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Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)

With the continued pace of urbanisation, economic and population growth, the availability of space for necessary infrastructure in the urban environment is a major challenge. This, in conjunction with climate change and a focus on reducing impact on the environment, are the key factors driving the necessity and relevance of tunnelling. Tunnels are increasingly seen as a means to providing sustainable, safe and reliable transport, electricity, gas, water, sewage facilities and extraction of raw materials. Whilst the public and private sectors come to terms with the high capital expenditure required for tunnel construction, we live in an age of continued technological development and the application of these technologies presents an opportunity to better and more cost-effectively design, construct, and monitor tunnels. Furthermore, it is imperative that tunnelling consultants and contractors keep up to date with rapidly changing tunnelling technologies in order to remain viable in a competitive industry.

Mining & Mineral Processing,    Ecosystems, Environment and Sustainable Development

Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)

We are pleased to be hosting Hoist & Haul 2027 in beautiful Cape town, South Africa. Mining is very much a global industry, with mining companies owning mines across the world. The large engineering companies and suppliers who provide design and equipment to the mines also operate internationally. So we hope to welcome delegates and accept technical papers from a wide spectrum of different countries. As the conference is being held in South Africa, we will also aim to highlight South African achievements in mine shaft hoisting, and technical visits will showcase excellence in current South African mining operations.