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.
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Publications

  • JOURNALS

    JOURNALS

    • Subscriptions
    • Back Issues

    The Journal is the organ of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, which is the professional body dealing with the interests of managers, engineers and technical and research personnel involved in the mining and minerals industry.

    The Journal, published since 1894, is issued monthly, and is sent to the individual members and company affiliates of the SAIMM. Complimentary copies are sent to a wide range of local and overseas companies, universities, research organizations and libraries. Both hard copy and an electronic copy of the Journal are made available.

    Rightfully claiming to be the leading mineral industry publication in South Africa, the Journal has high standards both of content and presentation. All papers are peer reviewed and recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and cited by Thomson ISI (formerly the Institute for Scientific Information). It provides its readers with vital information related to the SAIMM and the mineral industry, reports on day-to-day mining operations and practices, and on improvements in technology and equipment.

  • PAPERS

    PAPERS

    • Conference Papers
    • Journal Papers
    • Journal Comment

    The Journal contains papers that are selected from conferences that are run by the SAIMM and papers that are submitted by individual authors from around the world. The papers are reviewed by two referees who have been nominated by the Publications Committee.

    The published papers are recognised by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and are indexed or summarised by:

    • Elsevier Compendex (Computerized Engineering Index)
    • Elsevier Scopus
    • GeoRef
    • Web of Science
    • IMM Abstracts (Institute of Mining and Metallurgy)
    • Thomson Reuters
    • Engineering Index Monthly
    • Environmental Engineering Abstracts
    • CIS Abstracts (Computer and Information Systems)
    • SciELO SA

    Papers that are authored or co-authored by a member of the SAIMM will be eligible for the Institute’s gold or silver medal award and certificate of merit.

    The SAIMM has adopted an Open Journal System (OJS) for managing the submission and review of papers. This is run in conjunction with the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)

  • BOOKS

    BOOKS

    • Monograph Series
    • Special Publication Series
    • Symposium Series
    • Library Books

Steven Zulu 30102024Mxolisi Steven Zulu is an accomplished Metallurgical Technical Manager with extensive expertise in extraction metallurgy and technology management. He holds a National Diploma and a B.Tech. in Extraction Metallurgy from the University of Johannesburg, as well as an M.Sc. and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Technology Management from the University of Pretoria. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Management of Technology & Innovation.

Steven’s career is marked by significant contributions to the mining and metallurgical sectors. As a legal appointee for Safety, Health, and Environmental compliance, he has overseen critical operations including production, budgeting, and cost reduction initiatives. His leadership in metallurgical optimisation and recovery improvement projects has yielded substantial results, including the successful design and commissioning of the MIG and Chrome Recovery Plants at Modikwa Concentrator.

In academia, Steven is deeply involved in mentoring and supervising graduate students, chairing career development panels, and collaborating with various academic institutions. He has organised multiple colloquia and symposia for professionals in the mining and metallurgy fields.

His research interests have culminated in several published papers, focusing on the strategic competitiveness of the South African mining industry in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Steven's publications highlight the importance of organisational capabilities in adopting new technologies and advancing the sector.

A member of multiple professional organisations, including the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Mine Metallurgical Managers Association, he currently serves as the Chair of the SAIMM Limpopo Branch. Steven’s commitment to professional development is evident in his active participation in workshops, courses, and conferences.

With a strong foundation in metallurgy and a keen understanding of technology management, Mxolisi Steven Zulu continues to be a leading figure in his field, dedicated to innovation and excellence in metallurgical practices.