Adam Lines to Present on Geotechnical Investigations of Failures in Coal Mines at AGS Sydney Symposium 2026

The paper was published in Geotechnical Forensics in October 2026. His coauthors were Scott Lines of Geosyntec, and Matthew Tsang and Ravindu Goonawardene of Anglo American.

Adam also coauthored a second paper published in Geotechnical Forensics in October, "Re-Examination of a Toppling Slope Failure: Implications for Runout Prediction." His coauthors were Matthew Tsang, Jafnie Muhsin, and Ravindu Goonawardene of Anglo American and Tyron Domenici of Glencore Australia.

Adam is a Senior Professional Geotechnical Engineer based in Brisbane, Australia, with more than 20 years of experience focused on rock mechanics, underground mining, rock and tailings characterization, and numerical modeling, most often in support of the mining and metals industry.

The AGS Sydney Symposium will explore lessons from geotechnical instability, near-misses, and challenging projects involving excavations, underground works, and foundation systems. It will bring together engineers, researchers, specialist contractors, regulators, educators, and students to share technical knowledge, practical insights, and experiences in geotechnical engineering.

More Information on the Papers and the AGS Sydney Symposium

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Read "A Decade of Rib Failure Investigations: What They Document and What They Miss."
Read "Re-Examination of a Toppling Slope Failure: Implications for Runout Prediction."
For more information on geotechnical investigations of failures in coal mines and geotechnical engineering more generally, contact Adam at [email protected].
Learn more about Adam: Adam Lines