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24 August 2026  |  28 August 2026

Business Planning Process (MRM 11)

Applications accepted until
10 August 2026
Short Course Coordinator:
Sanele Mbambo
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
24 August 2026 - 28 August 2026
Applications close
10 August 2026
Overview
This comprehensive course is tailored for professionals involved in mine operations, strategy, or finance. It focuses on the structured planning processes required for profitable and sustainable mining businesses. Participants will explore feasibility studies, long- and short-term planning, strategic and life-of-mine layouts, modifying factors like dilution and fragmentation, and metallurgical planning. Emphasis is placed on creating integrated plans that align with business goals, mitigate risk, and optimise operations across the mining value chain. By the end of the course, students will be able to interpret and develop business plans, assess feasibility reports, analyse constraints, and design scheduling strategies that support long-term success. This course is ideal for mine surveyors, managers, and financial decision-makers seeking to strengthen operational and strategic outcomes. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
16 Weeks
Format
Daily lectures (8:00-17:00) for 1 week + assessments
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R24,500.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics:


    • Purpose of an integrated plan
    • Feasibility studies 
    • Objectives of strategic planning 
    • Long-term planning (including life-of-mine planning, mine layouts, and constraints)
    • Short- and medium-term planning
    • Modifying factors (including fragmentation, dilution, mine call factor, and reconciliations) 
    • Metallurgical planning
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