a southern african silver anniversary 2014 somp annual meeting · retired/emeritus somp members r5...

Second Circular

A Southern African Silver Anniversary

2014 SOMP Annual Meeting

26–30 June 2014

The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, Gauteng

Society of Mining ProfessorsSocietät der Bergbaukunde

Second Circular2

A Southern African Silver Anniversary26–30 June 2014 · The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, Gauteng


Invitation from the Organising Committee

Dear SOMP Member,

It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that I invite you tothe Society of Mining Professors annual meeting (SAM) andConference in South Africa from the 26th to the 30th of June2014. This is the 25th silver anniversary of SOMP and indeeda great pleasure for us to host it in South Africa, the first timeof the SAM and Conference in Africa! The SAM andConference for 2014 is co-hosted by the Department ofMining Engineering at the University of Pretoria and theSchool of Mining at the University of the Witwatersrand(Professor Fred Cawood), under the guidance of our

Secretary-General Professor Bruce Hebblewhite, University of New South Wales, SydneyAustralia. A great programme has been planned and we are looking forward to 5 excitingdays.

The partners programme has been designed to be a very interesting time spent with lots ofexciting activities. The conference will be concluded by three mine visits on Monday the30th of June 2014 (one visit to be chosen from the list), a deep gold mine, an undergroundcoal mine and an underground platinum mine.

It gets very cold in South Africa in Johannesburg in June, so warm clothes are a must(winters in Johannesburg are normally dry)!

Glückauf

Prof. Ronny Webber-Youngman,President SOMP 2013/2014

Second Circular



Organising CommitteeProf. B. HebblewhiteProf. R. Webber-YoungmanProf. F. CawoodDr A. DougallMe D. GudmanzMe J. Webber-Youngman

SAIMM Conference SecretariatRaymond van der Berg, Head of ConferencingThe Southern African Institute of Mining and MetallurgyP O Box 61127, Marshalltown, 2107, South AfricaTel: +27 11 834 1273/7 · Fax: +27 11 838 5923 or 833 8156E-mail: [email protected] · Web: http://www.saimm.co.za

Meeting venueThe Maslow is the ultimate business hotel in Sandton providing an environment whereindividuals can reach their full potential by having the facilities, technology and intelligencein place to facilitate business. The Maslow’s uncapped WiFi offering is without a doubt thefastest in Sandton.

Situated in the heart of Sandton's business district, home to top investment banks,financial institutions, the Gautrain station and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, TheMaslow offers some of the best corporate services and facilities in Sandton, including freeand unlimited WiFi connectivity throughout the hotel, in the 12 meeting rooms and theconference centre which includes a multi-divisible ballroom and auditorium. There is also atechno gym and an Africology Spa.

The Maslow hotel offers a complimentary scheduled return transfer service every 15minutes to the Gautrain Station and Sandton City. Guests may also make use of theMaslow's private chauffeur service.

For more information visit: www.suninternational.com/maslow

RegistrationRegistration fees include attendance at the technical sessions, all refreshments andlunches at the Conference, and attendance at the cocktail parties and social functions.

3

Second Circular4

Registration feesRegistration fees (on or before 5 May 2014) (after 5 May 2014)

SOMP Members R8 500 R8 999Young SOMP members (younger than 30 years) R5 500 R5 999Retired/Emeritus SOMP Members R5 500 R5 999Spouse Fee/Programme R5 500

Registration fees does not include accommodation.

All prices include VAT. Tax invoices will be issued to all delegates.

Please note that delegates will be permitted to attend the meeting only if theirregistration fees have been paid.

AccommodationThe MaslowCorner Grayston Drive & Rivonia RoadSandton, 2146Gauteng, South AfricaCentral Reservations: +27 11 780 7000Tel: +27 10 226 4600www.suninternational.com/maslowA block booking of 30 rooms have been reserved at the Maslow Hotel which is also theconference venue. In the event that you would like to make use of this booking kindlycontact the hotel directly and quote the following reference: SAIMMSL

Balalaika20 Maude StreetSandown 2196Sandton, JohannesburgSouth AfricaTel: +27 11 322 5000Fax: +27 11 322 5023www.balalaika.co.za <http://www.balalaika.co.za>



Second Circular 5

Garden Court Sandton City, JohannesburgCorner West and Maude StreetsSandown, Johannesubrg 2196Tel: +27 11 269 7000Fax: +27 11 269 7100www.tsogosunhotels.com <http://www.tsogosunhotels.com>

Sandton SunCorner Fifth and Alice StreetsSandton, 2196Tel: +27 11 780 5000Fax: +27 11 780 5002www.tsogosunhotels.com <http://www.tsogosunhotels.com>

Meeting programmeThursday, 26 June 2014—Maslow Hotel, Sandton

13:00–18:00 SOMP registrations14:00–15:30 Council Meeting15:30–16:00 Coffee Break16:00–17:00 Committee Meetings (breakaway rooms x 4)17:00–18:00 SOMP registrations18:00 Cocktail function—Welcome (Maslow Hotel) Entertainment

Dress code: Smart casual

Friday, 27 June 2014—Maslow Hotel, Sandton

07:00–08:00 SOMP registrations07:00–08:30 Arrival Tea/Coffee/snacksSesion 108:30–08:45 Welcome:

Prof. R. Webber-Youngman, President of SOMP08:45–09:00 Official welcome address:

Prof. C. de la Rey, Vice Chancellor and Principal Tuks



Second Circular6

09:00–09:30 Overview RSA miningProf. R. Webber-Youngman

09:30–10:00 Industry KeynoteProf. M. Hermanus, Executive Director, Natural Resources and Environment(NRE) Research, CSIR

10:00–10:30 Coffee and snacks breakSesion 210:30–12:00 SOMP Business Session

Prof. B. Hebblewhite, Secretary General, SOMP12:00–12:30 Network lunchSesion 312:30–15:30 Education

Keynote: What the Universities will be like in 50 yearsʼ time with regardto mining educationProf. O. Langefeld, Chairperson

15:30–16:00 Coffee BreakSesion 416:00–17:00 Education open discussion17:00–17:30 SOMP 2014 Delegates photo17:30–18:30 Free time18:30 Buses leave for evening event

Welcome—Cultural evening eventDress code: Casual, (warm clothes, its winter) African theme

Saturday, 28 June 2014—Host University of the Witwatersrand

07:30 Hotel departure to WITS08:00–08:30 Arrival Tea/Coffee/snacksSesion 508:30–08:45 Welcome

Prof. F. Cawood, Head of School of Mining, Wits08:45–09:00 Welcome Address

Prof. A. Habib, Vice-Chancellor and Principal Wits



Second Circular 7

09:00–09:30 Wits Mining overviewProf. F. Cawood

09:30–10:00 Industry KeynoteProf. F. Cawood

10:00–10:30 Coffee and snacks breakSesion 6A and 6B (Parallel)10:30–13:00 Research and Development

Chairpersons: Prof. M. Hardygora (keynote) and Prof. F. Cawood13:00–13:30 Network lunchSesion 7A and 7B (Parallel)13:30–15:30 Research and Development

Chairpersons: Prof. M. Hardygora and Prof. F. Cawood15:30–16:00 Coffee BreakSesion 816:00–17:00 R&D and Industry open discussion17:00–18:00 WIts mining facilities tour18:00–18:30 Buses departure back to hotel18:30–20:00 Free time20:00 Gala dinner and ceremonies—Maslow Hotel

Dress code: Jacket and tie

Sunday, 29 June 2014—Host University of Pretoria

07:15 Hotel departure to Pretoria TUKS08:00–08:30 Arrival Tea/Coffee/snacksSesion 908:30–08:45 Welcome

Prof. R. Sandenbergh, Dean, Engineering, Built Environment and InformationTechnology, University of Pretoria

08:45–09:00 Members DevelopmentProf. V. Kecojevic (keynote), Chairperson

09:00–09:15 Capacity buildingProf. D. Laurence (keynote), Chairperson



Second Circular8

09:15–10:30 Paper presentations10:30–11:00 Coffee and snacks breakSesion 1011:00–12:20 Parallel breakaway sessions

Members development and capacity building PLUS breakawayʻSustainability in Miningʼ discussion

12:20–13:30 SOMP strategic plan discussionProf. B. HebblewhiteClosing presentations USA 2016, Germany 2015, SOMP flag handoverceremony

13:30–14:00 Finger Lunch (delegates plus partners)14:00–15:00 Tukkies campus tour15:00–19:00 Departure from Tukkies and Pretoria sight seeing (Union Building,

Voortrekker Monument, Freedompark)19:00 Free evening

Monday, 30 June 2014

Mine visits (Optional)The conference will be concluded by three mine visits on Monday the 30th of June 2014(one visit to be chosen from the list), a deep gold mine, an underground coal mine and anunderground platinum mine.

Partners programme

Thursday, 26 June 2014

13:00–18:00 SOMP accompanying partner registrations18:00 Cocktail function—Welcome (Maslow Hotel) Entertainment

Dress code: Smart casual



Second Circular 9

Friday, 27 June 2014

09:30 Departure for Apartheid MuseumApartheid Museum—short tourTeatime at Museum

13:00–14:00 Lunch break at Cullinan town14:00–15:30 Cullinan Mine

Diamond visit and shoppingDress code: Casual

16:00–17:00 Departure back to hotel17:00–18:30 Free time18:30 Buses leave for evening event

Welcome—Cultural evening eventDress code: Casual, African theme

Saturday, 28 June 2014

09:00 Early departure for Lion Park09:30–13:00 Lion Park, Randburg13:00–14:00 Lunch break Lion Park14:00–16:00 Hartbeespoort Dam

Curios shoppingTea garden visitsDress code: Casual

16:00–17:30 Departure back to hotel17:30–20:00 Free time20:00 Gala dinner and ceremonies—Maslow Hotel

Dress code: Jacket and tie, ladies: smart casual

Sunday, 29 June 2014

09:00–12:30 Partners free morning12:30–13:30 Travel to Pretoria from hotel13:30–14:00 Join partners for finger lunch



Second Circular10

14:00–15:00 Joint Tukkies campus tour15:00–19:00 Departure from Tukkies and Pretoria sight seeing (Union Building,

Voortrekker Monument, Freedompark)Dress code: casual

19:00 Free evening

General informationBanking / credit cards / foreign exchangeIn all major centres in South Africa, there are banking institutions that are affiliated withinternational banks. Major credit cards are generally accepted throughout South Africa.

American Express Tel: +27 11 359 0200, Diners Club Tel: +27 11 358 8400,Master Card and Visa Card Tel: +27 11 498 4699.

The following banks offer foreign exchange services: ABSA, First National, Nedbank andStandard. Banks and ATM machines are found in every city and in most towns. Severalinternational banks have branches in the main cities. Most commercial banks are openfrom 09:00 to 15:30 on weekdays and 08:30 to 11:00 on Saturdays.

Car rentalsAvis Rent a Car—Central ReservationsTel. (Intl): +27 11 923 3500, Fax (Intl): +27 11 923 3683, Toll-free: 08 000 21111Budget Rent a Car—Central ReservationsTel. (Intl): +27 11 392 3929, Fax (Intl): +27 11 392 3900, Toll-free: 08 600 16622Europcar Interrent—Central ReservationsTel. (Intl): +27 11 396 9000, Fax (Intl): +27 11 396 1406, Toll-free: 08 000 11344Imperial Car Rental—Central ReservationsTel. (Intl): +27 11 453 0005, Fax (Intl): +27 11 453 6278, Toll-free: 08 610 13100As a rule, hired cars may not be driven across the border to other African countries.

ClimateWinter in South Africa (May to July) is characterised as dry, sunny crisp days and coldnights, sometimes with heavy frost. Temperatures may vary from as low as 4°C to a high of17°C.



Second Circular 11

CurrencyOne rand (R) = 100 cents (c); Notes: R100; R50; R20; R10Coins: R5; R2; R1; 50c; 20c; 10cYou are permitted to take R500 in SA rand notes out of the country; a levy is charged onthe additional amounts.

Electricity supplyThe electricity supplied in South Africa is 220 to 240 V (50 Hz)—3 x round pin 15 amp plug.Hotels usually provide dual voltage 2-pin razor sockets (100–120 V and 220–240 V).

Flight informationInternational flight times are available from the Airports Company of South Africa underFlight Info. Tel: +27 (011) 921 6262 or Fax: +27 (011) 921 6385. Website:http://www.airports.co.za

Information deskAn information desk will be staffed daily in the Bowling Green Marquee/Nedbank Marqueefrom 07:00 to 17:00.

LanguageThe language of the conference will be English.

Other accommodationA National Accommodation Guide, available from SATour head office and most tourismassociations, has been compiled in accordance with SATour’s National Grading andClassification Scheme. The guide contains details of accredited guest and country houses,bed and breakfast accommodation, star-graded hotels, serviced self-cateringaccommodation and private game lodges. In addition to the star grading allocation (one tofive stars), exceptional services, hospitality and other intangible benefits are awarded abronze or silver classification. Tariffs range from as little as R120.00 to as much as R2 000.00 per person per day. See also: http://www.wheretostay.co.za; http://www.sa-venues.com

Speed limitsFreeways—120 km/h, urban roads—60 km/h. Drivers and all passengers must wearseatbelts. Drivers must carry their drivers’ licences at all times.



Second Circular12

Standard timeAlso known as Central African Time (CAT). There is no daylight saving in South Africa.Sunrise in October is 05:40 local time and sunset is at 18:15. CAT = GMT + 2 hours, or CET + 1 hour, or EST +7 hours.

TippingAccording to service, but as a guideline: restaurants and taxi drivers = 10%, porters =R5.00 per piece of luggage.

VATThe present rate of VAT (value added tax) is 14%, which is included in the cost of mostitems. On their departure, overseas delegates can claim back the VAT paid on somepurchases taken out of the country. You will be required to produce a VAT invoice for thoseitems where VAT is to be claimed back, at the airport of departure.

Waiver of liabilityThe conference organisers have taken all reasonable care in making the arrangements forthe conference and technical visits. The organisers do not accept liability for any loss orinjury sustained, or for unforeseen changes to the programme. The organising committeereserves the right to cancel any tour or visit due to insufficient interest.

After SOMP vacation (not part of SOMP registration)

Please contact Chantelle du Preez (Travel with Flair) to arrange private holiday packages.Email: [email protected]: +27 12 436 9000.



a southern african silver anniversary 2014 somp annual meeting · retired/emeritus somp members r5...

Documents