Optimisation of Mine Value Chain from Resource to Market '13
| Date | 07 May 2013 |
| - | 09 May 2013 |
| Location | CSIR Pretoria |
Optimisation of Mine Value Chain from Resource to Market
Conference
7-9 May 2013
CSIR, Pretoria
This conference is designed to help mining operations realise significant value, by optimising the total value chain from resource to market. To do this the conference will focus on identifying optimization opportunities and how to sustain these processes over the duration of the mine's life.
These optimization opportunities will include:
• Resource characterization into down steam metallurgical processing
• Breaking down silo's between operating departments
• Measuring techniques consistent throughout the value chain
• Create synergy between functional departments to increase benefit across the
value chain
• Maximum product at right quality
• The right measurements to determine the required outcome (alignment of 'key
result areas') into mine to mill
• Compatibility between ore types as a function of the plant processing
(blending and campaign)
• Design for averages vs design for envelope
• Sustainability applications:
• Education
• Tracking-System alignment
• Independent of champions
• Performance contract and bonus alignment
• Organizational structure design
• Specialized mine to mill training
Sponsors
The organising committee would like to thank the following sponsors for their invaluable contribution:
 Banner Exhibitor |
 Conference Folder Sponsor |
 USB Sponsor |
 Lanyard Sponsor |
 Banner Sponsor |
 Bag Sponsor |
Sponsorship Opportunities
Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact the Conference Coordinator
Caron Lance
Conference Co-ordinator
SAIMM, P O Box 61127
Marshalltown
2107
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Co-ordinator Email: caron@saimm.co.za
Preliminary Programme
Tuesday-7 May 2013
08:00-09:00 Registration & Early Morning Refreshments
09:00-09:10 SAIMM Presidential Address
Dr G.L. Smith, SAIMM President
09:10-09:40 Keynote Address
Singular functional focus has resulted in significant value opportunity in
the gaps between different parts of the mining value chain
P. Dempsey, Anglo American
09:40-10:05 What is the ʻtrueʼ flow capability of a mining value chain
P.G. Laurens, Exxpleo (Pty) Ltd
10:05-10:30 Obstacles in a mining operation value chain
A. Dunne, Exxpleo (Pty) Ltd
10:30-11:00 Tea Break
11:00-11:30 Optimisation of resource extraction in the Somkheld coalfield-A
conceptual framework
M.J. Haslett
11:30-11:55 Mineral accounting-the missing link in the mining Industry
W. Richards
11:55-12:20 Gateway Logistics: Implementation of an optimised mining logistics
value chain: Progressively increasing the South African iron ore supply
chain from the Northern Cape mines through the Port of Saldanha
N. Searle, Hatch
12:20-12:45 Purpose of information structures in the mining value chain
A. Dunne, Exxpleo (Pty) Ltd
12:45-13:45 Lunch
13:45-14:10 The use of change management and behaviour based training in an
improvement project aimed at creating organisational sustainability in
a multicultural mining environment in Zambia
Herman Prinsloo, Dr H.B. Prinsloo Consulting Services
14:10-14:35 The application of computer modelling in real time mining operations
decision support
M.S. Arnesen, Cresco
14:35-15:00 Closing Remarks
15:00-17:00 Cocktail function
Wednesday-8 May 2013
08:00-09:00 Registration & Early Morning Refreshments
09:00-09:30 Keynote Address:
Incident reconstruction simulations-its potential impact on the
prevention of future mine incidents
Prof. R.C. Webber-Youngman
09:30-09:55 Ore and ore body characteristics determines mining value chain
effectiveness
P.G. Laurens, Exxpleo (Pty) Ltd
09:55-10:20 Yield improvement at a mid-sized coal mine in the Witbank coal fields
Dr J. Claassen
10:20-10:50 Tea Break
10:50-11:15 Optimising value on a copper mine by linking the ore body to the plant
A.S. Macfarlane/T. Williams
11:15-11:40 West Africa gold mine-to-mill optimisation
D. Gardner/M. Vivekanandan
11:40-12:05 Increase production using MRTM principles-Samancor Chrome case
study
C. Kloppers
12:05-12:30 Case studies of simultaneous mining and mineral processing
optimisation applied to platinum and nickel operations
S. Burks, Whittle Consulting Africa (Pty) Ltd
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-13:55 Throughput flow based paradigm and mental framework-Case study
with Anglo Gold Ashanti and Sasol mines
Dr A. van Tonder, ICTUS (Pty) Ltd
13:55-14:20 A framework to simplify the management of throughputs and
constraints
A. Cambitis, Cyest Corporation
14:20-14:45 Case Study: Universal reconciliation
M. Burnett, Snowden
14:45-15:10 Data and cross functional challenges in quantifying and managing
labour productivity
M.S. Arnesen/C. Mitta
15:10-15:30 Closing remarks
Thursday-Workshop: 9 May 2013
07:30-08:30 Registration & Early Morning Refreshments
08:30-08:55 Keynote Address:
Mineral resources throughput management and ʻThe Zoneʼ
Prof. W.A. van der Westhuizen
08:55-09:55 Define the mining value chain
A. Dunne, Exxpleo (Pty) Ltd
09:55-10:45 How to calculate the flow in a mining value chain using MRTM
methodology
P.G. Laurens
10:45-11:05 Tea Break
11:05-12:55 How to optimise the mining value chain using MRTM methodology
P.G. Laurens
12:55-13:40 Lunch
13:40-14:25 Application of discussed principles in mining
A. Macfarlane
14:25-14:50 Operating and improvement methodology effectiveness in mining
Dr J. Claassen
14:50-15:10 Tea Break
15:10-15:35 Reconciliation and metal accounting in the mining value chain
A.C. Dunne/W. Richards
15:35-16:05 Conclusion to Workshop
Who should attend
- Case for value
- Embedding the principle
- Implementation techniques
- Fundamental principles
- Post mill optimisation
- Education
- Particle tracking and campaigne mining
- Tailings and environmental issues
- Selective mining
Topics
Papers are invited that integrate the following topics:
• Academics
• Business improvement
• Geologists
• Mineral resource managers
• Mining engineers
• Metallurgical engineers
• Production planners mine and plant supervisors
• Value chain optimisation practitioners
Call for papers
The Conference is being organised by The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and papers are invited for the Conference.
Prospective authors are invited to submit titles and abstracts of their papers, in English. The abstracts should be no longer than 500 words and should be submitted to:
Caron Lance
Conference Co-ordinator
SAIMM, PO Box 61127
Marshalltown 2107
South Africa
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Co-ordinator Email: caron@saimm.co.za
Registration Fees
Please note:
- Non-members are entitled to free membership of the SAIMM, up to 30 June 2013,
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
Contact
Caron Lance
Conference Co-ordinator
SAIMM, P O Box 61127
Marshalltown
2107
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Co-ordinator Email: caron@saimm.co.za