Introduces the safety and operational disciplines needed as African mines deploy autonomous haulage, tele remote loaders and remotely operated drilling. Participants learn to manage the new human and machine interaction risks, exclusion zones and control room responsibilities that automation creates. The programme uses examples from mechanised gold, copper and platinum operations adopting remote and autonomous technology.
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Register for this courseThe course suits mine automation and technology teams, production managers, control room supervisors and safety practitioners overseeing remote or autonomous mining equipment.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 to 30 Sep 2026 | Gaborone | 3 | US$1,500 | Closed | |
| 29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026 | Maseru | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Mbabane | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 5 to 7 Oct 2026 | Lusaka | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 6 to 8 Oct 2026 | Harare | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 7 to 9 Oct 2026 | Lilongwe | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | Blantyre | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 13 to 15 Oct 2026 | Mozambique | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 14 to 16 Oct 2026 | Nairobi | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 19 to 21 Oct 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 20 to 22 Oct 2026 | Kigali | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 21 to 23 Oct 2026 | Kampala | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Accra | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Lagos | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 28 to 30 Oct 2026 | Cairo | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Mauritius | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 3 to 5 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 4 to 6 Nov 2026 | Online | 3 | US$900 | Register | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 2 to 4 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 8 to 10 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 9 to 11 Dec 2026 | Windhoek | 3 | US$1,500 | Register |
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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