Mining is a diverse and complex industry of vital importance to the economy. With huge known mineral reserves and major projects under way, many Middle East and African nations are rapidly expanding their mining operations and reforming their mining laws offering great opportunities for existing players, new market entrants and investors. The development, acquisition and assimilation of new technologies are increasingly important determinant of a company's competitive position in the context of growing market and regulatory pressures. Operating mines can only gain a competitive edge through process and system innovation and the application of technologies. The development of new mining technologies helps to reduce production costs, enhance the quality of mined metals and minerals, reduce adverse environmental effects, health and safety impacts. Thus the mining technological developments benefits consumers and producers, as well as nation's economy, health and social well being. As demand for metals and mineral commodities increases, so will the need to mine and process them at competitive costs. This means continually finding better methods, technologies, and processes.

The conference will throw light on latest developments in mining technology and management around the world regarding new strategies for further research and development

It will act as a platform and will provide an opportunity to learn how to cut operating costs, improve safety, optimize yield and increase production rates

Exploration to Processing - How new technologies and innovative solutions that assist the mining industry

Meet and network with industry peers from the international mining community

Charl Klooper, V.P – Projects, Lonmin Plc

Peter Lombard, Head of Health & Safety, Anglo Gold Ashanti

Wakeel Ahmed, Head of Quality, QASCO

John Visser,  Principle Advisor, Process Tech & Innovation, Rio Tinto

Andy Johnston, Operations Manager, AngloGold Ashanti

Dr. Jock Cunningham, Leader, Transforming the Future Mine 
Minerals Down Under National Research Flagship, CSIRO

Dr. Hein Jantsen, Director - Projects, Anglo Platinum

David Hutchins, Geological Survey of Namibia - Chief Geophysicist, Ministry of Mines and Energy

Johny Van Den Berg, Senior Mineral Resources Manager, Anglo Gold Ashanti

Advisors:

Kevin int Veld, CEO, S2R Projects

Digby Glover, CEO,TWP

Jinxing Ji, Manager of Metallurgy, Eldorado Gold Corporation

Richard Brokken, Head – Mineral Resource Management, AngloGold Ashanti

Colin Swanepoel, Divisional COO, RSV

Charl Klopper, VP - Capital Project, Lonmin Plc

Dr. Terence Milne, Director - Technical, Aurecon Group

Thys Uys, Director, Ulysses

Trudie Pearse, Program Manager: Safe Production Management, Gold Fields

Stan Faul, Safety and Health Program Manager, Anglo American

Mike Murphy, Xstrata Technologies Manager, Tankhouse Group

Domingos Valbom,General Manager, DebTech, De Beers

Jeremy Allen, General Manager, First Quantum

·         Exploration of Mineral Resources Worldwide 

·         Project Planning 

·         Mine Construction and Tunneling 

·         Mine Monitoring and Control, Automation and Mechanization 

·         Enterprises Resource Planning and Information Technology 

·         Environment, Safety and Health

CEO, COO, Technical Directors, Project Directors, Business Development Managers, Prospective Investors, Mine Managers, Governmental Stakeholders, Managing Directors, Mining Engineers, Geologists, Surveyors, IT Managers, Maintenance Personnel, Safety Managers, Automation & Instrumentation Experts, Consultants and other stakeholders in mining.

From

Mining Company

Mining Technology Providers

Mining Consultant

Government (Ministry of Energy & Minerals)

Geological Surveyors