Innovations and Experiences in Ground Support for the Mining- and Hydro Power Industry

We are proud to announce a seminar for the mining and hydro power industry in South Africa. Scientific findings, accompanied by practical examples from South Africa and South America, complemented by expert analysis and engaging discussions await.

TOPICS & SPEAKERS

Studies of Seismogenic Zones of M2.0-M5.5 Earthquakes in Deep South African Gold Mines.
PROF. RAYMOND DURRHEIM, Univ. Witwatersrand, South Africa

Dealing with Uncertainty and Risk in Rock Engineering Design.
WILLIAM JOUGHIN, SRK Consulting Engineers, South Africa

Designing a Feasible Methodology for Selecting Permanent Areal Support for Underground Mines.
PRINCE MULENGA, SRK Consulting Engineers, South Africa

Karee 3 Shaft - UG 2 Internal Waste Undercut.
MARIUS PRETORIUS, Lonmin Platinum Mine, South Africa

Case Study: Seismic Activity and the Success with MINAX^® G80/4 in Cook 4 Sibanye Shaft.
TONY WARD, Seismogen Geotechnical & Monitoring Specialists, South Africa

Case Study: Installation Benefits with Geobrugg Solutions.
DRIES SWART, Marshall Developments, South Africa

Case Study: Rockfall Protection System Installation.
WYNAND GREYLING, Guncrete Geotechnical, South Africa

Pillar Collapse: TECCO^® Mesh, the Save and Cost Effective Solution.
OSWIN MKUMBUZI, Promath Projects, South Africa

Dynamic Testing: Developments and Taylor Made Testing for Your Mine.
URS DORNBIERER, Director Underground Solutions, Geobrugg AG, Switzerland

Case Study: Mechanized Tunneling at Alto Maipo Hydro Power and Codelco Copper Mine.
CHRISTOPHE BALG, Regional Manager, Geobrugg AG, Switzerland

Rockfall Attenuators: An Exciting New Option for Open Pit Mines.
THOMAS HANGARTNER, Regional Manager, Geobrugg AG, Switzerland