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Mine Planning Colloquium 2017

Conference chairperson, Mike Woodhall, has been in the industry for over 40 years. Mike mentions his passion for mine planning and how he has seen it evolve over the years, with the biggest change being data and technology.

 

Jaco Lotheringen is one of the founders and directors of Ukwazi, the sponsor for the Mine Planning Colloquium 2017. Jaco talks about Ukwazi, that has been active since 2004. #MPCSAIMM #UKWAZI

 

We spoke to Bruno Abilleira from #Datamine where he has been an employee for nine years. He spoke about a case study that he developed with a client, how to test key aspects of the operation and to also identify the best approach. #MPCSAIMM #UKWAZI

 

Gary Lane from Vuuma Collaborations talks about mining as a holistic system and the measures used to manage a mine effectively as well as the system that delivers production. #MPCSAIMM #UKWAZI

 

Dave Capstick, sales director for Hexagon mining, talks to us about his presentation of a case study as a good example of mine planning as well as machine guidance and control. #MPCSAIMM #UKWAZI #mineplanning

 

We spoke to Theunis Otto, the head of mining at Kumba Iron Ore. He talks about his presentation on spatial compliance to mine planning and why it’s important as well as the benefits that can be drawn from a colloquium of this sort. #MPCSAIMM #UKWAZI

 

Professor Cuthbert Musingwini, president of SAIMM talks to us about the third Mine Planning Colloquium in 2017. He mentions the current challenges faced in the mining industry and some of the sessions that can be expected from this colloquium that will shed light on the way forward. #MPCSAIMM #UKWAZI

 

We got to talk to Francois Grobler from #GESS. They specialise in liberating engineering data with new technology for usage in practical situations. He gave the audience at the MPC2017 a glimpse of augmented reality. #MPCSAIMM #mineplanning #SAIMM

 

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SAIMM AGM 2016

The Head of the School of Mining Engineering Prof. Cuthbert Musingwini, was elected as a President of SAIMM (2016-2017). Here is his Presidential Address during the SAIMM AGM, 2016.

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Other mining news

Mining Weekly | Africa

25 April 2024

The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
  • BlackRock says $12 000 copper is needed to incentivise new mines
    Copper needs to reach $12 000 a ton — a 20% jump from this week’s high — to incentivize large-scale investments in new mines, said Olivia Markham, who co-manages the BlackRock World Mining Fund. The metal’s price hit a two-year high near $10 000, but Markham said further gains are necessary to encourage miners to sign off on projects required to avoid major deficits during the energy transition.
  • BHP approaches Anglo American with buyout proposal
    Mining heavyweight Anglo American on Thursday confirmed that it had received an unsolicited, nonbinding takeover proposal from commodities rival BHP Group, potentially transforming the mining industry landscape. The proposition entails an all-share offer for Anglo American, coupled with plans for Anglo American to demerge its holdings in South Africa-focused Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) and Kumba Iron Ore to its shareholders.
  • Changing business opportunities, challenges in Zimbabwe highlighted
    Zimbabwe is undergoing change and aims to attract more companies to do business in the country, but risks and challenges remain for businesses aiming to capitalise on the opportunities in the country. These were some of the views raised by Zimbabwean and international representatives during an information session on 'Doing business in Zimbabwe' hosted by the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry this week.