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- MineSafe Conference and Industry Day 2026
- Background
- Submit an Abstract
- registration fees
- Topics to be Covered
- Who Should Attend
- MineSafe Industry Awards Day 2026
- Contact
- Background
- Submit an Abstract
- registration fees
- Topics to be Covered
- Who Should Attend
- MineSafe Industry Awards Day 2026
- Contact
Background
The MineSafe 2026 conference is dedicated to advancing mining safety, health, innovation, and sustainability, with the goal of recognising excellent work in creating zero harm, future-ready mines. The theme — "Engineering Health, Safety for Sustainable Future-Ready Mines" — reflects a collective commitment to eliminating harm while embracing modernisation, technology, and collaboration. The conference will serve as a knowledge-sharing platform for mining companies, the DMRE, Minerals Council South Africa, labour unions, and health and safety practitioners across the minerals industry.
Submit an Abstract
Abstract submissions are now open!
The MineSafe Conference and Industry Day 2026 committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the MineSafe Conference and Industry Day 2026.
Why submit an abstract?
- Strengthen your professional reputation.
- Showcase your organisation’s achievements and accomplishments.
- Offer the industry valuable insights, case studies, and expertise.
- Inform stakeholders, including colleagues and researchers, about your accomplishments and progress.
- Create new opportunities for collaboration to benefit the industry.
Submission process
Abstracts will be subject to peer review, the committee will decide whether to accept or decline the submissions. Relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and uniqueness of ideas, contribution significance, and presentation quality are among the selection factors. Download abstract submission template.
Authors will be notified in writing of the acceptance of their abstract. Once accepted the author can submit a full paper for review. Download paper guidelines.
Please note
- All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings and presented during technical sessions.
- All presenting authors are required to register and pay for conference attendance prior to publication in the conference proceedings.
Key Dates
Include Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026
Extended Abstract/Paper Submission: 31 August 2026
registration fees
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Early SAIMM/MPAS/SANIRE/SAGA/GSSA Member |
7 500.00 |
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Early Non SAIMM/MPAS/SANIRE/SAGA/GSSA Member |
8 700.00 |
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SAIMM/MPAS/SANIRE/SAGA/GSSA Member |
8 700.00 |
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Non SAIMM/MPAS/SANIRE/SAGA/GSSA Member |
9 200.00 |
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Author Registration |
5 000.00 |
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Students |
1 500.00 |
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Retired Member |
1 500.00 |
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Regional Academics |
5 000.00 |
Early bird valid until 11 August 2026
Registration closing date: 06 November 2026. Please note late registrations will incur a R500 administration fee for registrations received after the closing date.
Group Booking
Group discount: Book and pay for three delegate and the fourth delegate attends for free
Topics to be Covered
1. Driving Zero Harm Forward
- Reinforcing the vision of eliminating fatalities.
- Sharing progress, lessons learned, and renewed commitments.
2. Technology in Action
- Case studies of mines implementing breakthrough technologies.
- Practical examples of problems solved through innovation.
3. Future-Ready Mine Design
- Strategies for long-term sustainability and resilience.
- Integrating safety and health into planning and operational frameworks.
4. Engineering Safety Excellence
- Advances in engineering solutions that enhance safety.
- Best practices in design, maintenance, and risk management.
5. Engineering in the Digital Age
- Modernisation and digital transformation in mining operations.
- Leveraging data, automation, and AI for safer outcomes.
6. Technology Advancements and Innovation
- Exploring robotics, wearables, sensors, and predictive analytics.
- Emerging technologies shaping the future of mining safety.
7. Health and Wellbeing in Mining
- Protecting workers’ physical and mental health.
- Occupational health strategies, wellness programs, and medical innovations.
8. Sustainability and Responsible Mining
- Environmental stewardship and climate-conscious practices.
- Linking safety with sustainability for long-term industry resilience.
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
- DMRE
- Occupational health practitioners
- Leadership and ManagementTechnical and Engineers
MineSafe Industry Awards Day 2026
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Delegate |
2 700.00 |
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Table |
24 000.00 |
Registration closing date: 10 November 2026. Please note late registrations will incur a R500 administration fee for registrations received after the closing date.
Contact
Gugu Charlie, Conference Co-ordinator
- Email: gugu@saimm.co.za
- Tel: +27 11 538-0238
- Web: www.saimm.co.za