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The outgoing Chairperson, the current sitting committee and the members of the SANIRE Coal Branch.
I would like to start by thanking you for honouring me with an opportunity to serve as Chairperson of the Coal Branch to complete the term of office 2020-2022. I owe all the heartiest appreciation to the exemplary leadership and encouragement by outgoing chairperson, branch committee and its members.
In 2020 I was elected treasury of the Coal Branch for the term of office 2020-2022 which have been particularly a challenging one. It witnessed the entire world forced into unchartered territory to adopt new ways of doing things due to the Pandemic. This resulted in minimum to no face-to-face branch meetings, technical visits and workshops, which ordinarily members of the branch would have enjoyed.
(Left) Chairperson: Nyandano Netshivhazwaulu
(Right) Vice- Chairperson: Olwethu Swakamisa
We also noted within our fraternity that some experienced senior rock engineering practitioners are either nearing retirement or retired. This necessitates the importance of urgent interventions to facilitate skills transfer from senior to young rock engineering practitioners. The Coal branch has already made great strides in promoting the interest, development and skills transfer through recommending new examiners for SCO and RMC examinations.
For the remainder of 2020-2022 term of office, the Coal Branch will continue its focus on advancing development and education in rock engineering and collaboration for information sharing between its members. None of what the Branch has achieved or endeavour to achieve can ever be possible without the support of its members and the national branch. Members and their continued involvement in the affairs of the branch is highly appreciated. It is this support which will ensure SANIRE Coal Branch’s success. I therefore humbly call upon all members of the SANIRE Coal Branch to support all programs of the branch.
“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world”
Howard Zinn
I thank you.
Nyandano Netshivhazwaulu
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The ACG looks forward to hosting the Geomechanics Data for Underground Mines Course, 1.30 – 6pm (Perth time), 16 – 18 March 2022, both online and in person. This timing is applicable to the African and European time zones.
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We have increased the advertising opportunities for companies who would like to market their products and services in the SANIRE Newsletter.
Contact us today to secure a space in the next issue of Rock Talk.
Prices for different sizes of advertisements:
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Type of advert |
Height |
Width |
Rate (Ex. VAT) |
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Full page |
297mm |
210mm |
R 8000.00 |
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Front page tower |
165mm |
55mm |
R 4000.00 |
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Half page |
267mm |
90mm |
R 2800.00 |
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Third page horizontal |
90mm |
190mm |
R 2800.00 |
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square |
60mm |
60mm |
R 1000.00 |
To book your space, please send us an email at info@sanire.co.za
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We are looking for the next Rock Star. Nominations are now open.
We are searching for the next Rock Star who is going above and beyond.
Please send us your nomination of who you would like to see interviewed in the next issue of Rock Talk.
The deadline for nominations is: 27 June 2022
Please see the following documents
- Call for papers -Open invitation for articles
- Rock Star – Nominations
- Advertisement – Availability Newsletter
Please forward a neatly formatted word document to info@sanire.co.za / mbalenhleb@mpas.org.za by the 27 June 2022.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and nomination for the next Rock Talk Issue
Please include the following in your nomination:
- Name and Surname of nominee
- Mining operation of nominee
- Designation of nominee
- Nominee contact details
- A short motivation as to why you have nominated the person
For further enquiries or to submit your nominee, please send an email to: info@sanire.co.za
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We value your input and we are calling on our members to contribute content to the SANIRE Newsletter. This is an open invitation call for articles. If you are interested in submitting content for the next issue of Rock Talk, please send us an email at info@sanire.co.za with your proposal along with a commitment date.
Submission Categories:
- Industry related articles
- Academic papers
- Case studies
Submit an article and stand a chance of winning SANIRE Memorabilia.
For further enquiries or to submit your proposal, please send an email to: info@sanire.co.za
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Dear SANIRE Member,
Nominations are being called for the following three ISRM Awards for 2022. Kindly note submission deadline is 16 April 2022.
Young Rock Engineer Award:
More information on the Award can be found HERE:
John Hudson:
More information on the Award can be found HERE:
9th ISRM Müller Award:
More information on the Award can be found HERE:
DOWNLOAD THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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As we It is with great excitement that I write the last Presidents corner for 2021. This time of year is generally a time where we can reflect on the accomplishments achieved during the year. I will not waste this opportunity to reflect on some of the highlights of this institute in 2021, but regrettably, before I can share the highlights of SANIRE, I need to remind us that the South African mining industry have had a less fortunate year with 60 fatalities in total of which 32% of them are related to rockfall and rockburst. One cannot help to feel saddened by the losses of life and disappointed by the poor performance in comparison to previous years.
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SANIRE welcomes the new Gauteng Branch committee who were elected on 24 November 2021. SANIRE is looking forward to the energy and commitment of this committee. SANIRE wishes to thank all of those who have served on the past committee and the contribution they have made towards the members of SANIRE.
From left to right:
Vice Chair Ohveshlan Pillay
Education and examinations Yolanda Chambati
Supporting role Katinka Cartes
Secretary Phumza Banjwa
Supplier representative Vernon Baptiste
Chair person Ross van Heerden
Technical Events administrator Thato Mathole
Not present in the main photo
Treasurer Tafadzwa Chindedza (left)
Technical Events coordinator Adelaide Moganedi (right)
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Dear SANIRE Gauteng Branch Member,
You are cordially invited to attend the year end meeting and election of new Gauteng Branch Committee.
02 DECEMBER 2021
TIME: 08:00 for 09:00
VENUE: MIDDLEBURG COUNTRY CLUB
The SANIRE Coalfields Branch Committee would like to extend an invitation to all its members for the Coalfields Year End Meeting.
Please contact Melusi Shongwe if you are interested to sponsor or present at the event.
Strict COVID Rules Apply
Due to the restrictions on gatherings under adjusted Lock Down Level 2, please RSVP on or before 30th November 2021 to ensure your attendance is reserved.
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24 NOVEMBER 2021
GAUTENG BRANCH MEETING
Dear Gauteng Branch Meeting member
You are cordially invited to attend the year end meeting and election of new Gauteng Branch Committee.
TIME: 15h00-18h00
VENUE: WITS UNIVERSITY
CHAMBER OF MINES BUILDING (SEMINAR ROOM CM236)
Dear SANIRE Member,
Kindly note that the SANIRE Gauteng Branch Year End Function and election of new Gauteng Branch Committee for your attention.
We are looking for more sponsors and presentations, please contact Mbale if you are interested to sponsor or present at the event.
Strict COVID Rules Apply
Due to the restrictions on gatherings under adjusted Lock Down Level 2, please RSVP on or before 19th November 2021 to ensure your attendance is reserved.
Please contact mbalenhleb@mpas.org.za for any further arrangements.
Dear SANIRE Member,
Please find attached the SANIRE Gauteng Branch Year End Function Agenda for your attention.
We are looking for more sponsors, please contact Mbale if you are interested to sponsor the event.
Strict COVID Rules Apply-
Due to the restrictions on gatherings under adjusted Lock Down Level 2, please RSVP to ensure your attendance is reserved.
Please contact mbalenhleb@mpas.org.za for any further arrangements.
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