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Explosives Magazine Management, Storage and Security

Focuses on the safe storage, control and security of explosives and detonators in mine magazines, distinct from field blasting operations. Delegates learn magazine siting, stock control, segregation, access control and the security measures needed to prevent theft and diversion at Southern African mining sites. Practical inspection and record keeping routines are covered throughout.

What you will be able to do

  • Apply siting, construction and segregation rules for explosives magazines.
  • Maintain accurate explosives stock records and reconciliation controls.
  • Manage safe receipt, issue and return of explosives and detonators.
  • Implement access control and security measures against theft and diversion.
  • Conduct magazine inspections and housekeeping to reduce ignition risk.
  • Coordinate emergency and fire response planning for magazine areas.

Course outline

  1. 01Magazine siting, design and segregation
  2. 02Explosives stock control and reconciliation
  3. 03Receipt, issue and return procedures
  4. 04Access control and security measures
  5. 05Magazine inspection and housekeeping
  6. 06Fire prevention and emergency planning
  7. 07Records, audits and loss investigation

Who should attend

This course suits magazine masters, explosives controllers, security officers and mine officials responsible for explosives storage and control.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Kampala2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Cape Town2R10,000
21 to 22 Sep 2026Online2US$900
28 to 29 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Dubai2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Lagos2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100

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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