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The quickest and most cost-effective option to travel from the airport to Sandton (and return) is via the Gautrain.

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IMA 2014 Bursary Guidelines

Objective: The primary goal of the IMA 2014 Bursary is to support young and established mineralogists from financially restricted environments as well as current full-time students, to attend and participate in IMA 2014. A prerequisite is that an applicant has to present (accepted poster or oral presentation) at IMA 2014, and the applicant has to be actively involved in research.

Funding:
All bursaries are subject to availability of earmarked sponsorship (no guarantees). The amount of the bursary will be determined by the judgement of the Bursary Committee, subject to availability of funds and merit, and will include at least a sponsored registration fee.

Application Guidelines: 
The application deadline is 16 March 2014. Applications are submitted online together with abstract submission on the same web form.
Applications should contain the following:

1. The submitted abstract(s) for poster or oral presentation.
2. Clarity on whether the applicant is a student, young scientist or from a financially restricted area.
3. Short (max. 150 words) motivation for the bursary application, including a summary of current research, financial need and how attending IMA 2014 will benefit the applicant’s future academic career.
4. The applicant's abbreviated curriculum vitae, including an academic record.
5. A signed supporting letter, on an official institutional letterhead, from the applicant's supervisor / superior, confirming the applicant's current appointment or registration, and activity in mineralogical research.

 

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Contact us through the booking link provided or call us on +27 21 915 4700 to book your IMA travel needs.

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Your personal travel manager will discuss your needs with you and will provide you with the best options available to you.

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Your personal travel manager is part of a small team and there's always a member of that team 'on call' for emergency support.

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IMA ACCOMPANYING PERSONS TOURS

The organising committee is planning an exciting accompanying persons' programme for IMA 2014.
The basic cost for an accompanying person is R150 per person, which includes a name badge and access to the exhibition hall for the duration of the Congress.
Social events would be an additional cost – should you wish to participate in the social events, please indicate your preference on the registration form.
The following tours have been arranged for accompanying persons – you may make your selection on the registration form. Tours are an additional cost.

DATE	TOUR	PRICE
Monday, 1 September 2014	Johannesburg City Tour OR Lesedi Cultural Village	R605 R950
Tuesday, 2 September 2014	Soweto Township Tour OR Krugersdorp Game Reserve	R1,150 R1,150
Wednesday, 3 September 2014	Johannesburg City Tour OR Lesedi Cultural Village	R605 R950
Thursday, 4 September 2014	Soweto Township Tour OR Krugersdorp Game Reserve	R1,150 R1,150

 

LESEDI CULTURAL VILLAGE

If you want to get an idea of traditional South African culture, then the Lesedi multi-cultural village is a must. Day visitors get to experience the origins of today's colourful South African nation and receive a guided tour of the Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa and Pedi homesteads, after a multi-visual presentation. There are two 3-hour tours, one in the morning and one late afternoon, which is definitely the more preferable because of the atmosphere the traditional singing and dancing session, held in the boma right at the end of the tour, creates at night. The NyamaChoma restaurant offers a Pan African Buffet in true African style, after which visitors are invited to gather around a fire to share in some 'mamba juice', a unique Lesedi drink, before the story telling and singing and dancing begin.

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SOWETO

Soweto is one of the famous cities in the world due to the important role it played during the struggle against apartheid.
It is a vibrant township with many political-historical icons depicting the turbulent transition to democracy in South Africa.
Townships are a unique phenomenon of South Africa of which Soweto, with its almost 4 million residents, is the largest.
A visit to Soweto gives one an opportunity to experience the township vibe and meet the friendly locals. Visit Hector Pietersen Museum, Rosa Mundi Church, Nelson Mandela House & Many more. Enjoy a lunch at a local shebeen.
Munsiville/Kagiso/Mohlakeng –An Authentic African experience, where you can live the township life for a day.

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JOHANNESBURG CITY TOUR

Egoli, the beloved "City of Gold" and its tranquil suburbs.A monument of greed, lust for power and exploitation of the masses. See how a city transformed from all that was sordid into the financial capital of Africa.
It has become our welcome centre to the world, a city of hopes and dreams, more importantly, home to us all. View Nelson Mandela bridge, drive through historic Newtown, visit Constitution Hill, Panaromic view from Carlton Centre.

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KRUGERSDORP GAME RESERVE

Grassy hills, rolling plains and bush filled ravines provide a widely varying and diverse habitat for the approximately 30 different mammal species which inhabit this 1500 hectare sanctuary on the outskirts of Krugersdorp. Visitors can spot White Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe, Hippo, Black Wildebeest, Zebra and many antelope species including the rare Roan and Sable Antelope, Tsessebe, Eland, Waterbuck, Kudu, Oryx, Red Hartebeest, Blesbok, Springbok, and Impala just to mention a few. A special attraction is the 100 ha Lion enclosure in the middle of the Reserve. Nocturnal animals include Brown Hyena, Black Backed Jackal, and Genet. You may be lucky enough to spot a Leopard which may have wandered in from the nearby Magaliesberg Mountains.

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Registration Information

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How to Register:

1. Click on the "Register" button
2. Complete the on-line registration form
3. Press "submit"
4. Your registration will be forwarded to the Conference Secretariat and downloaded directly onto the database
5. The data that you input will appear on your registration record on the official Conference database

 

Registration Fees & Entitlements:

Full Registration:

CATEGORY	EARLY BIRD (if booked and paid for before 17 April 2014)	NORMAL (if booked and paid between 18 April and 30 June 2014)	LATE (01 July 2014 - 31 August 2014)	WALK-IN at the IMA Conference 2014
Standard Registration	R5,500.00 incl. VAT	R6,750.00 incl. VAT	R8,000.00 incl. VAT	R9,000.00 incl. VAT
Student/Pensioner Registration (65+ fully retired)	R3,000.00 incl. VAT	R3,500.00 incl. VAT	R5,000.00 incl. VAT	R7,750.00 incl. VAT
Day Registration	R2,000.00 incl. VAT

 

STANDARD AND STUDENT / PENSIONER REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Entrance to all conference sessions for the days that you are registered for
• Entrance to the exhibition for the days that you are registered for
• Attendance of social event:
  • Welcome Cocktail Party
• 2 x Tea / coffee breaks per day
• All published Conference proceedings
• Delegate package

 

STANDARD REGISTRATION EXCLUDES:

• Lunch for delegates own account
• Casual Dinner and Conference Dinner tickets are available at an additional cost

 

DAY REGISTRATION FEE:

• Entrance to all conference sessions for the days that you are registered for
• Entrance to the exhibition for days that you are registered for
• 2 x Tea / coffee breaks per day, for days that you are registered for
• Delegate package
• Excludes all social events

 

Social Events

Welcome Cocktail Party	Included in the registration fee
Welcome Cocktail Party Additional Tickets:	R300.00 incl. VAT
Casual Dinner	R400.00 incl. VAT
Conference Dinner	R500.00 incl. VAT

 

Accompanying Person - R150.00 incl. VAT

• Name badge
• Access to exhibition area for the duration of the conference

 

Terms and Conditions

1. Access to and attendance at the conference will only be confirmed on receipt of payment.
2. Payment is due prior to the start of the Conference. In the event of there being limited number of delegates, preference will be given to persons who have paid their registration in full.
3. All early bird fees must be paid by the closing date of the early bird time period. Failure to pay the early bird fee by such date, will be liable for the standard registration fees.
4. All standard fees must be paid by the closing date of the standard time period. Failure to pay the standard fee by such date, will be liable for the full registration fees.
5. Delegates who have booked prior to the start of the conference and have not paid will be liable to pay at the on site registration fee rates before being allowed entry into the conference.
6. An invoice with the Conference bank details will be sent to you within 48 hours of receipt of your registration.
7. Receipts will only be issued once proof of payment has been received, and once the payment has cleared and been identified in the Conference bank account.
8. Proof of payment is to be emailed or faxed to Shelley-Anne Abrahams, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / F: .
9. Please ensure that all payments make clear reference to the delegate being paid for, with their unique PIN number. (Name, Surname, PIN number).
10. All payments must be made payable to IMA 2014.
11. Registrations are transferable to delegates who have not yet registered.
12. Delegates attending from countries outside South Africa are requested to make payment in South African Rands (ZAR) and are responsible to cover the bank charges. The full delegate registration fee amount invoiced must appear in the conference bankaccount. Should this not be the case, the delegate will need to pay the difference in cash on site before being allowed toparticipate in the Conference .
13. Online Registration will close on Friday, 22 August 2014.

 

Cancellations and Termination of Registrations

1. On completion of this application you will be liable for the full amount of the registration fees subject to the cancellation conditions below.
2. All cancellations must be received in writing by the Conference Secretariat.( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
3. Cancellations received before 30 June 2014 will receive a full refund, less a 10% administration fee.(or the amount of the administration fee whichever is the greater amount).
4. Cancellation received between 1 July and 31 July 2014 will receive a 50% refund.
5. No refunds will be issued for cancellation received after 1 August 2014.
6. All refunds due will only be issued after the Conference.
7. Any registrations received after 1 August 2014 will not be entitled to any refund or credit, and such person will be liable for the full registration fee as per point (1) above.
8. The Organising Committee reserves the right to decline a request for a refund.

NOTE: Delegates who do not cancel in writing by 01 August 2014 and do not arrive at the Congress will be liable for the full congress registration fee. If fees have been paid, no refund will be issued

Special Requests
All reasonable dietary requests will be catered for. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.

 

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Day Tours

South Africa is a world leader in mining. The country is famous for its abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of world production and reserves, and South African mining companies are key players in the global industry. One of the highlights of the IMA 2014 Meeting will be the field trips around southern Africa to experience this rich mineral heritage for yourself.

 

Anglo American Research Laboratory Eskom Coal Pilot Test Facility Rosh Pinah and Oranjemund

Cullinan Diamond Mine Iron Ore and Manganese Deposits Vredefort Dome

Eastern Bushveld and Nkomati Mintek Laboratories Tour Witwatersrand Golden Geology

 

 

Background Information

Mineralogy in South Africa

South Africa is the world's biggest producer of platinum, and one of the leading producers of gold, diamonds, base metals and coal.

South Africa holds the world's largest natural reserves of gold, platinum-group metals, chrome ore and manganese ore, and the second-largest reserves of zirconium, vanadium and titanium.

At the same time, there is considerable potential for the discovery of other world-class deposits in areas yet to be exhaustively explored.

The sector spans the full spectrum of the five major mineral categories - namely precious metals and minerals, energy minerals, non-ferrous metals and minerals, ferrous minerals, and industrial minerals.

Apart from its prolific mineral reserves, South Africa's strengths include an extremely high level of technical and production expertise, and comprehensive research and development activities.

The country has world-scale primary processing facilities covering carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium, in addition to gold and platinum. It is also a world leader of new technologies, such as a ground-breaking process that converts low-grade superfine iron ore into high-quality iron units.

Contribution to the economy

With the growth of South Africa's secondary and tertiary industries, the relative contribution of mining to South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) has declined over the past 10-20 years.
Nonetheless, the industry is continually adapting to changing local and international world conditions, and remains a cornerstone of the economy, making a significant contribution to economic activity, job creation and foreign exchange earnings.

The sector accounts for roughly one-third of the market capitalisation of the JSE, and continues to act as a magnet for foreign investment in the country. In 2009, according to the Chamber of Mines of South Africa, the industry contributed:

8.8% directly, and another 10% indirectly, to the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
Over 50% of merchandise exports, if secondary beneficiated mineral exports are counted.
About 1-million jobs (500 000 directly).
About 18% of gross investment (10% directly).
Approximately 30% of capital inflows into the economy via the financial account of the balance of payments.
93% of the country's electricity generating capacity.
About 30% of the country's liquid fuel supply.
Between 10% and 20% of direct corporate tax receipts (together worth R10.5-billion).
In 2009, South Africa's mining industry was the largest contributor by value to black economic empowerment (BEE) in the economy, in terms of the value of BEE transactions completed.

Minerals beneficiation

For over 130 years, South Africa's mining industry has provided the critical mass for the development of a number of other world-class industries - energy, financial services, water services, engineering services, specialist seismic, geological and metallurgical services - that either supply the mining sector or use its products.

Not only does the mining sector use considerable services and inputs from the domestic economy, it also supplies many associated industries that use mining products to keep the wheels of the South African economy moving.
For example, 98% of the country's cement and more than 90% of the country's steel is fabricated locally from locally produced minerals.

Lucrative opportunities exist for further downstream processing and adding value locally to iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, platinum group metals and gold. And a wide range of materials is available for jewellery - including gold, platinum, diamonds, tiger's eye and a variety of other semi-precious stones.

The government has targeted the downstream or beneficiated minerals industry as a growth sector, and where the commercial opportunities exist, downstream beneficiation is already taking place.

In 2009, the Chamber of Mines estimated that around R200-billion in value was added to the local economy through the intermediate and final product industries that use minerals produced by South Africa's mines.

Mineral sales and exports

In 2009, coal became the largest component of South Africa's mining industry by sales value, with total sales of R65.4-billion, followed by platinum group metals at R58-billion and gold at R49-billion - the top three minerals accounting for 71.2% of total mineral sales. Most commodity prices declined in 2009 due to the impact of the global financial crisis, which led to production declines for most minerals, resulting in the value of South African mineral sales falling by 19.6% to R241.3-billion.

South African mining companies, like most of their international peers, responded to the crisis by cutting back on supply and closing uneconomic production, which saw total South African mining production falling by 6.6% in 2009. According to the Chamber of Mines, the decline in mineral sales was driven by the decline in sales of manganese (down 67.8%), platinum group metals (down 36.7%) and coal (down 9.8%).

While total primary mineral exports sales fell by 19.7% to R176.4-billion in 2009, they still accounted for 31.7% of South Africa's total merchandise exports. And the addition of exports of secondary beneficiated minerals - such as catalytic converters, ferro-alloys, steel, chemicals and plastics - took the exports of the country's "mineral complex" to about R280-billion, or about 50% of South Africa's total merchandise exports, in 2009.

Rise of the junior mining sector

The junior mining sector in South Africa was born of new legislation in the form of the Mining and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2006. The law enforced a "use it or lose it" principle, stipulating that mining rights not used by mining companies to exploit minerals in the ground would revert back to the state.

The legislation gave rise to the development of the junior mining sector in South Africa. Unused mining rights held by mining groups, but not used for years, were awarded to newly established junior companies that often showed themselves to be true mining entrepreneurs.

The advent of the legislation saw the launch in the same year of the Nedbank South Africa Junior Mining and Exploration Index, an instrument tracking the performance of junior miners operating in South Africa. The index aimed to raise the profile of the sector that had been dominated by major mining houses for more than a century.

The dominance of the majors - including BHP Billiton, Anglo American, Impala Platinum, Anglogold Ashanti, Anglo Platinum, Goldfields, Sasol, Harmony and Kumba - is still reflected in the resources sector of the JSE. The top 13 companies by size constitute over 95% of the total market capitalisation of all listed mining companies.

The Junior Mining and Exploration Index, comprising 38 mid- and small-cap miners such as Aquarius Platinum, Uranium One, Wesizwe, Platmin and Great Basin Gold, reached a market capitalisation high of R130 395 602 (about US$18.3-million) on 6 March 2008 and, following the global financial crisis, a low R43 555 730 (about $6.1-million) on 3 February 2009. However, the index recovered from the low of 931.89 points on 21 November 2008, soaring to 1 602.28 on 15 September 2010, pointing to a steady recovery in the smaller sector.

Sources:

Chamber of Mines of South Africa
Department of Minerals and Energy
Department of Trade and Industry
South Africa Yearbook

Venue

Johannesburg, the largest city of South Africa, is the host city of the IMA Conference this year.

The Conference will take place at the:

Sandton Convention Centre (SCC)
Maude Street
SANDTON 2196
South Africa

Tel: +27 11 779 0000
Website: www.saconvention.co.za

The SCC is located in the district of Sandton, Johannesburg's premier financial and business centre, and is adjacent to major shopping and entertainment complexes.

The SCC will accommodate all Conference plenary sessions, side sessions and any other meetings associated with the Conference.

Tours

Cape Town Victoria Falls

Garden Route What to do at Sun City

Pilanesberg Private Game Reserve

News

 

IMA2014 IS WELL ON TRACK

Arrangements for the quadrennial International Mineralogical Association meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 1–5 September 2014 are well on track, reports Dr Sabine Verryn, chair of the Organising Committee: “The scientific committee is thrilled at the response to calls for session topics and workshops, and is excited by the number of registrants at this early stage.” READ MORE

International Year of Crystallography

2014 marks the International Year of Crystallography, which commemorates the centennial of X-ray diffraction, as well as the 400th anniversary of Kepler's observation of symmetry. These observations have led to extensive study of symmetry in matter and use of X-ray diffraction in the study of crystalline materials. To mark the occasion, there will be a number of events and activities taking place throughout the world. At IMA2014, these will involve showcasing the application of crystallography in mineralogy, with a number of sessions devoted to this. For further information, visit www.iycr2014.org.

 

 

 

Media Partner

IMA2014 touring China

During the first half of July 2013, the chairs of the organising and scientific committees had the privilege of visiting China, in advertising the IMA2014 conference. This came at the kind invitation of Peking University. Read more

 

Minister of Science & Technology to open IMA 2014

The organising Committee of IMA 2014 is delighted that Mr Derek Hanekom has agreed to deliver an address at the official opening of IMA 2014 at the Sandton Convention Centre on Sunday, 31 August 2014. Mr Hanekom is the Minister of Science and Technology of the Government of the Republic of South Africa, a position he has held since October 2012. He has also served as a member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress since 1994. His willingness to undertake the official ceremony underlines the importance of the IMA conference to the South African Government.

 

GSA2013

Representatives of the IMA2014 organising committee hosted an exhibition stand at the Geological Society of America's 125th conference in Denver, Colorado (27th-30th October 2013). The conference drew a crowd of over 8000 delegates to whom we promoted IMA2014 and highlighted the fantastic opportunities on offer from South Africa. Read more

 

Geoforum 2013

IMA 2014 proudly attended and exhibited at the GSSA Geoforum 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa (3-5 July 2013). The meeting was attended by approximately 200 delegates. The IMA exhibition stand drew many interested visitors and exciting new opportunities presented themselves. Overall, it was a successful meeting and we look forward to seeing everyone at the IMA meeting next year. Read more

 

Kimberley Diamonds FIRST Announcement

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CAG24

IMA 2014 proudly attended and exhibited at the 24th meeting of the Colloquium of African Geology (CAG24) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (8-14 January 2013). The colloquium is a biannual meeting organised under the auspices of the Geological Society of Africa (GSAf) with CAG24 being attended by approximately 500 delegates from Africa and abroad representing 60 different countries from all continents.
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Travel Grants

International Advisory Committee

Prof. Dr. Walter V. Maresch - President of the International Mineralogical Association

Prof. Georges Calas - Univerity of Paris

Prof. Peter A. Williams - University of Western Sydney

Prof. Herbert Poellamnn - University of Halle-Saale

Prof. Aberra Mogessie - President of the Geological Society of Africa (GSAf) Vice President of the Austrian Mineralogical Society (OEMG)

Prof. Dee Bradshaw - University of Queensland

Prof. Dr. Wolf Uwe Reimold - Museum für Naturkunde and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin

Prof. Dr Eric Pirard - Université de Liège

Prof. Dr. Massimo Nespolo - Université de Lorraine

Prof. Ekkehart Tillmanns - Universität Wien

Dr. Stuart J Mills - Geosciences Museum Victoria

Prof. Frances Wall - Camborne School of Mines

Prof. Lu Anhuai - Peking University

Prof. Dr Sergey Krivovichev - St.Petersburg State University

Dr Hannah Horsch - Hazen Research, Inc

Prof Jens Gutzmer - Freiberg - University of Mining and Technology

 

Local Organising Committee

Chairperson: Dr Sabine Verryn XRD Analytical and Consulting

Vice Chairs: Dr Desh Chetty Mintek Dr Craig Smith Executive Manager of the Geological Society of South Africa

 

Sub-Committees:

Scientific Programme Committee: Dr Desh Chetty Mintek (Chair) Lesley Andrews Consultant Prof Johan De Villiers University of Pretoria Roger Dixon University of Pretoria Dr Paul Nex Umbombo Consulting Prof Wolf Uwe Reimold Museum für Naturkunde and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin Bertus Smith University of Johannesburg Prof Fanus Viljoen University of Johannesburg Dr Jill Richards Exxaro

Sponsorship, Marketing & PR Committee: David Long Sci-Ba (Chair) Chazanne Allison Sci-Ba Siksha Bramdeo Anglo American Dr Desh Chetty Mintek Annegret Lombard SGS Dr Craig Smith Executive Manager of the Geological Society of South Africa Darren Tiddy

 

Field Trips Prof Judith Kinnaird University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Chair)

Logistics Committee: Wiebke Grote University of Pretoria (Chair)

 

Committee Members: Brandon Youlton SGS Byron Bezuidenhout Anglo American Prof Christoph Gauert University of the Free State Dr Erica Barton Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Prof Grant Cawthorn University of the Witwatersrand Prof Hassina Mouri University of Johannesburg Igor Tonzetic Consultant Dr Johan Krynauw Consultant Prof John Dunlevy University of Limpopo Dr Louise Coney De Beers Dr Megan Becker University of Cape Town Musarrat Safi Salomon Theron Anglo American Exxaro

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General Information

About Johannesburg

Johannesburg or Jo'burg, as the locals call the city of gold, is the biggest metropolis in South Africa. With its 3,2 million citizens (census in 2001) the city on the Witwatersrand is the predominant commercial centre and the economic motor of the Republic of South Africa. One fifth of the country's Gross Domestic Product is being produced in Johannesburg. More than half of Jo'burg's population live in the suburbs of Soweto, Diepkloof and Orange Farm south-west of the city.

Johannesburg is the centre of the Gauteng Province, a densely populated Mega-Metropolis with numerous satellite towns as well as the South African capital of Pretoria. The population of Gauteng exceeds 8 million people by now.

Johannesburg's economical backbone still is the gold industry. Only a few of the initial mining operations in Johannesburg are still active in the city area, but the former mines and the mine dumps had a lasting impact on the appearance of the urban landscape and the industrial structure.

All mining companies and the big banking and investment institutions have their headquarters in Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, founded in 1887, is the centre of the capital markets for the whole of southern Africa There are only a few South African companies which are not represented in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is also the first address for international tourism. Most of the major airlines call at Johannesburg International Airport in the southeast of the city and most travel agencies and tour operators choose Johannesburg as the starting point for journeys through the country. The lively metropolis offers a wide spectrum of culture, combining European and African components.

Venue Information

The Sandton Convention Centre is Southern Africa's international leading and most prestigious, multi-purpose exhibition and convention centre.

Situated in northern Johannesburg, in the heart of Sandton's business, hotel and entertainment district, Sandton Convention Centre offers easy access to over 5 000 hotel rooms, is adjacent to the country's top shopping and entertainment complexes and provides nearly 11 000 secure parking bays.

South Africa's most technologically advanced convention centre.

Click here to download a Map to Sandton Convention Centre

Activities

Things to do in Gauteng include:

• Theatre
• Restaurants
• Hartbeespoort Dam
• The Cradle of Humankind
• Magaliesburg
• Sun City
• Vaal Dam
• Extreme adventures
• Hiking
• Johannesburg or Pretoria zoo
• Gold Reef City
• Adventure tours
• White water rafting
• Bird watching
• Fishing
• Hot air ballooning
• Horse riding
• Quad biking
• Museums
• Golf courses
• Art galleries
• Safaris

Transport Arrangements

Delegates will be responsible for their own transport arrangements throughout the duration of the conference.

The easiest and most cost effective way to travel from OR Tambo International Airport to Sandton is by using the Gautrain Detailed information on fares and schedules can be found at www.gautrain.co.za

Please consult the concierge desk at your hotel for assistance with a cab company for the duration of your stay.

Car hire include information from AVIS.

Flights

Official language

South Africa has 11 official languages but at the Conference only English will be spoken. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Climate

At the Sandton Convention Centre: Day temperatures in August / September are mostly dry and mild: 14 -20 degrees during the day and 0-5 degrees at night. Midwinter occurs in June and July and Midsummer in December and January.
In South Africa: The climate ranges from Mediterranean in the Cape Peninsula to subtropical on the KwaZulu-Natal coast and in the North Eastern regions, while temperate conditions prevail inland: High 28 °C and Low 12 °C.

Medical service

South Africa does not have a national health scheme. The patient is individually responsible for settling all accounts. Travel insurance covering accidents, illness or hospitalization during your stay is strongly recommended. Private hospitals in South Africa are on a high international standard.

Malaria

Malaria is found only in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga and Limpopo and on the Maputaland coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Although the incidence of malaria is rare, it would be best to take adequate precautions if you choose to visit these areas.

The cheapest, safest and most effective measures against malaria are physical barriers such as a mosquito net, and the use of a good insect repellent. If you decide to take malaria prophylaxis, it is essential that the drugs are taken according to the directions on the package insert. You will need to start a week or two before entering a malaria-endemic area and should continue taking the drugs for four weeks after leaving the malaria risk area. It is advisable to consult a medical professional before embarking on a course of malaria prophylaxis.

Vaccinations

Visitors entering South Africa from a yellow fever zone must have a valid international yellow fever innoculation certificate. Immunization against cholera and small pox are not required, nor are other vaccinations required when visiting South Africa.

Liability and insurance

Registration for the Conference implies that delegates agree that neither the Local Organizing Committee nor the Professional Confernence Organizer assume any liability or responsibility for any losses, accidents or damage to person's private property. Delegates are requested to make their own arrangements for medical, travel and personal insurance.

Currency and exchange

The South African Rand is the local currency. Foreign exchange can be done in any of the hotels, and there are many banking facilities within close proximity to the Sandton Convention Centre. A passport will be required for all transactions.

Credit cards, shopping

Foreigners can claim sales tax refunds and should ask salesmen to fill out a tax refund form when purchasing any goods. All major credit cards are accepted throughout South Africa, as well as Traveler's cheques. Various automatic teller machines are also available on the resort.

Electricity/Voltage

The voltage throughout South Africa is 220V/50hz. South Africa uses the large round three pin plug. Adaptors can be bought at the airport on your arrival, and may be available at your hotel.

Time Zone

Central European Time (GMT+2)

Water

Tap water is drinkable in all parts of South Africa.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in public spaces and is restricted to specific areas.

Visa Requirements

For the majority of foreign nationals who travel to South Africa, entry is straightforward and hassle-free. All visitors must be in possession of a valid passport in order to enter the country and in some cases, a visa.

Requirements for a visitor's visa differ from country to country. Please consult South Africa's Department of Home Affairs website to find out if a visa is required, and if so, how to obtain it.

Accommodation

Garden Court Sandton City Distance from Venue: Adjoining Business meets leisure at the Garden Court Sandton City. Within close proximity to South Africa's largest business hubs, Garden Court Sandton City is ideal for business travelers. Adjacent to the Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square shopping centres, this hotel constitutes a fabulous base for all guests. The stylish décor encompassing a hint of art-deco reflects the Garden Court Sandton City's modern hospitality and extends through to each of the 444 spacious rooms. For the business traveller, the Garden Court Sandton City could not bring more convenience. The on-site conference facilities offer two conference rooms, equipped with your business needs and accommodates up to 16 people in each room. RATES: R1,473 per room per night single or double Rates include breakfast and VAT at 14%. Excludes the 1% government tourism levy. Address: Cnr.West & Maude Street Sandton 2146 Tel: +27 11 269 7000 Book Accommodation		Sandton Sun Distance from Venue: Adjoining Elegant and legendary, the Sandton Sun offers guests a distinguished and memorable stay. Linked to the Sandton Convention Centre and the Sandton City Shopping Centre, this hotel combines business services, contemporary dining and fashionable shopping, appealing to both leisure and business travellers. Located in the heart of Sandton CBD this hotel is 40 minutes by road from O.R Tambo International Airport and 900m from the Gautrain Station, and offers convenience and easy access to the city's finest amenities. RATES: Standard room, single: R1,885 per room per night Standard room, double: R2,055 per room per night Superior room, single: R2,135 per room per night Superior room, double: R2,305 per room per night Suite, single: R4,095 per room per night Suite, double: R4,095 per room per night Rates include breakfast and VAT at 14%. Excludes the 1% government tourism levy. Address: Corner Fifth and Alice Streets, Sandton 2196 Tel: +27 11 780 5000 Book Accommodation Please note: When booking, the skin does not default to the event dates, therefore please select the event dates on the skin to get the qualifying rates above.
Garden Court Morningside Distance from Venue: 15 minutes drive Surprisingly elegant, the Garden Court Morningside echoes with hints of Georgian architecture. Wood and marble reception areas offer an embracing welcoming to the start of your stay. Set in lush gardens with a private pool, this hotel is uniquely located to cater for business travellers wanting easy access to the bustling Sandton CBD, while staying in a suburban, almost forgotten, place of rest. Comfortably appointed rooms offer spacious living, private bathrooms and amenities that appeal to the business and leisure traveller alike, while a self-contained 12-seater meeting room is available for business meetings. RATES: Single - R1,099 per room per night Double - R1,209 per room per night Cost includes breakfast single or double ADDRESS: Cnr. Rivonia and Cullinan Close, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2146 Tel: +27 11 884 1804 Book Accommodation		The Maslow Distance from Venue: 5 – 10 minutes drive The Maslow Hotel is located in the heart of Sandton's business district within close proximity of the Gautrain Station, top investment banks, financial institutions and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The Maslow Hotel offers you more than an exceptional location and modern design. It offers an environment where you can reach your full potential by having the facilities, technology and intelligence in place to facilitate business. This is where you can expect to have the best sleep and the best shower in Sandton. RATES: TBC ADDRESS: Cnr. Rivonia & Grayston Drive, Sandton, 2146 Tel: +27 11 226 4600 Reservation information to follow
The Westford Hotel The Westford Hotel attracts thousands of travellers and business executives each year due to its unique offering – a well-priced establishment in the heart of Sandton. Enjoy comfortable, affordable accommodation and all the facilities you'd expect for a memorable trip. When you stay at The Westford Hotel, you are only minutes away from some of the best sites that Sandton has to offer! If you want to be in the heart of this iconic district, you need to look no further. RATES: Standard and Executive Suites: R590 including breakfast (maximum 2 guests) Business Suites: R670 per night including breakfast (maximum 2 guests) Rates include VAT but exclude the 1% government tourism levy. Please contact The Westford Hotel directly: 011 555 4004 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.		City Lodge Katherine Street Park-like gardens in the courtyard of the hotel contribute to a lovely ambience, accentuated by the swimming pool built as if joined to the lounge. For guests' convenience there is a fitness room in the hotel and a restaurant is located on the property. It is situated in close proximity to the M1 motorway with easy access to all major routes. It is 3 minutes from the shopping centres of Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square and Village Walk and a 30 minutes drive from the Johannesburg airport. RATES: Single/double: R950 ( maximum guests sharing is 2 ) Rates include VAT at 14%, but exclude the 1% government tourism levy. Breakfast is additional. To book visit www.citylodge.co.za and use the promotional code IMA2014
Town Lodge Grayston A patio overlooking the swimming pool makes the hotel a relaxing spot in the hub of Sandton. Situated within close proximity to the M1 motorway with easy access to all major routes, 3 minutes drive to the shopping centres of Sandton City and Village Walk and a 30 minute drive from O.R.Tambo International Airport. RATES: Sinlge/double: R800 per room per night ( maximum guests sharing is 2 ) Rates include VAT at 14%, but exclude the 1% government tourism levy. Breakfast is additional. To book visit www.citylodge.co.za and use the promotional code IMA2014		HOTEL FORMULA 1 Just what you need, a Hotel Formula 1 gives you basic accommodation with no frills or fuss. Rooms are fitted out in a modern and practical way, to ensure a comfortable stay while remaining friendly to the environment and easy on your pocket. With a choice of 23 hotels in convenient locations around South Africa you will find us in every corner of the country. Make yourself at home whether travelling alone or with family and friends, our rooms can accommodate 1, 2 or 3 people. Hotel Formula 1 have en-suite rooms with showers, TV, air-conditioning, eco-lighting system and a light breakfast served in a breakfast room Hotel Formula Inn rooms have a TV, heater, hand basin, eco-lighting system and shared bathroom facilities. Rates: R469 per room per night Breakfast: additional R45 per person. Rates include 14% VAT but exclude the 1% compulsory government levy To book contact: Valentin N'Senga Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: +27 11 887 5555 Reference: IMA
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Field Trips

Field trip bookings are open! Registered delegates will be given first preference to book.

South Africa is a world leader in mining. The country is famous for its abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of world production and reserves, and South African mining companies are key players in the global industry. One of the highlights of the IMA 2014 Meeting will be the field trips around southern Africa to experience this rich mineral heritage for yourself.

Tour	Tour Leader	Dates	Per Person Price
PRE CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS
Big 5 & Big 5	Johan Krynauw	24 – 31 August 2014 Confirmed	R20,000
Eastern Bushveld and Nkomati	Chris Gauert	27 – 31 August 2014 Confirmed	R9,000
Northern Bushveld	John Dunlevey	28 – 30 August 2014	R4,750
Pilanesberg Alkaline	Jock Harmer	29 – 31 August 2014	R8,000
Vredefort	Wolf Uwe Reimold and Roger Gibson	30 – 31 August 2014 Confirmed	R3,650
PRE CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS
Vametco Vanadium Mine	Johan de Villiers	27 August 2014	R750
Chromite Mine	Johan de Villiers	28 August 2014	R750
Platinum Mine (Lonmin) Flotation Plant and Smelter	Johan de Villiers	29 August 2014	R750
Cullinan Diamond Mine and Tswaing Tour	Gavin Whitfield	29 August 2014 Confirmed	R850
Wits Gold Mine	Bertus Smit	29 August 2014	R750
Argent Mine	Graham Reeks	30 August 2014	R750
Cradle of Humankind	Bonita de Klerk	30 August 2014 Confirmed	R1,000
Local Wits Geology (Central Rand)	Morris Viljoen	31 August 2014	R750
The Richest Views on Earth	Grant Cawthorn	31 August 2014 Confirmed	R750
DURING CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS
Anglo ARC Labs	Mussarat Safi / Byron Bezuidenhout	1 September 2014	R400
SGS Lab Tour	Annegret Lombard	2 September 2014	R400
Ceramic Factory Tour	Luisa Ashworth	3 September 2014	R400
Mintek	Desh Chetty	3/5 September 2014	R400
Exxaro	SollyTheron	5 September 2014	R400
PPC Cement Factory Tour	Maggie Loubser	2 September 2014	R400
POST CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS
Iron Ore and Maganese Deposits of the Northern Cape	Nic Beukes	6 – 11 September 2014 Confirmed	R11,000
Namibia Pegmatites& Industrial Minerals	Judith Kinnaird, Gabi Schneider, Paul Nex	6 – 12 September 2014 Confirmed	R19,000
Geology of the Early Earth – the Barberton Greenstone Belt	Axel Hoffman, Allan Wilson	6 – 12 September 2014 Confirmed	R25,500
Geology of the Western Cape - including Tour of Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain Geohike	John Rogers, John Compton	6-8 September 2014 Confirmed	R8,200
POST CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS
Witwatersrand Golden Geology	Gavin Whitfield	6 September 2014 Confirmed	R750
Pilanesberg Geology, Fauna and Flora	Ian Gordon-Cumming	6 September 2014	R2,000
Tswaing Meteorite Crater	Dion Brandt	7 September 2014 Confirmed	R750

Accommodation: Please note a surcharge of 20% (on accommodation cost) will apply for single accommodation bookings. Single booking requests will be dependant on availability.

 

Field Trips

Field trips will open shortly. Registered delegates will be notified and given first preference to book.

South Africa is a world leader in mining. The country is famous for its abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of world production and reserves, and South African mining companies are key players in the global industry. One of the highlights of the IMA 2014 Meeting will be the field trips around southern Africa to experience this rich mineral heritage for yourself.

Tour	Tour Leader	Dates	Per Person Price
PRE CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS
Big 5 & Big 5	John Hancox	24 – 31 August 2014	TBC
Eastern Bushveld and Nkomati	Chris Gauert	27 – 31 August 2014	R8,500
Northern Bushveld	John Dunlevey	28 – 30 August 2014	R3,400
Pilanesberg Alkaline	Jock Harmer	29 – 31 August 2014	R3,400
Vredefort	UweReimhold	30 – 31 August 2014	R3,650
PRE CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS
Vametco Vanadium Mine	Johan de Villiers	27 August 2014	R750
Chromite Mine	Johan de Villiers	28 August 2014	R750
Platinum Mine (Lonmin) Flotation Plant and Smelter	Johan de Villiers	28 August 2014	R750
Cullinan Diamond Mine	Gavin Whitfield	29 August 2014	R800
Eskom Coal QS, Pilot Scale Combustion Test Facility	Chris van Alphen	29 August 2014	R400
Wits Gold Mine		29 August 2014	R750
Argent Mine	Graham Reeks	30 August 2014	R750
Cradle of Humankind		30 August 2014	TBC
Local Wits Geology (Central Rand)	Morris Viljoen	31 August 2014	R500
The Richest Views on Earth	Grant Cawthorn	31 August 2014	R450
DURING CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS
Anglo ARC Labs	Mussarat Safi / Byron Bezuidenhout	1 September 2014	R400
SGS Lab Tour	Annegret Lombard	2 September 2014	R400
Ceramic Factory Tour	Luisa Ashworth	3 September 2014	R400
Mintek	Desh Chetty	2/5 September 2014	R500
Exxaro	SollyTheron	5 September 2014	R400
PPC Cement Factory Tour	Maggie Loubser	2 September 2014	R400
POST CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS
Skorpion, Rosh Pinah and Oranjemund Alluvial Diamonds	Maria Boni	6 – 10 September 2014	TBC
Iron Ore and Maganese Deposits of the Northern Cape	Nic Beukes	6 – 11 September 2014	R11,000
Namibia Pegmatites& Industrial Minerals	Judith Kinnaird, Gabi Schneider, Paul Nex	6 – 12 September 2014	TBC
Geology of the Earth – the Barberton Greenstone Belt	Axel Hoffman, Allan Wilson	6 – 12 September 2014	TBC
Geology of the Western Cape - including Tour of Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain Geohike	John Rogers, John Compton	6-8 September 2014	TBC
POST CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS
Witwatersrand Golden Geology	Gavin Whitfield	6 September 2014	R500
Olifantspoort Late Iron Age Pb-Cu mine	Graham Reeks	6 September 2014	R800
Pilanesberg Geology, Fauna and Flora		6 September 2014	TBC
Tswaing Meteorite Crater	Dion Brandt	7 September 2014	R800

 

 

Field Trips

Field trips will open shortly.  Registered delegates will be notified and given first preference to book.

South Africa is a world leader in mining. The country is famous for its abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of world production and reserves, and South African mining companies are key players in the global industry. One of the highlights of the IMA 2014 Meeting will be the field trips around southern Africa to experience this rich mineral heritage for yourself.

 

Anglo American Research Laboratory Tour   Geology, Mining, history and Environment Tour   Eskom Coal Pilot Test Facility   Namibian Pegmatites and Minerals   Vredefort Dome

Argent Mine Tour   Cullinan Diamond Mine   Iron Ore and Manganese Deposits   Rosh Pinah and Oranjemund Alluvial Diamonds   Tswaing Meteorite Crater

Ceramic Factory Field Trip   Eastern Bushveld and Nkomati   Mintek Laboratories Tour   Witwatersrand Golden Geology

Field Trips

Field trip bookings are open! Registered delegates will be given first preference to book.

South Africa is a world leader in mining. The country is famous for its abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of world production and reserves, and South African mining companies are key players in the global industry. One of the highlights of the IMA 2014 Meeting will be the field trips around southern Africa to experience this rich mineral heritage for yourself.

Tour	Tour Leader	Dates	Per Person Price
PRE CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS
Orange River - Northern Cape	Professor Dave Reid	24 – 31 August 2014	R18,000
Big 5 & Big 5	Johan Krynauw	24 – 31 August 2014 Confirmed	R20,000
Eastern Bushveld and Nkomati	Chris Gauert	27 – 31 August 2014 Confirmed	R9,000
Northern Bushveld	John Dunlevey	28 – 30 August 2014	R4,750
Pilanesberg Alkaline	Jock Harmer	29 – 31 August 2014	R8,000
Vredefort	Wolf Uwe Reimold and Roger Gibson	30 – 31 August 2014 Confirmed	R3,650
PRE CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS
Vametco Vanadium Mine	Johan de Villiers	27 August 2014	R750
Chromite Mine	Johan de Villiers	28 August 2014	R750
Platinum Mine (Lonmin) Flotation Plant and Smelter	Johan de Villiers	29 August 2014	R750
Cullinan Diamond Mine and Tswaing Tour	Gavin Whitfield	29 August 2014 Confirmed	R850
Eskom Coal QS, Pilot Scale Combustion Test Facility	Chris van Alphen	29 August 2014	R500
Wits Gold Mine	Bertus Smit	29 August 2014	R750
Argent Mine	Graham Reeks	30 August 2014	R750
Cradle of Humankind	Bonita de Klerk	30 August 2014 Confirmed	R1,000
Local Wits Geology (Central Rand)	Morris Viljoen	31 August 2014	R750
The Richest Views on Earth	Grant Cawthorn	31 August 2014 Confirmed	R750
DURING CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS
Anglo ARC Labs	Mussarat Safi / Byron Bezuidenhout	1 September 2014	R400
SGS Lab Tour	Annegret Lombard	2 September 2014	R400
Ceramic Factory Tour	Luisa Ashworth	3 September 2014	R400
Mintek	Desh Chetty	3/5 September 2014	R400
Exxaro	SollyTheron	5 September 2014	R400
PPC Cement Factory Tour	Maggie Loubser	2 September 2014	R400
POST CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS
Skorpion, Rosh Pinah and Oranjemund Alluvial Diamonds	Maria Boni	7 – 10 September 2014	R21,000
Iron Ore and Maganese Deposits of the Northern Cape	Nic Beukes	6 – 11 September 2014 Confirmed	R11,000
Namibia Pegmatites& Industrial Minerals	Judith Kinnaird, Gabi Schneider, Paul Nex	6 – 12 September 2014 Confirmed	R19,000
Geology of the Early Earth – the Barberton Greenstone Belt	Axel Hoffman, Allan Wilson	6 – 12 September 2014 Confirmed	R25,500
Geology of the Western Cape - including Tour of Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain Geohike	John Rogers, John Compton	6-8 September 2014 Confirmed	R8,200
POST CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS
Witwatersrand Golden Geology	Gavin Whitfield	6 September 2014 Confirmed	R750
Olifantspoort Late Iron Age Pb-Cu mine	Graham Reeks	6 September 2014	R800
Pilanesberg Geology, Fauna and Flora	Ian Gordon-Cumming	6 September 2014	R2,000
Tswaing Meteorite Crater	Dion Brandt	7 September 2014 Confirmed	R750

Accommodation: Please note a surcharge of 20% (on accommodation cost) will apply for single accommodation bookings. Single booking requests will be dependant on availability.

 

Exhibition

Exhibition Opportunities

It is true that whether you sell industrial power plants or sticky puddings, the better you know your customer – and the better your customer knows you – the more likely you are to make that first sale and the increasingly profitable sales that follow. Exhibitions are more about relationship-building than selling a product. They are the most explicit form of direct marketing.

When it comes to the total quantity of a marketing interaction, nothing holds a candle to exhibitions. Exhibitions have a number of advantages over other media. They are powerful tools for:

• Bringing your customers and most active prospects to you
• Meeting pre-qualified prospects
• Allowing you to meet your market face-to-face
• Allowing you to demonstrate products, answer questions and overcome objections
• Using all five senses to communicate a message
• Representing the marketplace in one place and time, bringing together suppliers, buyers, purchase influencers, consultants and media

Exhibitions also produce tangible results, making it easy to measure the medium's return on investment.

The IMA 2014 exhibition will provide companies in the following fields an opportunity to participate in their exclusive exhibition, focused on all facets of Mineralogy. These companies would be:

• Companies that are concerned with, would like to influence, or actively practice in any aspect of mineralogy
• Companies that provide equipment to geological laboratories
• Companies that provide equipment for universities
• Companies that provide bursaries to those who study degrees in Mineralogy
• Geoscience research companies

EXHIBITION STAND PRICES

Prime Exhibition Stand - 4m x 4m - R35,000 + VAT

Standard Exhibition Stand - 4m x 4m - R30,000 + VAT

Standard Exhibition Stand - 3m x 4m - R22,500 + VAT

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES FOR ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND NGO'S

The organising committee is offering academic institutions, NGO's and geological associated societies discounted exhibitor rates as follows:

(Subject to verification by the organising committee)

3m x 3m stand - R15,000 + VAT including 1 exhibitor delegate
3m x 4m stand - R18,000 + VAT including 1 exhibitor delegate

Lunchtime Symposia

Lunchtime Symposia hosted by trade/sponsor as an additional opportunity

• Royalty fee of R15,000– your brand receives exposure by being slotted in the programme.
• Your would be allocated to an existing conference venue, fully equipped with standard Audio-Visual.
• Anything additional would be for your own expense – e.g. catering, satellite feeds for video conferencing, etc.
• You will be allowed to insert an invitation to your lunchtime satellite symposium in the delegate pack at no charge.
• We would distribute one electronic invitation to your satellite symposium to all registered delegates before the conference starts.
• Delegates do not pre-book and access would be on a first come first served basis.
• The company/symposium hosts can hand out promotional material and gifts to those who attend your symposium.
• The company/symposium hosts must control access to their symposium and collect information on the attendees themselves (e.g. by having an attendance register, requested business cards, etc.)

MINERAL DEALERS

Would you like to display and / or sell minerals?

Take advantage of our offer to book 1m wide table space for R4,500 + VAT per running metre, including one exhibitor delegate.

BOOK TODAY!

If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact:

Carina Du Plessis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +27 .

Exhibition Opportunities Document Exhibitor Booking Form Floor Plan

Sponsorship

Primary Sponsorship Benefits

Diamond Partner Benefits

Our Elite Diamond Partner will receive the maximum visibility at IMA 2014. With this exclusive sponsorship package, some of the opportunities from which you will benefit are to:

• Spend quality time with attendees at networking areas
• Address delegates in a captive forum by presenting your product/solution information in the sponsor promotional session
• Secure extensive brand awareness prior to, during and post-conference
• Demonstrate your product through a hands-on solution on your exhibition stand

Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper and Nickel Benefits

Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper and Nickel Sponsors receive varying levels of appropriate visibility at the Meeting. Some of the benefits include:

• Gaining extensive marketing exposure and branding to your target audience and including your company literature in delegate packs
• Showcasing new products and services at your exhibition stand
• Receiving intensive exposure prior to, during and after the Meeting

LUNCHTIME SYMPOSIA

Lunchtime Symposia hosted by trade/sponsor as an additional opportunity

• Royalty fee of R15,000– your brand receives exposure by being slotted in the programme.
• Your would be allocated to an existing conference venue, fully equipped with standard Audio-Visual.
• Anything additional would be for your own expense – e.g. catering, satellite feeds for video conferencing, etc.
• You will be allowed to insert an invitation to your lunchtime satellite symposium in the delegate pack at no charge.
• We would distribute one electronic invitation to your satellite symposium to all registered delegates before the conference starts.
• Delegates do not pre-book and access would be on a first come first served basis.
• The company/symposium hosts can hand out promotional material and gifts to those who attend your symposium.
• The company/symposium hosts must control access to their symposium and collect information on the attendees themselves (e.g. by having an attendance register, requested business cards, etc.)

Additional Sponsor Benefits

Sponsors investing in any of our additional Sponsorship opportunities will have a platform to:

• Create brand awareness and promote product knowledge through distributing promotional material to your target audience
• Cultivate brand loyalty through extensive acknowledgement of your investment

Additional Sponsor Opportunities

Based on a quantity of 1,500 delegates (should delegate numbers increase – cost may increase also)

IMA 2014 Sponsor Breakfast Presentation 2012 Sponsorship Opportunities Document Sponsor Booking Form IMA Breakfast Presentation

Call for Abstracts

Abstract submission is now closed.

Please note that we are no longer accepting any submission or resubmission of abstracts.

For assistance with your abstract submission, contact:

Jeanne Day-Spriestersback
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Programme is subject to change – the organisers reserve the right to change the programme, cancel or move a session if required.

 

 

Call for Abstracts

Please note that the call for abstracts is postponed, and will open on 15 August 2013, owing to technical delays.

The call for session proposals is now closed. Convenors will be sent detailed instructions regarding the process to be followed by 30 July 2013

For assistance with your abstract submission, contact:
Jeanne Day -Spriestersback
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Abstracts may be submitted online for oral or poster presentation. Deadline for submission is 31 March 2014.

 

 

Plenary Speakers

Prof Dee Bradshaw

(Julius Kruttschnitt Minerals Research Centre, University of Queensland, Australia) – The valuable role of Process Mineralogy in improving performance from complex sulphide ores

 

Prof Wulf Depmeier

(University of Kiel, Germany) – Cross fertilization of mineralogy and crystallography: A tribute to the International Year of Crystallography at IMA 2014

 

Prof Richard A Ketcham

(University of Texas at Austin, USA) - Petrography in 3D: Using X-ray CT to amplify geological intuition

 

Prof Anhuai Lu

(Peking University, China) – Photoelectrons from the mineral and microbial world: A new perspective on the interactions between geosphere and biosphere

 

Prof Walter Maresch

(Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany) – IMA Presidential lecture: To be or not to be an eclogite, that is the question: The amphibolite-eclogite transition revisited

 

Prof Ian Parsons

(University of Edinburgh, UK) – Feldspars on the inside: reading their record

 

Prof Dave Reid

(Department of Geological Sciences, University of Cape Town) - Platinum Group nano-mineralogy

 

Prof Nikolay Sobolev

(Institute of Geology and Mineralogy, Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberia) - IMA medallist for excellence in Mineralogical Research: Ultrahigh Pressure Mineralogy of the Continental Lithosphere

 

 

Themes and Sessions

Accepted Sessions

 

Please access session information by clicking a specific theme of interest

 

Open Theme Environmental Mineralogy/Geochemistry Mineralogical Crystallography

Clay Science Economic geology/mineralogy, applied mineralogy Methods and Applications Planetary and Cosmic Mineralogy

Deep Earth Geochemistry and Petrology Minerals, Museums, Culture and History

 

Workshops/Short Courses

Please click on the workshop / short course of interest to read more about it.

 

Adsorbophysical Characteristics of Precious Metals Applied Mineralogy of Cement and Concrete

 

Coding of mineral and rock compositions and their ordering using the RHA method Equations of State in Fluid Inclusion Research

 

Infrared core imaging: an emerging technology for geological and mining applications Gem diamonds: treatment, synthetics and its identification

 

Phase Quantification using X-Ray Diffraction Thin Section Preparation Workshop Raman and IR Spectroscopy in Mineralogy SIMS

 

 

Satellite Meeting

Second South-African School of Fundamental Crystallography

 

Programme at a Glance

Programme is subject to change – the organisers reserve the right to change the programme, cancel or move a session if required.

Week Before			Satellite Symposia		Pre-Conference Field Trips
Saturday, 30 Aug	Registration Desk Open	IMA Business Meetings	Pre-Conference Short Courses / Workshops
Sunday, 31 Aug						Poster / Exhibit Setup		Opening Ceremony		Welcome Reception
Monday, 1 Sept			Technical Sessions - Oral and Poster	Plenary Sessions	1 Day / 0.5 Day Field Trips / Laboratory Visits	Trade Exhibiton and Talks		Accompanying Person's Programme		Leisure
Tuesday, 2 Sept										Leisure
Wednesday, 3 Sept										Leisure
Thursday, 4 Sept										Conference Dinner
Friday, 5 Sept							Poster / Exhibit Removal		Closing Ceremony	Post-Conference Field Trips Depart
Saturday, 6 Sept			Post-Conference Short Courses / Workshops		Post-Conference Field Trips
Sunday, 7 Sept
Week After
	Day Events									Evening Events

Dear Delegate,

The Organising Committee of IMA2014 would like to invite you to attend the 21st General Meeting of the International Mineralogical Association to be held from 1 to 5 September 2014 at the Sandton Convention centre in the Gauteng province of South Africa.

As a country with a large mining and mineralogical industry, as well as strong mineralogical, geological and geochemical research initiatives, South Africa is highly appropriate to host this meeting. Most of the mines and mineral occurrences are close to good infrastructure and easily accessible. Other easily accessible southern African countries also boast some outstanding geology and mineral fields.

The content of the technical sessions will reflect all the traditionally most important topics of our science as well as other, locally and internationally relevant topics. The call for session proposals yielded an overwhelming response, with more than 70 sessions and workshops that will constitute the scientific programme.

During the meeting we aim to supplement the international contributions with a showcase of South African examples of excellent research in the field of mineralogy, whilst simultaneously providing South African scientists with exposure to cutting edge research from the rest of the world. It would also be a wonderful, and affordable, opportunity to expose young scientists and students from southern Africa to both the local as well as the international mineralogical environment.

A variety of field trips, varying in duration from 1 day to several days are on offer. For more information, please visit the Field Trips page.

Some companies have already booked their booths for the trade show in which suppliers will be able to display and advertise their products or services for this event. Please visit our Exhibition page for more information.

We believe that South Africa, through the Mineralogical Association of South Africa, is in an ideal position to organize and host an outstanding meeting in 2014.

We are looking forward to seeing you in South Africa in 2014!

Kind Regards

Dr Sabine Verryn Chair: Organising Committee

Dr Desh Chetty Chair: Scientific Programme Committee

Dr Craig Smith Chair: Finance committee

Information will be posted onto this website as it becomes available.

Please contact the Conference Secretariat for more information.

Scatterlings Conference & Events
Carolyn Ackermann
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