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Underground Load and Haul School 2013

Date 12 June 2013
- 13 June 2013
We are no longer accepting registration for this event

Underground Load and Haul School

12-13 June 2013 | Orion Hotel & Conference Centre, Rustenburg

As part of the SAIMM philosophy, schools are used to advance the knowledge of the younger members of the SAIMM. Underground loading and hauling is a fundamental aspect of the mining cycle and hasn't been covered in a number of years.

This school is a 'back to basic' course for underground loading and hauling. Day one will review equipment selection criteria for a range of loading and hauling equipment.

Day two will present the practical application and best practices as applied to the load and haul production cycle.


Sponsors
On behalf of the SAIMM and the organising committee we would like to thank the following sponsors for their invaluable contribution:

          


University Johannes15AA059
Network Function Sponsor  
                
 
   


Sponsorship Opportunities

Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact the Conference Coordinator
Cameron Nagel
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: cameron@saimm.co.za


Objectives
To provide a basic foundation of the principles of underground load and haul.


Preliminary Programme
Wednesday 12th June 2013

08:00 - 09:00      Registration Opens & Early Morning Refreshments

09:00 - 09:05      Emergency Procedures of Orion Conferencing Facilities

09.05 - 09.15      Opening by Underground Load & Haul Chairman,
                            Dr. Steven Rupprecht - University of Johannesburg

09:15 - 09.30      SAIMM President Address,
                            Dr. Gordon Smith

09.30 - 09.55      History of Load & Haul,
                            Ivan. Wermuth - University of Johannesburg

09.55 - 10.15      Safety On Mechanised Equipment,
                            Sara Thorley, Sandvik Mining and Construction

10.15 - 10.45      Mid morning Refreshments

10.45 - 11.45      LHD & Truck Selection, 
                            Danielle Nardini & Andre Smit , Sandvik Mining and Construction

11.45 - 12.15      Haul road design, construction and maintenance,
                            Andre Smit , Sandvik Mining and Construction

12.15 - 13.15      Lunch

13.15 - 14.05      Locomotive Selection,
                            Rob Steel - Trident Engineering

14.05 - 14.55      Hopper Selection,
                            Andrew Thorburn - Galison

14.55 - 15.25      Afternoon Refreshments

15.25 - 16:15      Track Construction,
                             Hannes Bornman, Coffey Mining

16.15 - 16.40      Flat end and incline Loading Rates,
                            Silence Lubisi - University of Johannesburg

16.40 - 17.00      Question session & Closure of Day One

17:00                    Social Networking

Thursday 13th June 2013

08:00 - 09:00        Registration Opens & Early Morning Refreshments

09:00 - 09:05         Emergency Procedures

09:05 - 09:10         Welcome
                                Ivan Wermuth - University of Johannesburg

09:10 - 10:10          Conveyor,
                                 Howard Areington Nepean

10.10 - 10.35           Haulage Transportation Guidelines,
                                 Dr. Steven Rupprecht - University of Johannesburg

10:35 - 11.00           Legal aspects of Load & Haul,
                                 Ntabiso Ndweni - University of Johannesburg

11.00 - 11.25           Recommendations to improve loading fill factor,
                                 Amuli Bukunga - University of Johannesburg

11.25 - 11.55           Mid morning Refreshments

11.55 - 12.25           Moving Forward,
                                 Pule Saltiel & Richard Hickson Sandvik Mining and Construction

12.25 - 12.55           Operational Management,
                                 Andre Smit, Sandvik Mining and Construction

12.55 - 13.25           Automation and Electric Loading ,
                                 Andre Smit, Sandvik Mining and Construction

13.25 - 14.25           Lunch

14.25 - 14.50           Mechanisation & Decline road design,
                                 Jon Hudson - Royal HaskoningDHV

14.50 - 15.15           Collision Avoidance Systems,
                                 Charl van den Berg - Booyco Electronics

15.15 - 15.40            Envisaged future of Underground Mining Transport,
                                  Erhan Uludag - University of Witwatersrand

15.40 - 16.00            Conference Closure


Who should attend
The Conference will be of value to:
- Graduates
- Engineers in training
- Shift supervisors
- Mine overseers

Topics
Papers are invited on the following topics which are expected to be dealt with during the conference proceedings:
- Conventional layouts
- Track installation, maintenance and tracking
- Hopper selection-
- Horizontal transportation guidelines
- Mechanised mining layouts
- LHD loading
- Truck haulage
- Conveyor haulages

Registration Fees

    Registration
before 
2 May 2013 
Registration
after
2 May 2013 
Author Registration   R 5 200 R 5 200
SAIMM / GSSA Members   R 5 200 R 5 700
Non SAIMM Members R 5 600 R 6 000
Student Members R 2 500 R 2 500
One Day Regitration Only  R 3 500 R 3 500


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

Accommodation
The conference will be hosted at the Orion Hotel & Conference Centre Rustenburg , which is located in the North West  Province of South Africa

For more information on the venue visit: www.oriongroup.co.za

Please Note:
- Registration fee does not includes accommodation

Key Dates
10 March 2013                    Submission of abstracts
13 March 2013                    Acceptance of abstracts
15 April 2013                      Submission of final paper
12-13 June 2013                School

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:
Cameron Nagel
Conference Co-ordinator
SAIMM, P O Box 61127
Marshalltown
2107
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923

Contact
Cameron Nagel
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: cameron@saimm.co.za