Provides in depth safety and operational training for solvent extraction and electrowinning plants that dominate copper and cobalt production across the Central African copperbelt. Participants learn to manage flammable organic solvents, strong acids, crud handling and the electrical hazards of the tankhouse. The programme addresses the fire, chemical and process safety controls essential to these hydrometallurgical operations.
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Register for this courseThis programme is designed for metallurgical plant operators, process engineers, maintenance teams and safety practitioners at copper and cobalt hydrometallurgical operations.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Durban | 5 | R18,000 | Closed | |
| 5 to 9 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 12 to 16 Oct 2026 | Nairobi | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 19 to 23 Oct 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Lusaka | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Harare | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Accra | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Lagos | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 | R18,000 | 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.