For the industry dinner at the Muswellbrook RSL on September 22, academic and geologist Professor Bob Carter will present his views on the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, incorporating his research experience on ancient climate change.
He will show that, contrary to dominant beliefs, the world has actually been cooling since 1998 and will discuss the problems with predicting global temperatures.
He will also point out the economic dangers of implementing the CPRS, with estimates having the scheme costing families $3000 in tax per year.
In the breakfast presentation at the same venue the following morning, Xstrata group manager for climate change Cassandra McCarthy will talk about how the company plans to deal with climate change issues.
Key longwall-related exhibitors attending the event include Coal Services, which will have a new virtual reality training simulator on display.
Mine Site Technologies will exhibit its twin zone proximity detection system along with its intrinsically safe voice-over-internet-protocol telephone handset, known as the MinePhone.
BW Technologies by Honeywell will exhibit its intrinsically safe gas detector, the GasAlertMicroClip.
ABB Australia’s exhibit features its latest work in the field of automation, while Aggreko will showcase its temperature control solutions for mine shaft cooling.
Held at the Muswellbrook Showground from September 22 to 24, the event will also feature the Career Advice Australia network hosting a session on job opportunities in the Hunter Valley mining industry, geared towards students in years nine to 12.
