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The quickest and most cost-effective option to travel from the airport to Sandton (and return) is via the Gautrain.
Detailed timetables and costs are available on their website: http://www.gautrain.co.za/
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:
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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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
STANDARD REGISTRATION EXCLUDES:
DAY REGISTRATION FEE:
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
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.
Please note that American Express are currently experiencing problems with their online credit card payment facility – if you need to pay with an American Express card, please contact Shelley on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chamber of Mines of South Africa
Department of Minerals and Energy
Department of Trade and Industry
South Africa Yearbook
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.
Cape Town Victoria Falls |
Garden Route What to do at Sun City |
Pilanesberg Private Game Reserve |
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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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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
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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.
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
Things to do in Gauteng include:
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
South Africa has 11 official languages but at the Conference only English will be spoken. No simultaneous translation will be provided.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Central European Time (GMT+2)
Tap water is drinkable in all parts of South Africa.
Smoking is prohibited in public spaces and is restricted to specific areas.
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.
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 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 Superior room, single: R2,135 per room per night Suite, single: 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 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. |
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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 Cost includes breakfast single or double ADDRESS: Cnr. Rivonia and Cullinan Close, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2146 |
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 Reservation information to follow |
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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: 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: To book visit www.citylodge.co.za and use the promotional code IMA2014 |
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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: 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 To book contact: |
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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.
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Big 5 & Big 5 | Johan Krynauw |
24 – 31 August 2014 |
R20,000 |
Eastern Bushveld and Nkomati | Chris Gauert |
27 – 31 August 2014 |
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 |
R3,650 |
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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 |
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 |
R1,000 |
Local Wits Geology (Central Rand) | Morris Viljoen | 31 August 2014 | R750 |
The Richest Views on Earth | Grant Cawthorn |
31 August 2014 |
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 |
R11,000 |
Namibia Pegmatites& Industrial Minerals | Judith Kinnaird, Gabi Schneider, Paul Nex |
6 – 12 September 2014 |
R19,000 |
Geology of the Early Earth – the Barberton Greenstone Belt | Axel Hoffman, Allan Wilson |
6 – 12 September 2014 |
R25,500 |
Geology of the Western Cape - including Tour of Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain Geohike | John Rogers, John Compton |
6-8 September 2014 |
R8,200 |
POST CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS | |||
Witwatersrand Golden Geology | Gavin Whitfield |
6 September 2014 |
R750 |
Pilanesberg Geology, Fauna and Flora | Ian Gordon-Cumming | 6 September 2014 | R2,000 |
Tswaing Meteorite Crater | Dion Brandt |
7 September 2014 |
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 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 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 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 |
R20,000 |
Eastern Bushveld and Nkomati | Chris Gauert |
27 – 31 August 2014 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
R1,000 |
Local Wits Geology (Central Rand) | Morris Viljoen | 31 August 2014 | R750 |
The Richest Views on Earth | Grant Cawthorn |
31 August 2014 |
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 |
R11,000 |
Namibia Pegmatites& Industrial Minerals | Judith Kinnaird, Gabi Schneider, Paul Nex |
6 – 12 September 2014 |
R19,000 |
Geology of the Early Earth – the Barberton Greenstone Belt | Axel Hoffman, Allan Wilson |
6 – 12 September 2014 |
R25,500 |
Geology of the Western Cape - including Tour of Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain Geohike | John Rogers, John Compton |
6-8 September 2014 |
R8,200 |
POST CONFERENCE DAY TRIPS | |||
Witwatersrand Golden Geology | Gavin Whitfield |
6 September 2014 |
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 |
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.
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:
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:
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
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 hosted by trade/sponsor as an additional opportunity
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.
If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact:
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Exhibition Opportunities Document Exhibitor Booking Form Floor Plan
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:
Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper and Nickel Sponsors receive varying levels of appropriate visibility at the Meeting. Some of the benefits include:
Lunchtime Symposia hosted by trade/sponsor as an additional opportunity
Sponsors investing in any of our additional Sponsorship opportunities will have a platform to:
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
Instructions for Abstract Submission - Extended
Instructions for Convenors for Review Review structure roles and responsibilities of convenors
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.
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.
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
Accepted Sessions
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 |
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
Second South-African School of Fundamental Crystallography
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
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