Date | 18 October 2017 |
- | 20 October 2017 |
Location |
Protea Hotel, Ranch Resort, Polokwane
N1
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Resources |
Platinum - list of abstracts 07082017.pdf
Platinum 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities 090217.pdf Platinum Announcement 09062017.pdf Platinum Preliminary programme 13092017.pdf Platinum reg form 03082017.pdf |
‘Platinum— A Changing Industry‘
In Association with AMI Precious Metals 2017
18–19 October 2017 — Conference
20 October — Technical Tours
The 7th International Platinum Conference is to be held in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa in October 2017.
The Platinum conference series has covered a range of themes since inception in 2004, and traditionally addresses the opportunities and challenges facing the platinum Industry.
This prestigious event attracts key role players and industry leaders through:
The Platinum 2017 Conference will be held in association with the Precious Metals Development Network (PMDN) of the DST’s Advanced Metals initiative (AMI Conference 2017)
The AMI conference presents a forum where scientists and technologists can come together to learn and discuss the latest advances in precious metals (platinum group metals and gold) science and technology.
The 2017 event will, under the guidance of the organising committee, structure a programme which covers critical aspects of this continually evolving and exciting industry.
However the success and relevance of this event to the industry really depends on your participation and support. You can participate in this event as an organising committee member, author/presenter, delegate or sponsor.
We look forward to your support and engagement in the 7th International Platinum Conference.
Thank you.
Dr Gordon Smith.
Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact:
Gugu Charlie
Conference Co-ordinator
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: gugu@saimm.co.za
The conference should be of value to:
The conference is arranged in a series of sessions covering topics of:
The Conference is being organised by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and individuals are invited to submit papers for the Conference. Titles and short abstracts (no more than 500 words) on any relevant subject should be submitted in English to::
Gugu Charlie
Conference Co-ordinator
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: gugu@saimm.co.za
Please note:
11 May 2017 Submission of abstracts
18 May 2017 Acceptance of abstracts
15 June 2017 Submission of papers
18–19 October 2017 Conference
20 October 2017 Technical Tours
To book accommodation at the Protea Hotel Ranch Resort please send your request to request to Asinah and Thuli 015 290 5000 reservations@theranch.co.za/ reservations2@theranch.co.za
In order to receive the block booking discount use the block Code #342700
The following technical tours will take place on the 20th of October 2017 following the 2017 Platinum Conference.
ITINERARY
20 October 2017
TOUR 1: MOGALAKWENA PLATINUM MINE AND IVANPLATS
About Mogalakwena Platinum Mine (Open Pit):
Mogalakwena mine, located near Mokopane, Limpopo Province was established in 1993, and is the largest open pit platinum mine in the world. The mine produces around 400 000 oz of platinum per year from the Platreef using a truck and shovel mining method. Total mining rate (ore and waste) is around 90Mtpa from a published Resource inclusive of reserves of 294.9 Moz (4E).
Purpose of the visit:
Operation overview
Number of delegates for Visit:
Limited to 30 delegates
About IVANPLATS Mine (Surface):
The Ivanplats Flatreef PGE project, adjacent to the Mogalakwena Mine, is in development with current focus on vertical access shaft development. The planned mining methods will use highly productive, mechanized methods, including long-hole stoping, drift-and-bench and drift-and-fill mining methods.
Purpose of the visit:
Operation overview and shaft sinking.
Number of delegates for Visit:
Limited to 30 delegates
Schedule
07:00 - Registration (Protea Hotel Ranch Resort)
07:30 – Depart Protea Hotel Ranch Hotel to Mogalakwena mine
08:30 – Arrival
08:30 – Induction and site tour
11:00 – Depart Mogalakwena mine to Ivanplats
11:30 - Arrival
11:45 – Induction and site tour
14:00 – Departure
Cost: R600 pp
TOUR 2: TWICKENHAM PLATINUM MINE
About Twickenham Platinum Mine (Underground):
The Twickenham Platinum mine, located midway between Lebowakgomo and Burgersfort, is a narrow reef, underground, mechanised mining operation on the UG2 reef, that is currently under care and maintenance but is being utilised as a new mining technology development and trial site. Current efforts are focussed on non-explosive mining methods, rock cutting and ultra low profile mining equipment.
Purpose of the visit:
Operation overview and underground visit to view new mining technology
Number of delegates
Limited to 24 delegates (2 groups of 12)
Schedule
07:00 - Registration (Protea Hotel Ranch Resort)
07:30 – Depart Protea Hotel Ranch Hotel to Twickenham Platinum Mine
10:30 – Arrival
10:30 – Induction and site tour
13:00 - Departure
Cost: R450 pp
TOUR 3: MOTOTOLO PLATINUM MINE
About Mototolo Platinum Mine (Underground):
The Mototolo mine, established in 2005, is a low profile, decline access, trackless mechanised mining operation on the UG2 reef located near Burgersfort, Limpopo. The mine is designed to produce around 132 000 ounces of platinum and 82 000 ounces of palladium per annum over the 20-year life of the mine from an installed concentrator capacity of 200ktpm.
Purpose of the visit:
Operation overview and underground visit
Number of delegates:
Limited to 12 delegates
Schedule
07:00 - Registration (Protea Hotel Ranch Resort)
07:30 – Depart Protea Hotel Ranch Hotel to Mototolo Platinum Mine
10:30 – Arrival
10:45 – Induction and site tour
13:15 - Departure
Cost: R500 pp
Gugu Charlie
Conference Co-ordinator
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: gugu@saimm.co.za