Introduction

7th International Platinum Conference

‘Platinum— A Changing Industry‘

In Association with AMI Precious Metals 2017

18–19 October 2017 — Conference
20 October — Technical Tours

The 7th International Platinum Conference is to be held in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa in October 2017.

The Platinum conference series has covered a range of themes since inception in 2004, and traditionally addresses the opportunities and challenges facing the platinum Industry.

This prestigious event attracts key role players and industry leaders through:

• High quality technical papers and presentations
• Facilitating industry networking
• Having large, knowledgeable audiences
• Global participation, and
• Comprehensive support from industry role players.

The Platinum 2017 Conference will be held in association with the Precious Metals Development Network (PMDN) of the DST’s Advanced Metals initiative (AMI Conference 2017)

The AMI conference presents a forum where scientists and technologists can come together to learn and discuss the latest advances in precious metals (platinum group metals and gold) science and technology.

The 2017 event will, under the guidance of the organising committee, structure a programme which covers critical aspects of this continually evolving and exciting industry.

However the success and relevance of this event to the industry really depends on your participation and support. You can participate in this event as an organising committee member, author/presenter, delegate or sponsor.

We look forward to your support and engagement in the 7th International Platinum Conference.

Thank you.

Dr Gordon Smith.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact:

Gugu Charlie
Conference Co-ordinator
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: gugu@saimm.co.za

Who should attend

Who should attend

The conference should be of value to:

• Academics
• Business development managers
• Concentrator managers
• Consultants
• Engineers
• Exploration managers
• Explosives engineers
• Fund managers
• Geologists
• Hydrogeologists
• Innovation managers
• Investment managers
• Market researchers and surveyors
• Marketing managers
• Mechanical engineers
• Metallurgical managers
• Metallurgical consultants
• Metallurgists
• Mine managers
• Mining engineers
• New business development managers
• Planning managers
• Process engineers
• Product developers
• Production managers
• Project managers
• Pyrometallurgists
• Researchers
• Rock engineers
• Scientists
• Strategy analysts
• Ventilation managers

Topics

Topics

The conference is arranged in a series of sessions covering topics of:

• Defining the mineral resource—reporting compliance and geostatistical aspects
• Mining engineering, mining technology and the way forward—the application of design and technology
• Mineral processing—preparation of concentrates from ores
• Smelting and refining—processing of concentrates to metals
• Marketing and end user evolution—how is the metal used and why
• Legal social and political context—the world we are operating in
• Human challenges—the education, skill and training dimensions
• Safety, health and environmental—how are we moving towards a safer and healthier industry
• Energy, water and infrastructure—critical infrastructure elements
• Projects and project funding—upcoming investments
• Mineral resource managment—the technical underpinning of the industry
• Mechanization — application of technology in mining and processing operations.

The Conference is being organised by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and individuals are invited to submit papers for the Conference. Titles and short abstracts (no more than 500 words) on any relevant subject should be submitted in English to::

Gugu Charlie
Conference Co-ordinator
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: gugu@saimm.co.za

Registration Fees

Registration Fees

Please note:

• Non-members are entitled to free membership of the SAIMM, up to 30 June 2017, for attending this event
• Registration fee does not include accommodation
• 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

Key Dates

Key Dates

11 May 2017                           Submission of abstracts

18 May 2017                           Acceptance of abstracts

15 June 2017                          Submission of papers

18–19 October 2017                Conference

20 October 2017                     Technical Tours

Accommodation

Accommodation

To book accommodation at the Protea Hotel Ranch Resort  please send your request to request to Asinah and Thuli 015 290 5000 reservations@theranch.co.za/ reservations2@theranch.co.za

In order to receive the block booking discount use the block Code #342700

Technical Tours

Technical Tours

The following technical tours will take place on the 20th of October 2017 following the 2017 Platinum Conference.

ITINERARY

20 October 2017

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TOUR 1: MOGALAKWENA PLATINUM MINE AND IVANPLATS

About Mogalakwena Platinum Mine (Open Pit):
Mogalakwena mine, located near Mokopane, Limpopo Province was established in 1993, and is the largest open pit platinum mine in the world. The mine produces around 400 000 oz of platinum per year from the Platreef using a truck and shovel mining method. Total mining rate (ore and waste) is around 90Mtpa from a published Resource inclusive of reserves of 294.9 Moz (4E).

Purpose of the visit:
Operation overview

Number of delegates for Visit:
Limited to 30 delegates

About IVANPLATS Mine (Surface):
The Ivanplats Flatreef PGE project, adjacent to the Mogalakwena Mine, is in development with current focus on vertical access shaft development. The planned mining methods will use highly productive, mechanized methods, including long-hole stoping, drift-and-bench and drift-and-fill mining methods.

Purpose of the visit:
Operation overview and shaft sinking.

Number of delegates for Visit:
Limited to 30 delegates

Schedule
07:00 - Registration (Protea Hotel Ranch Resort)
07:30 – Depart Protea Hotel Ranch Hotel to Mogalakwena mine
08:30 – Arrival
08:30 – Induction and site tour
11:00 – Depart Mogalakwena mine to Ivanplats
11:30 - Arrival
11:45 – Induction and site tour
14:00 – Departure

Cost: R600 pp

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TOUR 2: TWICKENHAM PLATINUM MINE

About Twickenham Platinum Mine (Underground):
The Twickenham Platinum mine, located midway between Lebowakgomo and Burgersfort, is a narrow reef, underground, mechanised mining operation on the UG2 reef, that is currently under care and maintenance but is being utilised as a new mining technology development and trial site. Current efforts are focussed on non-explosive mining methods, rock cutting and ultra low profile mining equipment.

Purpose of the visit:
Operation overview and underground visit to view new mining technology

Number of delegates
Limited to 24 delegates (2 groups of 12)

Schedule
07:00 - Registration (Protea Hotel Ranch Resort)
07:30 – Depart Protea Hotel Ranch Hotel to Twickenham Platinum Mine
10:30 – Arrival
10:30 – Induction and site tour
13:00 - Departure

Cost: R450 pp

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TOUR 3: MOTOTOLO PLATINUM MINE

About Mototolo Platinum Mine (Underground):
The Mototolo mine, established in 2005, is a low profile, decline access, trackless mechanised mining operation on the UG2 reef located near Burgersfort, Limpopo. The mine is designed to produce around 132 000 ounces of platinum and 82 000 ounces of palladium per annum over the 20-year life of the mine from an installed concentrator capacity of 200ktpm.

Purpose of the visit:
Operation overview and underground visit

Number of delegates:
Limited to 12 delegates

Schedule
07:00 - Registration (Protea Hotel Ranch Resort)
07:30 – Depart Protea Hotel Ranch Hotel to Mototolo Platinum Mine
10:30 – Arrival
10:45 – Induction and site tour
13:15 - Departure

Cost: R500 pp

Contact

Contact

Gugu Charlie
Conference Co-ordinator
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: gugu@saimm.co.za