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  • SANIRE Northern Cape Branch Meeting

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    20 March 2026
    The SANIRE Northern Cape Branch invites members and industry professionals to attend their upcoming Quarterly Meeting taking place on 20 March 2026 in Kathu, Northern Cape. The meeting will provide an opportunity for professionals in Rock Engineering and the broader mining community to engage, exchange insights, and strengthen professional networks within the region.
    For more information or to RSVP, please contact Eveline Kekana at Eveline.Kekana@assmang.co.za

  • SANIRE Western Bushveld Golf Day

     
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    19 March 2026
    The SANIRE Western Bushveld Branch invites members to join the Start of Year Golf Day taking place on 19 March 2026. This event provides an excellent opportunity for members of the Rock Engineering and Mining community to connect, strengthen professional relationships, and enjoy a day on the course with industry colleagues.
    For more information or to RSVP, please contact Neil Kruger at neil.kruger@ncm.co.za

  • SANIRE Eastern Bushveld Branch Meeting

     
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    18 March 2026
    The SANIRE Eastern Bushveld Branch will host an underground Technical Visit on 18 March 2026 at 06:00, followed by a Branch Meeting on 19 March 2026 at 08:00, both taking place at Ivanplats in Mokopane. These engagements provide an opportunity for industry professionals to strengthen technical knowledge, share practical insights, and foster collaboration within the rock engineering community. Please note that the Technical Visit is limited to a maximum of 25 participants. 

  • SANIRE Mentorship programme 2026

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    Registration is now open for the SANIRE Mentorship Programme.

    This initiative connects aspiring Rock Engineers with experienced professionals to support career growth, skills development, and knowledge sharing within the Rock Engineering community. Mentees gain practical guidance and industry insight, while mentors give back to the profession and help shape the next generation of Rock Engineers.

    Mentee registration: SANIRE - Mentoring Programme 2026 - Mentee (Page 1 of 9)
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  • SANIRE Gauteng Branch Technical Night

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    05 March 2026
    Join us for an insightful Technical Night dedicated to addressing practical Rock Engineering challenges and real-world applications. This session will highlight industry case studies, lessons learned from operational environments, and technical approaches that support safer and more efficient practices.
    Designed to encourage knowledge-sharing and professional engagement, the evening provides a platform for meaningful discussion, peer interaction, and the exchange of practical expertise within the rock engineering community.
     

  • The SANIRE Coalfields Branch Meeting

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    6 March 2026
    The SANIRE Coalfields Branch invites Rock Engineering professionals to attend its upcoming Branch Meeting on 6 March 2026 at Evander Club.

    This meeting will provide a focused platform for technical engagement within the coalfields Branch. Attendees will have the opportunity to share practical experience, discuss current operational challenges, and exchange insights relevant to regional Rock Engineering practice. The Branch Meeting aims to strengthen professional collaboration, uphold technical standards, and support continuous learning within the industry.
    For further information or to confirm attendance, please contact khathutshelo.sigwadi@exxaro.com

  • SANIRE Coal Mine Pillar Design Workshop

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    25 March 2026 - 26 March 2026
    Following the tragic collapse of the Coalbrook Colliery in 1960, Salamon and Munro published their well-known equation for pillar strength in 1967. This equation became the statutory basis for coal pillar design and was later adapted for use in hard-rock mines. In the years that followed, further collapses occurred, fortunately without loss of life and the statistical database of collapsed pillars used by Salamon and Munro continued to grow. There are now 85 documented collapse cases, compared to the 27 available in the 1960s. It also became apparent that not all coal has the same strength. The Vaal Basin, for instance, is notorious for its weak coal.  Additional methods of statistical analysis were subsequently developed.
     
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STRATA Practical Exam Registration

SCO PRACTICAL

REGISTRATIONS OPEN

Closing date for registrations:
25 March 2026, 4pm
Exam date: From 8 May 2026

Available downloads and reading:

  1. Appendix A, SCO practical examination reference form (not older than 6 months)
  2. SCO Coal Log Book
  3. SCO Metalliferous Competency Matrix
  4. SANIRE SCO Practical Examination Open Pit Logbook
  5. SANIRE SCO Practical Examination Massive Mining Logbook
  6. SANIRE SCO Practical Examination Guideline 2025-09-08
  7. See the Strata Control Practical Examinations Requirements page

Upcoming Events

25 Mar 2026
SANIRE Coal Mine Pillar Design Workshop
27 Mar 2026
FOGAP Day of Learning
08 May 2026
SCO Practical Exam
05 Jun 2026
RMC Practical Exam
07 Jul 2026
SANIRE Symposium 2026
27 Aug 2026
SANIRE AGM
25 Sep 2026
SANIRE Banquet and Awards

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