Bowen Basin Geologists Group

Email: [email protected]
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The Bowen Basin Geologists Group (BBGG) is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers from across industry, research and consulting. It has been running for over 30 years and has a great history and general Guidelines (click here). Anyone with an interest in Bowen Basin geology in particular, and coal geology in general is welcome and membership is free.

The BBGG meet quarterly at different mine sites and hold a 1-day meeting that consists of topical presentations followed by a mine site tour.  The BBGG also host the Bowen Basin Symposium once every five years.  It is the largest gather of coal geologists in Australia.

To join the BBGG, create an account. The BBGG currently have over 650 members. After joining, you can access member-only content such as publications, BBGG meeting information, AGM minutes, photos and more.

BBGG Executive

Chair: Ashley (Ash) James

Secretary: Peter Handley
E: [email protected]

Honoury Treasurer: Natasha (Tash) Thompson

ACARP liaison: David Drakely


Events 

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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.