Introduction

The Southern African Institure of Mining and Metalllurgy
&
Mine Metallurgical Managers Association is proud to host the …

WATER 2017

“lifeblood of the mining industry”

10–11 July 2017
Emperors Palace, Hotel Casino | Convention Resort Johannesburg

The mining industry is faced with a number of challenges regarding the use, recycling and management of their water resources. Some affected parties are unaware that the legislation around the use of water has become more onerous and strict controls have been put in place. This includes the requirements for the application of water use licences.

The scarcity of water in the Southern African region is a fact and the availability of water is a major consideration in the development of mining ventures across the sub-continent. The water authorities throughout the region have developed strategies to address the needs of the mines and their surrounding communities.

Acid Mine Drainage has been a reality for quite some time and with the “closure” of mines on the Witwatersrand it has become a major issue for communities in Gauteng. A number of initiatives have been put in place to address the challenge and the enormity of the task has taken many by surprise.

The use of fresh water alone is no longer an option and users have to consider alternatives in the treatment and recycling of water. Major advances have been made in the processing of water yet these options have not been shared with the engineers on the mines.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact:
Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za

Objective

Objective

The objective of the conference is to ...

• sensitise the mining and metallurgical industry to the requirements of the new legislation;
• Share the overall water distribution strategy across the sub-continent.
• Introduce new technology for the processing and recycling of water;
• Report on various initiatives in the reclaiming of water;
• Update interested parties on the status of the Acid Mine Drainage threatTo sensitise the mining and metallurgical industry to the requirements of thenew legislation;
• Share the overall water distribution strategy across the sub-continent.
• Introduce new technology for the processing and recycling of water;
• Report on various initiatives in the reclaiming of water;
• Update interested parties on the status of the Acid Mine Drainage threat

Who should attend

Who should attend

The conference should be of value to:

• Senior and operational management of mines
• Engineers responsible for mine water management
• Regional and national officials from DoE, DMR, DWA, and DEA
• Companies and individuals offering water related solutions
• Researchers
• Environmentalists and NGO’s
• Agricultural sector.

Call for Abstract

Call for Abstract

The conference is a combined effort between the SAIMM and the MMMA. Prospective authors are invited to submit titles and abstracts, in English. The abstracts should be no longer than 500 words and should be submitted to:

Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za

Topics

Topics

The Conference will include but not be limited to the following topics:

• Legal requirements, amendments, and compliance
• What is required to obtain a water licence
• Acid mine drainage
• Status of water supply
• New technology in proccessing and recovering of water
• Treatment plants
• Water analysis
• Wetlands
• Agriculture vs. Mining
• Case studies
• Research.

Key Dates

Key Dates

30 March 2017        Submission of Abstracts
07 April 2017          Acceptance of Abstracts
28 April 2017          Submission of Extended Abstracts/Presentations
10–11 July 2017      Conference

Registration Fees

Registration Fees

Please note:

• Non-members are entitled to free membership of the SAIMM, up to 30 June 2018, 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 

Accommodation

Accommodation

The conference will be hosted at the Emperors Palace Conference Centre, which is located in Gauteng. For more information visit: http://www.emperorspalace.co.za

Please Note:
Registration fee does not include accommodation

Contact

Contact

Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za