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- Sustainable energy, smart mining, and regenerative agriculture for an innovative circular economy Conference 2026
Sustainable energy, smart mining, and regenerative agriculture for an innovative circular economy Conference 2026
Background
Background
The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) is uniquely positioned to lead a specialised technical conference during the 2026 EIZ Symposium. This initiative aligns with the official theme: "Sustainable energy, smart mining, and regenerative agriculture for an innovative circular economy."
Key Strategic Drivers
- Technical Depth: While the AGM provides high-level fiscal discussions, SAIMM provides the deep-dive engineering expertise required to implement "Smart Mining" in Zambian operations.
- Regional Synergy: Leveraging SAIMM's network allows for a cross-pollination of ideas between Zambian engineers and the broader Southern African mining community.
- Operational Safety: Smart mining technologies—such as autonomous hauling, remote sensing, and AI analytics—are essential for achieving "Zero Harm" targets.
Objectives
The primary mission of the session is to provide an independent platform for knowledge-sharing that specifically addresses the needs of the Zambian and regional mining sectors.
- Knowledge Dissemination: To circulate first-class technical data and news regarding developing technology in the mining and metallurgical industries.
- Professional Development: To offer accredited Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours, ensuring that engineers remain relevant and globally competitive.
- Collaborative Networking: To bring together the mining fraternity, research personnel, and students to foster cross-disciplinary innovation.
- Ethical Standard Setting: To reinforce a professional code of ethics and integrity within engineering work in the region.
Submit an Abstract
Abstract submissions are now open!
The SAIMM Zambia Branch Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the SAIMM Zambia Branch Committee 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
- Abstract Submission: 16 March 2026
Topics to be Covered
These are suggested topics under theme other topics will be considered.
- The Digital Mine.
- Integration of IoT and AI in modernising mineral extraction.
- Sustainable metallurgical processes.
- Highlighting Zambia's mining challenges.
- Transitioning to a Circular Economy through Smart Metallurgy.
Contact
Gugu Charlie,
Conferences and Events Co-ordinator
E-mail: gugu@saimm.co.za
Tel: +27 11 538-0238
Web: www.saimm.co.za