Covers the specific hazards of surface and open pit mining in South Africa, including bench stability, blast clearance zones, haul road design and pit dewatering. Prepares mine supervisors and safety personnel to plan safe working faces, manage slope stability risks and coordinate mobile equipment movement across active pit areas.
This course is designed for open pit mine supervisors, surface mining engineers, safety officers and shift bosses.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 to 26 Aug 2026 | Online | 3 | US$900 | |
| 31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026 | Mozambique | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Sep 2026 | Cairo | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 14 to 16 Sep 2026 | Accra | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 21 to 23 Sep 2026 | Lusaka | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 28 to 30 Sep 2026 | Kigali | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 5 to 7 Oct 2026 | Nairobi | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | Durban | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Mauritius | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Lagos | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Harare | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Kampala | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 14 to 16 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 21 to 23 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 | R13,000 |
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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