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Mine Subsidence Technological Society (MSTS)
www.mstsociety.orgThe Mine Subsidence Technological Society (MSTS) promotes the interchange of technical information amongst persons interested in coal mine subsidence throughout Australia. The Society was established in 1988 and has continued to distribute information regarding mine subsidence. There is increased expectation that those with a detailed knowledge of mine subsidence will impart that information to assist the understanding of others in the general community.
Australia now has a strong database of mine subsidence information, a high level of expertise, and valuable history from mining beneath and around surface features. Detailed monitoring and analysis associated with underground mining projects, along with additional research and development, has seen a beneficial increase in site specific mine subsidence information relating to a range of surface features over the past decade.
The Mine Subsidence Technological Society’s triennial conferences are eagerly anticipated as they present the only specialised conference dealing with coal mine subsidence matters in Australia. The 7th Triennial Conference was held in November 2007 as a joint initiative with the Wollongong branch of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. The conference was attended by 125 delegates and proceedings included 25 papers that presented a variety of perspectives into mine subsidence.
The Mine Subsidence Technological Society has broadened the range of topics covered at conferences to include environment and community issues involving mine subsidence. Previous conference papers are available to members through the MSTS website. The 8th Triennial Conference is scheduled for late 2010.
The MSTS Executive is currently giving consideration to introducing afternoon Technical Sessions to provide additional opportunity for Members to get together and also allow brief presentations to cover the latest information on mine subsidence.
Executive Office bearers are Greg Cole-Clark – Chair, Peter Reid - Secretary and Arthur Waddington - Treasurer. The contribution of other office bearers and Society members is appreciated.
The MSTS website provides member services and contacts. Enquiries are received both nationally and internationally from persons interested in coal mine subsidence.
Greg Cole-Clark
Chair
