Builds competence in installing stope support and managing backfill systems that maintain stability in narrow reef and massive underground mining across Southern Africa. The course covers support standards, backfill preparation and placement, barricade integrity and quality control at the working face. Emphasis is on preventing fall of ground and ensuring backfill performs as designed.
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Register for this courseThis programme is intended for stope crews, support installers, backfill operators, miners and shift supervisors in underground operations.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Lusaka | 5 | US$1,800 | Closed | |
| 5 to 9 Oct 2026 | Harare | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 12 to 16 Oct 2026 | Accra | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 19 to 23 Oct 2026 | Lagos | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Nairobi | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 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.