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Listen in on this captivating conversation between Prelisha Singh, Mark Munroe, and Nomsa Mbere who discuss their experiences in leadership, pitching the appropriate leadership relationship, and the symbiotic nature of leadership roles.
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Productivity in the Minerals Industry

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In this insightful two-part episode, SAIMM YPC Chairperson, Kondwani Banda sits down with Arjen de Bruin, CEO of OIM Consulting to dive deep into the world of Productivity in the Mining Industry. Arjen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, sharing insights and best practice that is transforming the mining sector. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about how productivity is evolving in the minerals industry, both episodes are packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss.Tune in now! 
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SAIMM Announces Dr Elias Matinde as President

Elias Mathinde 23082024The SAIMM is thrilled to welcome Dr Elias Matinde as the new President of SAIMM for 2024/2025. Elias was born in rural Shurugwi, Zimbabwe, in 1978. He completed high school at Kwekwe High in 1997. Elias holds a PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from Tohoku University in Japan, a Master of Business Administration and a BSc (Hons) Metallurgical Engineering (cum laude) from the University of Zimbabwe, and Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from the University of the Witwatersrand.

He is a Professional Engineer, a Fellow of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) and is a Past Fellow (2017-2018) of the African Science Leadership Program.

Bernard Swanepoel Honoured with the Prestigious Brigadier Stokes Award by the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

Bernard Swanepoel 23082024At its Annual General Meeting which took place yesterday at the Country Club Johannesburg, the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) proudly announced Bernard Swanepoel, a distinguished leader in the mining industry, as the recipient of the prestigious Brigadier Stokes Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of mining.

The Brigadier Stokes Award was instituted by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in 1980 in honour of one of South Africa's most respected mining pioneers, Brigadier Stokes, to commemorate his outstanding and unique contribution to the South African mining industry. This award recognises individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the mining industry through their leadership, innovation, and dedication. Bernard Swanepoel, with his remarkable career spanning over three decades, embodies the spirit and excellence that this award represents.

Passing of Michael Matthew Valenta

18 July 1968 – 15 August 2024

You're invited to Link to Mike Valenta’s Farewell Memorial
Thursday, 05 September 2024
14:00 - 15:30 (SAST)

mmatthew 20082024It is with deep sadness that we inform members and other stakeholder of the passing of Mike Valenta. Mike was a Fellow of SAIMM and joined the Institute on 21 October 1988. He served on numerous SAIMM committees over the years and his knowledge and expertise will be missed.

Mike had extensive expertise in metallurgy, covering planning and management of test work, beneficiation of various minerals, and modelling metallurgical Processes,

He provided consulting services for concentrator projects, conducted due diligence studies, and acted as a client representative on research projects for various minerals, 

He served as MMMA President for 2002-2003, 2021-2022, 2022-2024 and will be missed for his invaluable contribution to not only the Association but Mining Industry

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and colleagues during this difficult time.

Courtesy of the Mine Metallurgical Managers of South Africa (MMMA)

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SAIMM Pretoria Branch Relaunch

Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy(SAIMM) calls on its Members to converge for the re-launch of the SAIMM Pretoria Branch taking place on 25 July at Engineering 1, Exhibition Space at the University of Pretoria from 17:00 - 20:00. This event aims to cultivate and reignite Branch engagements and encourage knowledge sharing between professionals in Mining, Metallurgical and related fields.

OBITUARY - Sedupe Josiah Ramokgopa

Sedupe Josiah Ramokgopa
25 March 1939–12 January 2024

SJRamokgopa 10072024Sedupe Josiah “Rams” Ramokgopa was born in Orlando East, Soweto, and was raised in a family of political activists. As a teenager, he became involved in the activities of the 1952 Defiance Campaign. After matriculating from Orlando High School, he completed his Honours degree in physics at the University of Fort Hare in 1965 and an MSc in theoretical solid-state physics from Unisa in 1968.

Sedupe moved to Swaziland in 1969, where he took up a post as a mathematics teacher at Salesian High School. Here, he became known as Rams. His political family in Swaziland comprised the struggle leadership in exile of the African National Congress and Pan African Congress.
He remained active in the South African Student Organization and the Black Consciousness Movement. He returned to Johannesburg in 1974 to work as a systems engineer for IBM.

After the Soweto uprising of June 1976, Sedupe was active in forming the Soweto Committee of Ten, which drew up a blueprint for governance of Soweto. After several members were detained in terms of the Internal Security Act, Sedupe became executive director of the Black Community Programmes, the umbrella development organization operating under the Black People’s Convention. Following a massive countrywide clampdown in October 1977 that resulted in the banning of 18 organizations and three publications, Sedupe was detained without trial for 384 days at Modderbee Prison under Section 10 of the Internal Security Act. Upon his release, he was banned for five years, restricted to the Magisterial District of Johannesburg, and under constant surveillance by the security police.

He later served as AZAPO Secretary of Education from 1982–1985, executive director of Funda Centre from 1987–1991, and as a policy specialist at the Development Bank of Southern Africa. Sedupe joined Mintek in 1994 as Vice President responsible for Communications, Information Management, and Human Resources.

In 1999, Sedupe was honoured with the Star of South Africa by former President Nelson Mandela. Sedupe was inducted as President of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) in 2002. He also founded a gold mining exploration company that was successfully listed on both the Johannesburg and London Stock Exchanges as Central Rand Gold in 2008.

Sedupe passed peacefully on 12 January 2024, preceded by his wife, Thembi. He is survived by his children Dineo and Tumi, and three grandchildren.

SAIMM Annual General Meeting 2024

Thursday, 22 August 2024 at 16:30,
at the Country Club Johannesburg, 1 Napier Road, Auckland Park

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AGENDA

1. Welcome
2. Confirmation of minutes Obituaries
3. Obituaries

Financial and Administrative Matters

4. Annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2024.
5. Declaration of election of the Office Bearers and Members of Council for the year 2024/2025.
6. Election of auditors and legal advisors for the year 2024/2025.
7. Corporate Partnerships

YPC Matters

8. Declaration of election of the Young Professionals Council for the year 2024/2025.
9. Outgoing YPC Chairperson Award.

Awards and Recognition

10. 50 Year Membership Award
11. Presentation of awards, medals, and certificates for Transactions published in the Journal.
12. Top Advertiser in the Journal.
13. Presentation of student prizes.
14. Brigadier Stokes Memorial Award

Presidential Matters

15. Outgoing Presidential Award.
16. Induction of President-E Matinde
17. Presidential address - Metallurgical slags: A drive to circularity and search for new research agenda

Closing Session

18. Vote of Thanks.

 

SAIMM TO HIGHLIGHT SUSTAINABLE EXTRACTION OF METALS THROUGH THE HYDROMETALLURGY CONFERENCE

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SAIMM TO HIGHLIGHT SUSTAINABLE EXTRACTION OF METALS THROUGH THE HYDROMETALLURGY CONFERENCE

The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy(SAIMM) will bring together experts in the minerals sector, at this year’s Hydrometallurgy Conference taking place from 1 – 3 September 2024 at Hazendal Wine Estate situated in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. The conference with a theme of “Hydrometallurgy for the Future” aims to encourage thought provoking conversation on the world’s growing dependency on metals within the technological, digital and the green energy transition landscapes. Opinion leaders will be brought together to share their views on the greater environmental impact that may result from the exponential increase in the extraction of metals in order to meet future demands.

To address the imminent rise in the use of energy and water in the hydrometallurgical process, SAIMM’s Hydrometallurgy Conference will table topics such as circularity in hydrometallurgy, new developments in equipment and reagents, data analytics, machine learning and the use of AI in hydrometallurgy, among other areas. Keynote speakers who will lead in presenting on these topics include Professor Kerstin Maria Forsberg from Sweden, who possesses 20 years’ experience in research and education in separation processes. Professors Forsberg applies her knowledge in the development of innovative technologies for the recovery of metals from resources such as spent batteries, magnetic waste, pickling acid, red mud and apatite.

The second keynote speaker for the Hydrometallurgy Conference is Associate Professor, Lilian Velásquez-Yévenes from Chile who has a Ph.D in Mineral Science. Velásquez-Yévenes also possesses broad research experience in the sustainable extraction of metals and was the winner of the 2021 ‘100 Inspiring Women in Mining’ presented by WIMM Chile. She continues to advance her studies in hydrometallurgical practices, investigating urban mining, including the extraction of valuable metals from e-waste.

Certain to be an insightful 2-day conference, SAIMM invites academics, hydrometallurgists and the minerals industry fraternity at large to register to attend the 2024 Hydrometallurgy Conference. To find out more, visit www.saimm.co.za.

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