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Informative seminars by leading industry experts at Electra Mining

August 2022 News

More than 650 local and international exhibitors will converge on the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg for Electra Mining Africa taking place from 5-9 September. In addition to the new products and technologies that will be on display, there is much learning to be gained at the event this year. Visitors can benefit from the accompanying conferences and seminars hosted by leading industry organisations and bringing together the best minds in the real economy to share their knowhow and experience.

The South African Institute of Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE) will host a number of free-to-attend seminars presented by industry experts and aligned with the show’s theme days: automation, innovation, safety, future skills and South African Day. Some of the seminar speakers are Deon Barnard, global executive for Heavy Industries at IoTNxt; Dawie Roodt, director and chief economist for the Efficient Group; Lehlohonolo Molloyi, CEO of Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa; Charles Siwawa, CEO of the Botswana Chamber of Mines; Kyle Graham, director of the Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA; Adi Stephan, chief learning and innovation officer of The Boiler Room; Tafadzwa Chibanguza, CEO of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of SA; and Eric Bruggeman, CEO of the South African Capital Equipment Export Council.

The Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control (SAIMC) will host a series of automation focused free-to-attend seminars at Electra Mining Africa in the Automation Hall. This includes the MESA Africa Special Interest Group (SIG) event, hosted by the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) Africa and entitled ‘Augmenting your Digitalisation Journey through People’. It will be presented by Matt van Wyk, MD of Minopex Advisory, and Johan Oelofse, head of optimisation and analytics at Minopex.

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) will host a workshop focusing on innovations and processes paving the way for more women in the mining industry. Speakers will discuss how the mining industry is making inroads for a more inclusive environment.

The Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA (LEEASA) and Lifting Africa will host a two-day educational and interactive event where delegates will have the opportunity to network with other industry players and related industries.

A new addition to the show this year is the Forklift Driver Competition, which aims to recognise and reward highly skilled and safety conscious forklift operators. Taking place daily, each competitor will have 20 minutes to complete their pre-inspection and navigate the obstacle course. The winner will receive a trophy and a cash price, and be crowned Forklift Driver Champion during an announcement on the final day of the show. There will also be a daily educational slot for a forklift proof load test and racking proof load test demonstration.

For further information and to register online for free entry to the event, visit www.electramining.co.za




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