Underground Load and Haul School 2013
| Date | 12 June 2013 |
| - | 13 June 2013 |
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:
 Network Function Sponsor |
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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 |
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| 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