MineSAFE 2018
Objectives
Objectives
The conference will focus on improving health, safety and the environmental impact in the mining and metallurgy industry and highlight actions to be taken. It will act as a platform for learning and allow people to share ideas on safety, health and the environment.
This conference aims to bring together management, DMR, Chamber of Mines, Unions and health and safety practitioners at all levels from the industry to share best practice and successful strategies for zero harm and a value-based approach to health and safety. It will address the main challenges in the mining industry such as logistics, energy and safety of employees, contractors and the communities.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact the Conference Coordinator.
Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za
Sponsorship Opportunities
Download: MineSAFE 2018 Sponsorship Opportunities 27032018.pdf
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Package 1 Extensive branding benefits
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Sponsorship investment: Additional Opportunity A full page advertisement in the SAIMM Journal carrying your marketing message, valued at R15 000 (excl. VAT), and providing you with exposure to ALL 5 000 members of the SAIMM plus the “pass on” factor that a technical excellence Journal of this nature always enjoys. Ad material to be supplied (according to rate card requirements) by the sponsor. Total Package Investment (Including SAIMM Journal Advertising): R75 000.00 |
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Who should attend
Who should attend
The conference should be of value to:
- Safety practitioners
- Mine management
- Mine health and safety officials
- Engineering managers
- Underground production supervisors
- Surface production supervisors
- Environmental scientists
- Minimizing of waste
- Operations manager
- Processing manager
- Contractors (mining)
- Including mining consultants, suppliers and manufacturers
- Education and training
- Energy solving projects
- Water solving projects
- Unions
- Academics and students
- DMR.
Call for papers/ presentations/posters
Call for papers/ presentations/posters
The Conference is being organised by The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Association of Mine Managers of South Africa, the South African Colliery Managers Association and the MMMA with valued input from the DMR, the Chamber of Mines, NUM, Solidarity, and UASA The Union.
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:
Head of Conferencing, Camielah Jardine
Telephonic enquiries may be made at:
Tel: +27 (11) 834-1273/7
Facsimile +27 (11) 838-5923 or
E-mail: camielah@saimm.co.za
Themes
Themes
- Health
- Safety
- Environment/Community
- Sustainability.
Topics
Topics
- Safety
- Health
- Environment
- Lifestyle/Fatique Management
- Corporate social investment in communities
- Behavioural management of employees
- Chemical storage practices
- Stored energy prctices
- Access to confined spaces
- Metallurgical safety innovations
- Community safety services
- Wellness of employees
- Safety ‘off’ the job
- Occupational health
- Employees—sustainable development
- Ventilations issues and solutions
- Environmental issues and solutions
- Engineering issues and solutions
- Mine design solutions
- Managers and safety managers presentations
- Rock engineering—issues and solutions
- Geological issues and solutions
- Corporate leading practices
- Planning issues and solutions
- Security/illegal mining
- Geotechnical concerns on safety
- Workplace solutions and conditions
- Operation of transport and machinery
- Fall of ground management
- Road Safety—to and from work
- Case studies.
Key dates
Key dates
2 April 2018 Submission of abstracts
9 April 2018 Acceptance of abstracts
9 May 2018 Submission of extended abstract
12–14 September 2018 Conference
7 September 2018 Industry Day
MineSafe 2018 Industry Awards Day
MineSafe 2018 Industry Awards Day
Venue & Accommodation
Venue & Accommodation
Accommodation Options
There are various hotels and guest houses in the area to choose from. Please note that accommodation fills up quickly in this area, so book as early as possible. Below is a list of the closets hotels in the area:
The Gallagher Hotel (011 046 5477)
Mercure Johannesburg, Midrand Hotel (011 312 2020)
Executive Hotel (011 046 5477)
Premier Hotel, Midrand (010 161 0000)
Midrand Conference Centre (011 315 8326)
Town Lodge Midrand (011 315 6047)
List of accommodation options within walking distance and close proximity to Gallagher Estate
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To book contact:
Christelle Koekemoer
Midrand.net
Cell: +27 72 446 5644
Fax: +27 86 570 4268
Email: admin@midrand.net
Website: www.midrand.net
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