INVITATION FROM THE CONVENOR
We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 ANCOLD Tailings Dam Operators Forum, taking place from 21–23 October in sunny Townsville. With the stunning backdrop of tropical North Queensland, this is the perfect setting to come together, share knowledge, and strengthen connections within the tailings dam community.
This forum is designed specifically for tailings dam operators and professionals, offering a relaxed yet focused environment to explore real-world challenges, share practical experiences, and connect with peers, regulators, and industry experts. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned operator, the forum provides valuable opportunities for learning and collaboration.
Highlights of the forum will include practical sessions, including tailings dam operation, safety and risk management, informative site visits and dedicated networking opportunities. Held at Rydges Southbank in the heart of Townsville, the forum offers a welcoming space just steps from the waterfront, with easy access to the city’s amenities and natural beauty.
The forum also offers an exceptional sponsorship opportunity for organisations involved in the tailings dams sector. It’s a chance to support ANCOLD’s initiatives and engage directly with a focused and relevant audience.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Townsville this October for engaging discussions, valuable insights, and time to connect in one of Queensland’s most vibrant coastal cities. Join us for an event that promises to be as rewarding as it is memorable.
Kate Brand
ANCOLD Tailings Dam Operators 2025 Forum Convenor
ANCOLD Tailings Dam Operators 2025 Forum Convenor
TO DISCUSS AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
Full Sponsorship and Exhibition Terms and Conditions can be viewed HERE.
Key Dates / PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
| DAY 1 - Tuesday 21 October | |
| 0830 | TSF Operation and Surveillance Training |
| 1530 | TSF Training Tour |
| 1700 | Debrief and refreshments |
| 1730 | Registration closes |
| DAY 2 - Wednesday 22 October | |
| 0730 | Registration opens |
| 0830 | Tailings Forum Welcome |
| 0845 | Tailings Forum presentations |
| 1730 | Tailings Forum concludes |
| 1800 | Registration closes |
| 1830 | Forum Dinner |
| DAY 3 - Thursday 23 October | |
| 0730 | Registration opens |
| 0830 | Tailings Forum site tour commence |
| 1400 | Site visit concludes, return to Townsville |
| 1630 | Arrive in Townsville (airport drop off) |
Become a partner with ANCOLD and sponsor the forum.
As a Partner you will be acknowledged as a sponsor of the ANCOLD Dam Operators Forum, giving you the opportunity to align your company with ANCOLD’s mission to disseminate knowledge, develop capability and provide guidance in achieving excellence for all aspects of dam engineering and management.
Full Sponsorship and Exhibition Terms and Conditions can be viewed HERE
