Conference to offer 30+ speaker presentations and valuable networking opportunities. Industry specialists will focus on cutting edge technology to improve efficiency, sustainability, safety and productivity.<\/p>\n
Innovation in mining technology has the potential to change the face of the global mining industry at a time when mining companies are seeking new solutions to enhance sustainability, optimize costs, improve quality, capacity and productivity. Technology is the backbone that can make it possible.<\/p>\n
Now in it\u2019s 4th edition, the Global Mining Technology Forum will take place on 18-19 September 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Each year the conference highlights important topics in the industry. This year it will feature 4 streams namely automation and communication, environment and sustainability, health\/safety and productivity. Conference sessions will include topics such as road map to greater automation, building robots that are better equipped to navigate, advanced communication systems within mines, mining innovation for environmental benefits, mine technology for dewatering, harnessing technologies to reduce mine operational risks, increasing efficiency and cutting wasteful costs, reaching best productivity at every stage of the mining cycle.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnother excellent event, my second. This is the most relevant conference for the mining industry on the calendar and it was excellent to see the many new countries this year, both presenting and participating. I will be back again.\u201d, said the Managing Director of Citigold who attended the forum in 2012. Project Director from Worley Parsons noted, \u201cInteresting and valuable information was presented and supported by case studies. Good to see there are great innovative ideas being put into practice\u201d.<\/p>\n
Over 30 speakers are expected to present this year including :<\/p>\n
David M. Klaas \u2013 Chief Engineer Mining Technology Division at Barrick Gold Corporation USA,
\nDr. Sean Dessureault \u2013 Director of the Mine Intelligence Research Group at the University of Arizona, and President of Mining Information Systems and Operations Management Consulting Services Inc,
\nJorge Brown Segui \u2013 Principal Engineer Drill and Blast \u2013 Integrated Planning, BHP Billiton Metallurgical Coal
\nInus Labuschagne \u2013 Senior Manager SHE: Ventilation at SASOL Mining South Africa,
\nMasoud Sahebkar \u2013 Manager Mining Solutions \u2013 Teck Resources Limited
\nArmando Correa De Araujo \u2013 CTO Mining Segment, ArcelorMittal
\nJ.J. van der Merwe \u2013 Business Development Manager, De Beers Marine Pty. Ltd.
\nPeter Godxijun \u2013 Director, Shenhua Group Corporation Limited (China)
\nFred Senekal \u2013 Project Leader Mine Robotics, Council for Scientific Industrial Research (South Africa),
\nMark Gelsomini \u2013 Corporate Director of Information Technology, Dundee Precious Metals
\nMichael Moore (CSHM, CSHP, CSS, WSO-CSE, ARM) \u2013 Senior Health and Safety Manager, Kinross Mining Corporation (USA),
\nMarinus Du Plessis \u2013 Manager, Technical Advisory Innovation, Exxaro Resources Limited (South Africa)<\/p>\n
The conference will host an associated exhibition where technology providers and consultants will showcase latest technologies and solutions that are pivotal to the mining industry. Exxaro and Blank Canvas have joined the forum as mining partners, along with Bartec as exhibitor and Tenova as Logo Sponsor. The forum is supported by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), Association of British Mine Equipment Companies and ACIS- Mozambique.<\/p>\n
More information about the 4th Annual Global Mining Technology Forum can be obtained by contacting Sonika Mendjoge at sonika.mendjoge@fleminggulf.com<\/p>\n
About Fleming Gulf Conferences:<\/p>\n
Founded in 2005, Fleming Gulf is young, dynamic and has fast become one of the leading providers of business intelligence through industry specific conferences, webinars and skills enhancement training courses. Our goal is to link professionals and provide them with commercial acumen, business investment contacts and a world of opportunities. their field.<\/p>\n
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