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Gladwin Maphanga passed away at the age of 40 years and was married with four kids and excelled academically. He worked within the Hard Rock Industry and spent the last few years of his career within the Coal Industry. Gladwin worked during his Geology and Rock Engineering career at South32, Nkomati Nickel Mine, Foskor Mining Division, Optimum Coal Holdings, Exxaro Coal, Anglo Platinum, University of the Witwatersrand and the Council for Geosciences. May the precious memories of your loved one, carry you through this difficult time
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Dear SANIRE Members
It is with a heavy heart that we notify you all of the passing of Gladwin Maphanga. Gladwin Maphanga served within the industry for numerous years across hard rock and saft rock operations, while contributing to the growth of young professionals.
SANIRE will notify members of the memorial service if approved by the family to do so.
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DEAR SANIRE MEMBERS
The SANIRE Adjudication Committee spent many hours analysing the video submissions in great detail, pausing and rewinding many times. Based on this, they have selected IVANPLATS as the winner of the Jerusalema Challenge as they are 'unmistakeably' rock engineers in their attire and setting!
Overall congratulations to all the teams for taking the time and considerable effort to enter the competition and especially for the immense skills displayed!
In keeping up with the Rock Eng theme and the light-hearted nature of the challenge, a winner was decided bu using the following criteria:
- Enthusiasm
- Timing
- Production
- Production Length
- Use of PPE
- Following COVID Regulations
CONGRATULATIONS IVANPLATS!
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As we all head closer to the end of 2020, a year that will never be forgotten, I thought it would be fitting to focus on what SANIRE has achieved during the past year.
This year was not only challenging for all of us in our personal and professional lives, but also for SANIRE. Rapid change was the order of the day to comply with the COVID-19 rules and regulations. We had to adjust quickly. We as council are proud to report that we have had a lot of firsts in 2020.
We held our first virtual AGM, our first series of webinars, and our first virtual Rock Engineering Practical Exam. Our SANIRE Council has moved to virtual meetings as well. We also had the quickest financial year-end under the administration of Mines Professional Associations Secretariat (MPAS), coupled with fully functional online membership database. These are only a few highlights of our improved administration.
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Dear SANIRE Member,
This is a kind reminder of the deadline for the nominations for the Rocha Medal Award in 2022, which is 31 December 2020.
Please download the following:
- ISRM By-law No. 7, namely as concerns Articles 2 and 3.
- Award's announcement, with a list of documents that shall compose the nomination package.
Kindly note nominations to be forwarded not later than 31 December 2020.
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Abstract Submission is Open: See Instructions below
Submission deadline is 31 Jan 2021
The 13th Asian Regional Conference (ARC13) of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) is calling for abstract for both industry and academic presentation submissions. The conference theme is “Engineering Geology for Sustainable Resource and Infrastructure Development”.
We are seeking papers that will provoke debate, stimulate discussion, and offer new ideas, learning and the dissemination of research findings. Submissions from industry professionals are encouraged on current or future projects, methodologies and technologies. We are encouraging academic submissions based on research outcomes and developments.
Submission Guidelines
- English is the official language throughout the meeting.
- Only abstract received via the IAEG-ARC13 submission portal will be considered
- All abstracts are subject to a peer review process. Reviewers are the conference’s scientific committee of experts in fields specially matching the conference.
- The maximum limit is 2 abstracts per submitting author.
- Abstract should contain text only (no graphics or mathematical formula and may not exceed 350 words
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Mandela Mining Precinct "Modernisation of mining" Join the conversation at the CSIR conference 11-12 November, online
The mining industry in South Africa is a key contributor to the South African economy, however a year-on-year decline in the overall profitability of the industry has been observed. This panel session will focus on research and development conducted by the CSIR in collaboration with academic institutions, facilitated by the Mandela Mining Precinct, towards modernising existing conventional narrow reef underground operations in South Africa. Mandela Mining Precinct Programme Manager: Longevity of Current Mines, Martin Pretorius shares the successes from his programme in improving the longevity of mines.
Register: https://csir75.co.za/
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2020 Time: 13:00-13:50
Panel discussion: Re-imagining mining and the role of research and innovation in the journey
The sustainability of the mining industry in South Africa is under threat due to pressures such as high production cost low profit margins, labour unrest and rising demands by government. Modernisation of the mining industry can lead to the required transformation and return to productivity. Minerals Council South Africa Senior Executive: Safety and Modernisation, Sietse van der Woude shares his insights on the role of RDI in driving modernisation in the industry.
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2020 Time: 14:00-14:50
Launch: Technology Availability and Readiness Atlas
The Technology Availability and Readiness Atlas (TARA) has been punted as the Autotrader° of South African mining equipment and makes access to the selection of local mining equipment seamless. In its vision to maximise the returns of South Africa's mineral wealth, and in so doing, stimulate the production of local mining equipment, the Mandela Mining Precinct has, through its Real-time Information Management Systems (RTIMS) research programme developed the TARA online database. Join RTIMS programme manager, Jean-Jacques Verhaeghe in launching this first-of-its-kind OEM database.
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2020 Time: 13:00-13:50
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Dear SANIRE Member, It is with deepest sympathy that we inform the SANIRE members of the passing of Mr. Duncan Julyan of the Minerals Council South Africa.
The SANIRE Council and members would like to convey their condolences to the family, friends and colleagues.
P Couto
SANIRE: President
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Dear valued stakeholder,
CSIR refreshed brand and positioning statement
In 2019, the CSIR adopted a new strategy aimed at amplifying the ‘I’ in ‘CSIR’, in order to support industrial development in the country and ensure that it makes a greater impact on the building and growing of industries in South Africa and, consequently, the economy. This strategy has enabled us to look at our scientific and technological capabilities with a fresh perspective. In particular, it prompts us to engage with industry on their needs, in order to provide tangible and innovative solutions that seek to improve their competitive edge, which will ultimately contribute positively to our economy. It also provides us with an opportunity to create new businesses in our quest to alleviate unemployment, poverty and inequality.
The strategy process culminated in a new vision, mission, objectives, values, focus areas, operating model and a refreshed brand, which we are proud and excited to share with you, our valuable partner and stakeholder.
The refreshed CSIR brand is a reflection of our strategic intent of ensuring the equal importance of industrial and scientific development in our innovation portfolio, in keeping with the expectations of our mandate. To ensure easy association with the brand, we have maintained our blue colour to indicate the continuity of the regal, steady, reliable and solid CSIR brand you are accustomed to.
Our new positioning statement, “Touching lives through innovation” reflects the impact that we wish to make in industry, society and government using our scientific and engineering capabilities.
Therefore, effective 23 October 2020, all our official correspondence, physical signage and online platforms will reflect the refreshed CSIR brand and positioning statement.
I wish to affirm our commitment to the research excellence, innovation and service you have come to know and experience throughout the years, and assure you that this change will not in any way affect the values and principles of the organisation.
We have shared our strategy booklet here and the refreshed brand video here. The booklet will provide you with more insight into our strategy while the video will cover the rationale behind our refreshed brand.
We appreciate your support over the years and value your confidence in us. We look forward to continuing to work productively with you.
Kind Regards,
Dr Thulani Dlamini
CSIR Chief Executive Officer
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