SAIMM: Resilience in the Mining Industry Conference, 13-15 July 2016, University of Pretoria

View this email in your browser         Abstract Submission Deadline: 7 March 2016 ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Many international standards have been designed to monitor the behaviour of multinationals to ensure that their footprint is not associated with human rights abuses, environmental degradation, corruption and tax evasion and avoidance. The large mining houses make great effort to tick the compliance boxes regarding these international requirements. But South Africa needs more than that. South Africa needs a modernised mining industry with informed and committed role-players. At this conference papers will be presented addressing the current status of and guide future research. These should inform the day-to-day challenges that industry and communities are grappling with. The issues faced by the mining industry in Africa are by nature complex and require a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to resolution. Thus research needs to be focused on multi-disciplinary cooperation, drawing on a broad pool of people, resulting in innovative solutions. Innovation does not occur in isolation. We aim contribute towards the collective effort to modernise the industry, by creating platforms for discussion and engagement. With the founding principles including accessibility, independence and transparency, the institute is ideally positioned to facilitate dialogue to find new ways for the industry. For the mining industry to fulfil its role as a significant source of economic growth and social transformation in Africa, serious complex challenges need to be overcome. CALL FOR PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS Papers or presentations are invited on the following topics which are expected to be dealt with during the conference proceedings: Resilience in the socio-economic and spatial impact of mining Resilience in mining operations Resilience in the regulatory frameworks for mining Resilience in the mining industry in South Africa- Strategic repositioning Socio-economic and spatial impact - Aligning values Regulatory framework - Taking responsibility Mining operations - Constant renewal KEY DATES 7 March 2016 - Submission of abstracts 14 March 2016 - Acceptance of abstracts 11 April 2016 - Submission of papers EXHIBITION/SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship opportunities for this conference are available. Please contact the conference co-ordinator for further details. For more information Click Here or contact: Camielah Jardine SAIMM, Conference Co-ordinator Tel: 27 (11) 834-1273/7 Facsimile 27 (11) 838-5923 E-mail: camielah@saimm.co.za Website: www.saimm.co.za

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