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Project Management for Mining and Resources Projects

Mining and resources projects combine long lead time capital equipment, remote sites, community and regulatory obligations and commodity price risk in a way few other sectors do. This five day course applies project management method to feasibility studies, shaft and plant construction, commissioning and ramp up, with attention to the safety, environmental and community commitments that shape approval in South Africa.

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What you will be able to do

  • Sequence feasibility, design and construction phases typical of a mining capital project.
  • Manage long lead time procurement for specialised mining and processing equipment.
  • Coordinate contractors and logistics on remote or constrained mine sites.
  • Integrate safety, environmental and community obligations into the project schedule.
  • Plan commissioning and ramp up phases through to steady state production.
  • Manage capital project risk against commodity price and regulatory uncertainty.

Course outline

  1. 01Mining project life cycle and feasibility
  2. 02Long lead time equipment procurement
  3. 03Remote site logistics and contractor management
  4. 04Safety and environmental integration
  5. 05Community and regulatory commitments
  6. 06Commissioning and ramp up planning
  7. 07Capital cost control on mine projects
  8. 08Managing commodity and regulatory risk

Who should attend

Project managers, engineers, contracts staff and mine planning personnel delivering capital projects in mining, quarrying and resources operations.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Harare5US$1,800Register

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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