• Picture by Victoria Upindi

    The simplicity of a geotechnical visual inspection.
    Picture by Victoria Upindi

  • Ricardo Gonsalves

    The photo was taken in the longwall face after a face break had occurred.
    Picture by Ricardo Gonsalves

  • George Louw

    Watching the charged-up pillar for the final blast of the pillar project at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine.
    Picture by George Louw

  • Charl Skinner

    New adits being created from a highwall.
    Picture by Charl Skinner

News

  • SANIRE Gauteng Branch Meeting - Agenda

    SANIRE Gauteng Branch Meeting - Agenda

    THE SANIRE GAUTENG BRANCH MEETING 29 November 2023 Quarterly Branch Meeting Venue: Goldfields South Deep RSVP by Monday the 27th of November to Adelaide Moganedi at_kadibetjo@gmail.com or fill in the form by following this link Surface RSVP Here Please note that the underground visit is full. Those attending the underground visit please fill in the PPE form by following the link UG PPE Sizes PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FULL BROCHURE... Read More
  • INVITATION TO THE SANIRE EASTERN BUSHVELD BRANCH YEAR-END FUNCTION

    INVITATION TO THE SANIRE EASTERN BUSHVELD BRANCH YEAR-END FUNCTION

    On behalf of Eastern Bushveld committee, please find attached invitation to the Year end Function, 01 December 2023. 01 December 2023Location: GZ Adventures, RosemereEstate, Sabie Road, White RiverTime: 08h00 for 08h30RSVP: 24 November 2023 to Benjamin.smit@norplats.co.zaDetails: Free EntryBreakfast roll and Lunch providedActivities: Free –Quad biking and Paintball Combo Read More
  • SANIRE Newsletter Volume 9 Issue 3

    SANIRE Newsletter Volume 9 Issue 3

    Dear SANIRE Member, On behalf of the SANIRE President and Council we would like to invite you to read our SANIRE Newsletter Volume 9 Issue 3.  Download the new issue here... Read More
  • Call for SANIRE AWARDS Nominations 2023

    Call for SANIRE AWARDS Nominations 2023

    In preparation for the upcoming SANIRE AGM, the SANIRE Council would appreciate your input and nominations for the following awards: HONORARY FELLOWSHIP HONORARY MEMBERSHIP  PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR  ROCKSTAR OF THE YEAR LELANIE PRINSLOO TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AWARD   NAPIER AWARD SALAMON AWARD ORTLEPP AWARD STUDENT AWARD  CANDIDATE AWARD  Please submit your nominations and motivations to Mbalenhle Buthelezi mbalehleb@mpas.org.za  & Fezekile Mosiane fezekilem@Dwarsrivier.co.zaClosing date for submissions is 11 August 2023.Refer to the criteria below: DOWNLOAD MORE INFORMATION... Read More
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SANIRE would like to hear from you!

Please submit suggestions on how to improve SANIRE as an organisation, anonymously via the online suggestion box. Your suggestion will receive a response as soon as practically possible. If SANIRE feels that your suggestion is applicable to other members who might share the same light, the suggestion and response will be posted on the webpage. If you are not happy with the response you are more than welcome to contact the SANIRE council members directly or via the suggestions@sanire.co.za email address.

Suggestions/Queries

  • The processing and release of exam results

    Please note that the custodians of the written exams, exam process and release of results is conducted through the Mineral Council. Candidates can request for a final mark per question from the Minerals Council. This will assist with the fault finding request. This information can be requested from the Minerals Council Exam board via email.

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  • Important notes on exam guidelines

    Dear SANIRE Member

    The Appendix A does not contribute any marks to the exam.  You need 60% per section (planning and portfolio) to pass the exam.  The reference documents are required only for registration purposes.  They have been implemented to stop plagiarism, ensure that candidates are in fact mentored, stop unprepared timewasters from entering and wasting valuable resources, and to prevent anyone not associated directly with rock engineering from registering for the exam.  This is the part we as the SANIRE examinations committee play to ensure we supply the industry with reliable, well-trained rock engineers who can operate independently with integrity. 

    Your projects cant “ just be work that you have done ”.  The rules clearly state that it may not be a prepared document and that it must be a true reflection of your own work.  Please see the exam guidelines that are available for download from  www.sanire.co.za

    If your mentor believes that you are not fit to attempt the exam yet, it is expected of him/her to not sign the reference form and to prevent you from entering.  If you feel your mentor is being unfair, then you have to take it up within your organisation. 

    The closing date

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  • Strata Control Officer qualification requirements

    Query:I would like to know the requirements of a strata control officer because i have a certificate for strata control supervisor


    Response:

    Dear Oageng Moreki

    Thank you for your suggestion/enquiry.

    The requirements in order for you to be appointed as a Strata Control Officer on South African Mines state that you need to be in the possession of a Chamber of Mines (Minerals Council) Strata Control Certificate of Competence.

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  • Paper 2 preparation

    Query: Who is offering Paper 2 preparation course for October exam?


    Response:

    Dear Gerald
     
    Thank you for your enquiry.
     
    Training courses that SANIRE is aware of are placed under the events calendar on the SANIRE website.  Please note that SANIRE only advertising the courses on behalf of service providers, purely for the benefit of its members.
     
    Thanking you
    Paul Couto
    SANIRE President

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  • The Strata Control Officer practical registrations

    Enquiry:

    I would like to know when is the practical registration form on the website going to be active? This is for Strata control practical registration. I know the March assessment applications are closed but I wanted to be assessed for August intake. Please assist.


    Response:

    Good day Lebohang
     
    Thank you for your enquiry.
     
    The Strata Control Officer practical registrations will open up online after the announcements of the Strata Control Officer theory results have been released by the Minerals Council, which normally occurs in July.
     
    All SANIRE members will be notified of the opening via the web, social media and email correspondence.
     
    SANIRE President
    Jannie Maritz

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Strata Control and Rock Engineering Practical Exam Registration

Registration for written exams

Click here to register for the written examinations for Strata Control Officer Exams and Rock Engineering Exams at http://www.comcert.co.za

Download the Examination dates, registration dates and registration cost for Chamber of Mines Certificate Examinations 2022