Congress


Please note that this is a tentative Congress agenda and is subject to change depending on the speakers' availability and confirmation of their attendance at IMVC 2026.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open

Session 1 : Conference Opening
Nusantara 1 & 2 Ballroom
8:30 AM-8:35 AM Welcome Dance
8:35 AM-8:45 AM Congress Handover – Previous IMVC Chair to IMVC Indonesia
Dr. Barath Belle
8:45 AM-8:55 AM Welcome to IMVC 2026 by Conference Chairs, Riza Sani
8:55 AM-9:05 AM Welcome by IVTI, Prof. Nuhindro Priagung
Keynote Presentation
9:05 AM-9:25 AM Advancing Sustainability in Indonesia's Underground Mining Industry
Tri Winarno, the Director General of Mineral and Coal - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia
9:25 AM-9:45 AM The Importance of Critical Metals in Indonesia
Achmad Ardianto, Director of Downstram Strategy and Operations, MIND ID
9:45 AM-10:05 AM A clear-eyed look at AI maturity in mining — what’s already working, and what’s really in the way
Adrianus Arno Thijssen, Sr. Digital Transformation Consultant, Logical Systems, LLC
10:05 AM-10:10 AM Speakers Photo Session
10:10 AM-10:40 AM Morning Coffee and Exhibition
Plennary Session 1
10.40 AM-11:00 AM Presentation from ABEL and Howden/Chart Industries
11:00 AM-11:20 AM A Framework for Consistent Mine Ventilation Design, Daniel Sepulveda Fuentes, Hatch
11:20 AM-11:40 AM Absolute roughness or Atkinson's k-factor: balancing pragmatism with scientific rigor, Marle Hooman, BBE Group
11:40 AM-12:00 PM Parallel Operation of Mine Ventilation Fans – Challenges and Design Considerations, Florian Neff, TLT-Turbo Gmbh
12:20 PM-12:40 PM The Carrapateena Sub Level Cave – Ventilation Learnings, Leon van den berg, BHP
12:20 PM-12:40 PM QnA
12:40 PM-12:45 PM Speakers Photo Session
12:45 PM-1:45 PM Lunch and Exhibition
Parallel Session 1
"Parallel Session 1A, Jakarta A
Mines Fire, Explosions & Emergency Response I"
Parallel Session 1B, Nusantara 2
Air Cooling & Refrigeration I
Parallel Session 1C, Nusantara 3
Dangerous & Toxic Gases I
1:45 PM-2:05 PM
Thermo-Kinetic Analysis of Coal Dust Explosions: Activation Energy Determination via Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Asfar Mobin Khan, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research
Implementation Improvements for Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger Installations in Sub-Arctic Underground Iron Ore Mines
Melissa Brown, Hatch Ltd.
A coupled particle flow - CFD modelling framework for stope-scale radon generation and migration,
Mohsen Masoudian Saadabad, Beck Engineering Pty Ltd
2:05 PM-2:25 PM
Subsurface Coal-Fire Delineation in East Jharia using Satellite Sensor-Fusion Technique: A Decision-Support Framework for Mine Fire Management
Devi Prasad Mishra, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Heat Load Assessment and Renewable-based Cooling Strategy for Deep Underground Mines: Case Study of the Oko West Gold Project
Hamidreza Ermagan, McGill University
Understanding Radon Behaviour: Insights from Small Scale Drum Testing and Implications for Mine Design
Miranda Willersdorf, BHP
2:25 PM-2:45 PM
Optimising self-heating status assessment at Moolarben Mine
Jan Theiler, B3 Mining Services Pty Ltd
Beyond Positional Efficiency: A Trade-Off Evaluation Between Surfaace and Underground Refrigeration for an African Mine
Theuns Wasserman, Howden a Chartindustries Company
Numerical Simulation of Hydration-Film Reconstruction and Water-Lock Alleviation at the Gas-Bearing Coal Interface under Ultrasonic Excitation
Min Yan, Xi'an University of Science and Technology
2:45 PM-3:05 PM
Enhanced Fly Ash Mineralization by Mine Water and Application of Mineralized Product for Coal Spontaneous Combustion Suppression
Zhe Jiang, China University of Mining and Technology
Rethinking heat stress management for the modern mine and its workers: A narrative review
Marle Hooman, BBE Group
Study on Gas Desorption Characteristics of Water-Bearing Coal under High-Power Ultrasonic Excitation Based on Molecular Simulation
QIU Yue, Xi'an University of Science and Technology
3:05 PM-3:35 PM Afternoon Coffee and Exhibition
Parallel Session 2
Parallel Session 2A, Jakarta A
Mines Fire, Explosions & Emergency Response II
Parallel Session 2B, Nusantara 2
Mine Ventilation Planning, Economics & Optimization I
Parallel Session 2C, Nusantara 3
Ventilation Monitoring & Survey
3:35 PM-3:55 PM
Monte Carlo–CFD Integrated Framework for Uncertainty-Based Hazard Analysis in Longwall Goafs
Runzhe Hu, UNSW
Short Term Ventilation Plan at a Nordic Gold Mine: a Case Study
Kevin Tom, Howden, a Chart Industries Company
Assessment of Air Quality, Air Quantity, and Ventilation Demand in Underground Coal Mines: A Case Study at PT. Dasrat Sarana Arang Sejati, Sawahlunto City, Indonesia
Ir. Bambang Heriyadi, M.T., Universitas Negeri Padang
3:55 PM-4:15 PM
Unveiling Subsurface Fire Hazards in Abandoned Coal Mine Regions of Jharia Coalfield: Implications for National Infrastructure Safety
Jitendra Pandey, CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR)
Beyond Compliance: A Data Driven Ventilation on Demand Case Study
Stephan Bergh, Howden
Integration of LiDAR-Based Geometry with Ventilation Network Models in VentSim for Improved Accuracy and Real-Time Analysis
Marek Borowski, AGH University of Krakow
4:15 PM-4:35 PM
Numerical Modelling of Fire-Induced Thermal and Toxic Gas Evolution in Underground Mine Entrapment Zones
Ramakrishna Morla, Genesse minerals Limited
Unlocking The Efficiency of Ventilation-On-Demand Through Process Automation at Henderson Mine
Chief Kolobe, Freeport McMoran
Low-Cost Smartphone and Inertial Measurers for Barometric Pressure Surveys in Underground Mine Ventilation Systems
Craig Stewart, Minware
4:35 PM-4:55 PM
Microscopic mechanism of hydroxyl radical chain-mediated acceleration in coal spontaneous combustion oxidation
Yaqing Li, Xi'an University of Science and Technology
Transforming Ventilation from Constraint to Value Driver: A Bypass Drift Strategy to Restore Production and Operational Safety in an Underground Gold Mine
Taruna Fadillah, Antam
Ventilation Model Calibration using Case Study Data from Real-Time Continuous Monitoring Sensors
Jason Pont, Ventsim
Please note that this is a tentative Congress agenda and is subject to change depending on the speakers' availability and confirmation of their attendance at IMVC 2026.

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Plennary Session 2
8:30 AM-8:40 AM Presentation from Maestro
8:40 AM-9:00 AM Presentation from MRT
9:00 AM-9:20 AM Estimation and Forecasting for Gas, Sponcom and Explosion Risks – Vanishing Mine Sentry on Indicators and Warning Signs,
B Belle, 61DRAWINGS
9:20 AM-9:40 AM Mining A Massive Metal Spontaneous Oxidation in Heavy Sulfide Zone of Grasberg Block Cave (GBC) Mine Ore Body at PT Freeport Indonesia,
Riza Zainuriska Sani, PT Freeport Indonesia
9:40 AM-10:00 AM Practicalities of Underground Mine Air Cooling using Cryogenics,
Darryl Witow, Hatch
10:00 AM-10:20 AM QnA
10:20 AM-10:25 AM Speakers Photo Session
10:25 AM-10:55 AM Morning Coffee and Exhibition
Parallel Session 3
Parallel Session 3A, Jakarta A
Mine Fires, Explosions & Emergency Response III
Parallel Session 3B, Nusantara 2
Dangerous & Toxic Gases II
Parallel Session 3C, Nusantara 3
GHG/Sustainability + Capital Projects + Ventilation Planning
10:55 AM-11:15 AM
A Comparative Study on the Influence of Coal Dust Characteristics on Maximum Pressure in Laboratory-Scale Tests
Gadis El Vina, Institut Teknologi Bandung
A cave-scale modelling framework for radon emanation and migration: A coupled mechanical-particle flow-CFD approach
Mohsen Masoudian Saadabad, Beck Engineering Pty Ltd
Development of a catalytic system for the mitigation of ventilation methane
Matthew Drewery, University Technology Sydney
11:15 AM-11:35 AM
Spontaneous Heating in shallow coal seam: A case study on fire propagation and ventilation network modelling near the main mechanical ventilator
Hemant Agrawal, Coal India Limited
Radon and Decay Products (RDP) Management within a Sublevel Open Stoping Operation
Bongani Togwe, BHP
The role of oxygen mobility on palladium catalyst performance for lean methane oxidation under humid gas stream conditions
Matt Bligh, University of Newcastle
11:35 AM-11:55 AM
Assessment of Mine Fire Status in Sealed-Off Area of an Underground Coal Mine
Devi Prasad Mishra, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Influence of Barometric Pressure Changes on Methane Emission and Capture Efficiency in Underground Coal Mines
Marek Borowski, AGH University of Krakow
Ventilation System Challenges in the Transition to Deep Caving Operations
Matías Ordóñez Mínguez, JRI Ingeniería
11:55 AM-12:15 PM
Study on All-Solid-Waste Composite Foam Material for Prevention and Control of Coal Spontaneous Combustion
Xian Xi, China University of Mining and Technology
Integrated Numerical Simulation of Tracer Gas Transport in Underground Mine Ventilation Networks Using Travel-Time Particle Tracking
Arif Widiatmojo, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Construction Process Lessons Learned in an Underground Mine Ventilation Project: A PMBOK-Based Case Study of KL Main Fan #7
Niki Valenzi, PT Freeport Indonesia
12:15 PM-1:25 PM Lunch and Exhibition
Parallel Session 4
Parallel Session 4A, Jakarta A
Mine Fires, Explosions & Emergency Response IV
Parallel Session 4B, Nusantara 2
Auxiliary Ventilation, Main & Booster Fans
Parallel Session 4C, Nusantara 3
Dust Control & DPM + GHG/Efficiency/Sustainability
1:25 PM-1:45 PM
When Failure Becomes Normal: Risk Acceptance and the Reluctance to Adopt Safer Technologies in Methane Explosion Mitigation
Arend Spath, Explospot Systems
Low and Medium Voltage Supply for Underground Auxiliary Ventilation Fans
Terry Elston, ABC Ventilation Systems
Case Study: Validating real-time monitoring of DPM in the Australian tunnelling industry and quantifying the results against the NIOSH 5040 testing methodology
Michael Shearer
1:45 PM-2:05 PM
Application of chemical inhibitors for suppression of coal dust explosion
Aashish Sahu, OP Jindal University
A Machine-Learning-Based Stall-Margin Estimation Method for Mining-Ventilation Axial Fans: Achieving Actionable and Reliable Insights
Alex Brocco, University of Pretoria & TLT-Turbo Africa
Swarm in the Sky: Vision for Air Quality Monitoring in mines through intelligent Aerial Sensor Siddhartha Agarwal, Indian Institute of Technology Indian School of Mines
2:05 PM-2:25 PM
Coupled CFD Modelling of Vertical Borehole Gas Drainage and Coal Self-Heating in a Longwall Goaf
Yi Luo, University of New South Wales
Study of the relationship between air velocity and distance of the auxiliary ventilation duct from the working face by CFD modeling
Juan Pablo Hurtado Cruz, Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Potential of electrifying mine ventilation systems with small and micro modular reactors in Southeast Asia
Minghan Xu, University of Toronto
2:25 PM-2:45 PM
Explosive Characteristics of Coal Dust Self-Ignition Induced by Airflow Entrainment Experimental and Numerical Investigation
Jing Fan, Xi'an University of Science and Technology
Auxiliary Ventilation in Underground Mines: A Calibration Methodology for Simulation Models Based on Leakage and Friction Factors
Daniel Ibrahim Naupari Escobar, Mine&Flows
Comparative Analysis of Ventilation Regulations and Diesel Exhaust Dispersion across Regions Using Numerical Simulation
Pengju Liu, Curtin Unversity
2:45 PM-3:05 PM
Ventilation Safety in Mines: Harmonizing Flame and Antistatic Requirements Worldwide
Michael Schulte, ABC Ventilation Systems
Commissioning a Large Variable-Pitch Axial Fan in Parallel with an Existing Mixed-Flow Main Fan System
Arash Habibi, PT Freeport Indonesia
Maximizing Methane capture for the Abatement of Low-Concentration VAN Emission Using VAMOX® RTO Technology
Jean-Simon D'Amours-Cyr, Biothermica Technologies
3:05 PM-3:35 PM Afternoon Coffee and Exhibition
Parallel Session 5
Parallel Session 5A, Jakarta A
Mines Fire, Explosions & Emergency Response V
Parallel Session 5B, Nusantara 2
Air Cooling & Refrigeration II
Parallel Session 5C, Nusantara 3
VOD, Artificial Intelligence & Future Technologies I
3:35 PM-3:55 PM
Laboratory Study of a Fly Ash-Based Dual-Network Geopolymer Foam for Preventing Coal Spontaneous Combustion
Dongfeng Zhu, University of New South Wales
Automated Calibration of Mine Ventilation Models: A Case Study on Applications, Benefits, and Limitations
Florian Michelin, Howden Ventsim
Utilising Ramps as Primary Intake Systems: Contaminant and Thermody-namic Considerations
Stephan Bergh, Howden
3:55 PM-4:15 PM
A Study of Fire Problem Leading to Serious Safety Consequences in an Abandoned Coal Mine in India
Panigrahi, PMRC Private Limited
Investigating Heat Sources and Ventilation-Based Cooling Approaches in an Underground Coal Mine
Patitapaban Sahu, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
Activity-Based Ventilation on Demand for Dry Kimberlite Mining at Venetia Mine
Andrew Hooppell, Anglo American Pty. Ltd.
4:15 PM-4:35 PM
Propagation Law of Gas-coal Dust Explosion Shock Waves under Different Explosion Conditions
Jianliang Gao, Henan Polytechnic University
Measurement of physical, mineralogical and thermal properties of coal and rock strata for assessment of heat flow and ventilation requirement in underground coal mines
Devi Prasad Mishra, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Using VoD, new ventilation regulations, and DPM monitoring to increase production
Chad Methe, Accutron Instruments Inc.
4:35 PM-4:55 PM
Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Coal Dust Particle Size on Explosion Characteristics in an Open Demonstration Apparatus for Underground Mine Safety Training
Rizki Ainuna Wijaya, Education and Training Unit for Underground Mine
Research on the development and performance of heat-insulating materials for high-stress roadways in deep mines
Yang Ming, Henan Polytechnic University
Digital Twin-enabled Cyber-Physical Ventilation-on-Demand for Energy-Efficient Underground Coal Mines
Satish Sinha, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)
Please note that this is a tentative Congress agenda and is subject to change depending on the speakers' availability and confirmation of their attendance at IMVC 2026.

Friday, November 13, 2026

Plennary Session 3
8:30 AM-8:40 AM Presentation from ABC Ventilation
8:40 AM-9:00 AM Contributing Factors to a Career in Underground Mine Ventilation Engineering—Reflections and Challenges for the Next Generation,
Rick Brake, Mine Ventilation Australia
9:00 AM-9:20 AM Standards - Value in Ventilation Design & System Management,
Cheryl Allen, Vale Base Metals
9:20 AM -9:40 AM Diesel Exhaust Emission Management with Decline Trucking at Olympic Dam,
Bongani Togwe, BHP
9:40 AM-10:00 AM Transition from Biodiesel to Renewable Diesel at the Henderson Mine,
David Brokering, Freeport-McMoRan
10:00 AM -10:20 AM QnA
10:20 AM-10:25 AM Speakers Photo Session
10:25 AM-10:55 AM Morning Coffee and Exhibition
Parallel Session 6
Parallel Session 6A, Jakarta A
Air Cooling & Refrigeration III
Parallel Session 6B, Nusantara 2
Mine Ventilation Planning, Economics & Optimization II
Parallel Session 6C, Nusantara 3
VOD, Artificial Intelligence & Future Technologies II
10:55 AM-11:15 AM
Results of an Underground Cryogenic Mine Air Cooling Trial
Darryl Witow, Hatch
Evaluation of Cooling Strategies for Deep-Level Mining at Cuiabá: Surface Ice Plant vs Underground Refrigeration Plant
Rodrigo Nunan Guimarães Monteiro, AngloGold Ashanti
Field Measurements and CFD Analysis of Methane Emissions in a Ventilation System: A Case Study at the Experimental Mine Barbara
Piotr Ostrogórski, Strata Mechanics Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences
11:15 AM-11:35 AM
Mine Cooling Solutions for the Scandinavian Climate - A Case Study
Theuns Wasserman, Howden a Chartindustries Company
CFD Modeling of Leakage Through Broken Material for Contaminant Management
Umesh Shah, Hatch Limited
Quantifying and controlling the “Piston Effect” in an operating underground Block Cave Mine A Case Study,
Sergio Eduardo Valencia Briones, Codelco
11:35 AM-11:55 AM
Thermal Flywheel Effect in Shallow Mine Intake Airways: Characterization and Prediction
Aditya Pandey, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
From Coal Mine to Cultural Destination: Ventilation Monitoring and Risk Management at Mbah Soero
Ir. Bambang Heriyadi, M.T., Universitas Negeri Padang
Next-Generation Ventilation on Demand at the Big Gossan Mine: An Advanced Scada, Machine-Learning and Physics-Based Approach
Arash Habibi, PT Freeport Indonesia
11:55 AM-12:15 PM
Incorporating airway-to-airway proximity in underground geothermal heat modelling
Martin Griffith, Howden Ventsim
Mine ventilation planning and optimisation for a decline project: A ventilation simulation case study of the 145 Level mining block at a gold mine in the Free State, South Africa
Unathi Mabandla, Harmony Gold
Pulse acoustic-assisted atomisation: An experimental study on the promotion of coal dust coagulation and sedimentation
Liu Xiaoxiao, Xian University of Science and Tecnology
12:15 PM-1:25 PM Lunch and Exhibition
Parallel Session 7
Parallel Session 7A, Jakarta A
Mines Fire, Explosions & Emergency Response VI
Parallel Session 7B, Nusantara 2
Battery/Electric Vehicles in Mine Ventilation
Parallel Session 7C, Nusantara 3
Dust Control & DPM + Monitoring + Dangerous Gases
1:25 PM-1:45 PM
Development of a dielectric spectroscopy system for determination of moisture content in coal for spontaneous heating assessment
Devi Prasad Mishra, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Deep Learning–Based Predictive Modeling of Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Runaway under Underground Mining Ventilation Conditions: A Comparative Assessment Using RANS and LES Turbulent Models
Khadija Omar Said, Pennsylvania State University
Automated Calibration of Mine Ventilation Models: A Case Study on Applications, Benefits, and Limitations
Florian Michelin, Howden Ventsim
1:45 PM-2:05 PM
Safe Mine Re-entry after Power Failure at Olympic Dam
Genevieve Davies, BHP Olympic Dam
Energy consumption of a main mechanical ventilator for deep underground coal mines and meditative measures for an energy efficient ventilation system.
Ravi Kumar Roy, JSW
Optimal Fan Placement for Underground Mines Using CFD: Case Study of the Kiena Mine
Paulo Bermudez, CGM Expert
2:05 PM-2:25 PM
Effect of Roadway Section Size on the Propagation of Gas Explosion in a Y-type Ventilated Coal Face
Jiajia Liu, Henan Polytechnic University
Integrating Battery Electric Vehicles into Mine Ventilation Planning: A Conceptual Framework for Capital-Efficiency Screening
Muhammad Kalifardi, PT ANTAM (Persero) Tbk
Integrated Ventilation Design Approaches for Mechanized Virgin Deep Underground Coal Mines with Multi-Seam Workings
Niroj Kumar Mohalik, CSIR-CIMFR Dhanbad
2:25 PM-2:45 PM
Fire prevention method based on water-based foam sealing of air leakage in goaf loose media: experimental analysis and engineering practice
Laisheng Huang, Henan Polytechnic University
Evaluation of the Diminishing Returns of a Fully BEV Fleet Versus Electric Haul Trucks and Scoops: A Case Study – Eagle’s Nest Project
Paulo Bermudez, CGM Expert
The Case Against Fixed Calibration Targets in Ventilation Network Modelling
Grigorii Kolegov, Howden Ventsim
2:45 PM-3:05 PM
CFD-Based Analysis of Air Blast Mitigation in Block/Panel Cave Mining
Purushotham Tukkaraja, South Dakota Mines
Dynamic State-Space Modeling Framework for Real-Time Prediction of Lithium-ion Battery Thermal Runaway in Underground Mines
Khadija Omar Said, Pennsylvania State University
Selection of an Optimal Shaft Location for Improved Intake Ventilation and Access in a Deep Gassy Coal Mine: A VentSim-Based Case Study
Sunny Rao, Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.
3:05 PM-3:35 PM Afternoon Coffee and Exhibition
Parallel Session 8
Parallel Session 8A, Jakarta A
Air Cooling & Refrigeration IV
Parallel Session 8B, Nusantara 2
GHG/Sustainability + Capital Projects + Auxiliary Ventilation
Parallel Session 8C, Nusantara 3
Dust Control & DPM + Auxiliary Ventilation + Ventilation Planning
3:35 PM-3:55 PM
A sustainable, clean technology for mine-air heating in cold-climate mines using spray freezing
Mohammaderfan Mohit, McGill University
Determination of safe operational conditions for catalytic oxidation of lean VAM streams
Ryan Noon, University of Technology Sydney
Comparative Analysis of Species Transport and Discrete Phase Models for Particle Dispersion in Open-Pit Mines
Pengju Liu, Curtin Unversity
3:55 PM-4:15 PM
Reduction of Service-Water Temperature to Reduce the Heat Load of Hydropower Drilling: A Case Study of a Raise Line at a Gold Mine in the Free State
Unathi Mabandla, Harmony Gold
From Laboratory to Field: Coal Oxidation Models for Practical Applications
Xuebin Wu, UNSW
Case Study: Validating real-time monitoring of DPM in the Australian tunnelling industry and quantifying the results against the NIOSH 5040 testing methodology
Michael Shearer
4:15 PM-4:35 PM
Design and Maintenance Improvement of Mine Cooling System at Hecla Mining Company's Lucky Friday Mine
Rudolph Janse van Vuuren, BBE Group
Case Study and Interventions on Auxiliary fan Silencers: Evaluating Noise Reduction Impacts in the Underground Mining
Marthinus van der Bank, ABC Ventilation Systems
Experimental Characterization of Cavity Gas Retention for Underground Mine Ventilation and Development of a Residence-Time Probability Distribution
Arif Widiatmojo, Institut Teknologi Bandung
4:35 PM-4:55 PM
Regression Modelling for Underground Temperature Prediction Using Production Tonnage Data
Frédéric Klose, Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag (LKAB)
Design Principles for Ventilation Control in Complex Mine Networks
Mikhail Semin, Mining Institute of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Assessment of Methane Hazard in Goaf Areas Based on 3D CFD Simulations and Simplified 2D Ventilation Models
Jakub Janus, Strata Mechanics Research Institute Polish Academy of Sciences