Previous Meetings
28-30 March 2022 - The Bowen Basin Symposium
Details: The BBGG has a proud history of presenting the Bowen Basin Symposium (BBS) every 5 years since 1985. The theme of the next BBS is “Coal: Embracing Change and Innovation”. This is the premier event run by geoscientists, for geoscientists and associated personnel, who study, explore, evaluate and mine the occurrence of coal throughout the Bowen and other basins in Queensland. This event was postponed from 2021 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Location: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Mackay, QLD
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Members can access copies of all Bowen Basin Symposium proceedings through the BBGG website.
18 & 20 & 25 May 2021 - Bowen Basin Geologists Group Coal Quality Course (Presented by ALS)
Webinar Session 1: Tuesday 18 May 2021, 1-5 pm AEST
Webinar Session 2: Thursday 20 May 2021, 1-5 pm AEST
Laboratory Tour: Tuesday 25th May 9-12 pm AEST
Location of Lab Tour: ALS Richlands, 478 Freeman Road, Richlands QLD 4077
20 May 2021 - GSA Coal Geology Group and Bowen Basin Geologists Group Technical Talk and Networking Event
Speaker: Sandra Rodrigues, University of Queensland
Topic: Development of Coal Spectral Libraries
The Leichhardt Award
In the in the spirit of the pioneering geological efforts of Ludwig Leichhardt, Don King and Ted Milligan, the Leichhardt Award is instituted to recognise original contribution to the advancement of coal geology or related disciplines in Queensland. The award recognises scientific achievement, particularly where there has been a significant impact on the Queensland coal industry is the basis of award, rather than seniority or longevity in the industry. The award serves to encourage development of the highest professional standards within the Queensland coal industry.
Please click here to read more about past Leichhardt Award winners.
The rules governing The Leichhardt Award, as well as the nomination form for The Leichhardt Award recipients, can be downloaded below.