The Australian Centre for Geomechanics is hosting its second international mining seminar in Australia, for the first time, March 8 to 10 at the Novotel Langley Perth Hotel. This innovative and highly topical seminar will provide a forum for mine owners and operators, consultants, market analysts, suppliers and researchers to exchange views on how to promote best practices in strategic planning activities for mines. The ACG will also present, for the first time, a series of comprehensive mini-sessions from major mining houses such as BHP Billiton Nickel West, Newcrest, Anglo Platnium and Xstrata. For more information contact Josephine Ruddle on 6488 3300 or email acg@acg.uwa.edu.au