XIX 2026 International Society of Mine Surveying Congress

Submit an Abstract

Abstract submissions are now open!

The International Society of Mine Surveyors (ISM) 2026 Congress Organising Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the International Society of Mine Surveyors 2026 Congress.

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

• Submission of Abstracts - 26 January 2026 
• Submission of Papers - 30 March 2026 
• Conference - 22-24 September 2026
• Technical Visits - 25 September 2026

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Conference Themes

CONGRESS OBJECTIVES AND FOCUS AREAS
The 2026 Congress will showcase ISM’s six commissions and feature key topics such as:

• Mineral & Geology Studies – Understanding deposit structure and characteristics.
• Resource Assessment & Economics – Evaluating reserves and feasibility.
• Mineral Property Management – Handling acquisitions, sales, and leases.
• Mine Operations – Optimising planning and control.
• Rock & Ground Movements – Studying subsidence and mitigation.
• Environmental Rehabilitation – Ensuring responsible land restoration.

This global event will foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing, advancing the mine surveying profession.

Sponsorship and Exhibition

Sponsorship and Exhibition packages available.
Contact : Gugu Charlie, Conferences and Events Coordinator,
for any enquiries.
Email: gugu@saimm.co.za
Tel: +27 11 538 0238

Organising Committee

• Jurgens Visser
• Hennie Grobler
• Alex Bals
• Tumi Tsotetsi
• Veruska Bates
• Robin Kock

Registration fees

Early bird valid until 20 April 2026

Registration closes on 16 September 2026. Please note late registrations will incur a R500 administration fee for registrations received after the closing date.
All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT

Accommodation

ISM26US - CCH Urban Square

For bookings, please contact the reservations team on the below email:

• Email: reservations@cchotels.co.za
• Booking Code: ISM26US
• Hotel: CCH Urban Square

Contact

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Gugu Charlie,
Conferences and Events Co-Ordinator
E-mail: gugu@saimm.co.za
Tel:+27 11 530 0238
Web: www.saimm.co.za