The SAIMM is a professional institute with local and international links aimed at assisting members source information about technological developments in the mining, metallurgical and related sectors.

SAIMM Office Bearers


Tshepo Mmola *President*	Michael Solomon *President Elect*	Bongi Ntsoelengoe *Senior Vice President*

Mark Munroe *Junior Vice President*	Andrew van Zyl *Incoming Junior Vice President*	William Joughin *Honorary Treasurer*

Gary Lane *Immediate Past President*

About SAIMM

Brigadier Stokes Memorial Award

Background

In 1980 the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy instituted a prestigious award to commemorate Brigadier Stokes for his outstanding and unique contribution to the South African Mining Industry over a period of many years. This award consists of a Platinum medal. The award is made to an individual for the very highest achievement in the South African mining and metallurgical industry, and is not necessarily based on technical considerations.

Former Recipients
1980   H F Oppenheimer
1981   Dr W Bleloch
1982   Dr F G Hill
1983   Dr A Whillier (Postumously)
1984   Professor D G Krige
1985   Dr R E Robinson
1986   Professor M D G Salamon
1987   Dr T F Muller
1988   Dr W J (Wim) de Villiers
1989   Dr R A Plumbridge
1990   W G Boustred
1991   P du P Kruger
1992   E Pavitt
1993   Professor D A Pretorius
1994   Dr H Wagner
1995   Dr O K H Steffen
1996   B E Hersov
1997   D W Horsfall (Posthumously)
1998   B P Gilbertson
1999   L Boyd
2000   A H Mokken
2001   T L Gibbs
2002   J Ogilvie Thompson
2003   P V Cox
2004   H J Smith
2005   P Motsepe
2006   Prof G T van Rooyen