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.
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Objectives
- Who Should Attend
- Registration Fees
- Preliminary Programme
- Contact
- Downloads
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
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Registration |
Early Bird Fees |
Registration Fee |
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SAIMM Members / Company Affiliate |
R 4 200 |
R 4 500 |
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Non - Member |
R 4 500 |
R 5 300 |
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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
Tuesday 8 June 2010
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Time |
General |
Surface Mining |
Underground Mining |
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07:00 - 07:30 |
Registration |
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07:30 - 07:40 |
Introduction |
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07:40 - 08:00 |
Welcome |
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08:00 - 08:25 |
Explosives |
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08:25 - 09:00 |
Rock breaking - A Science, not an art |
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09:00 - 09:45 |
Case Study 1 |
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09:45 - 10:00 |
Tea / Coffee |
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10:00 – 10:30 |
Surface drilling/ equipment |
Underground drilling and equipment |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Surface blast designs |
Choosing explosives and initiating |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Specialised blasting techniques |
Underground blasting |
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11:30 – 12:00 |
Case Study 2 |
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12:00 – 12:30 |
Electronic Detonator Systems |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30 – 14:00 |
Case Study 3 |
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15:00 - 17:00 |
The economic optimisation of rock breaking |
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: raymond@saimm.co.za
Website: http://www.saimm.co.za
The following may be downloaded in the download section below:
1) Programme & Registration Form