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21 June 2027  |  25 June 2027

Technical and Legal Requirements in Mine Planning (MRM 16)

Applications accepted until
07 June 2027
Short Course Coordinator:
Beverley Segaetsho
Certification:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
21 June 2027 - 25 June 2027
Applications close
07 June 2027
Overview
This course provides practical knowledge of the technical, legal, and economic requirements that influence mine planning in a dynamic mining environment. It covers mine planning fundamentals, optimisation techniques, production planning, risk analysis, and digital technologies, alongside key mining legislation and governance frameworks. Participants will explore regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, royalties, taxation, and corporate governance considerations relevant to mining operations. The course equips mining professionals with the skills to evaluate technical and legal factors, optimise mineral resource extraction, and design mine operations that maximise long-term value. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
5 Weeks
Format
8-hour lectures per day in week 1, followed by assessments in weeks 3 and 5
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R25,700.00

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    The course addresses the following topics:


    • Introduction to mine planning
    • Cutoff grade optimisation 
    • Mining method selection 
    • Production rate
    • Flexibility in mine planning
    • Metal accounting and reconciliation
    • Risk analysis in mine planning
    • Geotechnical requirements in mine planning
    • Digital technologies in mine planning
    • Royalties 
    • Gold and corporate tax 
    • Resource nationalism
    • Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA)
    • Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act (MPRRA)  
    • Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)
    • The mining charter and scorecard 
    • National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
    • Environmental and sustainability considerations in mine planning
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