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- Afrirock 2025
| Date | 21 July 2025 |
| - | 23 July 2025 |
| Location | Sun City, North West, South Africa |
| Resources | afrirock announcement 26082024.pdf |
BACKGROUND
Afrirock 2025 is an international Rock Mechanics Conference set to take place at Sun City, South Africa. As mining has long been a cornerstone of African economies, Rock Engineering design plays a crucial role in advancing mining operations across the continent. The conference will spotlight cutting-edge technologies such as modern geotechnical data collection techniques, 3D visualization software for geotechnical analysis, computer modelling, mechanization, and more. After the formal sessions, technical visits will be organized to provide attendees the opportunity to gain first hand practical knowledge of South African mines.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Pilanesberg, one of South Africa’s most scenic locations, Sun City is a world unto itself and has earned its reputation as Africa’s Kingdom of Pleasure. You will find whatever you want at Sun City, from sizzling entertainment, world class casinos and restaurants to cater for all tastes, to the more relaxed poolside venue, quiet places, lush gardens, and extensive sporting facilities including two world-class golf courses. These are just some of the elements that make Sun City unique among the world’s entertainment resorts. Finally re-discovered and now part of Sun City, the Lost City and the Valley of Waves, fabled to be the Ruins of a glorious ancient civilisation, celebrate and bring to life the legends of this mystical city. The Lost City is internationally applauded for its wonderfully imaginative theme and exquisite landscaping whilst the fantastic Valley of Waves is one of the world’s most exciting waterparks
OBJECTIVES
The goal of Afrirock 2025 is to provide an international forum for presenting and discussing the latest advancements in rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The conference should be of value to:
Rock engineering practitioners
DMR Inspectors
Researchers
Academics
Mining engineers
Civil engineers
Equipment Suppliers
Original Equipment Manufacturers
TOPICS
The conference should be of value to:
Fracture and damage of rocks
Numerical modelling
Constitutive models
Geotechnical data
Underground rock mechanics
Tunnellings
Slope Stability
Caving
Ground support
Subsidence
Seismicity
Geotechnical Risk
Mechanisation
KEY DATES
Abstract submission deadline – 27 January 2025
Abstract acceptance – 3 February 2025
Paper submission deadline - 3 March 2025
TECHNICAL VISITS
The following technical visits are confirmed for the conference:
Phalaborwa Mine
Tau Tona Mine
Chapman’s Peak
CONTACT
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Camielah Jardine,
Head of Conferences and Events
E-mail: camielah@saimm.co.za
Tel:+27 11 530 0237
Web: www.saimm.co.za