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Artisanal and Small Scale Mining Safety and Formalisation

Responds to the growth of artisanal and small scale mining across South Africa and the wider region by building practical safety and formalisation skills. Participants examine common hazards such as unsupported excavations, mercury exposure and unsafe explosives handling, and explore pathways toward safer, more legitimate small scale operations that protect workers and communities.

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What you will be able to do

  • Describe the safety and health hazards common in small scale mining.
  • Apply basic ground control and excavation safety in small operations.
  • Reduce mercury and chemical exposure in small scale processing.
  • Promote safe handling and storage of explosives and equipment.
  • Explain formalisation pathways and their safety benefits.
  • Engage mining communities on safer working practices.

Course outline

  1. 01Artisanal and small scale mining context
  2. 02Common hazards and health risks
  3. 03Basic ground control and excavation safety
  4. 04Mercury and chemical exposure reduction
  5. 05Safe explosives and equipment handling
  6. 06Formalisation and community engagement
  7. 07Building a small scale safety culture

Who should attend

This course is designed for small scale mine operators, community liaison officers, government and NGO field officers and safety practitioners supporting the sector.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Online3US$900Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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Next session
5 to 9 Oct 2026
Venue
Pretoria
5 day programme
FromR18,000
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