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Library2020 AIMS National Conference - New Venue & Dates Announced!
We have locked in a new venue and new dates for the 2020 AIMS National Conference - Wed 11 & Thur 12 November 2020 at Noah's on the Beach at Newcastle NSW.
Here you will find notices of interest to AIMS Members. Don't forget to also check the NEWS page and the EVENTS page to keep informed!
We have locked in a new venue and new dates for the 2020 AIMS National Conference - Wed 11 & Thur 12 November 2020 at Noah's on the Beach at Newcastle NSW.
Anatoly Okhotin, a well regarded and respected international advocate for mine surveying, has sadly passed away on 10 June 2020.
The Survey and Drafting Directions for Mining Surveyors 2020 for NSW Mines has been released on 15th May 2020.
The Surveying qualifications delivered by TAFE throughout Australia, are currently being reviewed by Artibus Innovation, a company engaged by the Federal Government to oversee the development of Vocational Qualifications in Surveying and Spatial Information.
April 2020 - AIMS has received a reply from the Queensland Chief Health Officer regarding their urgent submission prompted by recent orders relating to Queensland border restrictions.
Glencore Coal, Copper and Zinc Assets currently have employment opportunities for university students in multiple locations in Queensland, New South Wales and potentially Northern Territory.
The latest AIMS Salary Survey and Feedback Report is now available for members. The report has been independently compiled and is available to view and download with various filters for added convenience.
The WA Regulations Workshop, held on 11th October 2019 at the Northern Metropolitan TAFE, was a great forum to continue the discussions about the changes to the Regulations for the Authorised Mine Surveyors and the Certification process going forward.
The WA DMIRS - Department of Mines Industry, Regulation and Safety - is currently seeking feedback from stakeholders on the proposed Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia.
The AIMS Kalgoorlie regional event for 2019 was held on the 25th of September 2019, returning again to the Hannans club where we had a strong turnout of over 25 attendees comprising of local and regional Mine Surveyors, as well as key industry partners and sponsors.
The 2019 AIMS Mine Surveyor of the Year award has been given to Renny Leo, Senior Mine Surveyor from Northern Star Resources, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
The Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS) held its Annual National Conference on 14-16 August, 2019 at the Sheraton - Hyde Park in Sydney.
AIMS was proud to present an AIMS Scholarship to Fiona Warring recently.
Central Coast Council is seeking assistamce from any AIMS members that may help in the recovery of recently stolen survey equipment - an iCONG60 Rover kit.
A reminder to members that the CPD year ended on 30th June 2019 and CPD Returns should be received by the AIMS CPD Panel by 31st July 2019.
BOSSI has advised the following relating to renewals of registration for 2019/20:
