FERROUS '12:Ferrous & Base Metals Development Network Conference

AMI in association with the SAIMM are hosting the . . .

FERROUS 2012
Ferrous and Base Metals Development Network Conference 2012

15-17 October 2012
Mount Grace Country House & Spa, Magaliesburg

The Ferrous and Base Metals Development Network (FMDN) of the DST's Advanced Metals Initiative (AMI) programme will host the AMI's annual conference in 2012.

The conference seeks to provide insight into the state of R&D under the following broad themes:
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Development of High Performance Materials for the Energy and Petrochemical Industries
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Lightweight and/or Durable Steels for cost effective Transportation and Infrastructure,
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Panel discussions on possible future value-adding R&D programmes under this Network within the South African National Imperatives.

Sponsors

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact the Conference Co-ordinator

Raymond van der Berg
Conference Co-ordinator
SAIMM, P O Box 61127
Marshalltown
2107
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: raymond@saimm.co.za

Conference Committee

                                                        Chairman
                                                   Dr J Papo (Mintek)

Mr D Slabbert (Mintek)
Mr J Moema (Mintek)
Ms A Kapito (Mintek)
Mr M Muluadzi (Mintek)
Ms M Smit (Mintek)
Dr U Naidoo (DST)


Post Ferrous '12 Conference - Metallorgraphy Workshop
George vander Voort has agreed to host a one-day post conference workshop on various aspects of metallography. Ensure that you donʼt miss this opportunity to gain knowledge on metallographic sample preparation and interpretation. There will also be an opportunity to discuss other metallographic problems you might be struggling with.

Please ensure that you book your seat in advance since places are limited.

For more information please visit:
http://www.saimm.co.za/saimm-events/upcoming-events?page=shop.product_details&category_id=2&flypage=flypage_events.tpl&product_id=43

Objectives

*Insight into Materials R&D for applications in the Energy, Petrochemical and Transport Sectors in South Africa and Globally
*Progress Assessment of R&D Programmes in the AMI-FMDN
*Insight into potential and value-adding R&D within the AMI-FMDN

Who should attend

Stakeholders from the energy, petrochemical and transportation industries where ferrous metals (i.e. iron, steel, stainless steels, superalloys, etc.) are used in their infrastructure. Also included in this invitation are Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Government Departments and Science Councils that are involved and/or have interest in R&D in these areas.

The conference will provide a forum for researchers and industry role players to present the progress made on research and development, as well as industrial application of technologies. The intention is also to promote the activities of the Ferrous & Base Metals Development Network to the broader South African industrial and scientific communities. It is a unique opportunity for networking and information sharing.

Topics

Papers are invited on the following topics which are expected to be dealt with during the conference proceedings:

*Overview of the National Transport Masterplan (NATMAP - 2050)
*Overview of the Railway Development Plan in South Africa
*Materials for Cost Effective Transportation
     - Lightweight Materials for Rail Applications
     - Lightweight Materials for Land-based Transportation (e.g. vehicles, trucks, etc.)
*Material challenges in the Petrochemical Industry
*Materials for Petrochemical Applications
*Materials for Energy Generation Applications.

Registration Fees

Delegate Registration Fee:        R7 400-00

Please note:
1) Non-members are entitled to free membership of the SAIMM, up to 30 June 2013,
    for attending this event
2) Prepayment is required for all Registration Fees on or before the date of the event.
3) Delegates who have not paid will not be permitted to attend the event
4) A total of two (2) nights standard accommodation is included within the
    registration fee

Conference Venue & Accommodation

The conference will be hosted at the Mount Grace Country House & Spa, which is located Magaliesburg.

For more information visit: http://www.mountgrace.co.za

Please Note:
1) A total of two (2) nights standard accommodation is included within the registration fee

Submit Your Abstract

The Conference is being organised by The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy And the Advanced Metals Initiative, and papers are invited for the Conference.

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:

Raymond van der Berg
Conference Co-ordinator
SAIMM, P O Box 61127
Marshalltown
2107
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: raymond@saimm.co.za.

Contact

Raymond van der Berg
Conference Co-ordinator
SAIMM, P O Box 61127
Marshalltown
2107
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: raymond@saimm.co.za

Important Dates

1 May 2012                  Submission of abstracts
14 May 2012                Acceptance of abstracts
23 July 2012                Submission of final paper
15 October 2012         Student Day
16-17 October 2012   Conference

Publication

All accepted papers will be published in a conference proceedings.

A selectection of papers will be published in the Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

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