Bowen Basin Geologists Group

Email: DGerber@rpmglobal.com
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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

Events

11 September 2019 - Bowen Basin Geologists Group Mine Visit (joint with New Hope Group)
Details: New Hope Group & the BBGG would like to invite you to the third BBGG meeting of 2019, for the final chance to see operations at Jeebropilly Mine. New Hope Group are looking into options for bus transportation from/to Brisbane CBD. Please register your interest in using this service. Registering your interest is not confirmation at this stage; further seat confirmation requirements will be advertised at a later date.
Location: Rosewood Golf Club (Karrabin Rosewood Road, Rosewood)
Time: Approximately 9:00 am til 5:00 pm 
PPE: Please bring your own long sleeve high-vis shirt, long pants, safety boots, hard hat and safety glasses.
Registration: Click here to register (registrations are limited to 50 people)

October/November 2019 - BBGG Final Meeting of 2019

Location: Bowen Basin
Details: TBA

8-10 September 2020 - 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 2020’s event is looking “Beyond 2020: The Future of Coal”. 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.
Location: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Mackay, QLD
Please click here to download the flyer
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Abstract submission: Please click here
Registration: Opening September 2019

The 2015 Bowen Basin Symposium was held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 7 – 9 October 2015. The theme was Bowen Basin and Beyond; with an extended focus beyond the Bowen Basin to other coal Basins throughout Queensland, placing a strong emphasis on both the coal mining and coal seam gas industries.

Members can access copies of all Bowen Basin Symposium proceedings through the BBGG website.

Previous Meetings

3-4 July 2019 - Bowen Basin Geologists Group joint meeting with ACARP
Details: The biennial BBGG-ACARP Meeting will provide industry delegates and researchers an opportunity to share learnings from investigations in coal geology and related disciplines. The Leichhardt Award Dinner is being hosted during the two-day event, and will recognise the contributions of a worthy recipient to the advancement of coal geology or related disciplines in Queensland. It is also a wonderful evening to continue networking with other attendees. 

22 May 2019 - BBGG Meeting at Curragh Mine
Details: Coronado Global Resources & the BBGG would like to invite you to the first BBGG meeting of 2019. 
Location: Curragh Mine, Blackwater, QLD

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.