The SA Geomatics Institute (SAGI) is a Public Benefit Organisation focusing on the business aspects of registered experts in the fields of Land Surveying, Engineering Surveying, GISc, Planning, Land Management, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing – commonly now termed Geomatics.
Continue reading →The Young Professionals Council of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM-YPC) is constituted to develop and promote initiatives and industry awareness of the members of the Institute who are 35 years and younger and to provide an alternative perspective to Council (SAIMM) to consider in its decision-making.
Continue reading →All qualified Professional Surveyors, Technologist Surveyors, Technician Surveyors and GISc Practitioners have to be registered with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).
Professional, Technologist and Technician Surveyors in training can also register with SAGC.
The North West Chamber of Industries and Mines (Pretoria) is a local organization of businesses and companies in Pretoria with the intention to develop and further the interests of local companies and businesses in South Africa. Many businesses are international operating companies with offices in South Africa.
Continue reading →Mining Industry Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) was established in 2003 to focus on the adoption of leading practices to address health and safety concerns and accelerate the progress towards achieving zero harm.
Continue reading →The aim and objectives of the Association are: To study, discuss and to bring to the attention of its members any matters of medical and general interest pertaining to the mining industry. Continuing medical education is encouraged as well as fostering a friendly relationship of exchange of views among members and with other organisations connected with the mining industry.
By arranging meetings, seminars, symposiums and other networking opportunities for its members MMPA fulfills its purpose of promoting and discussing important matters relating to the medical field in mining.
Continue reading →The Mine Health and Safety Council is a national public entity (Schedule 3A) established in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996, as amended.
The entity comprises a tripartite board represented by State, Employer, and Labour members under chairmanship of the Chief Inspector of Mines. The MHSC is funded by public revenue and is accountable to Parliament.
The main task of the Council is to advise the Minister of Mineral Resources on occupational health and safety legislation and research outcomes focused on improving and promoting occupational health and safety in South African mines. The Council also oversees the activities of its committees; promotes a culture of health and safety in the mining industry; arranges a summit every two years to review the state of occupational health and safety at mines; and liaises with the Mining Qualifications Authority and any other statutory bodies about mining health and safety.
Continue reading →GASA is an association created to promote the professional interests of Geostatisticians through:
Increasing awareness of Geostatistics and the application of spatial statistics in Southern Africa
Facilitating communication between practitioners
Representing the opinions of professional Geostatisticians to the public and industry
Historically, the science of Geostatistics has been developed within the context of the Mining and Petroleum industry, but it can also be practically applied in the fields of environment, agriculture, forestry, fishery and epidemiology.
The Federated Mining and Allied Industries Union is a trade union for the mining industry in South Africa.
Continue reading →The Construction and Mining Equipment Suppliers Association aims to promote the manufacture and/or assembly and/or distribution of construction and mining equipment in the Republic of South Africa in the best interests of the Construction and Mining Industry and the Republic as a whole.
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