Annual Report FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1988 COUNCIL FOR 1987/88 President B.C. Alberts President-elect C.E. Fivaz Vice Presidents Senior Junior Dr O.K.H. Steffen H.G. Mosenthal Immediate Past President Dr H. Wagner Honorary Treasurer Dr H. Wagner Members of Council A. Killat Dr J. Lurie V.J. Moore J.L Nel D.A.J. Ross-Watt R.A. Snodgrass LN. Stewart P.C. van Aswegen R.D. Beck Prof S. Budavari J .A. Cruise Prof R.J. Dippenaar Dr C.J. Fauconnier Dr G.A. Fourie J .S. Freer J.P. Hoffman R.W.O. Kersten Branch Chairmen Johannesburg Branch G. Emere Orange Free State Branch F.M.G. Egerton Pretoria Branch J.P. Deetlefs Vaal Triangle Branch D. Wilson Western Cape Branch Dr F.LD. Cloete Western Transvaal Branch N.J. Devine Witbank/MiddelburgBranch R.B. Smith Past Presidents Serving on Council J.D. Austin G.Y. Nisbet Prof A.N. Brown Prof R.P. Plewman H.E. James Dr R.E. Robinson Dr P.R. Jochens P.W.J. van Rensburg Prof R.P. King P.A. von Wielligh KEY OBJECTIVE OF THE INSTITUTE The key objective of the SAIMM is as follows: To identify the needs of its members and to initiate and give effect to the means whereby the requirement for technology and scientific knowledge of the minerals and metals section of the South African economy are satisfied; and to represent and promote the interest of its members. ARRANGEMENT OF THIS REPORT .In accordance with the changed management policy, thIS report on the activities of the Institute is presented under seven main headings: 1. Co-ordination, Management, and Administration 2. Interests of Individual Members 3. Technical Meetings 4. Publications 5. Regional Development 6. Special Projects 7. International Liaison. 1. CO-ORDINATION, MANAGEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION PortfoUo Holder: B.C. Alberts 1.1 Co-ordination and Management A utomation of Office Equipment As a result of an investigation by an Organization and Methods Consultant, Mr A.P. Niewoudt of Iscor, with the assistance of Mr R. Coertze of Iscor and Mr G. West of Rand Mines, it was proposed that the Institute, in terms of rationalization and improved efficiency, should install three personal computers for the use of the Secre- tariat at a cost of R26 500. This was ratified by Council on 19th February, 1988. The computers enable the secre- taries to use word-processing facilities and all the other facilities deriving from computerization. The results already achieved have proved that the decision was cor- rect. Rationalization Preliminary discussions were held with the most im- portant societies forming part of the greater mining com- munity. There were clear indications that there are definite areas for rationalization, co-ordination, and par- ticipation in the societies' efforts to serve the mining and metallurgical industry. The Institute plans to continue its efforts in this area. Financial Position Specific attention has been paid to all the factors generating income, as well as to those leading to expen- diture. The detailed planning of the Institute's major ac- tivities that emanated from the problems pin-pointed last year led to the preparation of action plans with the speci- fic purpose of generating income in those areas where the potential existed. The generation of this type of income will eventually lead to lower annual subscriptions, making the service that is rendered to members more economical. As detailed in the financial report, the income derived from colloquia and schools, and also from advertising campaigns, resulted in a turn-around from a loss of R81381 last year to a profit this year of R170 150. Of necessity, this called for a great effort from Council and Committee members. The time required to perform Insti- tute duties should be such as not to interfere with Office Bearers' full-time vocations. All Office Bearers assist on a voluntary basis, and should therefore not be forced to resign from the Institute because of undue workloads. Communication with Members The points referred to in a -letter to members dated 8th February, 1988, are referred to throughout this report. Membership Fees - It has been decided to increase the fees. The increase JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY SEPTEMBER 1988 287
Members of CouncilA. KillatDr J. LurieV.J. MooreJ.L NelD.A.J. Ross-WattR.A. SnodgrassLN. StewartP.C. van Aswegen
R.D. BeckProf S. BudavariJ .A. CruiseProf R.J. DippenaarDr C.J. FauconnierDr G.A. FourieJ .S. FreerJ.P. HoffmanR.W.O. Kersten
Branch ChairmenJohannesburg Branch G. EmereOrange Free State Branch F.M.G. EgertonPretoria Branch J.P. DeetlefsVaal Triangle Branch D. WilsonWestern Cape Branch Dr F.LD. CloeteWestern Transvaal Branch N.J. DevineWitbank/MiddelburgBranch R.B. Smith
Past Presidents Serving on CouncilJ.D. Austin G.Y. NisbetProf A.N. Brown Prof R.P. PlewmanH.E. James Dr R.E. RobinsonDr P.R. Jochens P.W.J. van RensburgProf R.P. King P.A. von Wielligh
KEY OBJECTIVE OF THE INSTITUTEThe key objective of the SAIMM is as follows:To identify the needs of its members and to initiate and
give effect to the means whereby the requirement fortechnology and scientific knowledge of the minerals andmetals section of the South African economy are satisfied;and to represent and promote the interest of its members.
ARRANGEMENT OF THIS REPORT.In accordance with the changed management policy,
thIS report on the activities of the Institute is presentedunder seven main headings:
1. Co-ordination, Management, and Administration2. Interests of Individual Members3. Technical Meetings4. Publications5. Regional Development
6. Special Projects7. International Liaison.
1. CO-ORDINATION, MANAGEMENT, ANDADMINISTRATION
PortfoUo Holder: B.C. Alberts1.1 Co-ordination and Management
A utomation of Office EquipmentAs a result of an investigation by an Organization and
Methods Consultant, Mr A.P. Niewoudt of Iscor, withthe assistance of Mr R. Coertze of Iscor and Mr G. Westof Rand Mines, it was proposed that the Institute, interms of rationalization and improved efficiency, shouldinstall three personal computers for the use of the Secre-tariat at a cost of R26 500. This was ratified by Councilon 19th February, 1988. The computers enable the secre-taries to use word-processing facilities and all the otherfacilities deriving from computerization. The resultsalready achieved have proved that the decision was cor-rect.
RationalizationPreliminary discussions were held with the most im-
portant societies forming part of the greater mining com-munity. There were clear indications that there aredefinite areas for rationalization, co-ordination, and par-ticipation in the societies' efforts to serve the mining andmetallurgical industry. The Institute plans to continue itsefforts in this area.
Financial PositionSpecific attention has been paid to all the factors
generating income, as well as to those leading to expen-diture. The detailed planning of the Institute's major ac-tivities that emanated from the problems pin-pointed lastyear led to the preparation of action plans with the speci-fic purpose of generating income in those areas where thepotential existed. The generation of this type of incomewill eventually lead to lower annual subscriptions, makingthe service that is rendered to members more economical.
As detailed in the financial report, the income derivedfrom colloquia and schools, and also from advertisingcampaigns, resulted in a turn-around from a loss ofR81381 last year to a profit this year of R170 150. Ofnecessity, this called for a great effort from Council andCommittee members. The time required to perform Insti-tute duties should be such as not to interfere with OfficeBearers' full-time vocations. All Office Bearers assist ona voluntary basis, and should therefore not be forced toresign from the Institute because of undue workloads.
Communication with MembersThe points referred to in a -letter to members dated 8th
February, 1988, are referred to throughout this report.
Membership Fees -I t has been decided to increase the fees. The increase
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is 16 per cent for Members and 21,2 per cent for Com-pany Affiliates. The latter increase should be seen in theperspective of the past 7 years. There is no intention toincrease future membership fees in line with the rulingrate of inflation. The position will be reconsidered everyyear in the light of the financial position of the Institute.The objective is to keep increases below the rate of infla-tion, and this has been achieved over the past 7 years,with an average increase of only 9,2 per cent. It is there-fore highly probable that, in view of this year's figures,any increase in membership fees next year will be wellbelow the rate of inflation.
Membership CampaignIn this regard, there is nothing to add to what is report-
ed later under the heading of 'Membership'.
PlanningThe proper planning of the Institute's activities led to
a very busy year. The Institute was responsible for theorganization of various schools and colloquia. The neces-sity of a 4-year plan has now been proved beyond doubt.The main reason for this is the time required to preparefor, organize, and publicize the events to ensure excellenceand good attendance. Unless such a planning approachis pursued, the Institute will again run into financialdifficulties.
The arrangements with Electra Mining Exhibition havebeen finalized, and the planning for the rest of this yearhas almost been completed. The planning for the two in-ternational colloquia due to take place in September 1990has already started, and the first circulars have been sentout. The topics that will be addressed at these inter-national colloquia are 'Technical Challenges in Deep-levelMining', and 'Innovations in Metallurgical Equipment'.
Delfos & At/as Copco Travel GrantThe Institute continues to administer this grant. The
recipients for 1988 were
Kenneth RC. Jones, Assistant Mine Manager, WestDriefontein Gold MineMichael J. Prinsloo, Production Manager, WesternDeep Level Ltd (North)Wilco Uys, Production Manager, Sasol Coal, Secun-da Collieries.
The winners will visit Spain, Italy, Austria, and Switzer-land. The Institute and the mining industry are mostgrateful to Delfos & Atlas Copco for their praiseworthygesture of 'ploughing something back' into the industry.
1.2 FinanceDr H. Wagner, Chairman
B.c. Alberts H.G. Mosenthalc.E. Fivaz Dr O.K.H. Steffen
The Institute showed a profit for the year on generalaccount of R170 150. This does not take account of thestocks of books and medals but, on the insistence of theauditors, these are shown in the accounts at a nominalfigure of Ri.
The very favourable financial performance can be at-tributed to the following reasons.
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(i) The income from schools and colloquia increasedsignificantly owing to good attendances.
(ii) The income from membership subscriptions increas-ed substantially.
(Hi) The income from advertising in the Journal andfrom job advertisements doubled from R30 000 toR60000.
(iv) The costs of producing the Journal were contained.(v) The increase in secretarial fees and overhead charges
was limited to less than 10 per cent.
The market value of the Institute's investments wasseverely affected by the October crash at the J ohannes-burg Stock Exchange. Careful evaluation of the invest-ments held by the Institute revealed a sound investmentpolicy, and few transactions were performed during theyear.
A Book Publications Fund was created to facilitate thefinancing of new titles. The value of this fund and thatof the Education, the MacArthur-Forrest, and theBrigadier Stokes Memorial Funds stands at a level ofR346569.
Thanks are due to Martin & Company, who continuedto act as the Institute's investment advisers, and to thesecretarial staff, accountant, and auditors, for excellentservices rendered during the year.
2. THE INTEREST OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSPortfolio Holder: C.E. Fivaz
Key Performance AreasTo achieve its objectives regarding the interests of in-
dividual members, the SA/MM
. undertakes to assess the qualifications, experience,and level of responsibility of applicants for member-ship, and allocates a membership certificate in anappropriate grade as a means of granting appropriateprofessional and technical status to individuals whopractise in the minerals and metals sector;. undertakes to prepare and publish career-guidancebrochures, bursary handbooks, audio-visual and videoprogrammes, optional school-curricula material, etc.,and participates in the activities of the PhoenixNational Committee to stimulate scholars and stu-dents to select careers in the minerals and metals sec-tor of the South African economy;. guards the professional interests of engineers, scien-tists, technologists, and technicians by providing acorporate voice and by representing their interests onbodies such as the South African Councilfor Profes-sional Engineers (SACPE), the Federation of Societiesof Professional Engineers (FSPE), the South AfricanCouncil of Natural Scientists (SACNAS), and theJoint Council of Scientific Societies (JCSS);
. through representation on bodies such as SACPE,assists with the evaluation of curricula at universitiesand technikons with a view to improving the level ofeducation of graduates and diplomates and to en-suring that the courses are relevant to the needs ofthe minerals and metals sector;
. makes awards, in the form of medals, prizes, and cer-tificates, in order to recognize technical excellence,to stimulate a sense of pride in high standards of per-formance, and to encourage individuals involved in
1987/88Members Members
Membership July New Transfers Transfers Reinstate- Struck Resigna- June Gain +grade 1987 Members in out ments off tions Deceased 1988 Loss-
the minerals and metals sector to share the results oftheir work through publication; the following areeligible for SA/MM awards: individuals for the veryhighest achievements in the South African mining andmetallurgical industry, SA/MM members and non-members for papers of the highest standard pub/i<;h-ed in the Journal or other SA/MM publications, andstudents from universities and technikons for excep-tional academic performance;. arranges technical excursions, banquets, and othersocial events to create opportunities for professionalassociation and fellowship for its members.
2.1 MembershipC.E. Fivaz, Chairman
B.C. Alberts Prof R.P. KingJ .D. Austin Dr J. LurieR.D. Beck H.G. MosenthalProf A.N. Brown G.Y. NisbetProf S. Budavari Prof R.P. PlewmanProf R.J. Dippenaar Dr R.E. RobinsonJ .S. Freer R.A. SnodgrassJ.P. Hoffman Dr O.K.H. SteffenH.E. James P.W.J. van RensburgDr P.R. Jochens P.A. von WiellighR.W.O. Kersten Dr H. Wagner
Apart from the normal activities, as outlined in the KeyPerformance Areas, the main emphasis during the yearwas on a continuation of the 'membership drive' . Activemeasures were taken to increase the number of membersby sending over 300 personal letters from the Presidentand the Chairman of the Membership Committee to thetop managements of(i) mining houses and mining companies, requesting
them to bring the changes in the Constitution to theattention of members of their staff who might be in-terested in joining the Institute;
(ii) mining and industrial companies, which had not yetapplied for Company Affiliate membership, pointing
out the benefits of such membership and invitingthem to apply.
Letters were sent to non-members who had attendedcolloquia and schools arranged by the Institute with aview to increasing membership and, finally, articles high-lighting the changes in the Constitution and inviting in-terested persons to join were published in a number oftechnical journals.
Ten ordinary meetings and one special meeting wereheld during 1987/88, at which detailed attention was paidto the Committee's routine task, viz membership grading,and to the membership drive. Table I compares member-ship information with that of the previous year to pro-vide a basis for the assessment of growth and for the iden-tification of trends.
Particulars regarding new members, transfers, rein-statements, resignations, and retirements appear at theend of the report in the Addendum. The names of thosestruck off and declared null and void in terms of clauses7.6.1 and 7.3.1 of the Constitution also appear in theAddendum.
It is interesting to note that 15 new Company Affiliatesjoined as a result of the membership drive. A net lossof 8 individual members occurred during 1987/88.Although the number of new individual members was 11more than during the previous year, this was not suffi-cient to offset the number who resigned, were struck off,or died.
2.2 Career Guidance and EducationJ.L Nel, Chairman
Prof A.N. Brown A. KillatM.G. Demmer Dr J. LurieProf R.J. Dippenaar K. McCarougherDr C.J. Fauconnier LN. Stewart
During the past year, the Career Guidance and Educa-tion Committee considered a number of avenues to en-courage young people to become aware of careers in
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mining engineering and metallurgy. A number of specialmeetings were held to examine and re-define the aims andobjectives of the Committee to promote careers in miningand metallurgy.
One of the major aims of the Committee is 'to ensurean adequate flow of qualified highly skilled manpowerinto the minerals industry', and to this end advances weremade in the field of material science. The extra-curricularschool in Pretoria implemented the 'Material Science' cur-riculum during February of this year. This course includessubjects such as geology, mining, ore-dressing, pyro-metallurgy, physical metallurgy, and the application ofmaterials.
At the present time, one of the most effective ways ofpresenting information to students is through 'OptionalScience Topics', which are designed for use in schoolsby teacher and pupil alike. Mr Marc Demmer and MrKeith McCarougher have been promoting the use ofsuitable material for use in schools. The 'Copper Topic'was launched in Bloemfontein, where a course washeld for 1l0 science teachers by Mr Demmer and MrMcCarougher. Other mineral-industry topics beingdrafted at present concern coa~ manganese, and chromium.
'Project Seed' was introduced in the Department ofMetallurgy and Materials Engineering at the Universityof the Witwatersrand in 1986/87, in which four scholarswere invited to spend three weeks assisting with researchprojects in the Department. This year, 1987/88, eightstudents were invited to go to the University of the Wit-watersrand, and once again 'Project Seed' was extreme-ly successful.
1t has been reported by both the University of Pretoriaand the University of the Witwatersrand that their first-year classes in mining and metallurgy were the largest inthe history of those Universities.
Finally, a recommendation was made to Council tochange the name of the Committee to 'Career Guidanceand Education Committee'.
2.3 Awards and Adjudication Committees
Awards Committee- MiningH.G. Mosenthal, Chairman
R.W.O. Kersten Dr C.J. FauconnierJ .A. Cruise Dr G.A. FourieD.A.J. Ross-Watt(co-opted) P. Ravenscroft(co-opted)
Awards Committee-Extractive Metallurgy
J .S. Freer, ChairmanV.J. Moore R.D. BeckR.A. Snodgrass P.c. van Aswegen
Brigadier Stokes Memorial AwardThe Brigadier Stokes Memorial Award, which takes
the form of a platinum medal and a cash award, is award-ed to an individual for the very highest achievement inthe South African mining and metallurgical industry, andis not necessarily based on technical expertise.
The Award was established in 1980, and the previousrecipients have been as follows:
1980 Dr H.F. Oppenheimer1981 Dr W. Bleloch1982 DrF.G.Hill1983 Dr A. W. Whillier (posthumously)1984 Prof D.G. Krige1985 Dr R.E. Robinson1986 Prof M.D.G. Salamon1987 Dr T.F. Muller.
The Award for 1988 is to be made to Dr W.J. (Wim)de Villiers for his very valuable contribution to the im-provement of planning and management in the SouthAfrican industry as it is known today.
Gold and Silver MedalsPapers published in the Journal from March 1987 to
February 1988 by members of the Institute were consider-ed for medals, in addition to papers published in theGOLD 100 volumes and the APCOM '87 volumes.
Gold MedalsDr J .A. Ryder for his paper published in the January
1988 issue of the Journal entitled
'Excess shear stress in the assessment of geologicallyhazardous situations'.
The rock-mechanics design of stoping layouts in deepgold mines is based on the concept of energy release rate,but this concept has serious limitations in geologicallydisturbed or faulted ground. Dr J .A. Ryder's paper onthe theory of excess shear stress lays the theoretical foun-dation for a new design concept for the layout of stopingexcavations in faulted ground. This paper is similar insignificance to the pioneering papers on the energy releaserate, which were the culmination of many years of ef-forts by the Chamber of Mines' rock-mechanics team.In years to come, Dr Ryder's paper will be seen as a land-mark in the development of rock mechanics for deep-levelgold mining, and fully deserves the award of the In-stitute's gold medal.
Professor H.S. Sichel for his paper published inAPCOM '87, volume 3-Geostatistics entitled
'Some advances in lognormal theory'.After much highly acclaimed research work and a
significant contribution to the mining industry in SouthAfrica, Professor Sichel in this paper turned his interest
once again to the problems of ore estimation based onsmall numbers of widely spaced boreholes. The paper isa valuable addition to his already substantial theoreticaladvances in this area, and will be of fundamental impor-tance to the many practitioners faced with the problemsof avoiding bias in such ore-estimation situations. Whilenot wanting to deprive other application areas in whichProfessor Sichel is devoting much of his research efforts,the Institute can only hope that this return to a miningproblem bodes well for the future, and that practitionersin the mining world will be able to benefit even furtherfrom his experience and knowledge in this increasinglyimportant aspect of the industry.
Si/ver MedalsS.J. Bluhm for his paper published in APCOM '87,
volume I-Mining entitled
'ENVIRON: A computer program for the simulationof cooling and ventilation systems in South African goldmines'.
F.H. vonGlehn, B.J. Wernick, andG. Chorosz, whoare co-authors of the paper and are not members of theInstitute, will receive certificates.
E.B. Viljoen, M.S. J anssen, and J.L. Taylor for theirpaper published in the April 1987 issue of the Journalentitled
'The first six years of the Chemwes uranium plant'.
Dr M.A. Ford and H.A. Simonsen, who are co-authorsand are not members of the Institute will receive certifi-cates.
Student PrizesPrizes were awarded to the following students for the
best project reports in part fulfilment of the B Sc (Eng)degree:
MiningW.J .S. van Zyl, University of Pretoria
'Ondergrondse koeltoring-Free State Geduld Goud-myn'.
Physical MetallurgyP.C. Pistorius, University of Pretoria
'Using the scanning reference electrode technique anda finite difference method to study galvanic corrosion' .
Other prizes, made to students at the Universities ofthe Witwatersrand, Pretoria, and Potchefstroom, werepresented at faculty prize-giving ceremonies held at therespective Universities. The prize winners were as follows:
University of the WitwatersrandPrestige Prize:Mining G.A. Kisbey-GreenMetallurgy No award
Book Prize:Mining M.W. WrightMetallurgy N.A. Mursalo
University of PretoriaPrestige Prize:Mining C. I. GriffithMetallurgy P.C. Pistorius
Book Prize:Mining H.C. de WetMetallurgy No award
Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike HoerOnderwys
Book Prize:Metallurgy D.C. Fokker
Technikon WitwatersrandFour-year Course for National Higher Diploma in
Metallurgy: D.S. Cowie
2.4 Banquet and ExcursionsDr O.K.H. Steffen, Chairman
N.J. Devine R.B. SmithF.M.G. Egerton R.A. SnodgrassG.Y. Nisbet D. WilsonB.C. Oberholzer
Closer liaison with the Electra Mining Exhibition hasled to the intented holding of the Institute's AnnualBanquet in conjunction with the exhibition in September1988. For this reason, no banquet was held during thecourse of the past year. Excursions have become theresponsibility of the Branches, and are dealt with in theirreports.
2.5 Constitution, Rules, and PolicyDr H. Wagner, Chairman
B.C. Alberts Prof R.P. KingJ.D. Austin G.Y. NisbetProf A.N. Brown Prof R.P. PlewmanProf S. Budavari Dr R.E. RobinsonProf R.J. Dippenaar R.A. SnodgrassJ.P. Hoffman Dr O.K.H. SteffenRE. James P.A. von WiellighR.W.O. Kersten
No meeting of the full committee was held during theyear. However, work on the updating of the Institute'sConstitution continued. A Special General Meeting washeld on 17th June, 1988, to approve minor amendmentsto the Constitution. The bye-laws governing the opera-tions of branches and publications require attention, anda small working group was established under the Chair-man to attend to this matter.
Key Performance AreasTo achieve its objectives regarding the dissemination
of technical information via technical meetings, theSA/MM
. organizes congresses, symposia, colloquia, schools,discussion groups, etc., to promote the transfer of cur-rent and new technology, and to satisfy the needs ofits members for continuing education by the exchangeof technical information, the communication of ideas,and the identification of technological problem areas.
Guidelines were developed, and acceptance and under-standing were obtained for a standard approach regard-ing budgets, as well as a standard approach regarding
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Venue Attendance
Welkom 250
Mintek 74
Johannesburg 60
Mintek 60
Mintek 126
Mintek 91
Mintek 52
CS I R 70
CS I R 325
Iscor 73
registration fees for the various categories of members.Discussions proved that it is imperative to plan the pro-
gramme for the technical events at least two years in ad-vance. The main reason is that colloquia normally takeplace during September/October and April/June, the col-loquia of September/October being the result of workby the previous year's committees. Planning should allowsufficient time for the proper organization of technicalprogrammes, and the only way to ensure this is by plan-ing well in advance (2 years) and by attaining continuityof membership on the committees.
To attain these objectives the Technical ProgrammeCommittees set the following targets for the year:
(i) to finalize the programme for technical meetings andschools for two years ahead, and thereby ensure thecontinuity of symposia, colloquia, and schools, andallow for timeous planning and action;
(ii) to give specific consideration to all aspects of budget-ing to ensure sound financial management of all theevents organized;
(iii) to communicate between the Technical ProgrammeCommittees for mining, extractive metallurgy, andmetals technology, thereby ensuring co-ordinationof all the activities.
Further streamlining of the organization took place inthat the functions of the Schools Committees were add-ed to those of the Technical Programme Committees.
A standard form to report to Council on schools, col-loquia, workshops, etc. was designed and implemented.Chairmen and organizers use this form for reporting onthe standard of such events, profits or losses, attendance,and other pertinent matters. Council has found thisreporting very useful since the standard form greatlyassists in the systematic reporting of all relevant matters.
A sound foundation in the handling of these mattershas now been established, and will be further developedin the years to come.
The technical meetings held during the past year aredetailed in Table 11.
Four events were held during the year.In September 1987, a colloquium entitled 'Mining and
Metallurgical Innovations for the Nineties' was held inWelkom. The Institute's Secretariat assisted the WelkomBranch in organizing the Colloquium, which was well at-tended and proved to be very successful. Visits to minesand metallurgical plants were also organized.
In October 1987, a school on 'Technical Computingfor Mine Management' was held in conjunction withAPCOM '87. The attendance was limited to 60 delegatesbecause the computers used to provide an 'on-hands' ap-proach were limited in number. Several overseas delegatesattended, and the School was a success.
A school on 'Reliability-based Approach in Mining-engineering Design' was held in March 1988. The attend-ance was also limited to 60 delegates because of the useof computer equipment. The School was based on acourse given by Professor Milton Harr from the USA.Professor Harr and Dr Dirk van Zyl were brought outfrom the USA to lecture. The School gave an insight intosome new techniques in engineering. It is intended to holda one-day follow-up school in 1989.
A very successful colloquium on 'Management Tech-niques in the Mining and Metallurgical Industry' tookplace in June 1988. This was attended by 325 delegates.The Colloquium, which was held over three days, wasdistinguished by the high quality of its papers andspeakers.
R.D. Beck, ChairmanJ .S. Freer T. OwenDr A.K. Haines P. SmithA. Killat RC. VogesV.J. Moore P.C. van Aswegen
Two schools were organized during the year.The first, on 'Measurement, Process Control, and Op-
timization in the Minerals Industry', was held in associa-
TABLE 11SCHEDULE OF TECHNICAL MEETINGS, 1987/88
Description Title
Mining and Metallurgical Innovations for the Nineties
Materials Selection in the Mining Industry
Technical Computing for Mine Management
Measurement, Process Control, and Optimization in the
Minerals Industry
On-stream Analysis
Evaluation, Design, and Operation of Heap-leaching Projects
Reliability-based Approach in Mining-engineering Design
The Continuous Casting of Steel
Management Techniques in the Mining and Metallurgical
Industry
Quality Assurance in the Metals Industry
Mining Colloquium
Metals Technology School
Mining School
Extractive Metallurgy School
Extractive Metallurgy Colloquium
Extractive Metallurgy School
Mining School
Metals Technology School
Mining Colloquium
Metals Technology Colloquium
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tion with APCOM '87 from 13th to 16th October, 1987.The object of the School was to provide training in pro-cess control and measurement, and to promote that tech-nology in the minerals industry. The School was led byan overseas lecturer, Professor D. Ing. J. Heidepriemfrom the University of Wupperthal, West Germany,assisted by five local representatives. Of the 60 peoplewho attended, 3 were from overseas. The School was wellreceived by all participants, and the quality of the paperswas such that, with a little editing, it is hoped that theywill be turned into an Institute Monograph.
The second school, on the 'Evaluation, Design, andOperation of Heap-leaching Projects', was held at Mintekfrom 29th February to 3rd March, 1988. The School wasintended to help satisfy the present considerable interestin the recovery of precious metals through heap leaching.Two overseas lecturers led the school, Dr Dirk van Zylof CH2M Hill, Colorado, USA, and Mr Omar Muhtadiof Bateman's, Reno, USA. They were assisted by fourlocal representatives. The presentations were lively, andplenty of discussion ensued. The school culminated in avisit to the new heap-leaching operation at Drylands,African Gold Mining Limited. The school was attendedby 92 people, of whom 5 were from overseas.
The colloquium on 'On-stream Analysis' was held on10th November, 1987. The object of the Colloquium wasto bring delegates up to date with the latest developmentsin on-stream analysis, and to give users, suppliers, anddesigners the opportunity to discuss what future require-ments might be. The attendance at what proved to be avery informative meeting was 126, but there was littlediscussion on possible future requirements.
The Committee assisted with the selection of papersfor the OFS colloquium entitled 'Mining and Metallur-gical Innovations for the Nineties', which was held on9th September, 1987.
Prof. R.J. Dippenaar, ChairmanDr J. Dalton Dr B. MetcalfDr A. Harding J.L. NelJ.P. Hoffman C.A. Scheepers
Three events were held during the year.A successful school entitled 'Materials Selection in the
Mining Industry' was held from 31st August to 2nd Sep-tember, 1987, and was attended by 74 delegates.
Another school, entitled 'The Continuous Casting ofSteel', was held from 16th to 30th May, 1988. The Schoolwas based on a course by Professor J .K. Brimacombefrom Canada, who came out to give the lectures. TheSchool was attended by 70 delegates and was a great suc-cess. A large delegation from the local steel industry at-tended, and the extent to which delegates from the variouscompanies were prepared to exchange ideas on problem-solving was most encouraging. In short, the School servedas a forum for intellectual and technical interactionbetween local steelmakers.
A Colloquium entitled 'Quality Assurance in the MetalsIndustry' took place on 28th June, 1988. The morningwas devoted to case studies, while the afternoon was spentvisiting the Iscor Research Laboratories. The Colloquium
was attended by approximately 60 delegates and wassuccessful.
During the course of the year, the Committee changedits name from 'Physical Metallurgy' to 'Metals Tech-nology'. This change was not merely for cosmetic pur-poses. By broadening the field of interest from physicalmetallurgy to metals technology in general, the Commit-tee is attempting to attract a much larger interest group.
The objectives of the Committee were reviewed, andnew objectives were formulated. The most important newobjective is to attempt to serve the interests of the steel-making community at large. A special effort was madeto integrate the interests of the steelmaking communityinto the activities of the Institute, and these efforts willbe pursued during next year.
3.4 Mines and WorksH.G. Mosenthal, Chairman
B.c. Alberts G.Y. NisbetProf A.N. Brown D.A.J. Ross-WattDr G.A. Fourie P. W.J. van Rensburg
The proposed legislation requiring graduates in miningengineering to write 'Mining and Ventilation' in additionto having legal knowledge for the Mine Manager's Cer-tificate of Competency was commented upon by theInstitute.
It was felt strongly that this would be a retrograde step.A letter was sent to the Government Mining Engineerpointing out that, during a student's four years of studyat university, a very thorough examination of his abilitywould have been made by his lecturers and professors.It was therefore unnecessary for him to be furtherexamined in 'Mining and Ventilation'.
3.5 International ConferenceRepresentative Prof D.G. Krige
The Institute was privileged to host the 20th Inter-national APCOM Symposium, APCOM '87, from 19thto 23rd October, 1987, in collaboration with the Councilfor Mineral Technology and with the support of theGeostatistical Association, the Operations ResearchSociety, and the Computer Society of South Africa. Atotal of 375 delegates, including 100 from 15 countriesoutside South Africa, plus 50 affiliates, contributed tothe outstanding success of the Symposium.
A series of very successful workshops was held duringthe week before the Symposium. They were on 'Com-puting for Mine Management', 'Geostatistics for SkewDistributions', 'Advanced Computer Systems', and'Measurement, Process Control, and Optimization'.
The technical sessions were divided equally between thethree main fields of mining, extractive metallurgy, andgeostatistics, and ran concurrently. Three excellent boundvolumes covering these three fields were published by theInstitute and were presented to delegates on registration.The general standard of the papers was high, and mostof the sessions included interesting and lively discussions.
The opening session comprised a welcome by Dr L.Alberts, an address by the President of the Chamber ofMines, and a paper by Professor G. Matheron, the inter-nationally known geostatistician. The first technical ses-sion each day started with a plenary paper by an expert
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in the relevant field.The Wednesday of the Symposium was occupied with
technical excursions to a number of mines, plants, andallied industries. Affiliates joined these excursions, andwere also catered for by way of other visits and excur-sions throughout the week.
Appropriate social functions provided excellent oppor-tunities for delegates and affiliates to get acquainted. Theclosing function was a luncheon on the Friday; Mr B.c.Alberts, President of the Institute, and Mr J. Clarke ofISM were speakers. Professor R.V. Ramani, as Chair-man of the International APCOM Council, gave theclosing address. He covered the historical background ofAPCOM, stressed the significant South African participa-tion and contributions to APCOM over the past 26 years,and outlined the plans for the coming APCOM meetingsin the USA and Germany.
For the small group of delegates and affiliates, the post-symposium tour to the eastern and north-eastern Trans-vaal proved to be an unforgettable experience. The tourcatered for superb scenery, wildlife in the Sabi-Sabi andKruger parks, and visits to various mines and plants.
The two organizing bodies, the supporting societies,the members of the organizing committee and sub-committees, the Institute and Mintek officials andmembers involved, and the Symposium manager, Mrs P.Baartman, deserve unstinting appreciation for what was,undoubtedly, a great success.
4. PUBLICA nONSPortfolio Holder: J.D. Austin
Key Performance AreasTo achieve its objectives regarding the transfer of tech-
nology by means of publications, the SA/MM
. publishes a monthly journal with a balanced contentand of high technical standard as a means of pro-moting technology transfer in all areas of interest toits members, and as a communication medium to keepits members informed on matters relating to their pro-fessional interests;
. publishes monographs, the proceedings of internationalsymposia and conferences, and other publications ofa high technical standard on topics related to fieldssuch as underground mining, surface mining, extrac-tive metallurgy, physical metallurgy, and materialsscience as a means of promoting technology transferwithin South Africa and as a mechanism for thedisplay of South African skills to an internationalaudience;
. enters into reciprocal international agreements for theadvertising and marketing of publications to thefinancial advantage of its members.
Financial considerations continue to be the major pre-occupation of the two committees handling the Institute'spublications. The costs of producing the Journal continueto escalate and are largely beyond the control of theInstitute. However, the production methods used for themonograph 'The Extractive Metallurgy of Gold in SouthAfrica' achieved significant cost savings.
The introduction of 'News on the job market' is seento be a very useful service to the industry and to members.Advertisements through this Institute circular consistently
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attract a significant proportion of the total replies receivedby each advertiser. It provides an efficient and cost-effective advertising medium.
The Book Publications Committee strives to produceseveral high-quality publications each year, usually inpartnership with other organizations in the mining in-dustry. This enables the Institute to maintain its publish-ing skills and, together with the marketing of books fromother publishers, enables overhead costs to be containedand more effective advertising to be produced.
4.1 JournalR.A. Snodgrass, Chairman
J .D. Austin A. KillatDr G.A. Fourie V.J. MooreR.W.O. Kersten P.c. van Aswegen
Programme Advisory Board MembersDr H. Wagner, Chairman
Papers in the Metal and Mineral Review series wereslow in being submitted and, by the end of the year, ofthe 7 papers received, 2 had been published. These dealtwith iron and steel, and with asbestos. The remaining 5papers have been scheduled for publication next year.
A good balance of papers was published during theyear for the various disciplines but, towards the end ofthe year, there was a serious shortage of papers, par-ticularly in the field of mining. A concerted effort is beingmade to obtain papers in this field.
Steps taken to improve the finances of the Journal borefruit, and this was due to increased revenue from adver-tising, sponsorship of covers and, particularly, the launch-ing of job sheets for recruitment advertising. J ob sheetsare being posted to members twice a month with up-to-date news of the job market in the mining industry. Thesuccess of this venture is largely due to the efforts of MrJohn Austin and the Production Secretary, and the Com-mittee expresses its sincere appreciation to them, as wellas to members of the industry for their support.
A number of advertisements for inside front covers ofthe Journal were negotiated by the Journal Chairmanand, as a result, the advertising revenue increased con-siderably.
The valuable contributions to the Journal by the Pro-gramme Advisory Board, the panel of referees, Dr H.Glen (Editor), Mr F. Roberts (Proofreader), and MissPamela Binstead (Production Secretary) are gratefullyacknowledged. Miss Caroline J ansen has assumed respon-sibility for the job sheets.
4.2 Book PublicationsJ .D. Austin, Chairman
P.J. de Koker R.W.O. KerstenDr c.J. Fauconnier V.J. Moore
Although the number of titles published during thisyear was not as large as last year, the volume of work
was significant. In the Monograph Series, the two-volume, 1132-page work on 'The Extractive Metallurgyof Gold in South Africa' edited by Or G.G. Stanley waspublished, and became an immediate best seller withabout 1160 copies sold in the last six months of the finan-cial year. In the Symposium Series, the three-volume setof proceedings for APCOM '87 was available to delegateson registration. The same production procedures as usedin the previous year for GOLD 100 were applied. Thejob went more smoothly than the first time because thoseconcerned had learnt from their mistakes. APCOM '87was organized in partnership with Mintek. The finalvolume published during the year was in the SpecialPublications Series. It was 'Backfill in South AfricanMines', and was published in partnership with the Asso-ciation of Mine Managers.
This year the gross sales revenue exceeded a quarterof a million rand for the first time. A significant propor-tion of this revenue came from the book on gold metal-lurgy.
Several titles in both the Monograph and Special Pub-lications series are being prepared for publication. It ishoped that two or three titles will be published duringthe 1988/89 year. Marketing aspects are still receivingattention.
Miss Caroline 1ansen has taken over the responsibili-ty for Book Publications from Miss Pamela Binstead.Miss lansen's work is much appreciated, particularly asshe started working for the Institute when the work-loadwas exceptionally heavy owing to the many orders forthe book on gold metallurgy that were being received atthat time.
5. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTPortfolio Holder: Dr O.K.H. Steffen
Key Performance AreasTo achieve its objectives with regard to technology
transfer and the promotion of the interests of its membersbased in regional areas, the SA/MM
. supports the establishment of branches to satisfy thelocal needs of its members for professional associa-tion and the exchange of technical information;
. co-operates with other member societies of AS&TSand with associations and interest groups that haveclose ties with operating mines and metallurgicalplants by holding joint technical meetings and col-laborating in the field of publication.
R.D. Beck A. KillatF.LD. Cloete R.B. Smith1.P. Deetlefs LN. StewartN.l. Devine P.W.l. van RensburgF.M.G. Egerton D. WilsonG.T.G. Emere
The emphasis on branch activities continued during thepast year. Two new branches were inaugurated, viz the10hannesburg Branch on 18th 1anuary, 1988, and thePretoria Branch on 29th February, 1988. The good sup-port given to the activities of these Branches has repaidthe enthusiasm of the Committees and has proved the
need for such groups. The possible establishment ofbranches in the northern TransvaaVRustenburg andNatal areas is receiving attention.
The year has been an active one of both informal andformal functions in each of the Branches. Regional Com-mittee meetings were held every two months during theyear with good effect. The members' reactions to theestablishment and activities of the Branches have general-ly been very favourable. .
Interaction continued with other bodies active in themining and metals industry with the aim of co-ordinatingefforts and resources. There has been considerable inter-action between members of the Committee and otherbodies, and also between the Branches. This has con-tributed significantly towards a spirit of co-operation tothe benefit of the industry.
1.1. Cilliers B. MooreOr N. Gay R. Morris.0.1. Haddock Or C. SeymourOr E. Kirby P. SmithD. Milella
. Resigned during the year.In accordance with a decision made by the Regional
Development Committee towards the end of 1987 toestablish a 10hannesburg Branch, an inaugural meetingwas convened on 18th lanuary, 1988, during which com-mittee members were nominated.
In the definition of the Branch objectives, great em-phasis was placed upon the need to create a forum forsocial interaction based on the professional interests ofa wider cross-section of people in the industry, while atthe same time stressing the importance of an integrationof interests among metallurgists, geologists, miners, andengineers. Consequently, speakers are requested, whenpreparing their presentations, to feel free to cover theirsubject as broadly as possible, bearing in mind the multi-disciplinary nature of the audiences and the fact thatwives/ partners are encouraged to attend meetings.
Two ordinary meetings were held. The subjects discuss-ed were the gold of Rand Mines/ Anglo American Bar-brook and the Golden Dumps Lefkochrysos platinumproject. A further three meetings have been scheduled,and guest speakers nominated for the remainder of 1988.In addition, a one-day visit to the Rand Refinery and atwo-day excursion to the Grootegeluk/Matimba opera-tions in the northern Transvaal are being planned. Sub-jects to be dealt with at future meetings include thefollowing: the application of 'Expert' computer systemsin the minerals industry, current developments and in-novations in mineral-exploration technology, and anoverview of the Lesotho Highlands water scheme.
Sponsored cocktail parties are scheduled to follow allordinary meetings, since these have proved to be very suc-cessful in enhancing the social contact between membersas defined in the Branch's objective. In this respect, itwould be most imprudent not to record the Branch'ssincere thanks to the companies and individuals who haveso willingly supported these functions.
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5.2.2 Orange Free State BranchF.M.G. Egerton, Chairman
H.M.W. Eschenburg Dr M.A. OrridgeW.J.N. Gelderblom P.A. RadcliffLC. Lamsley C.P. SmitJ. McCallum K.A. van Gessel
Annual General Meeting (1987)The Annual General Meeting was held at the FSG mine
canteen on 29th July, 1987.Mr K.A. van Gessel had been transferred to J ohannes-
burg and was not replaced on the Committee.
ColloquiumA very successful colloquium, 'Mining and Metallur-
gical Innovations for the Nineties', was held in Welkomon 9th and 10th September, 1987. The President, Mr B.C.Alberts, opened the proceedings on the morning of 9thSeptember. The banquet, being too large for any othervenue, was held at the Unicorn Recreation Club. Over200 delegates and dignitaries attended. St Helena minestaff, viz mine overseers, shift bosses, and ladies fromthe offices, stepped in as waiters, all this helping to makeit an excellent banquet.
MembershipThe issue of membership is currently being addressed
by all the Committee Members of the OFS Branch. Withthe change in the rules of admission to the Institute, farmore potential members can be motivated to join.
The membership list (names and addresses) of the OFSBranch was updated by the Honorary Secretary and for-warded to the Secretaries of the Institute.
General MeetingsNormally, two General Meetings are held per year but,
because of the colloquium hosted by the OFS branch inSeptember, only one General Meeting was held, on 20thApril, 1988, at the Unicorn Club in Welkom.
The meeting was attended by some 100 members,members' wives, and guests from various other technicalassociations.
Professor F.D.I. Hodgson, Director of the Institute ofGround Water Studies, University of the Orange FreeState, addressed the meeting. The talk was very wellreceived, and generated a good deal of interesting dis-cussion.
A nnual Branch VisitA visit of about 20 delegates to the northern Transvaal
had been planned for June 1988. It was intended to visitRooiberg Tin and Impala Platinum Mines. Unfortunate-ly, owing to a lack of response from members, the visithad to be cancelled.
Annual General Meeting (1988)The Annual General Meeting was held on 27th July,
1988, at the Unicorn Club, Welkom.
P.H. Botha
5.2.3 Pretoria BranchJ .P. Deetlefs, Chairman
P.J. Pretorius
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ProfAN. Brown Prof M.J.U.T. van WijngaardenDr C. Grobler
On 1st February, 1988, the inaugural meeting of thePretoria Branch of the Institute was held at the SportsCentre of the University of Pretoria.
Dr O.K.H. Steffen, Chairman of the Regional Develop-ment Committee, chaired the meeting, and Mr C.O.Esterhuysen of Iscor Ltd was the guest speaker. Some22 people attended this meeting, and 6 Committee mem-bers were elected.
During the year under review, three Committee meet-ings were held and two branch events were arranged.
One event was a lecture by Professor J .K. Brimacombefrom the University of British Columbia, who spoke onuniversity-industry interaction.
The second event featured an address by ProfessorN.E. Wiehahn of Unisa on the subject of labour rela-tions in South Africa at present, and what can be expectedin future.
The Branch Committee is still in the early stages ofdeveloping an active branch. During next year, theBranch should finalize a pattern of activities that will leadto acceptable participation by members.
5.2.4 Vaal Triangle BranchD. Wilson, Chairman
F. Abbott N. KockW. Barrett D. Riimelin*K. Beard J. Smit*J. Botha B. StrohmeierR. Burger Prof C. van der ColfO. Celliers*
*Resigned during the year.Mr A. Meyer, who had served on the inaugural com-
mittee, was not available for re-election.Dieter Riimelin, in association with Professor Van der
Colf, was the driving force behind the formation of theVaal Triangle Branch and was also its first Chairman.His contribution to the affairs of the Committee and theInstitute in this region was significant and will be sorelymissed.
In order to compensate for the loss of Committeemembers, Professor Schalk Vorster was co-opted to serveon the committee for the remainder of the term of office.
Committee MeetingsThe Committee met on a monthly basis to plan func-
tions and report on the progress made towards the realiza-tion of Branch objectives. The Committee succeeded inrealizing most of its objectives and continued to lay asound foundation for furthering the aims of the Institutein the Vaal Triangle.
Social FunctionsA social function, hosted by the Mayor of Vereeniging,
was held on 15th September, 1987. The function wasarranged by the Branch with the intention of making theexistence and activities of the Branch known and to pro-vide a forum for prominent members of the local industryto meet and discuss the industrial development of the
region. The event was in the form of a cocktail party atwhich a number of invited speakers addressed relevantissues.
The function was attended by Mr B.C. Alberts, Presi-dent of the Institute, Dr O.K.H. Steffen, Senior Vice-President and Chairman of the Regional DevelopmentCommittee, and Mr H.E. James, Past President, who wasan invited speaker. An attendance of about 55 people in-dicated good support, and an enjoyable evening was hadby all.
Technical MeetingsAn evening meeting was held at the Iscor Club in
Vanderbijlpark on 27th October, 1987, at which Dr BerndStrohmeier, Manager Arc Furnaces and V3 ContinuousCaster, presented a paper on the commissioning of theVoest Alpine continuous slab caster in the Arc FurnaceShop of Iscor's Vanderbijlpark Works. The meeting wasattended by 45 people, and the presentation was wellreceived. Snacks and drinks were available after thediscussion.
An afternoon seminar on 'The Fire Safety of Polymers'was presented and sponsored by Poly Resin Products, amember of the Sentrachem Specialities Division, on 9thFebruary, 1988. The venue was the Riviera InternationalHotel and Country Club in Vereeniging, which provedto be a popular choice. The papers presented were wellreceived, and the 50 delegates, a large number of whomwere non-members, commented favourably on the event.Drinks and snacks after the seminar were sponsored byPoly Resin Products, and were equally well received.
ColloquiaA one-day colloquium on The Mossel Bay Offshore
Project was held on 15th June, 1988, at the Vaal TriangleTechnikon in Vanderbijlpark. Honoured guests includedDr Oskar Steffen, Senior Vice President of the Institute,who welcomed the delegates on behalf of the Institute,and Mr Jack Holiday, Operations Manager ofSOEKOR,who delivered the opening address.
Seven technical papers were presented, all of whichwere most interesting and of a high standard. The con-tent of the papers ranged from physical metallurgy andwelding to the development of fire-safe phenolic poly-mers.
A total of 75 delegates attended the Colloquium.
Technical VisitsA technical visit was arranged to Amcoal's New Vaal
Colliery on 22nd March, 1988. The morning visit to thepit operation and coal-processing plant was followed bya lunch hosted by New Vaal Colliery management andwas in the form of a braai on the banks of the Vaal Riverat the Amcoal Clubhouse. The group of visitors wasreduced to a meagre 10 people after a number of in-terested respondents had to withdraw as a result of busi-ness commitments.
The tour was superbly arranged and very interesting,and it is planned to arrange a further visit to the Mineat a later stage for those who were unable to attend thefirst one.
FinancesThe financial position of the Branch is sound. Expen-
diture has been minimized due to generous sponsorships,which were received for all the functions arranged by theBranch during the present term of office.
A small profit was budgeted for from the Colloquiumand, although the final accounts have not yet beenreceived, there are indications that the budgeted profitwill be realized.
GeneralThe Vaal Triangle Branch has had a successful year
in a number of respects. The participation of membersand non-members in organized events has been encourag-ing, issues of a topical nature were used successfully asthemes for technical meetings, and the Mossel Bay Col-loquium attracted delegates from across the country.These are indeed good omens for a Branch in its first fullyear of existence, and it is anticipated that, with a dynamicCommittee, increasing participation of members, andcontinued generous support from industry, the Branchwill go from strength to strength.
5.2.5 Western Cape BranchDr F.LD. Cloete, Chairman
Dr J -P. Franzides Prof J .S.J. van DeventerProf C.T. O'Connor Dr P.J. van der WaltM.A. Reuter
The first Annual General Meeting and Dinner of theBranch was held on 6th August, 1987, at the Universityof Cape Town on the day before the 6th Annual Univer-sity of Stellenbosch-University of Cape Town (US-UCT)Mineral Processing Symposium. The Dinner was a mostsuccessful event, with over 70 participants, and was ad-dressed by the then President, Dr Horst Wagner.
The 6th US-UCT Mineral Processing Symposium wasthe main technical meeting of the year, with a total at-tendance of about 70, including many members from theTransvaal. Details were reported in a Spotlight article inthe December 1987 issue of the Journal. Arrangementsfor the next symposium in this series, to be held at Stellen-bosch on 5th August, 1988, are well in hand.
A technical visit was arranged to the phosphate plantof Chemfos Ltd at Langebaan on 17th November, 1987.Delegates were shown some of the extensive fossil depositsby staff from the South African Museum. The miningand beneficiation operations on the sedimentary phos-phate deposit were also viewed. The factory of Consoli-dated Glass Works Ltd at Bellville was visited on 19thMay, 1988. In both cases, about 20 members and visitorstook part.
Visits to a Soekor drilling platform and the second DuToits Kloof tunnel are being planned for later in the year.An expedition to the mining areas of Namaqualand tocoincide with the Spring flower season is being organized.
The Branch arranged schools' days again this year on29th April, 1988, at the Universities of Cape Town andStellenbosch to introduce matric science pupils to theopportunities available to them in the mineral industry.These were attended by about 60 pupils and their teachersat each University. A meeting was held at the Universityof Cape Town on 14th April, 1988, at which Dr A.M.Edwards, President of Mintek and Chairman of the StatePresident's Technological Advisory Board, spoke on 'Thefuture of the mineral industry in South Africa'. Stimu-
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lating discussions on this crucial topic took place withan audience of about 30.
5.2.6 Western Transvaal BranchN.J. Devine, Chairman
A. Buncome K. NobleD. Diering B.C. OberholzerD.F. Hamilton P.D.K. RobinsonP. Kinver R.G. TarrD. Marshall T. Twidle
An attempt was made to form a combined Carleton-ville-Klerksdorp Branch of the Institute. Probably as aresult of the travelling distances involved, interest was notas high as was expected. After a number of meetings, thebranch-formation committee abandoned the idea of acombined branch in favour of encouraging the forma-tion of branches in both the Klerksdorp and the Carleton-ville areas.
The Klerksdorp Branch arranged a function at theKlerksdorp Show, at which four papers were presentedfollowed by a cocktail party. As Mr Devine was overseas,the Vice-chairman, Mr P.D.K. Robinson, hosted thefunction. About twenty-five members attended. DrO.K.H. Steffen addressed those present on the objectivesof the Institute and the need for the formation of stronglocal branches.
The papers presented covered the fields of industrialrelations, heap leaching, mechanized mining, and back-fill.
A.c. Botha C.D. ThompsonA.c. Burrow T. SchmollC. Goodale L.G. van BiljonA.M.P. Henderson
From the records, the Branch should comprise some120 members in the general region of the eastern Trans-vaal, which includes areas such as Witbank, Middelburg,Secunda, and Evander. However, experience over theyears has shown that there is a core of some 40 membersfrom the Witbank/Middelburg area who support the ac-tivities of the local branch, which, in all fairness, tendto be localized to those areas. Attempts by the Commit-tee of the Branch to encourage support from membersin other areas in the region have thus far proved unsuc-cessful. The Committee strongly recommends the estab-lishment of a branch in the Secunda/Evander area.
The Witbank/Middelburg Branch, during the year,held Committee meetings at regular intervals, and thefollowing activities were recorded for the year.
(i) 24th September, 1987. The Branch organized anafternoon seminar on 'The Fire Safety of Polymers',presented by Poly Resin Products, a subsidiary ofSentrachem Limited. Attendance at the seminaramounted to 50 members and visitors.
(ii) 28th October, 1987. A social evening and dinnerwere held, at which Dr O.K.H. Steffen, Senior VicePresident, gave a talk on 'The Mining Industry inDeveloping Countries'. The meeting was attendedby a total of 36 members, wives, and guests.
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(iii) 15th March, 1988. A planned technical visit toSamcar for the afternoon was cancelled at the lastmoment owing to a very disappointing lack ofsupport.
(iv) 28th April, 1988. Breaking away from the Branch'straditional dinner and social evening, a meeting washeld at 16h30 at which 2 papers were presented, viz'The Characteristics of South African Coal in Rela-tion to Combustion', by Dr Rosemary Falcon ofFalcon Research Laboratories, and 'The Sasol Ex-plosive Range', by Pierre Lotter, Manager Market-ing, SMX Manufacturers and Distributors (Pty) Ltd.The meeting was an outstanding success, with an at-tendance of 45 members and guests. The participa-tion and discussion were invigorating. This type ofmeeting and timing appear to be more favourable.
(v) 28th June, 1988. A presentation by the MarketingDivision of De Beers is scheduled, and the responseso far has been very encouraging, namely 60 mem-bers, wives, and guests.
5.3 Establishment and Development of SpecialInterest Groups
5.3.1 Special Interest Group on Surface MiningProf A.N. Brown, Chairman
E. Eichenberger A.D. OchseDr c.M. Lownds P.A. Rossouw
Mr Charles Oertel of Harnischfeger (SA) gave a presen-tation on the maintenance, reconditioning, and overhaulof equipment used in open-pit mining, with particularreference to rope shovels. Mr John Wiggen of Bucyrus(Africa) dealt with the local rebuilding and recondition-ing of massive walking-dragline components.
In February 1988, the Group made a field visit to ArnotColliery in the Middelburg area, particular attention beingfocused on surface rehabilitation. The mining operations,followed by the surface rehabilitation operations and,finally, the farm management and cattle grazing opera-tions, were viewed. In the afternoon, technical presenta-tions concerning spoils management, water research, fer-tilizing and seeding, horticulture, and the stability of spoilpiles were delivered by a team of specialists.
The Group continues to be concerned about educa-tional courses for the surface-mining industry, whichrelates particularly to quarries.
6. SAIMM CONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERALADVANCEMENT OF SCffiNCE AND TECHNOLOGY
AND ENGINEERING IN SOUTH AFRICAPortfolio Holder: Dr H. Wagner
6.1 Contribution to the Advancement of Scienceand Technology in South Africa
Key Performance AreaTo achieve its objectives, the SA/MM
. participates in the work of AS&TS (The AssociatedScientific and Technical Societies of South Africa) inorder to play its part in making a meaningful con-tribution to the general advancement of science andtechnology in South Africa.
Representatives on AS&TSRepresentative Alternate
B.C. Alberts Dr H. WagnerC.E. Fivaz Dr O.K.H. Steffen
CommitteeControllingExecutive
Kelvin Manage-ment
Science andTechnology
J.D. Austin
Prof AN. Brown Dr H. Wagner
The strategic plan was approved in July 1987, beingbased on a mission and five key objectives. Each key ob-jective includes a list of activities designed to contributetowards accomplishing that particular objective.
MissionTo serve as a focal point for science and technology
in South Africa; to promote co-operation between theentire scientific and engineering community so thatscience and technology can be advanced for the benefitof all the peoples of the country; and to serve the interestsof the members and member societies of AS&TS.
There are five key objectives:
(i) to promote co-operation, communication, contact,and understanding between all branches of scienceand technology;
(ii) to strive for improved scientific and technologicaleducation, and to promote careers in science andtechnology for all sections of the community through-out Southern Africa;
(Hi) to provide cost-effective, efficient secretarial servicesto member societies at a centre where members canmeet both professionally and on a social level;
(iv) to promote the image of, and enhance the respectfor, science and technology, and to stimulate inter-national contact;
(v) to provide advice and assistance to governmentauthorities responsible for science and technologyplanning, the allocation of resources for researchand development, and the protection of the environ-ment.
Under the Presidency ofDr P.J.D. Lloyd, and subse-quently Mr D.H. Mills, AS&TS enjoyed another success-ful year. A membership drive aimed at drawing in scien-tific and technological societies saw the membership offoundation, admitted, associate, affiliated, and studentsocieties climb to 57269.
Further progress was made with the exciting projectof being able to use the SATV for the broadcasting ofreinforcement-education programmes at times whenChannels 2 and 3 are not in scheduled use. Considerableimprovements have been made to the facilities at KelvinHouse under the control of the Manager, Mrs J .A. Nel.The Institute would like to record its appreciation of theefforts being made in this regard.
The possibility of finding suitable accommodation forthe Societies was still receiving attention.
AS&TS approached a number of PR Consultants toassist AS&TS with the implementation of its strategicplan. After due consideration of the various proposals,AS&TS concluded that it would be more cost-effectivefor the time being for this activity to be handled in-house.
6.2 Contribution to the Advancement ofEngineering in South Africa
Key Performance AreaTo achieve its objectives, the SA/MM
. participates in the work of SA CPE (the South AfricanCouncil for Professional Engineers), FSPE (theFederation of Societies of Professional Engineers),and ASRET (Affiliation of Societies RepresentingEngineering Technicians) in order to play its part inmaking a meaningful contribution to the generaladvancement of the engineering profession in SouthAfrica.
6.2.1 Contribution to the work of SACPENominees on SACPE Council
Metallurgy MiningRepresentative H.E. James G.C. ThompsonAlternate DrB.K. Loveday P.N. Harris
Prof R.P. Plewman
Professional Advisory CommitteesPAC Metallurgy
H.E. James R.D. BeckProf G.T. van Rooyen Dr R.F. SandenberghDr J.P. Hugo Dr AK. HainesDr P .R. J ochens CE. FivazDr B.K. Loveday N. Sutherland
The draft Engineering Professions of South Africa Billwas published in the Government Gazette of 18th Decem-ber, 1987, inviting comments from the various engineer-ing institutions. The comments received were consideredat the SACPE Council meeting on 2nd March, 1988, andrepresentations were subsequently made to the Ministerof Manpower and Public Works and Land Affairs.
The issues of most concern to SAIMM were as follows:(i) The Institute considered that the determination and
publication of tariffs of fees should be vested inSACPE, and not prescribed by the Minister;
(ii) the Institute considered that the Minister, and notthe Competition Board, should be responsible forthe final decision regarding the reservation of workfor the engineering profession; also, that an engineeras defined in the Bill should be appointed to serveon the Competition Board but that, while the Com-petition Board should be consulted, the difficult deci-sion of what constituted engineering work should notbe taken by the Competition Board;
(Hi) the requirement that engineering students be register-ed was considered by the Institute to be undesirable.
Representations in respect of item (Hi) were complete-ly successful, and those in respect of item (i) largely suc-cessful in that SACPE will now determine fees, obtainministerial approval, and then publish. Item (ii) is as yet
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unresolved after SACPE discussion with the Competi-tion Board.
The PAC Metallurgy and PAC Mining Committees ofSACPE continued their important work in screening thequalifications and experience o~ applican~s. for re~istra-tion as professional engineers. EIghteen mmmg engmeersand seventeen metallurgists were registered as Profes-sional Engineers during the year under review.
Assistance was also provided by nominees of the In-stitute in the accreditation of courses offered in miningand/ or metallurgical engineering by the Universities ofPretoria, Stellenbosch, and the Witwatersrand.
6.2.2 Contribution to the Work of FSPESAIMM Representatives on FSPE Committees
Execu'tive CommitteeRepresentative D.A.J. Ross WattAlternate c.E. Fivaz
FSPE BoardRepresentatives Dr O.K.H. Steffen D.A.J. Ross WattAlternates c.E. Fivaz H.G. Mosenthal
Other CommitteesPublicity Committee M.G. DemmerEducation Committee M.G. Demmer
During the year under review, FSPE (The Federationof Societies of Professional Engineers) continued tomonitor activities regarding the future structure of theengineering profession, and to play an appropriate rolein those activities. Progress was made in this regard but,as no changes in structure are envisaged early in the nextyear, FSPE office bearers and committee members willbe appointed in June 1988.
The audio-visual programme on the engineering pro-fession for use at high schools has been completed. Thiswas funded from a grant by SACPE. A limited numberof additional copies will be purchased by FSPE, andfunds will be sought to provide 200 copies for distribu-tion to all major high schools. In addition, the Educa-tion Committee was involved at various schools career-guidance exhibitions. FSPE now has its own exhibit onengineering, which was completed early in 1988 and whichwas used at these exhibitions. Special thanks are due toMr M.G. Demmer, who usually erects the exhibits.
The Publicity Committee arranged the FSPE Awardfor services to the engineering profession. This award waspresented to Dr F.G. Hill, an Honorary Life Fellow ofthe Institute, at a function held in Johannesburg on 27thJanuary, 1988. Rear Admiral J.R. Nortier's award waspresented at a function in Cape Town.
FSPE will be sponsoring girls to attend the 1988 engin-eering schools at various universities. During the year,requests for career guidance in response to paid adver-tisements were received from 955 persons. FSPE con-tinued to help national servicemen who were not beingused as engineers.
The World Environment Day Symposium held atMintek was attended by approximately 220 people. MrJ. Freer was on the organizing committee, and Mr B.c.Alberts delivered a paper on 'Omgewingsbestuur soosdeur Yskor se Mynbou-afdeling toegepas met verwysingna argeologiese en kultuurhistoriese bewaring'.
6.3 Contribution to the Work of the Interim Councilfor SAVI
Representatives H.E. J ames and Dr H. Wagner
The role of the Institute on the Interim Council for theSouth African Engineering Association has been largelythat of a critical observer. Progress in establishing theEngineering Association has been slow owing to certainbasic difficulties concerning the position of the Engineers'Association of South Africa (EA SA) and the vocationalgroup of professional engineers. .
The Institute carefully considered the draft constItu-tions of the proposed South African Engineering Associa-tion (SAVI) and the proposed Society of ProfessionalEngineers (SPE), received on 1st March, 1988.
In formulating its views, the Institute found it necessaryto examine the objectives of SAVI and SPE in somedetail, and to compare these with the objectives alreadyembodied in its own constitution and in those of theAssociated Scientific and Technical Societies of SouthAfrica (AS&TS), the Federation of Societies of Profes-sional Engineers (FSPE), the South African Council forProfessional Engineers (SACPE), the South AfricanAssociation of Registrable Engineering Technologists(SAARET), and the Affiliation of Societies RepresentingEngineering Technicians (ASRET).
A detailed letter setting out the views of the Institutewas addressed to the presidents of each of the engineer-ing institutions and umbrella bodies with an interest inthe matter.
In summary, the Institute indicated that it will supportthe formation of SAVI provided that certain changes aremade to the SAVI constitution as presently proposed.
The Interim Council was informed that the Institutedoes not support the concept of a full-time or part-timeperson being appointed as 'Mr Engineering', but that thePresident of SAVI should be a current or past presidentof one of the member societies.
With regard to the proposed formation of SPE, mostof the objectives and activities embodied in the draft con-stitution are already adequately catered for by the in-dividual engineering institutions. Therefore, the Institutecannot support the formation of SPE or its acceptanceas a member society of SAVI. However, if the over-whelming majority of engineering institutions stronglyfavour the formation of SPE as a member society ofSAVI, the Institute is prepared to live with the idea, pro-vided that major changes are made to the present draftconstitution of SPE.
The Institute accepts that the interests of engineeringtechnologists and engineering technicians are not ade-quately catered for at the present time by all the individualengineering institutions. For this reason, it supports theacceptance of SAARET and ASRET as member societiesof SAVI, until such time as the interests of technologistsand technicians are fully catered for by all the individualengineering institutions.
The Institute considers that the formation of a newSociety of Certificated Engineers as a member society ofSA VI is unnecessary, since the interests of certificatedengineers can be adequately catered for if the Institutionof Certificated Mechanical and Electrical Engineers SAis admitted as a member society of SAVI.
Finally, the Institute feels strongly that SAVI should
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be admitted as an Associate Member of AS&TS with arepresentative on the Controlling Executive of AS&TS,and that this should be entrenched in the constitution ofboth bodies.
6.4 Representation on ASRET and SAARETRepresentative Dr J. Lurie
6.4.1 ASRETThe lack of sponsorship enabling students at tech-
nikons to complete their mandatory practical training re-mained a cause of concern throughout the year. At a jointmeeting of ASRET and SAARET, it was decided toorganize a forum to address this problem. A survey ofthe situation at Technikon Witwatersrand has revealedthat, while there is no problem in the case of mining andextraction metallurgy (100 per cent employment), thereis a problem in engineering metallurgy.
During the year, a liaison committee between ASRETand SAARET was brought into life. It is anticipated thatthis committee will fulfil an important function since thetwo bodies have common problems that require ongoingattention.
The following exercises were initiated:(i) establishing standards of acceptable work for the
engineering technician in training;(ii) establishing skills profiles for engineering technicians.
6.4.2 SAARETThe first award of the SAARET gold medal was made
during the year to a mechanical engineering student. Thisprestigious award will be made each year for the bestdissertation for Master in Technology completed duringthe previous year at any technikon in the Republic.
During the year, it was very seriously questioned as towhether the only route to qualifying educationally as anengineering technologist should be via engineering tech-nician, or whether an alternative route should be intro-duced. This would include the practical training appro-priate for an engineering technologist.
6.5 Support of PROTECRepresentative Mrs M. DavidsonAlternate Prof A.R. Kemp
As a result of a ballvt organized by the Institute at therequest of PROTEC and the Founder Member Societies,Mrs Marie Davidson was elected the representative withProfessor A. R. Kemp as her alternate. The AnnualGeneral Meeting was held on 22nd March, 1988. Thefunding position was favourable, and a period of manage-ment consolidation had been reached in this rapidly ex-panding organization. A succession planning problem ex-isted for the Chairmanship in order to satisfy the interestsof all the stakeholders, viz sponsors, community, students,and educational establishments. Hence a 'triumvirate'was elected after much debate. Student performance inthe established examination system was above average.Every effort was being made by Branch Boards to achievea better balance of representation by industry, educa-tionists, and the local community.
It was proposed that enhanced involvement of engin-eering institutions in PROTEC should receive considera-
tion since they have the opportunity of playing a real rolein directing the development of PROTEC in the localareas where Branch Boards are established. Some of theareas where assistance could be offered are as follows:
(i) to help PROTEC understand the needs of the localindustry;
(ii) to inform local industry of PROTEC's work;(iii) to offer feedback on PROTEC student successes in
the workplace, and to highlight development areasthat need more effort;
(iv) to identify the resources available locally for use byPROTEC students, e.g. provide role models in theworkplace, field trips, material for use in projects,opportunities for work experience.
In Mrs Davidson's report, she urged institutions to ex-tend an invitation to PROTEC to make a presentationto their Councils that that they could better appreciatethe real successes achieved and the effective role the in-stitutes can play in support of PROTEC.
The Institute expresses its appreciation to Mrs David-son for the considerable time and effort she has givento PROTEC as the elected representative of the FounderMembers.
6.6 Support of the Phoenix ProgrammeRepresentatives Prof R.P. King
J.L. NelAlternate Dr R. Eric
Mr J.J. Geldenhuys took over on 21st June, 1988, asChairman of the Phoenix National Committee for the1988/89 year. During the past year, the Chamber's Man-power and Education Department and staff on thePhoenix Programme arranged numerous projects forteachers and scholars to visit mines, mineral-processingplants, mineral departments at universities, and minetraining centres. Phoenix Programme staff receive a con-tinuous flow of written and telephonic requests fromteachers and scholars for information about the mineralindustry. Education departments appreciate the contribu-tion that the Chamber and Phoenix staff make towardsschool-industry liaison, and continuous efforts are under-taken to include more mining and mineral-processing ac-tivities in the present school curriculum.
The core of Phoenix Programme activities is still aim-ed at making teachers and scholars aware of the scien-tific and technical careers that are available in the miningindustry to school-leavers. Since the start of the pro-gramme in 1974, some 1186 teachers and student teachershave attended 63 Phoenix courses, and 1360 scholars haveparticipated in 61 mineral-industry courses with a dura-tion of one day or longer. There has been a marked im-provement since 1983/84 in first-year enrolments inmining engineering and metallurgy at the Universities ofthe Witwatersrand and Pretoria, and it is hoped that thisupward trend will continue. A new staff appointment tothe Phoenix Programme and additional funding from theChamber of Mines have allowed the Phoenix Programmeto expand its activities and provide a wider range of ser-vices to teachers and scholars. The continued financialsupport from founder members and outside sponsors(AECI, Council for Mineral Technology, Envirotech,Ferro Alloy Producers' Association, Iscor, Rio Tinto, and
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the Institute's Education Fund) is greatly appreciated, andthis has allowed Phoenix staff the opportunity to broadenthe base of its activities. The Optional Science topic forStandard 9 pupils on the chemistry of copper was official-ly launched during January 1988, when three workshopswere conducted for 110 science teachers in the OrangeFree State. Additional workshops are planned throughoutSouth Africa for the latter part of 1988 and during the1989 year.
The Phoenix Programme, which is aimed at mathe-matics, physical-science, and geography teachers andschool pupils, is a long-term image-building programmedesigned to expose teachers, student teachers, andscholars to science, technology, and careers in the miningindustry.
The Phoenix Programme is at present the most com-prehensive and extensive school-industry liaison pro-gramme within the mining industry, and is a most vitallink between the mining industry and education depart-ments. The Programme is ideally suited to providematerials for mineral-industry curricula (slides, videos,posters, etc.) to schools on behalf of the South Africanmining industry.
6.7 Support of SANCOTSouth African National Committee on Tunnelling
Representative R.W.O. KerstenAlternate Dr O.K.H. Steffen
The corporate membership of SANCOT remained un-changed at seventeen, but during the year much atten-tion was paid to membership and finance, and a deci-sion taken will result in a major change in the structureof SANCOT. It was proposed and accepted that themembership categories should be increased from 1 to 4,Le. from Corporate member to Senior Corporate mem-ber, Corporate member, Associate member, and Affiliatemember.
Relevant amendments are being made to the Constitu-tion. Of the seven working groups, two are active andtwo are corresponding members of working groups of theInternational Tunnelling Association (ITA). SANCOTcontinued to lead the ITA working group 'Health andSafety in Work', and the group on 'Contractual Prac-tices' is an active participating member of the ITA work-ing group.
Two newsletters 'S.A. Tunnelling' again appeared asa SANCOT annual publication.
The annual seminar was held in November 1987 andwas well attended.
6.8 Support of EPPICEnvironmental Planning Professions Interdisciplinary
Key Performance AreaTo achieve its objectives, the SAIMM,
. through representation on bodies such as the Environ-mental Planning Professions Interdisciplinary Com-mittee (EPPIC), and by organizing colloquia, en-couraRes all those who practise in the minerals and
metals sector to be fully aware of the social and en-vironmental implications of their work and to takesteps to avoid the need for restrictive legislation.
We are proud that John Freer was elected NationalChairman of EPPIC in 1988.
EPPIC consists of delegates from the councils of thefollowing institutes: SAIMM, SAIEE, SAICE, ISAA,ILA(SA), SAITRP, CCLS, SAIF, and SAlE. As such,it represents planners in various branches of engineering,architecture, surveying, town and regional planning, andforestry, and is supported by ecologists.
EPPIC's mission is to bring home to the professionalplanners who are members of these institutes, an aware-ness of their responsibility to mankind for the way theytreat the environment when planning, constructing,operating, and closing their projects.
EPPIC was inaugurated in 1974-fourteen years ago-yet few of the members of its constituent institutes knowwhat EPPIC is, let alone what it stands for.
In the year under review, EPPIC has continued toaddress its visibility among its members and other seg-ments of the community by embarking on a strategicplanning exercise, by getting closer to the Department ofEnvironmental Affairs, and by launching the EPPICAwards. EPPIC submitted comments to the Departmentof Environment Affairs on two successive drafts of theEnvironmental Conservation Bill.
EPPIC, seen by the Minister as representative of theprofessional institutes, was invited to attend a meetinghe called recently in Cape Town, and was pleased to notethat many of its comments have been incorporated intothe Bill that is about to go before Parliament.
EPPIC's Awards consist of its National PremiumAward, its Best Paper Award, and its National StudentAward. They were announced at the end of 1987 and,despite the short notice, attracted a gratifying response.
EPPIC's National Premium Award is presented inrecognition of excellence for the way in which respect forthe environment is integrated with the development ofa project from conception, through planning, construc-tion, commissioning, and operation. It consists of afloating trophy and a distinctive certificate that is to beused for all of EPPIC's Awards. The trophy is a bronzeplaque depicting Southern Africa, its cities, industries,and agriculture integrated with the natural physical en-vironment of air, land, rivers, and oceans.
The Awards were presented for the first time at theAnnual World Environment Day Symposium, which washeld at Mintek on 2nd June, 1988-a popular event heldjointly by FSPE, EPPIC, AS&TS, and the HabitatCouncil.
7. INTERNATIONAL LIAISONPortfolio Holder: Or O.K.H. Steffen
Key Performance AreaTo achieve its objectives, the SAIMM,
. participates in and represents South Africa on bodiessuch as World Mining Congress and the Council ofMining and Metallurgical Institutions (CMMI), ap-points Corresponding Members in areas such as theUnited Kingdom, Australasia, Canada, and theUnited States of America, Japan, and South America,
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and interacts with sister institutes in other countriesto promote international exchange of scientific andtechnical information.
I t has become clear that liaison must take place on aregular basis and that personal contact with institutionsis the best method of communication. The Institute is for-tunate in having Or O.K.H. Steffen, with his overseasbusiness contacts, as a member. He has been a worthyrepresentative for the Institute at the overseas institutionsand a valuable ambassador for South Africa.
The Institute has also interacted with sister institutesin other countries to promote the international exchangeof scientific and technical information and of publica-tions. Mr John Austin has done valuable work in thisrespect for a number of years.
7.1 Council of Mining and Metallurgical Institutions(CMMI)
Representative J.D. AustinAlternates Or M.G. Atmore
Prof D. Buchanan
During the year, The Metallurgical Society of AIMEapplied for membership of the CMMI.
The first circular for the Fourteenth Congress of theCMMI has been sent out. The Congress will be held inEdinburgh, Scotland, from 2nd to 6th July, 1990, andis being organized on behalf of the CMMI by The In-stitution of Mining and Metallurgy. The theme of theCongress is 'Minerals, materials, and industry'.
In addition to the social functions and sightseeing visitsduring the week of the Congress, technical visits to miningand metallurgical operations in the United Kingdom andEurope will be arranged.
A meeting of the National Committee of the Inter-national Organizing Committee for the World MiningCongress was held to consider South Africa's role on thisbody. It was decided that South Africa should continueits membership in the World Mining Congress but shouldadopt a low-key attitude.
7.3 Co-operation with the SWA/Namibia Sectionof the IMM
Close contact with the SWA/Namibia Section of TheInstitution of Mining and Metallurgy was maintainedduring the year, and participation in IMM activitiesby Institute members in SWA/Namibia was activelyencouraged.
7.4 Corresponding Members of CouncilUnited Kingdom Or M.G. Atmore, Prof C.T. ShawAustralasia G.A. Mackay, R.H. SwanCanada Prof R W. MackenzieUSA Or J-M.M. Rendu
Prof M.D.G. SalamonOr G. RossiJapan
Chile Or E.J. MagriEurope D.A. Viljoen (deceased)
Contact was maintained with corresponding membersof the Institute in other countries to promote internationalexchange between the Institute and its overseas counter-parts. Or O.K.H. Steffen addressed the Australasian In-stitute of Mining and Metallurgy during a business visitto Kalgoorlie.
8. GENERALThe impact of the economic pressures in the present
South African environment on the activities of the In-stitute has meant that Office Bearers have to spend moreand more time on the Institute's work to ensure that theInstitute 'stays in the black' and can fulfil its objectives.These objectives are forcing people to work far morehours than can be afforded by people busy with their full-time professions.
Specific inputs by senior members over the years haveled to a very high standard, which can be attained onlyby working long hours over weekend, affecting familylife, as well as causing problems in the working environ-ment.
Unless the Institute solves this problem, it will even-tually reach the stage where people will not volunteer forservice. The only way to resolve this situation is for theInstitute to plan to obviate it. What is required is the con-tinuation of the high-quality, competent support of theSecretariat and, as before, the President and OfficeBearers should set an example of what is expected frompeople rendering voluntary service to the Institute.
In future, the Institute will pay specific attention to itsmanagement and the input required from Councillors.The volume of work expected will be set with due cogni-sance of the fact that people are serving on a voluntarybasis and should therefore be required to assist only asfar as their specific positions enable them to do so.
ADDENDUMNew Members
FellowD.J. Ackhurst, E. Adlard, R.H.c. Andrew, RG. Bell,
Or D.W. Boydell, A.J. BrasIer, G. Burrage, P.J. deKoker, R.L Drollinger, H.H. Haase, J.D.R. Henriques,E.J. Janse van Rensburg, R.F.J. Jansen, W.A. King,P.G. Laue, I.A. Lever, K.A. Lyell, A.C. Marlow, G.I.McPhail, D.M. Morley, W.A.H. Poppmeier, G.S. Stry-dom, H.G. van der Merwe, D. van Heerden, H.N.S.Wiechers, P.H. Williams.
MemberJ.M. Bogucki, J.F. Botha, P.G. Carvill, F.J. du Toit,
Cahill, c.P. Celliers, G.R. Chamberlain, P.J. Coetzer,W.N. Cool, D.R. Cutmore, K.R. Donaldson, R.J.Douglas, c.B. Draper, Miss M.E. du Toit, J.G.R.Eklund, J. V. Ferreira, R.J. Frangokis, A R. Goddard,J.H. Hartzer, R.P.H. Hayes, G.D.H. Hjul, J.P. Jansevan Rensburg, P.W. Jordaan, A.C. Kenyon, M.A.R.Kruger, R.D. Kruger, P. Ledger, G.D.M.E. Lequime,D.J. Lock, G.M.I. Lock, c.A. MacDonald, R.D. Mac-Pherson, D.E.E. Mare, S.W. Maritz, P.G. May, D.A.McAuley, D.B. McKay, J.A. Munro, B.P.N. Penny,D.W. Pienaar, LO. Ramirez Grados, A. Richter, M.V.Rueda, H.W. Scriba, C. Sill. LR. Smart, D.K. Smith,N.L Smith, M.c. Tsai, J.W. van der Merwe, G.LW ishart.
Company AffiliateAfrican Cables Ltd, Anglo American Coal Corp. Ltd,
Anglovaal Ltd, Anikem (Pty) Ltd, BHT Water Treatment(Pty) Ltd Incorp., Drew Technology, Compair (SA) Ltd,Global Ground Control (Pty) Ltd, Grinaker (Pty) Ltd,Precast Division, Havelock Asbestos Mines (Swaziland)Ltd, Hulett Aluminium Ltd, Industrial Consultants inAfrica, Keeve Steyn Incorporated, Mag Brakes (Pty) Ltd,Matla Coal Ltd, Metalock (Africa) 1956 (Pty) Ltd,Peritech., SA College of Mining c.c., Severin Miningand Development Co. (Pty) Ltd, Vereeniging RefractoriesLtd.
Members Transferred to Higher GradesTransfer to Honorary Life Fellow
Prof A.N. Brown.
Transfer to FellowR.D. Beck, G.c. Clatworthy, C.L de Jongh, W.P.
Erasmus, A.J. Freemantle, W.J.N. Gelderblom, H.J.c.Liebenberg, J.W. Oberholzer, P.D.K. Robinson, R.F.Sandenbergh, C.P. Smit, H.H. Stotko, P.C. van As-wegen, O. Visser.
Transfer to MemberJ.A. Coetzee, F. Diamond, P.A.J. Hosford, G.R. Jen-
fiery, M.M. Jonck, J.P. Jordaan, J. Killey, c.G. Kubank,D.E. Marsden, T.S. O'Connor, H. Olinger, I.R. Reid,T.D. van Wyk, R.E. Verburgt, J.J. Watt, D. Wilson.
Transfer to AssociateMrs LA. Coetzee, N.P.W. Davies, G. de Kock, J.S.J.
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Dudas, Mrs H.L Filmer, K.J.R. Ford, J.W.E. Gibbon,M.R. Giddy, S.P.A. Gregory, C.J. Gross, C.V. Haas-broek, M. Hanekom, B.H.J. Havenga, N.c. Hellmann,M.H. Karberg, R. Karstel, G.V.R. Landman, A Maass,S.H. MacLennan, D.A McAuley, I. Prpic, J.H. Ross,A.J. Schutte, c.B. Sheppard, M.J. Shirran, D. Snyman,J.C. Stapelberg, Z.B. Swanepoel, J.A Terblanche, J.G.Uys, M.A.L vanderWalt, H. van Dyk, H.J. van Velze,W.J.S. van Zyl, J.W.E. Vaughan-Jones, T.J. Victor, D.W ilson.
Transfer to StudentM.J. Gouws, F.P. Guilherme.
Members Who Were Re-instatedAs Member
P.M. Major.
As AssociateJ.J. Bornman, B.R. Pryor, M. Reeves.
As Studentc.J. Gross, D.A. Kruger.
As Company AffiliateThe Robbins Co. (Africa) (Pty) Ltd.
Members Who Resignedc.R. Bauristhene, R.L Bodu, R.G. Boswell, AP.W.
Briggs, E.J. Brink, Dr M.J. Bunyard, C. Ca.mpbell-White, LE. Chunnett, E.J. Conradle, S.L Cornu, D.S.Davis, Dr J.W. de Kock, E.L. Dempster, G.L.H. Dier-jug, I.J. Ferguson, J.L Fourie, E.B. Gordon, W.J.H.Gray, J.D. Gregory, P.J. Hansen, AJ. Hartner, R.Heunis, A. Higginson, M.A.N. Jansen van Rensburg,A.J. Johansen, J.O. Kempe, R.A. Laybourne, A.T.Lewis, R.E. Leyman, c.D. Maclagan, D.J .M. Martens,DrD.M. McKinnon, K.G. McLaggan, P. McLatchie, J.Meintjies, W.C.E. Meyer, C. Moll, D.M. Morris,.c.Mostert, G.J. Mostert, B.M. O'Hearn, P.A Oppenhelm,M. Pesta, J.F.A. Robberts, J.H. Roux, J.R. Scott, DrLH. Stein, I.D.N. Strachan, R.C.L Stoyell, G.J. Tay-tor, S.H.J. Taylor, D.J. Theorn, J.L van der Merwe,T. van der Wait, H.M. Wells.
Company AffiliatesBlackwood Hodge (SA) (Pty) Ltd, Engineering
Management Services (pty) Ltd, Prieska Copper Mi~es(Pty) Ltd, President Steyn Gold Mine, SKF South Afnca(Pty) Ltd.
Subscriptions Waived for Military ServiceI.B. Buche~ P.F.T. Burger, W.W. de Graaff.
FeesEntrance and subscription fees for the different grades
of membership are listed in Table Ill.
TABLE IIIENTRANCE AND SUBSCRIPTION FEES IN RANDS
Ferrous pyrometallurgyThe South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
is planning a Colloquium on Ferrous Pyrometallurgy,which is to be held in March 1989, and is calling forpapers.
Abstracts of approximately 100 words are invited ontopics relating to the general theme of technologicaldevelopments in ferrous pyrometallurgy. The followingareas of development are of special interest, but authorsare free to expand the theme, should they be in a posi-tion to make a contribution:
New developments in iron- and steel-making tech-nology
New developments in the technology of ferro-alloyproductionResearch in these fields.
The presentations will be of approximately 20 minutes
duration, but a special session is envisaged in which anopportunity will be given to authors to make a shortpresentation of 10 minutes on research or developmentwork in progress. This special session is designed to offerto researchers an opportunity to present an overview ofcurrent research activities. However, it will not be limitedto research work, and reports on new and innovative in-dustrial applications are also invited. Abstracts of 50words are invited for these short presentations.
Abstracts should be submitted by 28th October, 1988.Further information can be obtained from:
Professor R.J. DippenaarDepartment of Materials Science and Metallurgical
EngineeringUniversity of PretoriaPretoria. 0001.Tel. (012) 420-3190.
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