The organising committee invites you to attend the 12th International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage which will be held virtually between 18th - 24th September 2022.

This 12th ICARD will be a timely opportunity to reflect on the last three decades of progress, and to discuss practical pathways towards sustainable management of acid rock drainage (ARD) in this new century.

We had planned to host the conference in Brisbane, and while missing the opportunity of meeting everyone in person is less than ideal, we are hoping to maximise the opportunities that a virtual conference can offer through invited keynote presentations, technical talks, exhibitions, panel discussions, networking sessions, and virtual site tours.

The theme of ICARD 2022 “Proactive measures and lasting outcomes” reflects that the sooner work starts on implementing a well-designed, effective ARD control strategy the more likely it is that that there will be sustainable benefits. While the operational life of most mines is usually measured in years or decades, the effective life of control strategies and remediation works have to be measured in centuries.

The 12th ICARD aims to address the above issues in a holistic and multidisciplinary program, building on the wealth of knowledge and experience in the management of ARD, or acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD), as it is known in Australia. The Virtual ICARD 2022 will connect attendees to a much wider global network of professionals who are interested in the topic of acid and metalliferous drainage.

We thank everyone for their ongoing support and we look forward to continuing our work together.