Environmental specialists across Australia are gearing up for one of the sectors most anticipated biennial events, the Goldfields Environmental Management Group (GEMG) Conference, taking place from 79 May 2025 at the Goldfields Arts Centre in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

This year, Earth Science Information Systems (EScIS), the developers behind the industry-leading ESdat Environmental Data Management Software, is proud to sponsor the event and will be represented on the ground by Catherine Hansen and newly appointed Implementation Specialist Hannah Marsh.

GEMG Conference 2025 At a Glance

Event: Goldfields Environmental Management Group (GEMG) Conference 2025

Dates: Wednesday 7 May to Friday 9 May 2025

Location: Goldfields Arts Centre, Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA

Welcome Function: Tuesday 6 May 2025, 5:007:00 PM at the Federal Hotel

Super Pit Mine Tour: Tuesday 6 May 2025, 2:454:20 PM

Type: Biennial environmental management conference

Program: 38 presentations, keynote panels, workshops, and networking functions

Focus Areas: Mine closure, environmental compliance, water and land management, Indigenous partnerships, biodiversity, remote sensing, and rehabilitation innovation

Website & Registration: https://gemg.memberjungle.com/events

 

"We're thrilled to welcome Hannah to the EScIS team and equally excited for her to join Catherine at this year's GEMG Conference", said Warwick Wood, Managing Director for EScIS. "Her experience and enthusiasm will be a great asset as we connect with environmental professionals and showcase how ESdat continues to revolutionize environmental data management".

 

The GEMG Conference 2025 boasts a robust program of 38 presentations, tours, and networking functions across three days. Attendees will explore emerging trends in environmental science, from vegetation rehabilitation and innovative remote sensing techniques to Indigenous land management and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Among the standout sessions are:

Water, Water Everywhere, but Not a Drop to Drink? by M. Guggenmos (Wai Consulting), tackling strategic mine site water planning;

Vegetation and Growth Media Trials for Enhanced Mine Site Rehabilitation by G. Taki and A. Bennett (Okane Consultants);

Hyperspectral Remote Sensing: The Next Step in Environmental Monitoring? by M. Broomhall (Ecoene); and

Aboriginal Businesses Engaging Other Aboriginal Businesses by G. Todd and B. Latimore (Buru Rehab), promoting collaboration in environmental restoration.

The conference starts with a welcome function on Tuesday, 6 May. It runs until Friday, 9 May, and includes activities such as the popular Super Pit Mine Tour and the Two-Up fundraiser supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

EScIS, through its ESdat platform, continues to empower environmental scientists, engineers, and compliance managers to efficiently collect, analyze, and report environmental and hydrogeological data from multiple sources, including field programs, labs, sensors, historical records, and regulatory standards, all in one intuitive interface. Learn more at esdat.net.

For more information about the GEMG Conference or to register, visit the official website.

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