IMPORTANT NOTICES 2018
Exam Dates
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Online platform training program schedule 2020
COVID 19 changed the world very quickly and in order to still meet the needs of our clients and students we need to adjust and change manage our process and services. As many of you are aware we have been working on an online training program for a while now.
MEC registrations and Exam dates
Please note information from Minerals Council regarding MEC Registrations and Exams dates Please note that the registrations for the July 2020 examination closes on 31st May 2020 and the registrations for the November 2020 examinations closes on the 30 … Continued
Urgent Communication on Postponement of Surveying Sampling Ventilation and Rock Mechanics Examinations
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Conference photos 2019
View the photos of the Conference photos 2019 on the following link here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fyuXp425peE56GVJA
BRANCH NEWS
Western Branch Virtual Training Questionnaire 2024
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Information Sharing – Northern Branch Legal Appointment
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MVS Colliery Branch Ladies Tea Invoice 23 August 2024
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MVSSA Colliery Branch Workshop Life Sustainability of Refuge Bays
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Platinum’s stature growing as world’s clean air catalyst
JOHANNESBURG – This month’s launch of the world’s first fuel cell double-decker bus is the latest example of platinum helping to power the world’s new clean air revolution. Read more
Adequate ventilation flow pivotal to safety at mines
23rd November 2018 Safely operating a mine is a fundamental principle, where all procedures and code of practices should be carefully adhered to, with ventilation flow and the positioning of refuge bays and early detection and monitoring systems being carefully considered, … Continued
Motsoaledi calls on mining industry to provide healthy working environment
JOHANNESBURG – It is estimated that more than one-million former mineworkers, who are in need of medical assessments and treatments, are without access to health services, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi told delegates at the Mine Health and Safety Summit, … Continued
Cooling systems in demand as mines expand in Africa
Multinational heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment producer Johnson Controls is seeing stable demand growth for its robust cooling solutions, as mining operations in Africa expand into more remote locations and to significantly greater depths, says Johnson Controls Africabuilding efficiency GM Neil Cameron. Read More
Company promotes ecofriendly production processes
As a means of protecting the environment, nonwoven geotextile manufacturer Fibertex uses chemical-binder-free products and production processes to manufacture Fibertex geotextiles, which are made of virgin polypropylene (PP) material. Read more: miningweekly.co.za
The Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa
The growth and formation of the Mine Ventilation Society follows the fascinating history of the mining industry in South Africa.
A number of farsighted professionals recognised the need for a forum to discuss common ventilation problems, and in 1944 The Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa was formed. The growth and success of the Society has been due to the vision of these early members, many of whom were charismatic and colourful characters. It is often said that the strength of a society is its members and the MVSSA certainly has had many strong and dedicated members.
The US Society of Mining and Exploration
The US Society of Mining and Exploration, the SME, has a community website called the Underground Ventilation Community UVC which has about 300 worldwide members.
The UVC is a website where information exchange on many aspects of mine ventilation, health, and safety, takes place, members can ask technical questions, make relevant announcements, and can respond to technical questions raised by other members.
You do not have to be a member of the SME to join the UVC and there is no charge to be a member.
If you are interested in joining the UVC please contact either Jurgen Brune or Pierre Mousset-Jones at jbrune@mines.edu or mousset@unr.edu.