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BACKGROUNDThe South African minerals industry finds itself at a crossroadwhere current levels of productivity and safety, which are drivenby current mining and processing methods, will no longer be eithersocially or economically acceptable.

The future competitiveness of the Southern African mineralsindustry depends on the application of appropriate and workabletechnologies, as well as innovative mining and processingmethods, that improve safety and productivity. These will be basedon process based organisations that are enabled and empoweredby increasing levels of real time data and information integratedacross the value chain.

This event is aimed at presenting examples of how technologycan improve the costs and competiveness of the SA mineralsindustry, within the next 10 years and technology that is in use now.Not only will it draw on case studies and examples of technologydevelopment, but it will also explore innovative ways of applyingstate of the art technologies from other sectors, to the miningenvironment.

OBJECTIVESTo showcase, explain and demonstrate the potential foroperational improvement through innovative but practicaltechnological solutions aimed at improvements in quality, outputand productivity.

It is also aimed at achieving a common vision of ‘the art of thepossible’ as well as exploring new paradigms for mining andmetallurgy in the future.

WHO SHOULD ATTENDA Mine managersA Operational managersA Mine engineersA Mine plannersA GeologistsA Mining technical staffA Technical information specialistsA ConsultantsA ContractorsA StudentsA AcademicsA ResearchersA Metallurgical ManagersA MetallurgistsA Process design engineers

EXHIBITION/SPONSORSHIPSponsorship opportunities are available. Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact the Conference Co-ordinator.

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New technology and innovation in the Minerals Industry Colloquium

9–10 June 2016 • Emperors Palace, Johannesburg

Driving mining and metallurgical productivity improvement through technology and innovation

KEYNOTE SPEAKERSA. Lane, Deloitte

R. Howes, Dundee Precious MetalsE. Ritchken, Department of Public Enterprises

G.L. Smith, Anglo PlatinumG. Stanway, Partner VCIP. Turner, Sibanye Gold

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New technology and innovation in theMinerals Industry Colloquium

Driving mining and metallurgical productivity improvementthrough technology and innovation

9–10 June 2016 • Emperors Palace, Johannesburg

New technology Colloquium • 9–10 June 2016 · Themes and accepted abstracts

Thursday: 9 June 2016SESSION: STRATEGIES AND COMPETENCIESPredictive asset optimization in the Cognitive EraL. Schlebusch, IBMMechanization – what does it mean for the future miner?F. Fourie and P. Valicek, Anglo Platinum Lifting the lid on underground mining operationsA. Gardiner, MinetecMobile optimization – a practical solutionZ. van Zyl, Mining Consultancy Services (South Africa) Pty LtdA need for a material change in the South African Mining IndustryS.M. Rupprecht, University of Johannesburg Role of technology in strategy and competitivenessG. Malherbe, VCI Ltd Modern mines: a collection of gadgets or a new mining system?A.S. Macfarlane, TomaheeRiding the perfect storm facing the mining sectorN. Singh, CSIR Moving to next generation mining systems: A Chamber perspectiveA. Macfarlane, Tomahee SESSION: NEW MINING TECHNOLOGIESLowering the cost of new technology through standardsD. Vogt, CMMS, University of the Witwatersrand Unlocking value by reordering the operational value chain througha pragmatic approach to modernisationA. Fenn, Sibanye GoldControl Foam Injection: a new and innovative non-explosiverockbreaking mining technology to replace drilling and blasting inminingR.G.B. Pickering, Rod Pickering & Associates, Dr Chapman Young, CFITechnologies

SESSION: SAFETY HEALTH AND PEOPLEInnovation in managing water usage in the stope environmentS.M. Rupprecht, University of Johannesburg Mobile safety inspection platform Mechatronics and Micro-manufacturingN. Govender, CSIR Adapting manufacturing philosophies to improve operationalstabilityM. Rautenbach, GEOVIA Global MarketingRobotic miners required: Apply withinD. Naude, De Beers

Friday: 10 June 2016SESSION: MININGCoal recovery optimization in opencast pillar mining at Wolvekranscolliery, BMK pitP.L. Ngwenyama, W. de Graaf W, and E. Preis, University of Pretoria The use of ‘drones’ to conduct geotechnical mapping andcharacterisation of hardrock exposures in open-pit minesC. Zermatten, SRK Consulting (Pty) Ltd Innovative approach for monitoring and inspection of deep mineshaftsN. Benecke and M. Weber, DMT-Kai Batla (Pty) LtdThen, what next? Becoming excellentT. Hattingh, University of the Witwatersrand

SESSION: MISRequirements elicitation interviews and applications for anunderground Remote Piloted Aerial SystemJ. Green, A. Marnewick and J.H.C. PretoriusManagement operating performance system the future tomechanizationS. Strydom, P. Valicek, G. Krafft, and J. Sevenoaks, Anglo PlatinumFrom data to the appropriate actionG. Lane, D. Kok, K. Daya, R. Smith, and K. Ismail, NXGN

Visual information management, integrated across the miningvalue chainM. Woodhall, MineRp

SESSION: DATA MANAGEMENTHow much is a rockpass scan worth?H. Grobler and J. Green, University of Johannesburg The thinking behind the Digital MineL. Möller, Hatch Geotechnical logging using DMT’s ultra-slim borehole scannerG. Torsten, S. Peters, and S. Naicker, DMT-Kai Batla Pty. Ltd Geotechnical numerical modelling as a risk management tool inmine planning processA. Hucke, A. Studeny and C. Scior, DMT GmbH & Co. KGReal-time geotechnical risk assessment in underground miningM.J. KandaSESSION: SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGIESFuture trends in shaft development (Presentation)D. Roos, Herrenknecht AG Increased productivity and safety during tunnel rock reinforcementusing mechanised installation of flexible high-tensile strengthchain link meshB. Schoevaerts*, G. Fischer†, and R. Luis‡, *Geobrugg Southern Africa(Pty) Ltd, †Geobrugg Andina, SA (Chile), ‡Geobrugg AG (Swizerland)Adapting oil & gas drilling techniques for the mining industry withdewatering well placement technology (DWPT)A. Rowland, M. Bester, M. Boland, C. Cintolesi and J. Schlumberger,Water Services Kumba Iron, OreSchlumberger Water Services (UK),Anglo American, Schlumberger Water Services (USA) DowlingSESSION: RESILIENCEMining is a complex adaptive system and requires the dynamics ofresilience as a basis for business strategyJ.M. Mothomogolo, Wesizwe A revitalized & sustainable socio-economic model for SouthAfrica's mining communitiesH.D. Darwish and E.P. Preis, North-West University, University ofPretoriaResilience development in the new generation of productionmining employeesA. Bukanga and P.J. Knottenbelt, University of Johannesburg

PARALLEL SESSION: (9 June 2016) METALLURGYCase study - Upgrading ores at the ACACIA Bulyanhulu andBuzwagi mine sites using ore sorting technologiesN. Schoeman, Technical Advisor (Independent) and F. Shayo, Buzwagi, New approaches to old problems can dramatically improve theviability of operationsD.J. Robinson, J. Wu, and P.l. Fawell, University of Cape TownVirtual prototyping of the Minfurn Carbon Regeneration FurnaceQ.G. Reynolds, Mintek, RandburgAn innovative development in coarse particle flotation and theimpact on flowsheet design in base and precious metal plantsC. Naude, Eriez Flotation Divisionauxi Lending a helping hand to improve mtallurgical processesJ.H. Zietsman and C. Kok, Ex Mente (Pty) Ltd, University of PretoriaPreliminary assessment of the comminution circuit of the KamboveConcentrator, Democratic Republic of CongoF.K. Mulenga* and A.M.M. Mwashib†, *University of South Africa,†Générale des Carrières et des Mines (Gécamines)A robust method for diamond recovery in open pit diamond miningusing image processing techniquesK. Nqhoaki* and M. Ramone†, *University of Cape Town and †LetsengDiamonds mineComminution – technology opportunities for expanding existingmetallurgical plant capacityE. Ford and C. Bergmann, Mintek, Randburg Design and structure optimization of a reconfigurable vibratingscreen for mining and mineral processing industriesB. Ramatsetse, K. Mpofu, O.A. Makinde C. Engelbrecht, and H.Campbell, Tshwane University of Technology and Vipro Pty Ltd