ZINIRE AGM and Symposium on the Cards
The Zimbabwe National Institute of Rock Engineering (ZINIRE) will host its Annual General Meeting and Symposium on July 20th at the Zimbabwe School of Mines in Bulawayo.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
The AGM and Symposium promises to be an essential gathering for those involved in rock engineering and mining, offering insights into the latest advancements and technologies in the field.
Speaking to Mining Zimbabwe, ZINIRE Secretary General Freddy Chikwiri said the AGM, running under the theme “Managing Fall of Ground into the Future,” will feature technical presentations from rock engineering practitioners, consultants, student researchers, and academics.
“We will have technical presentations from rock engineering practitioners, consultants, student researchers, and academics in the rock engineering field,” Chikwiri said. “Topics will range from design and stability assessment in rock engineering, pillar design for underground mines, as well as the application of technology (IoT) in geotechnical monitoring to improve safety and decision-making in mines, just to mention a few.”
Chikwiri also mentioned that suppliers are invited to showcase their products that enhance safety and efficiency in the mining industry. Suppliers and organizations who wish to present in the non-technical category can do so under our various sponsorship categories which are as follows:
1. Silver ($500-$999) – 10 mins presentation & banner placement outside
2. Gold ($1000-$1499) – 15 mins presentation & banner placement both in the foyer and outside
3. Platinum ($1500+) – 20 mins presentation & banner placement on the podium, in the foyer, and outside.
“Suppliers will also showcase their products which help mines become safer and more efficient,” he added.
Who Should Attend:
– General Managers
– Rock Engineers
– Strata Control Officers
– Mine Managers
– MRM Managers
– Geologists
– Suppliers
– Miners & Mining Engineers
– Mine Planners
– Mining Inspectorate
– SHEQ Practitioners
– Rock Mechanics Technicians
– Civil Engineers
– Civil Engineering Technicians
– Students
– Small-scale Miners
– Anyone in the mining industry will benefit