7 Days to go: Association of Mines Surveyors of Zimbabwe AGM & Conference 2023
The stage is set for one of the most highly anticipated events in the Zimbabwe mining industry – the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) Annual General Meeting and Conference 2023.
With only a week to go until the grand event, mining professionals from across the country are eagerly preparing for an enriching and enlightening experience from one of the country’s leading Mining Associations.
On its mission to represent, promote, enhance and continuously improve the science and practice of the Mine Surveying Profession in order to maximize value to its members, the mining industry and all stakeholders the AMSZ’s AGM and Conference will be running under the theme, “Strengthening the Mining Innovation Ecosystem through Investment, Technology, Skills, and Collaboration”.
The theme reflects the current need to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental conservation in the mining sector, highlighting the importance of adopting sustainable practices that will benefit both present and future generations of Zimbabwe.
Speaking to Mining Zimbabwe AMSZ President who also leads Survey Services at Mimosa Mining Company, a platinum-producing miner, said key issues to be discussed at the event include the government mine Surveyor’s certificate of competency, lobbying for increased technology in Mine Survey Offices nationwide to mention a few.
“Key Issues to be discussed include the Mining Bill and the Role of Surveyors therein, Lobbying for increased technological investments in Mine Survey Offices nationwide, to enhance accuracy, efficiency and safety, Promoting the latest and cutting-edge global best practices and procedures, The Government Mine Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency, National Certification of Mine Survey Assistants to improve the accuracy of survey data collection and measurement and Plenary discussions on improving general services that Mine Surveyors provide to the industry,” AMSZ President Mr Gabriel Mwale said in a statement.
In addition to the highly informative sessions, the AGM and conference will also provide ample networking opportunities for attendees to connect with leading industry professionals, potential collaborators, and leading suppliers of surveying equipment and technology. The exhibition area will showcase the latest innovations, giving participants a firsthand look at the tools and services that can revolutionize their surveying practices and experiences.
Currently, Mwale is deputized by Kumbirai Matare with Takunda Paul Mubaiwa being the organisation’s Secretary-General. The Zimbabwe School of Mines’ HOD Survey Linton Mapasure and the Chief Government Mining Engineer Michael Munodawafa hold permanent seats in the Association.
AMSZ is an affiliate of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe.
ASSOCIATION OF MINE SURVEYORS OF ZIMBABWE
20 Mount Pleasant Drive
Mount Pleasant
Harare
Zimbabwe
P.O. BOX 712, Harare
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