Waste rock dumps and ore stockpiles carry real failure and edge collapse risks that threaten operators, equipment and downstream communities. This programme builds practical skills in dump design principles, tipping controls, geotechnical monitoring and inspection routines. Content reflects the large surface dumps and stockpiles common on African open pit operations.
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Register for this courseFor open pit supervisors, geotechnical staff, dump and dozer operators and mine safety officers managing surface waste and stockpiles.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 13 to 15 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 14 to 16 Oct 2026 | Durban | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 19 to 21 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 | R13,000 | Register | |
| 20 to 22 Oct 2026 | Windhoek | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 21 to 23 Oct 2026 | Gaborone | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Maseru | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Mbabane | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 28 to 30 Oct 2026 | Lusaka | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Harare | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 3 to 5 Nov 2026 | Lilongwe | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 4 to 6 Nov 2026 | Blantyre | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Mozambique | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 10 to 12 Nov 2026 | Nairobi | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 11 to 13 Nov 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Kigali | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 17 to 19 Nov 2026 | Kampala | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 18 to 20 Nov 2026 | Accra | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Lagos | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 24 to 26 Nov 2026 | Cairo | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 25 to 27 Nov 2026 | Mauritius | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Online | 3 | US$900 | 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.