9th International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering and Green Mining Conference 2026

28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026 Wollongong, Australia

Innovation, safety and sustainability

The 9th International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering and Green Mining Conference 2026 will showcase the latest advancements in green mining, safety, and sustainability.

Hosted by the University of Wollongong, and organised by the ARC ITTC Innovative Composites for the Future of Sustainable Mining Equipment with support from the International Committee on Mine Safety Science and Engineering, the conference will highlight cutting-edge technologies in mine hazard prevention, safety monitoring, and the integration of renewable energy in mining operations.

Key themes include green mining practices, critical mineral extraction, coal burst prevention, smart mining technologies, environmental impact and rehabilitation, carbon capture, and artificial intelligence applications in mining.

Key dates

  • Outstanding Young Scholar nominations open: 1 April 2026
  • Abstract due: 1 June 2026
  • Registration open: 15 May 2026
  • Abstract acceptance notification: 10 June 2026
  • Full-length paper due: 15 July 2026
  • Outstanding Young Scholar nominations due: 31 July 2026
  • Early-bird registration: Register before 10 August 2026
  • Final program launch: 15 September 2026
  • Conference: 28 September - 2 October 2026 

Host

The 9th International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering and Green Mining Conference 2026 brings together researchers, industry leaders and practitioners to explore innovative approaches to safer, smarter and more sustainable mining. Hosted by the University of Wollongong the conference provides a platform to share emerging research, practical solutions, and global perspectives on the technologies, systems, and partnerships shaping the future of mining. It highlights UOW’s strong commitment to industry engagement, research excellence and advancing solutions for a more sustainable resources sector.

Organised by

Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Innovative Composites for the Future of Sustainable Mining Equipment

Training industry-ready researchers in advanced manufacturing through close collaboration between universities, mining companies and manufacturers. The Centre aims to deliver new technologies and products for the Australian METS sector while developing future academic and industry leaders to support more sustainable, efficient and cost-effective mining.

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Organisation

International Committee on Mine Safety Science and Engineering (ICMSSE)

ICMSSE is an international committee that promotes research, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing in mine safety science and engineering. Established after a series of global symposiums beginning in 2011, it provides a platform for researchers, industry, and government to advance mine safety worldwide.

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Honorary Chairs

Conference Chair

Conference Co-Chair

Conference Chair Assistant

Local Organising Committee

  • Professor Alan Rowan (UOW)
  • Professor Ting Ren (UOW)
  • Professor Xueqiu He (USTB & UOW)
  • Professor Zhengyi Jiang (UOW)
  • Professor Jiangtao Xi (UOW)
  • Professor Faisal Hai (UOW)
  • Professor Alex Remennikov (UOW)
  • Professor Ismet Canbulat (UNSW)
  • Professor Guangyao Si (UNSW)
  • Professor Murat Karakus (Adelaide University)
  • Professor Peter Knights (UQ)
  • Professor Mehmet Kizil (UQ)
  • Professor Erkan Topal (Curtin University)
  • Professor Danqi Li (UOW)
  • Dr Marc Elmouttie (CSIRO)
  • Dr Xing Li (CSIRO)
  • Dr Qingdong Qu (CSIRO)
  • Dr Jan Nemcik (UOW)
  • Dr Jon Roberts (UOW)
  • Dr Ming Qiao (UOW)
  • Dr Zhongbei Li (UOW)
  • Dr Kun Li (UOW & CCTEG Xi’an)
  • Dr Liang Zhao (ATM-CCTEG)
  • Dr Dennis Black (GM3) 
  • Ms Lily An (UOW)
  • Mr Norman Bradshaw (UOW)
  • Ms Helen Jiang (UOW)

International Organising Committee

  • Professor Linming Dou (CUMT, China)
  • Professor Weimin Cheng (SDUST, China)
  • Professor Yuanping Cheng (CUMT, China)
  • Professor Kai Wang (CUMTB, China)
  • Professor Jun Han (LNTU, China) 
  • Professor Jianping Wei (HPU, China)
  • Professor Yanli Huang (CUMT, China)
  • Professor Cheng Zhai (CUMT, China)
  • Professor Hua Guo (AUST, China)
  • Professor Sheng Xue (AUST, China)
  • Professor Dazhao Song (USTB, China)
  • Professor Baisheng Nie (CQU, China)
  • Professor Feng Xu (HLJUST, China)
  • Professor Weidong Lu (XJIE, China)
  • Professor Aiwen Wang (LNU China)
  • Professor Shimin Liu (Penn State University, USA)
  • Professor Stanisław Prusek (GIG, Poland)
  • Professor Guang Xu (Missouri S&T, USA)
  • Professor Mitra Rudrajit (South Dakota Mines, USA)
  • Dr Jamal Rostami (Colorado School of Mines, USA)
  • Dr Radovan Kukutsch (Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic)
  • Professor Piotr Małkowski (AGH, Poland) 
  • Professor Sahendra Ram (National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India)
  • Professor Lei Zhang (CUMT, China)
  • Professor Zhenyu Zhang (CQU, China)
  • Professor Anye Cao (CUMT, China)
  • Professor Liang Wang (CUMT, China)
  • Professor Gang Wang (SDUST, China)
  • Professor Bingyou Jiang (AUST, China)
  • Professor Wei Yang (TYUT, China)
  • Professor Zhenlei Li (USTB, China)