GIS in Mining
GIS in Mining brings together companies from different industries, GIS mining experts and users to discover, assess and discuss GIS tools and technologies that improve mining business operations.
IQPC South Africa is pleased to announce GIS in Mining 2014, taking place from 3 - 5 December 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event will create a unique environment for GIS experts and decision-makers to improve planning during different phases of mining operations.
Our speakers will cover case studies and presentations on key themes such as:
Acquiring and managing geospatial data
Implementing GIS tools and technologies during exploration and planning phases of mining
Ensuring accuracy in data acquisition during the exploration phase
Utilising GIS tools and technologies in mine planning and managing risks safety to ensure smooth operations and ROI
Integrating GIS data with different software for data integrity
Developing and synchronising data access across different departments
Integrate up-to-date information with the mine plan
Through practical case studies and industry specific interactive sessions, GIS in Mining 2014 brings together companies from different industries (Eskom, Transnet and Standard Bank) along with GIS mining experts and users to discover, assess and discuss GIS tools and technologies that improve business decision-making processes.
Some of the speakers we will host at GIS in Mining include:
Beth Taylor, exploration technical governance lead, De Beers Group
Mlondolozi Ncapayi, senior environmental coordinator: GIS and information management, AngloGold Ashanti
Clive Fanti, GIS analyst, Petra Diamonds
Talita da Silva, surveyor planning CAD draughtsperson, Royal Bafokeng Platinum
Kabelo Dube, survey and planning manager, AngloGold Ashanti
The conference will also feature four exclusive workshops:
Establishing a framework for managing and implementing spatial data in an investment portfolio
GIS in exploration - Integrating exploration datasets into your business planning
GIS in Mining - Your decision making support tool
Achieve interoperability between data and system
Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Venue: Empire Executive Hotel, Johannesburg
Cost: ZAR 11,999 - ZAR 27,999