Volume 2 : 2021 The Mine Manager Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe Official Magazine ammz Mining In the conference new normal registration Transforming Knowledge Registration Process for Today & Tomorrow page12 page19 cover story Hunting in packs with Linos Masimura Zambezi Gas & Coal Mine: exclusive speech inside!! page 26 Over 170 delegates participate at the 2021 AMMZ Conference page 16 Cartepillar product preview Cartepillar global Mining page 30 'Advancing the Science and Practice of Mining in zimbtahebwmienesminacnea1g9er72v'olume 2 | Page 1
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Volume 2 : 2021 Contents Cover Story Hunting in packs with The Mine Manager Mr Masimura Linos Masimura Zambezi Gas & Coal Mine: Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe Official Magazine Exclusive speech inside!! Page 26 www.ammz.co.zw 18 Mining In the Contact us new normal Transforming knowledge for 20 Mount Pleasant Drive, today & tomorrow Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe 50 Emergency preparedness P.O Box 712, Harare, Zimbabwe in Rock Mechanics and related disasters: Email: [email protected] A critical look at local mining [email protected] case studies [email protected] Tel: +263 242 334 517 +263 242 334 507 Mobile: +263 782 708 397 +263 774 300 662 Chief Editor Innocent Guvakuva Editorial Team Judith Manyeruke Ashley Jordan Chihiya Bibiana Bvumbura Advertising & Sales Valentine Pirirayi Caroline Damioni Disclaimer The opinions expressed in the The Mine Manager Magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the AMMZ, Publisher or their agents. Any unauthorised copying of this publication,or of articles or columns herein other than for personal use or internal reference, without the express written permission by the Association of Mine Managers is strictly prohibited. Published by: Pagwew4w|.wtehaelmthintaelkm.acona.zgwer volume 2
Bongani Sibeko (left), Tsakane Hlangwane (Centre) & (Paul Brandrick)(right) 2021 Association of Mine Managers Conference 16 Command Centre: Carribea Bay, Kariba 19 November, 2021 Volume 2 : 2021 The Mine Manager Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe Official Magazine since 1972 The official quarterly magazine of the Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe. Celebrating 49 years of advancing the science and practice of mining in Zimbabwe since 1972. the mine manager volume 2 | Page 5
editor's note Chief Editor’s Note Innocent Guvakuva, 38 is the current Vice President of the Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe (AMMZ). He is a mining engineer with over 16 years’ experience with several blue-chip companies including Anglo American BNC Trojan Mine, Impala Mimosa Mine, Rio Tinto Murowa Diamonds. He is currently the Head of Mining at ZCDC. He holds a BSc in Mining Engineering and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. Innocent holds several positions that are aimed in the development of the Mining Industry in Zimbabwe: Professional Profile Welcome to the second edition of the Mine Managers Vice President AMMZ 2021 - 2022 Magazine. This edition encapsulates the keynote Zimbabwe School of Mines Board Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe AGM Member 2021 - 2023 and Conference which was held at the Caribbea Bay Academic Committee Chair Zimbabwe Resort in Kariba from the 18th to the 21st of November School of Mines 2021 - 2023 2021. The 2021 edition of the conference was bigger Vice Chair - SHE Committee Chamber and better than before with record physical attendees of Mines 2020 - 2021 from Mining companies, suppliers and government Conference Director – AMMZ Annual stakeholders to mention a few. Over one hundred physical participants turned up at the conference Conference 2019 - 2021 in Kariba as the event provided a platform for Mine Content Developer – AMMZ LinkedIn Managers to meet and cross pollinate whilst engaging and Twitter Accounts 2021 in various wellness and recreational activities. In total, Interim Committee Member – UZ Mining one hundred and seventy delegates participated in the 2021 AGM & Conference, both virtually and physically. Engineering Alumni 2020 – 2021 The conference kicked off on 18 November 2021, with Author - “The Corporate Mining physical registration which saw over eighty delegates Handbook” due for release in 2022 successfully registering and receiving their membership Ordinary Member of a Group that certificates. The BARZEM SHEQ Awards Dinner supports a Local Charity Organization - kicked off the conference proceedings with a befitting current welcome to all conference delegates. The 19th of November earmarked the AGM & Conference Main day, Innocent is a Family Man, Golfer and Manchester United Supporter. Page 6 | the mine manager volume 2
editor's note with the event being held in two conference guests who took time to unwind and enjoy rooms, namely Kariwa and Masasai in the Kariba Dam scenery. The final event accordance to all COVID – 19 Protocols. We of the conference was the closing Dinner had the pleasure of hosting Linos Masimura, which enabled all guests to enjoy parting the Executive Director of Zambezi Gas and moments and shots at the Caribbea Bay Coal, as the Guest of Honour, who flew all Resort. the way from South Africa for the event. His The Association would like to extend its presentation was the main highlight of the gratitude to the fifty corporate sponsors day, which left the most memorable message who made the AGM and Conference a to all participants. Over fifteen conference resounding success. Our top sponsors speakers took turns to tackle key topics that included Barzem who brought in Senior are pertinent to the science and practice specialists from Barloworld South Africa to of mining. This Mine Manager Magazine grace the event. Special mention goes to edition provides insights from some of the the VVIP and Platinum Sponsors, namely presentations that were done. Freda Rebecca Mines, Mimosa, Cell Our Annual AMMZ AGM was successfully Insurance and Revco. We look forward to held with the election of the new leadership building sustainable partnerships into the and Executive Council. Mr. Elton Gwatidzo bright future. was elected as the new AMMZ President We also look forward to a truly memorable whilst Innocent Guvakuva retained the AMMZ 50th Anniversary AGM and Annual position of Vice President. This edition of Conference and celebration in 2022. the magazine has a dedicated section on the As the Association celebrates its fifty newly elected AMMZ President and Executive years in existence, we look forward to council. ample support from our valued sponsors, On the evening of the 19th of November partners, members and stakeholders as we 2021, after the AMMZ AGM, the Annual seek to advance the science and practice Presidents Dinner was held by the Beach of mining in Zimbabwe. at the Caribbea Bay Resort. This event was specifically dedicated to introducing Mr. Elton Have a pleasant festive Season and see Gwatidzo as the newly elected President to all you in 2022. AMMZ members. The Dinner included special appreciation to all the event sponsors. All Innocent Guvakuva sponsors received sponsorship certificates according to their sponsorship category from Vice-President the new AMMZ President. Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe The evening was capped by a vibrant performance from Mbeu and the Mhodzi Happy reading!! tribe who proved to be the most favoured performers for the event. The 20th of the mine manager volume 2 | Page 7 November 2021, was the penultimate conference day which was dedicated to recreational activities. The main highlight was the AMMZ Sunset Cruise which serenated guests well into the night. Mbeu and the Mhodzi tribe provided entertainment to all
AMMZ leadership : Newly elected council members 2021-2022 Elton Gwatidzo is New AMMZ President. He is also a National Coordinator for Mine Rescue Zimbabwe. Elton has over 14 years mining experience with Pan African Mining, Buchwa Iron and Metallon. Innocent Guvakuva is the current AMMZ Vice President. He has 16 years mining experience with different blue chip companies. Currently he is Head of Mining for ZCDC. Coburn Katanda is the Past AMMZ President. He has 16 years industry experience and currently works for Tharisa Administration Services as the Mining Manager Page 8 | the mine manager volume 2
AMMZ leadership : Newly elected council members 2021-2022 Cloete Munjoma is a council Ray Chiridza, is a council member of the Association of member of the Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe. He Mine Managers Zimbabwe. He has over 21 years mining experi- has over 20 years experience ence. He is currently Mine Manag- in mining chemicals supply. er at Zimplats , Ngwarati mine. Currently he is the Business Development Manager for Acol Chemicals. David Matyanga is the Mining Eddington T Vere is a council Affairs Manager for the Chamber member of the Association of of Mines of Zimbabwe. He Mine Managers Zimbabwe. previously worked for the He has over 14 years mining Ministry of Mines. He has over experience. Currently he is 25 years experience in the Head of Mining at R Davies. mining industry. the mine manager volume 2 | Page 9
AMMZ leadership : Newly elected council members 2021-2022 Abel Makura is a council Tapuwa Munenerwa is member of the Association of a council member of the Mine Managers Zimbabwe. He Association of Mine Managers has 12 years mining experience Zimbabwe. Tapuwa has over 20 in the platinum sector. He is years mining experience Tapuwa currently the Section Manager at is currently Mine Manager at Anglo Unki Platinum Zimplats' Rukodzi mine. Gift Mapakame a council Akim Hove is the General member of the Association of Manager for Freda Rebecca Mine Managers Zimbabwe. He Gold Mine with over 30 years in has 10 years mining experience the Mining industry encompassing in the gold sector. Currently he senior operational, technical and is the Mine Manager for Freda production experience with Rebecca various organisations. Page 10 | the mine manager volume 2
AMMZ leadership : Newly elected council members 2021-2022 Tawanda Mutiswa Freddy Chamboko is a is a council member of the council member of the Association of Mine Managers Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe. He has 14 years Zimbabwe. He has 14 years open pit and underground mining experience. He mining experience. He currently holds a Bsc Hons in Mining works as a Mine Manager for Engineering. He is currently one of the Zimplats Ngezi working as a Section Manager underground mines. Unki. the mine manager volume 2 | Page 11
AMMZ Conference registration day 1: 18 November 2021 Registration Process: Registration day Page 12 | the mine manager volume 2
AMMZ Conference registration day 1: 18 November 2021 Thursday 18 November 2021 Total hotel guests : 75 It was a hot humid morning as the registration Total lodge guests : 25 desk was set up by the Wealthtalk Media Total conference guests : 100 team at 7:30am, supported by Mars medical team who were conducting onsite PCR tests. Total membership forms signed (Suppliers) : 27 Delegates trickled in between 8:am & 11am Total membership forms signed as they were handed their gifts as they (Managers) : 19 registered. We welcomed 56 new members Membership certificates who comprised of mine managers and issued : 80 mining equipment suppliers, lastly, we had council members & mine managers who were Old members who renewed : 24 renewing their membership. New members : 56 Total members : 80 Membership Graph Members 90 80 70 27-Oct 01-Nov 06-Nov 11-Nov 16-Nov 21-Nov 26-Nov 60 50 October - November 40 30 20 10 0 22-Oct the mine manager volume 2 | Page 13
Barzem Dinner day 1, 18 November 2021: 7pm till late Barzem Dinner SHEQ Awards Dinner : Proudly Sponsored by Barzem Under the African climate was how the Barzem took the centre stage with the Country conference kicked off, it was a hot humid night Director Mr Madovi taking the podium to for the delegates as the AMMZ 2021 AGM & introduce the guests from Barloworld. A brief Conference commenced. A prayer was made in history of Barzem and the work they have done thanksgiving for life and a successful event. in the mining sector was shared. Soon after Barzem was the sole sponsor of the the SHEQ shields were presented to the SHEQ dinner and they flew in a 4-member delegation winners by the Barzem Country Director and the team from Barloworld South Africa (franchise images are highlighted below; partners for CAT Barzem Zimbabwe); to witness • Winner: Zimplats, the event. Everyone was dressed to kill and the • Mine Rescue Shield: Mimosa Caribbea Bay Resort staff were at attention so • Runner Up SHEQ Shield: Freda Rebecca as to grant every wish from the delegates. After the presentation the 3 winners paraded The Safety Health Environment Quality their shields to fellow miners. Every conference (SHEQ) awards dinner was the opening event delegate also had the opportunity to introduce for the AMMZ Conference and many thanks to themselves and the corporate they represent Barzem Zimbabwe. during the dinner. It was indeed a pleasant start The SHEQ awards are a premier event to a memorable conference as the dinner went on the mining industry calendar as these on deep into the night, many memories were awards are there to celebrate, objectives that surely made on this star lit night. span across several different fields such as product or service quality, operational efficiency, environmental performance, and health and safety in the workplace. The 2021 SHEQ shields were given to the 2019 SHE winners who did not receive their shields in 2020 due to the effects of Covid-19. Page 14 | the mine manager volume 2
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2021 Association of Mine Managers Conference Command Centre: Carribea Bay, Kariba 19 November, 2021 Major Highlights +170 both physical & virtual delagates +50 Sponsors participated +15 Conference speakers Elton Gwatidzo (President of The Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe) Page 16 | the mine manager volume 2
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Coburn Katanda Past President of The Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe Page 18 | the mine manager volume 2
Mining in the new normal: transforming knowledge for today & tomorrow Mining in the New Normal Transforming Knowledge for Today & Tomorrow by Coburn Katanda Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe “AMMZ was formed in 1972 and it is (AMMZ) past president, Eng. Coburn Katanda an affiliate of the Chamber of Mines of took to the podium with cheers and ovation Zimbabwe”, Eng. Katanda said as he began from his peers, as he officiated his last his presentation. He perfectly lined up session as the AMMZ president. He opened the objectives of AMMZ and showed the the 2021 AGM with a background of what the delegates how the objectives contribute to the AMMZ is and where it is headed. $12 Billion mining industry target. 2021 Strategic Agenda “The growth in membership directly translates advantage.” He highlighted the need to bring to a bigger human resources pool which in the AMMZ website to life and also to revitalize turn assists in the implementation of AMMZ the brand logo so that it has a modern feel to goals to push the brand internationally.”, he it. said, “With digital media on the rise let us also ride on and use all media channels to our the mine manager volume 2 | Page 19
Mining in the new normal: transforming knowledge for today & tomorrow Membership, PR, Finance & Admin As he was done with housekeeping issues like the School of Mines and local universities he touched on issues to do with supporting which offer mining industry courses should be academic institutes which assist in tuning out included in the yearly calendar of AMMZ. the mining industry professionals. Institutes Technology, Innovation & Academic Institutions Page 20 | the mine manager volume 2
Mining in the new normal: transforming knowledge for today & tomorrow Safety and health are key issues of paramount casualty mining environment. importance in the mining sector and AMMZ ensures that there are frequent and intensive safety workshops so as to achieve a zero- Special Projects SHEQ & Collaboration the mine manager volume 2 | Page 21
Mining in the new normal: transforming knowledge for today & tomorrow Strategic Plan Socialization & Implementation Plan ■TMMM Page 22 | the mine manager volume 2
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2021 key mineral production statistics 2021 Key Mineral Production Statistics By Pardon Chitsuro – Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe The Chamber of Mines representative “In the midst of a tough operating environment, Mr Chitsuro highlighted key mineral the Chamber is striving to ensure that the production statistics which have been mining sector’s operations are smooth and has experienced in the first 10 months, therefore, engaged the Ministry and financial which saw a strong growth in gold and authorities to address some of the operational diamond. Despite the effects of the Covid 19 challenges” he added on. He further highlighted pandemic in the past 2 years, Zimbabwe had how power cuts and capital shortages hit hard exports valued at 3,4billion as at October which on overall efficiency and productivity. is bigger than what the industry experienced in The Chamber of Mines has proposed that 2020. By year end mineral exports are expected mines should pay taxes in the local currency to to hit a time pick of 4,5billion which is a great ensure that their forex is saved for the import achievement towards the foreign currency of critical materials required for production; initiatives of the country. and there has to be a facility to cushion miners “2022 prospects for the country are allowances in this trying times. very positive, and this stems from the global economic prospects which are supporting the The major milestones that the Chamber of demand for minerals with positive spinoffs Mines of Zimbabwe has achieved include; and high prices.”, Mr Chitsuro said,” Inadequate revolving loan fund for the gold sector, forex to meet operating requirements and the beneficiation taxes for the PGMs and Lithium liquidation of mine revenues at the prevailing minerals and incremental export incentive. bank rate has resulted in a loss of 20 % of the ■TMMM mines’ gross revenues as there are exchange rate disparities with the operating environment.” Page 24 | the mine manager volume 2
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COVER STORY: HUNTING IN PACKS WITH LINOS MASIMURA Hunting in packs with Linos Masimura The 2021 AMMZ conference which was held in he was one of the top Students for Carribea Bay was graced by the presence of things he didn’t know at first and the director and shareholder of Zambezi gas evidently now he is one of the top and coal mine, Mr Linos Masimura who was the bosses of one of the country’s biggest guest speaker of the event. companies. He talks about how everyone Brief Background of Linos Masimura comes from diverse back grounds and have reached a certain level but the Giving a brief background of himself which can be described as one motivational story, Mr Masimura was challenges are now going a step further born and bred in the rural areas of Gutu. He describes and being able to live a legacy to the himself as a village boy who only got to town for the first next person. He added that if one dies time when he was in high school. Mr Masimura didn’t with their knowledge, they will be just grow up with so many privileges, according to him, the making the cemetery the richest square first time he was in a room with a computer was when he mile and all the ideas will be going to got to university where he was studying I.T. the grave. He went on to talk about how things change and Mr Masimura shared his how we are now living in a dynamic world sharing a very thoughts about mine managers. He personal story on how at one point he struggled to type highlighted that there is a vision that using a computer but he couldn’t let that stop him or they are driving globally and also define who he was. Being a village boy was never a limit one they are driving nationally. He for Mr Masimura, by the time he graduated in University talked about how they are mining in an environment where the UN has set sustainable development goals and how those goals put a lot of responsibilities on mine managers but at the same time each nation has gone a step further and put in national development goals. He gave the example of the Zimbabwean USD$12billion target of which project which the mining managers are the main drivers. Mr Masimura believes that if one succeeds on their own, leaving their peers behind, they are only brewing more trouble for themselves. He went on to say that one cannot succeed as an island and if you ever find yourself making it in the industry and your peers are not sharing with Linos Masimura you and you are not there sharing with Director & CEO of Zambezi Gas & Coal Mine them, just know your time to fall shall Page 26 | the mine manager volume 2
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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL OF MINES On highlighting key milestones, Engineer “From the 4 strategic business units, the ZSM Gwaze said, “The department currently has Gemmology Centre will be the first educational an inventory of 22 short courses which are facility devoted exclusively to the study of supplemented in number by customized training gemmology, lapidary and jewellery technology. Its’ options offered to the mining industry.” The aim is two-fold – to provide professional training department offers 12 online courses, 9 face to for those planning to become or already involved face courses and 1 MOOC. in gem and jewellery trade, as well as to expand The ZSM strategic business units provide an the knowledge and appreciation of gemstones opportunity for key stakeholders within the among members of the general public.”; he Mining sector to partner with the institution. added on as he explained further how the ZSM Currently the 4 key strategic units include; institution will add value to the economy. • ZSM Assay and Geo-Chemical Laboratory • ZSM Experimental Mine • ZSM Mine Rescue Centre • ZSM Gemmology Centre Support Required from the Mining Sector the actual field and have hands-on experience. The Mining industry is modernising hence there Engineer Gwaze implored mining sector to avail is need for acquisition of modern equipment. attachment placements for students, student ■TMMM learnership programs & career mentorship. Industry personnel are welcome to deliver lectures to students as they will be coming from the mine manager volume 2 | Page 41
Challenges and Opportunities in Mine Environmental Control Challenges and Opportunities in Mine Environmental Control By Eng.Caston Musa Unki was represented by Engineer of underground work and he stressed the Caston Musa who tackled the importance of ventilation as it affects the challenges and opportunities in the overall production of a mine. He explained how mining environment. Eng. Musa natural ventilation can be taken advantage of began his presentation by stressing on the in small workings but when it comes to larger importance of individual and collective efforts operation, this system will be unreliable as it in any endeavour. might not operate as anticipated. Eng. Musa shot straight to the challenge Page 42 | the mine manager volume 2
Challenges and Opportunities in Mine Environmental Control The graph below depicts a cost curve that shows a guide of mine profitability and also indicates how mines are able to ride a recession. the mine manager volume 2 | Page 43
Elton Gwatidzo (President of The Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe) The Board, Management and Staff of Bulawayo Mining Company (Private) Limited (How Mine), would like to extend their congratulations to Mr. Elton P. Gwatidzo, How Mine Manager, on being elected the new President of the Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe. MAKOROKOTO, AMHLOPE, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Page 44 | the mine manager volume 2
Challenges and Opportunities in Mine Environmental Control “Large mines rely on mechanical ventilation, intake and return airway configuration that which helps in boosting air circulation for safer should meet the requirements for mechanized working environment and higher production.”, mining. Ventilation design must be incorporated he said; “This ventilation system comes with its at the initial stages of Mine Design so as to drawbacks which are increased pollutants load reduce re-entry time. FABs aimed at increasing in mines & this has infrastructure costs versus equipment and asset utilization (Mines lose production benefits.” up to 16.7 %). Re-entry clearance (legislated 4 He highlighted the impact of hours) delays results in more costs. infrastructure such as airway dimensions, “Diesel-Powered Machinery introduce noxious the workplace.”The solutions for the above- gases like Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) mentioned challenges include the adoption and other pollutants.”, Eng. Musa said. He of Tier 3 engines for lower emissions, use added on, “Diesel machinery generate heat and of cleaner fuel (Low Sulphur) & Fitting of DP produce noise which further negatively impact Filters, noise attenuators and improved air the mine manager volume 2 | Page 45
Challenges and Opportunities in Mine Environmental Control velocities for dissipation of heat. and hence the quantities of fresh air reaching active faces. It is encouraged that mine design Mechanized mining leads to rapid and size of airways match the machines developments and higher production rates employed.” (Large volume of broken tonnage increases workplace dust load. This result in high fresh When practicing reef mining capturing high air demand to maintain a healthy air to tonnage grades creates ventilation challenges and ratio of at least 2.5m3/s/kiloton/month). confined spaces and also Increasing velocities by use of booster fans introduces extra costs. However, Eng. Musa said “Extensive “At Unki, ideal bord face length is 12 meters, but excavations underground lead to complex due to geotechnical challenges the mine bords network of airways and hence more air average is 9 meters. Process improvements will leakages. In addition, geotechnical designs help improve extraction.” Eng. Musa explained. further complicate airflow direction which ■TMMM impacts air utilization and mine airway dimensions and resistance affect air velocities Page 46 | the mine manager volume 2
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Navigating Occupational Health and Safety in the New Normal Navigating Occupational Health and Safety in the New Normal By Dr Chigwada The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a way of based risk management. describing the blurring of boundaries between 3. Zimbabwe should consider the physical, digital, and biological worlds. It’s a fusion of advances in artificial intelligence (AI), establishing a Mine Health and robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT),3d printing, Safety Council. This will be a tripartite genetic engineering, quantum computing, and organisation (Labour, Government and other technologies. Employer) organisation mandated to conduct research aimed at Towards the $12BN ZIM Mining Industry improving OHS conditions in the mining sector, disseminating research 1. Increased focus on cultivating and outcomes, cultivating a culture of sustaining positive/strong OHS OHS and reviewing / updating / closing culture. Include OHS culture models. gaps in mining OHS legislation. 2. Increased focus on proactive and 4. The mining sector to come up with innovative predictive OHS risk management, ways to promote learning from OHS incidents through the use of fourth industrial and knowledge sharing on OHS best practices. revolution (4IR) technologies. This will ■TMMM complement conventional reactive Page 48 | the mine manager volume 2
Navigating Occupational Health and Safety in the New Normal Retirement Planning Family Protection Schemes Estate Planning Investment Advice Wealth Acquisition Employee Welfare Tawanda Manyeruke 0779 402 929 [email protected] the mine manager volume 2 | Page 49
A critical look at local mining case studies Emergency preparedness in Rock Mechanics and related disasters: A critical look at local mining case studies ZINIRE is a non-profit making organisation • Monitoring; which promote sound engineering practices • Fourth industrial revolution (4IR); through reseach and Development and has • lastly but not least he concluded with more than 100 members. They are also an affiliate of the international society of rock recommendations. mechanics and rock engineering (ISRM). Locally they are the only facilitator of the Strata Control Risk perception is subjective and is also Practical Exams. They also offer a platform for affected by a number of factors among which Networking, research and information sharing. Mr. Musembwa grouped into four categories A representative from ZINIRE, Mr Munyaradzi namely: individual, cognitive factors, contextual Musembwa took us through his presentation on factors and affective factors. Risk perception ‘Emergency preparedness in Rock Mechanics determines how hazards are stacked on a and related disasters’, which according to him is priority of hierarchy and how risk is managed. just a critical look at local mining case studies. He highlighted that how a particular risk is In his presentation he tackled on quite a few but framed has a great bearing on how resources interesting issues which he felt would stay a are folded towards mitigation therefore it is very discourse in future on the subject of matter. He much important to perceive risk correctly which touched on the following listed issues: in his case would be ground stability. • risk perception; Mr. Musembwa went on to give a • the design wheel; brief explanation on the design process. He • what history has taught us; pointed out that normally it’s supposed to be • preparedness; a structured and logical engineering process • the $12 Billion Industry; meant to yield stable excavations but it doesn’t always pen out like that. He urged on Source: https://www.tuv.com/world/en/rock-mechanics-studies.html Page 50 | the mine manager volume 2
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