The primary method of production and rock breaking in the South African mining industry is drilling and blasting.
This method of rock breaking has been subjected to continuous improvement both with regard to the technological applied and the practices followed.
To maximize the benefits offered by these new technologies and techniques, it is necessary to review the basic theory of rock breaking, blast design and drilling technology.
Specialized blasting techniques and optimization drilling and blasting will be covered. Best practices will be dealt with and case studies considered illustrating practically how to achieve the greatest benefit.
Emphasis will be placed on the integration of drilling and blasting into the broader mine to mill value chain, in order to reach a true economic optimum for the total mining process.
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Thank you to the following sponsors for their support:
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Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact the Conference Co-ordinator
To equip drilling and blasting practitioners, engineers, supervisors, managers and related function to conduct rock breaking operations in such a way that maximum technical and economic value is created. It is envisaged that after the school, practices and techniques discussed can lead to immediate improvement in the state of drilling and blasting on a mine.
The conference should be of value to:
˙ Blast engineers
˙ Drill and blast supervisors
˙ Managers
˙ Procurement officers
˙ People related to mine production
| Registration |
Early Bird Fees |
Registration Fee |
| SAIMM Members / Company Affiliate | R 4 200 | R 4 500 |
| Non - Member | R 4 500 | R 5 300 |
| Student / Retired Members | R 1 500 | R 2 000 |
Please note:
Non-members are entitled to free membership of the SAIMM, up to 30 June 2010, for attending this event
Registration Fees:
Prepayment is required for all Registration Fees on or before the date of the event.
Delegates who have not paid will not be permitted to attend the event
Conference Co-ordinator
SAIMM, P O Box 61127
Marshalltown
2107
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Co-ordinator Email:
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Website: http://www.saimm.co.za
Friday 19 February 2010
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Time |
General |
Surface Mining |
Underground Mining |
| 07:00 - 07:30 | Registration | ||
| 07:30 - 07:40 | Introduction GVR Landman |
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| 07:40 - 08:00 |
Welcome |
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| 08:00 - 08:40 | Explosives W de Graaf University of Pretoria |
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| 08:45 - 09:30 | Rock breaking - A Science, not an art J Cruise John Cruise Mining |
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| 09:35 - 10:00 | Electronic detonator systems M Hand Detnet |
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| 10:00 - 10:30 | Tea / Coffee | ||
| 10:30 - 11:10 | Surface drilling/ equipment selection C Deacon Sandvik Mining and Construction |
Underground drilling and equipment selection GS Harper |
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| 11:10 - 12:30 | Surface blast designs W de Graaf University of Pretoria |
Choosing explosives and initiating systems for underground metalliferous mines B Prout University of Witwatersrand |
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| 12:30 - 13:15 | Lunch | ||
| 13:15 - 14:45 |
Specialised blasting techniques |
Underground blasting J Cruise John Cruise Mining |
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| 14:45 - 15:00 | Tea / Coffee | ||
| 15:00 - 17:00 | The economic optimisation of rock breaking M Stander, V Solomons & m Macnulty Presented by: Rod Pickering Anglo Platinum & Victor Solomon & Associates |
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