The AMHA welcomes relevant News Items related to mining history from members and others interested in mining history. Items can be added to the Website or the quarterly Newsletter sent to members.
Please send items to the Newsletter Editor at janice.wegner@jcu.edu.au
THE LATEST VOLUME OF
THE JOURNAL OF AUSTRALASIAN MINING HISTORY
IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS
Digital versions of the Journals for the past 5 years are available to members via the MEMBERS page.
The Print version of the current Journal will also be shipped to paid up members.
LATEST NEWSLETTER
April 2026
The June AMHA Newsletter (and combined message from the President) is now available to the Members by logging on via the Members page. Members should also have received a copy by email from Geoff Hudson, the President.
2026 CONFERENCE SMYTHESDALE Call for Papers
The 30th Annual Conference of the Australasian Mining History Association is to be held in Smythesdale near Ballarat, from 20-26 September 2026 and the Organizing Committee invites offers of presentations on any topic relevant to mining history, or history of the area.
For general information and registration details for the 2026 conference please refer to the AMHA website
Information for individuals wishing to present Papers
Individual oral presenters other than keynote speakers will be allocated 20 minutes with an additional 5 minutes for questions. Strict timing will be adhered to. Presentations should be saved on a memory stick and handed to Stephen Imrie well before the scheduled session.
Advice for Speakers, including suggestions for preparation of Powerpoint slides, is available on the website:
Anyone unable to access the website can contact the AMHA Secretary at aldbar@dcsi.net.au
There will also be the opportunity for poster presentation and time for presenters to talk to their posters. Posters should be designed to fit an area of ca. 0.9×1.2m Poster boards will be provided.
Preparation of Abstracts
Offers of both oral and poster presentations can be made by submitting an extended Abstract.To ensure a consistent format and assist with editing, please use the Abstract Template which can be downloaded as a Word file.
Abstracts should be up to one page in length including text, images and references and will be printed on a single page.
Further information is available here.
It is the author’s responsibility to ensure that the abstract is correct in all details. On completion save it as a Word file with your name in the file name and email it as an attachment to Geoff Anderson at aldbar@dcsi.net.au by June 30th 2026.
BACK ISSUES of the Journal of Australasian Mining History
The AMHA has a large number of hard copy, back issues of JAMH for sale to both Members and the public.
Any two volumes for $25 including postage.
Any five volumes for $40 including postage. While stocks last! (Vol 1 no longer available) Prices in AUD$ overseas buyers should contact Wendy Carter for postage and packing rates.
Review available Journals and place orders HERE
RECORDED ZOOM PRESENTATIONS
A number of recent Zoom Presentations have been recorded and can be watched on YouTube. See the For Members page under Online Presentations for the links.
HISTORY OF THE AMHA – THE FIRST 25 YEARS
The 25 Year History of the AMHA is now up on the For Members page of the website.
MARKETING VOLUNTEER
The AMHA is seeking a volunteer to assist with a marketing campaign to promote the activities of the Association and attract new members. Please contact the Secretary (Geoff Anderson) or the President (Geoff Hudson) if you are interested in helping out with this important initiative.
JOBS AND POSITIONS AVAILABLE
We are also still seeking a volunteer from our members to join the Web Administration Group. A great chance to assist the AMHA and learn some new skills.
MINING HISTORY RESEARCH RESOURCES
A compilation of online resources to assist Members in their mining history research has recently been added to the website on the For Members tab (under Membership).