and reclaimers operating in the distance. The sheer scale of everything at Yandicoogina is truly breathtaking! After that, we headed to the wet plant, where the ore is beneficiated to meet precise customer specifications. A lift took us to the top of the wet plant (followed by many, many stairs down), before we continued to the Mobile Equipment Maintenance workshop. There, we saw a haul truck, an excavator, and a loader all undergoing repairs. Outside, we witnessed the team changing a haul truck’s tyre – an incredibly smooth and efficient process that took only a few minutes! After spending time in the heat, we welcomed the chance to cool off with the Mine Technical Services team. Conversations with the geologists, mine surveyors, and mining engineers gave us invaluable insights into how they ensure that the right ore is mined in the correct order, on time, delivering optimal outcomes for both Rio Tinto and its customers. That evening, food trucks at the camp provided a great meal before we returned to our "dongas" for a well-earned rest, ready for our flight back to Perth the next morning. Overall, we had an amazing time, with countless questions answered and firsthand exposure to what a career in mining could look like after graduation. A huge THANK YOU to the team from Rio Tintos Yandicooginda mine for answering all our questions, in particular Andrew Leong, Jazmine Reading, Dempsey May, Qiushi (Joey) Chen, Sylvia Sen, Jim Gordon, Hugo Calo, Rodrigo Bagatini l MBA, Simon Stratford, James Emslie, Wade Ansell and Kathleen Cox, the AusIMM Curtin Student Chapter and everyone involved behind the scenes for making this such an amazing trip.

***POSITIONS EXHAUSTED*** 📣Mine Site Tour Opportunity! Calling all members of the AusIMM UWA Student Chapter... We would like to invite you to join us for a day visit to Talison Lithium's Greenbushes Operation! Information: Date: Friday 27th September (week 9) Time: Bus departing UWA approx. 5am for an 8am arrival at the Greenbushes Operations. Bus to drop off back at UWA around 7:30pm that evening. Free of charge ! 12 spots allocated on a first in basis. Register via link 🔗➡️ https://lnkd.in/gFXHEwHM This is an amazing opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in the resources sector, to learn about Talison Lithium's operation and career opportunities within the company. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the chapter !