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Created: 19 May 2023

IMS will be hosting its 33rd annual Mine Seismology Seminar from 28 May to 2 June 2023 at the Asara Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The latest confirmed programme is attached.  

The seminar will cover a range of topics, including the latest techniques for monitoring and managing seismic activity, ambient noise methods, ground motion and rockburst hazard in underground mines, numerical modelling with seismic data, modelling the effects of fluid injection, and interpretation of seismic data with IMS software.

Registration is via the IMS website (https://www.imseismology.org/seminars/#stellenbosch). 

Registration is a two-step process: (i) create a user profile and (ii) register for the selected sessions/courses of your choice. The costs will be calculated accordingly. 

Details about hotel accommodation and airport transfers are also available on the weblink, but these items need to be booked separately and directly with the respective hotel or shuttle service (i.e. not part of the seminar registration process).

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Created: 19 May 2023

Dwyka Mining Services herewith extends a no-charge VIP invitation to SANIRE and its members for Day 1 of our Tech*Carnival-23.  Additional information is available on our website: www.dwykamining.africa/events  

We have amongst the following technology partners attending:

• Emesent: The Hovermap LiDAR scanner and its applications for Geology, Geotechnology, Survey and Production Departments.
• Inertial Sensing: Gyro and magnetic surveying systems suitable for a range of applications in mineral exploration and geotechnical surveying operations.

We look forward to broadening our interaction with Rock Engineering professionals in the African Mining Industry!

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Created: 09 May 2023

Date: 1 June 2023
Location: Bundu Game Lodge (R70 Welkom/Riebeeckstad, Map included)
Time: Time: 9h30 for 10h00

Please to RSVP to: Blackie Swart Blackie.Swart@rscekusasa.co.za by 18 May 2023.

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Created: 17 April 2023

The COAL BRANCH is intended to establish networks and equip professional with solutions available in the industry through the first Branch Colloquium.
Come and be part of insightful sessions on the 18 April 2023

RSVP: Yogendran Arunachellan
e: yogendran.arunachellan@seritiza.com
For more information
W: www.sanire.co.za
@SANIREofficial

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Event topics
– Regional SANIRE Presentation
– Early-Age testing of rapid hardening shotcrete to enable earlier re-entry
– De-sloughing Project at a High Wall Portal
– GPR on a Coal Mine
– Using laser technology to create value for geotechnical engineering in an open pit mining
– 900 Backfill Slope Failure Back Analysis
– Introducing the Xcell Cyclops monitoring system
– Geotechnical management of pans at collieries
– The use of LLMs in geotechnical writing and studies

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Created: 03 April 2023

The South African National Institute of Rock Engineering (SANIRE) is proud to announce that it will host a Turning Challenges Into Opportunities Symposium.

The Hybrid Symposium will take place on the 22^nd & 23^nd June 2023 at Emperors Palace Conference Centre.
 
Please visit the SANIRE 2023 Symposium events page here.

Kindly note that the SANIRE website will have more information and registration will open soon.

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Created: 28 March 2023

                                                                                                                 19 January 2023

Examination dates, registration dates and registration cost for Chamber of Mines Certificate Examinations 2023

Dear All

The Minerals Council South Africa is committed to an examination process that are monitored by three autonomous professional bodies in the mining industry.

• Registrations for the May 2023 examinations will close at midnight on 31st March 2023.
• Registrations for the October 2023 examinations will close at midnight on 31st August  2023.

Proof of payment and permission slips must be sent to the Minerals Council. No student will be allowed to register for and sit the examinations if proof of payment and relevant permission slips are not received by the above dates and times at the Minerals Council. No further correspondence will be entered into in this regard.

You can send your proof of payment and permission slips to the following individuals at the Minerals Council South Africa: -

• a) Ms. Mbali Mathenjwa mmathenjwa@mineralscouncil.org.za (Tel.) 011 - 498 7733
• b) Mr. Theo Mehana tmehana@mineralscouncil.org.za (Tel.) 011 – 498 7731

Survey & Sampling Examinations Dates & Times

Mine Environmental Control Examinations Dates & Times

Rock Mechanics and Strata Control Examination Dates and Times

Yours sincerely

OGODISENG SENYE

SENIOR POLICY ANALYST (SKILLS DEPARTMENT)

Tel: 011 – 498 7178

Email: OSENYE@MINERALSCOUNCIL.ORG.ZA

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Created: 27 March 2023

Dear SANIRE Member, the Coal Branch is planning a Colloquium in April and we are requesting members to send Abstracts.

Please RSVP to Arunachellan Yogendran yogendran.arunachellan@seritiza.com

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Created: 15 March 2023

• Date: 31 March 2023
• Location: Oppenheimer Park Golf Club (Welkom)
• Time: 13h30 for 14h00
• (Persons who want to play golf before the meeting must book their round with the course)

• Date: 31 March 2023
• Location: Oppenheimer Park Golf Club (Welkom)
• Time: 13h30 for 14h00
• (Persons who want to play golf before the meeting must book their round with the course)

RSVP before 22 March 2023
Blackie Swart
083 676 3945
blackie.swart@rscekusasa.co.za

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Created: 14 March 2023

Sharing Your Grief & Remembering with you.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we inform you of the death of Mr Teno van der Riet (30 Mar 1969 – 26 Feb 2023).

Teno was a legend and an icon to many. Our friend and mentor will be dearly missed. He will be remembered for his compassion and great sense of humor.

Teno was also part of the Bergsig High Rugby team, coaching for many years and left his mark with them also.

Teno, we salute you for the 23 years of dedication and your significant contribution to the success of the industry.

SANIRE wishes his family and his children and grandchildren well through this sad time. Teno not only touched the lives of his immediate family and friends, but also the entire rock mechanics fraternity, for which we are all great full.

Rest in peace Teno. 

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Created: 28 February 2023

The Coal Branch is planning a Colloquium in April and we are requesting members to send Abstracts.
Please RSVP to Arunachellan Yogendran  yogendran.arunachellan@seritiza.com

The SANIRE coal branch is pleased to invite you to submit an abstract
for consideration for the upcoming COAL BRANCH COLLUQUIUM.

18 April 2023
Venue to be confirmed
Come share your latest work, gather feedback from esteemed leaders in the industry and stand a chance to win awesome prizes for best presentation.
All abstracts to be submitted before 24 March 2023.
with yogendran.arunachellan@seritiza.com

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Created: 22 February 2023

What a great day out on the greens at the Mooinooi Golf Course. On behalf of the SANIRE Western Bushveld Branch Chairperson Hlomani Mthombeni and Vice-Chairperson Peet Swart we would like to thank all the sponsors for their generosity towards making the day possible. Thank you to all the players who participated. We do hope to see you all again for another round golf.

To access all the photos of the day, please use the following link and the code is 7091: https://arohaphotography.pixieset.com/saniregholfday/

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Created: 21 February 2023

The SANIRE Coalfields Branch Committee would like to extend an invitation to all its members for the Coalfields Branch Technical Visit.

Please find attached invite for the 10^th March 2023 at the Mandela Mining Precinct .

Please RSVP to: Yogendran Arunachellan (yogendran.arunachellan@seritiza.com) by 3 March 25023.

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Created: 21 February 2023

Dear SANIRE Member,

Please find attached SANIRE Gauteng Branch First Quarterly Meeting invite, 17 March 2023.

Plea se RSVP before the 10^th March 2023 by e-mail to Phumza Banjwa phumzabanjwa@gmail.com the Gauteng Branch Secretary.

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Created: 16 February 2023

Dear SANIRE Member,

On behalf of Eastern Bushveld committee, please find attached invitation to the 1st Quarterly Branch Meeting.

Please RSVP to Benjamin Smit Benjamin.Smit@norplats.co.za by 24 February 2023.

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Created: 16 February 2023

Dear SANIRE Member

Kindly contribute an advertisement towards the first quarter SANIRE Newsletter issue for 2023

Should you wish to advertise on all 4 Newsletter issues, please contact Mbalenhle Buthelezi: mbalenhleb@mpas.org.za for a discounted fee.

We look forward to receiving your contributions for the next Rock Talk Issue

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any further assistance.

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Created: 16 February 2023

SANIRE welcomes the new Northern Cape Branch committee who were elected on 08 February 2023. SANIRE is looking forward to the energy and commitment of this committee.
From left to right:
Vice Chair: Gerald Gainsford
Supplier representative: Daniel Blom 
Chairperson: Billy Mashiatshiti 
Treasurer: Radifadi Mamabolo 
Young Member Representative: Naledi Letlape 
Secretary: Jeevan John

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Created: 03 February 2023

Dear SANIRE Member,

Diaries out.  It is that time of the year again where the calendars are filling up with all the responsibilities of meetings, gatherings, long weekends and family holidays. 

SANIRE Council has also populated the Events calendar on our website < SANIRE EVENTS> with the relevant meetings as well as the 2023 Symposium date. 

If planning your year has already taken its toll, much the same in the academic world.  With the new academic season started I also see an increase in enquiries about possible training courses presented by SANIRE for all the Minerals Council of South Africa.  I would like to mention that SANIRE Council does not offer any official courses nor promote any training provider.  We do however provide a platform through the website to upload events, providing information of training courses and linking prospective candidates with training provider through the contact details for the event.

If you are a candidate to sit for the Exams in the coming year, please visit our website frequently to find information on training courses open for registration.

If you are a service provider, do not forget to add your event to the calendar.  Note - All the events uploaded gets scrutinized for relevance to the membership.

All the best for 2023!

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Created: 31 January 2023

Dear SANIRE Member,
Please find attached Northern Cape Branch Meeting & Technical Visit invitation, taking place on the 8^th February 2023.
Please RSVP before the 6^th February 2023 to Mbalenhle Buthelezi: mbalenhleb@mpas.org.za

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Created: 30 January 2023

Since 1982 a bronze medal and a cash prize have been awarded annually by the ISRM for an outstanding doctoral thesis in rock mechanics or rock engineering, to honour the memory of Past President Manuel Rocha while stimulating researchers.

In addition to the Rocha Medal award to the winning submission, one or two runner-up certificates may also be awarded. An invitation is now extended to the rock mechanics community for nominations for the Rocha Medal 2025. Full details about the Rocha Medal are provided in ISRM By-law No. 7, and all relevant information can be obtained from the ISRM website - isrm.net.

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Created: 19 January 2023

Date: Friday 17 Feb 2023
Location: Mooinooi
Time: 7.30 Registration
Tee : 9:00

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