Builds practical geotechnical awareness for teams managing highwall and slope stability in South African open pit mines. Participants learn to recognise failure mechanisms, apply radar and prism monitoring, interpret movement data and establish trigger action response plans that keep people and equipment safe below active mining slopes.
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Register for this courseThis course is designed for mine geotechnical officers, pit supervisors, surveyors and safety practitioners working on open pit operations.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 5 | US$1,800 | Closed | |
| 5 to 9 Oct 2026 | Lusaka | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 12 to 16 Oct 2026 | Harare | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 19 to 23 Oct 2026 | Accra | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Lagos | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Nairobi | 5 | US$1,800 | 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.
A section 54 instruction stops production and the mine must show that its legal appointments were valid, current and understood.
Heat, dust and flammable gas behave differently at three kilometres below surface than they do in a textbook.
Falls of ground remain one of the largest causes of death in South African underground mining.