MineSAFE 2017

30–31 August 2017—Conference

1 September 2017—Industry day

The conference will focus on improving health, safety and the environmental impact in the mining and metallurgy industry and highlight actions to be taken.

It will act as a platform for learning and allow people to share ideas on safety, health and the environment.

This conference aims to bring together management, DMR, Chamber of Mines, Unions and health and safety practitioners at all levels from the industry to share best practice and successful strategies for zero harm and a value-based approach to health and safety.

It will address the main challenges in the mining industry such as logistics, energy and safety of employees, contractors and the communities

Conference Supported by

Conference Supported by

The conference organising committee would like to thank the following institutions for their invaluable support:

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

The following sponsorship opportunities are available:

1. Partnership Sponsorship
2. Premium Exhibition Sponsorship
3. Banner Exhibition Sponsorship
4. Cocktail Sponsorship
5. Conference Bag Sponsorship
6. Pens and Pads Sponsorship
7. Author Gift Sponsorship
8. Lanyard Sponsorship 

Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact:

Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za

Who should attend

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

Call for Abstract

Call for Abstract

The conference is a combined effort between the SAIMM, AMMSA, MMMA and SACMA. With valued input from the DMR, Chamber of Mines, NUM, Solidarity and UASA The Union and abstracts 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:
Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za

Topics

Topics

• Safety
• Health
• Environment
• Lifestyle/Fatique Management
• Corporate social investment in communities
• Behavioural management of employees
• Chemical storage practices
• Stored energy prctices
• Access to confined spaces
• Metallurgical safety innovations
• Community safety services
• Wellness of employees
• Safety ‘off’ the job
• Occupational health
• Employees—sustainable development
• Ventilations issues and solutions
• Environmental issues and solutions
• Engineering issues and solutions
• Mine design solutions
• Managers and safety managers presentations
• Rock engineering—issues and solutions
• Geological issues and solutions
• Corporate leading practices
• Planning issues and solutions
• Security/illegal mining
• Geotechnical concerns on safety
• Workplace solutions and conditions
• Operation of transport and machinery
• Fall of ground management
• Road Safety—to and from work.

Registration Fees

Registration Fees

Please note:

• Non-members are entitled to free membership of the SAIMM, up to 30 June 2018, for attending this event
• Registration fee does not include accommodation
• Prepayment is required for all Registration Fees on or before the date of the event.
• Delegates who have not paid will not be permitted to attend the event 

Accommodation

Accommodation

The conference will be hosted at the Emperors Palace Conference Centre, which is located in Gauteng.

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

Please Note: Registration fee does not include accommodation

Book & Settle Direct Links

Book & Settle Direct Links

Please note the following when using the Book & Settle Direct Links: SAIMM Mine Safe 28 August - 01 September 2017

• In order to qualify for these discounted rates, you are required to book on line by clicking on the required hotel link below and either pay with a Credit Card or EFT. This discounted rate is between 30%-60% less than the rack rate.
• Rooms will not be booked via email or the phone at the discounted rate
• Rooms are not held on the Block and are booked on a first come, first served basis
• Should guests wish to book via email or telephone, (through centre reservations for example), rack rates will apply. Should the guest wish to do this, they can contact Central Reservations via
• Tel:  011 928 1000
• Email:  reservations@peermont.com
• Website:  http://www.emperorspalace.co.za/peermont/content/en/emperors/emperors-hotels

Peermont Mondior Hotel
4 star
Date: 28 August – 01 September 2017
Rate Code: SAI280817_001

Peermont Metcourt Suites Hotel
3 star
Date: 28 August – 01 September 2017
Rate Code: SAI280817_001

Peermont Metcourt Hotel
3 star
Date: 28 August – 01 September 2017
Rate Code: SAI280817_001

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Settle direct Instructions and Frequently asked questions (PDF, 660KB)

Key Dates

Key Dates

12 May 2017            Submission of abstracts

17 May 2017            Acceptance of abstracts

09 June 2017           Submission of extended abstract

30-31 Aug. 2017      Conference

1 September 2017    Industry Day

Contact

Contact

Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za