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Collaborative Conversations 1 – Next-Gen Energy and Decarbonisation Solutions

21 May 2025
Meeting Room M1 & M2
Collaborative Conversations 1 – Next-Gen Energy and Decarbonisation Solutions

14:00 | Chair Welcome - Robert Trzebski, Director International Business, Austmine

14:05 | Presentation - Ian Webster, Group Engineering Manager, Ampcontrol

14:20 | Presentation - Kevin Mascarenhas, National Product Manager, Komatsu 

14:35 | Presentation: The Halion Loop™ - Copper Made Green
Speaker: Dave Sammut, Founder and CEO, Loop Hydrometallurgy 
The Halion Loop™ is redefining how critical metals are produced — delivering a cleaner, more efficient and sustainable solution. This session will explore how this breakthrough technology minimises emissions and power use, unlocking the full value of copper resources while capturing a range of critical metals. Learn how the Halion Loop™ is paving the way for lower-carbon, next-generation copper production.

14:50 | Interactive Conversation: Decarbonisation Check-in – are we close to hitting our targets and what do we need to do to get there?
The drive to decarbonise the resources sector is well underway — but are we close to hitting our targets? In this interactive conversation, industry leaders and innovators will assess the progress so far, the challenges ahead and the actions needed to accelerate change.  

  • Steven Boxall, CEO, Resources Centre of Excellence
  • Michael Holmstrom, CEO, STEMPunks
  • Kevin Mascarenhas, National Product Manager, Komatsu
  • Max Ong, Byrnecut
  • Facilitator: Daniel Gleeson, International Mining

15:30 | Chair Close Robert Trzebski, Director International Business, Austmine

Facilitator
Robert Trzebski, Director International Business - Austmine
Speakers
Ian Webster, Group Engineering Manager - Ampcontrol
Kevin Mascarenhas, National Product Manager - Sustainable Mining - Komatsu Australia
Dave Sammut, Founder & Managing Director - Loop Hydrometallurgy
Michael Holmstrom, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder - STEM Punks
Daniel Gleeson, Editor - International Mining