7th Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid 2019 Conference

Background

Background

The production of SO₂ and sulphuric acid remains a pertinent topic in the Southern African mining and metallurgical industry, especially in view of the strong demand for, and increasing prices of, vital base metals such as cobalt and copper.

The electric car revolution is well underway and demand for cobalt is rocketing.

New sulphuric acid plants are being built, comprising both smelters and sulphur burners, as the demand for metals increases. However, these projects take time to plan and construct, and in the interim sulphuric acid is being sourced from far afield, sometimes more than 2000 km away from the place that it is required.

The need for sulphuric acid ‘sinks’ such as phosphate fertilizer plants is also becoming apparent.

All of the above factors create both opportunities and issues and supply chain challenges.

To ensure that you stay abreast of developments in the industry, the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy invites you to participate in a conference on the production, utilization, and conversion of sulphur, sulphuric acid, and SO₂ abatement in metallurgical and other processes, to be held in March 2019 in Namibia.

Programme

Objectives

Objectives

• To expose delegates to issues relating to the generation and handling of sulphur, sulphuric acid, and SO2 abatement in the metallurgical and other industries.
• Provide an opportunity to producers and consumers of sulphur and sulphuric acid and related products to be introduced to new technologies and equipment in the field.
• Enable participants to share information about and experience in the application of such technologies.
• Provide an opportunity for role players in the industry to discuss common problems and their solutions

Who should attend

Who should attend

The Conference will be of value to:

• Metallurgical and chemical engineers working in the minerals and metals processing and chemical industries
• Metallurgical/chemical/plant management
• Project managers
• Research and development personnel
• Academics and students
• Technology providers and engineering firms
• Equipment and system providers
• Relevant legislators
• Environmentalists
• Consultants

Exhibition/Sponsorship

Exhibition/Sponsorship

There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available. Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact the Conference Co-ordinator.

Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za

Package 1: (P1) Premium Sponsorship (Limited to 4 Sponsors only) Extensive branding benefits 10 Minute Sponsorship Presentation during Conference Website Branding – Logo to appear on conference website Logo slide between sessions Logo on all print media advertising done to promote the event Conference benefits 2 x Complimentary delegate tickets for the conference will be made available to your company’s staff or corporate guests 1x Complimentary delegate tickets to attend Exhibition only An A4 Insert (your corporate brochure or promotional material) into all conference delegate bags Exhibition benefits 4 x 3m2 of expo space in a prime position (includes basic shell scheme) Signage benefits 1 free standing banner (2m x 1m) in the conference registration area ( banner supplied by sponsor) Sponsorship investment: R 55 000.00 Excluding VAT (R27 500.00 deposit)	Package 2: (P2) Exhibition Sponsorship (Unlimited Sponsorship) Extensive branding benefits Website Branding – Logo to appear on conference website Logo to appear on slide between sessions Logo to appear on all print media advertising done to promote the event Conference benefits 1 x Complimentary delegate tickets for the conference will be made available to your company’s staff or corporate guests 1 x Complimentary delegate tickets to attend the Exhibition only An A4 Insert (your corporate brochure or promotional material) into all conference delegate bags Exhibition benefits 3 x 3m2 of expo space in a prime position(includes basic shell scheme) Sponsorship investment: R 40 000.00 Excluding VAT (R20 000.00 deposit)
Package 3: (P3) Banner Sponsorship Unlimited Sponsorship Extensive branding benefits Website branding – Logo to appear on conference website Logo to appear on all print media advertising done to promote the event Logo to appear on slide between sessions Conference benefits 1 x Complimentary delegate tickets for the conference will be made available to your company’s staff or corporate guests An A4 Insert (your corporate brochure or promotional material) into all conference delegate bags Signage benefits Company to brand function with 2 free standing banners (2m x 1m) in the conference registration area ( banner supplied by sponsor) Sponsorship investment: R 30 000.00 Excluding VAT (R15 000.00 deposit)	Package 4: (P4) Conference Bags Limited to 1 Sponsor Extensive branding benefits Logo to appear on all print media advertising done to promote the event Logo to appear on slide between sessions Logo to appear on all Conference Bags (Provided by SAIMM). The name of the conference and the SAIMM will also appear on the bag in a secondary position.   Website Branding – Logo to appear on conference website Conference benefits An A4 Insert (your corporate brochure or promotional material) into all conference delegate bags Conference benefits 1 x Complimentary delegate tickets for the conference will be made available to your company’s staff or corporate guests Sponsorship investment: R 50 000.00 Excluding VAT (R25 000.00 deposit)
Package 5: Dinner Sponsor (P5) Limited to 1 Sponsor Extensive branding benefits 10 minute presentation done by representative of the company Website branding – Logo to appear on conference website Logo to appear on all print media advertising done to promote the event Logo to appear on slide between sessions Conference benefits Company to brand entire Dinner function 2 x Complimentary delegate tickets to Dinner Function Signage benefits Company to brand entire Dinner function Banner advertising at conference registration Sponsorship investment: R 45 000.00 Excluding VAT (R22 500.00 deposit)	Package 6: Registration Cocktail Function (P6) Limited to 1 Sponsor Extensive branding benefits 10 minute presentation done by representative of the company Website branding – Logo to appear on conference website Logo to appear on all print media advertising done to promote the event Logo to appear on slide between sessions Conference benefits Company to brand entire Cocktail function 2 x Complimentary delegate tickets to Cocktail Function Signage benefits Company to brand entire Cocktail function Sponsorship investment: R 20 000.00 Excluding VAT (R10 000.00 deposit)
Package 7: Network Cocktail Function (P7) Limited to 1 Sponsor Extensive branding benefits 10 minute presentation done by representative of the company Website branding – Logo to appear on conference website Logo to appear on all print media advertising done to promote the event Logo to appear on slide between sessions Conference benefits Company to brand entire Cocktail function 2 x Complimentary delegate tickets to Cocktail Function Signage benefits Company to brand entire Cocktail function Sponsorship investment: R 28 000.00 Excluding VAT (R14 000.00 deposit)	Package 8: Lanyards (P8) Limited to 1 Sponsor Extensive branding benefits Logo to appear on all print media advertising done to promote the event Logo to appear on the Lanyards (To be supplied by the Sponsor) Logo to appear on slide between sessions Website Branding – Logo to appear on conference website Conference benefits An A4 Insert (your corporate brochure, promotional material, etc) into all conference delegate bags Sponsorship investment: R 10 000.00 Excluding VAT (R5 000.00 deposit)
Package 9: Pens & Pads (P8) Limited to 2 Sponsors Extensive branding benefits Logo to appear on all print media advertising done to promote the event Logo to appear on the event web page Logo to appear on slide between sessions Logo to appear on the pens and pads that will go into the Conference delegate bags (To be Supplied by the Sponsor) Sponsorship investment: R 15 000.00 Excluding VAT (R7 500.00 deposit)	Package 10: Technical Visit (P9) Unlimited Sponsorship Extensive branding benefits Logo to appear on all print media advertising done to promote the event Logo to appear on the event web page Logo to appear on slide between sessions Logo to appear on the pens and pads that will go into the Conference delegate bags (To be Supplied by the Sponsor) Signage benefits Company to brand function with 1 free standing banners (2m x 1m) in the Reception area (banner supplied by sponsor) Sponsorship investment: R 10 000.00 Excluding VAT (R5 000.00 deposit)

Call for Papers

Call for Papers

Call for Papers, Extended Abstracts or Presentations

Extended abstracts or presentations are invited on any aspect relating to the Conference, and the following categories will be given preference:

Topics

• Operator feedback and concerns
• Technology, components and equipment
• Safety, health, environment and quality
• Market: Developments and products
• Marketing projections: Forecast
• Sulphuric acid transportation
• Acid spillage containment and emergency response
• Cooling water quality control

Prospective authors are invited to submit titles of their paper, extended abstracts or presentations, in English, and to indicate the topic under which the paper should be categorised.

The abstracts should be submitted to:

Head of Conferencing, Camielah Jardine
7h Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid 2019 Conference
SAIMM, P.O. Box 61127, Marshalltown 2107
South Africa.
Tel: 27 (11) 834-1273/7
Facsimile 27 (11) 838-5923 or
e-mail: camielah@saimm.co.za

Key Dates

Key Dates

3 October 2018 Submission of abstracts
10 September 2018 Acceptance of abstracts
31 October 2018 Submission of Papers

Conference Venue

Conference Venue

The conference will be hosted at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre “Where the Skeleton Coast comes to life”.

The venue is located with the dunes of the Namibian desert on the east and the pounding waves and beaches of the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

The Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre has been designed to complement the architecture of the historic (1902) station building which today forms part of the hotel's public areas. The hotel offers the perfect balance between charming, old world tradition and the thrill and excitement of modern day facilities.

The Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre offers the perfect holiday and business experience for everyone.

To book accommodation at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre please send your request to:
Dalien Steyl
Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre
Tel: +264 64 410 5249
Fax: +264 64 410 5361
swakbanq@legacyhotels.co.za

In order to receive the block booking discount use the block ID: 987371

For more information on the venue click HERE
Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre
Tel: +264 64 410 5249
Fax: +264 64 410 5361

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Technical Visit

SIMM Acid Conference site visit

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Swakop Uranium (Pty) Ltd. operates as a uranium mining company in Namibia. The company focuses on the exploration and development of the Husab uranium mine located in the Erongo region in western-central Namibia. It also acquires a portfolio of exclusive prospecting licenses for mineralization. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia. Swakop Uranium (Pty) Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of CGNPC Uranium Resources Co., Ltd.

Date: 13 March 2019

Time slot	Activity	Location
09:00 – 9:45	Depart for Husab Mine	B2 road to the mine
10:00 – 10:05	Arrival on site	Block B
10:05 – 11:20	Safety Induction and Mine Overview presentation by COO	Block B
11:20 – 11:50	Plant visit directed by Rene	Plant view point
12:00 – 12:20	Acid Plant visit directed by Rene	Acid Plant control room area
12:30 – 12:50	Lunch and distribution	Block B
13:00 – 14:00	Depart for Swakopmund	HOD: Safety’s office
14:00	Arrival in Swakopmund
SU Personnel	COO, VP HR, OOC, Proto Team, HOD’s MIN & PRO and WCC

Safety and Environmental Requirements/Restrictions

1. Please note speed limit on PAR (Permanent Access Road), once you passed through B2 security gate, is 100km/hour followed by 80km/h in some areas
2. All Husab site visitors, employees and contractors will undergo compulsory alcohol testing
3. Don’t smoke and dispose cigarette ends on the road or in the Park (No littering at all in all areas)
4. Swakop Uranium requires all visitors to wear long sleeve shirts for Husab site visits
5. PPE: long-sleeved shirt, trousers. Hard hats will be provided by SU for the site visit.
6. General: always be alert on the road as animals and other creatures of the nature are freely moving in the park.

Enjoy the nature and beauty of the Road and Mountains

Visa Information

Visa Information

All travelers to Namibia will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following departure date.  It is recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times.

Letters of invitation in support of a visa application will be supplied by SAIMM on request, provided hat registration for the conference has been completed and payment received. In the unlikely event that a visa is not granted, full refund of registration will be provided if in adherence to the SAIMM Cancellation and transfer policy. 

For more information on VISA requirements click HERE

Namibia Tourism

Namibia Tourism

For more information on tourism in Namibia please click HERE

Accommodation

Accommodation

In order to make a booking at the hotel, please use the following booking code block ID 987371. You are required to book directly with the hotel. +264 64 410 5200

Contact

Contact

Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za