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Congratulations Joseph Mintah on your New Role – Asanko Gold mine

Joseph Mintah is an accomplished Surveyor with expertise in open pit Mining, Drone systems, Bathymetric and Civil surveying. I hold BSc in Geomatic Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology and MSc in project Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He has over 10 years of extensive field experience in both […]

6th WAIMM Tailings Conference 2025

We are pleased to announce that the 6th WAIMM Tailings Conference will take place on November 12-13, 2025, in Accra-Ghana, under the theme “Understanding Tailings Behaviour and Advanced Modelling Techniques.” This year’s focus is designed to equip participants with invaluable insights and specialized knowledge critical for navigating current challenges and advancements in the field of […]

WAIMM Students Conference – WSC2025

The West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (WAIMM) will host its 6th Annual Students conference (WSC) from the 24th-26th July, 2025, in Tarkwa, Ghana.  This esteemed and successful annual event for early professionals brings together students studying earth sciences and engineering from seven universities throughout Ghana, facilitating a platform for interaction and knowledge […]

Geomechanics Application in Open-pit mining workshop

OBJECTIVES & WHO SHOULD ATTEND Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: This course is ideal: Date:             29 September – 2 October, 2025 Time:             8:30am – 5:00pm GMT each day Location:      Hotel de Hilda, Tarkwa – Ghana Fees:              Course fees are in US Dollars (exclusive of taxes)      […]

Mine Optimization workshop 2025 – OPTIMIZING THE STRATEGIC MINE PLAN: UNLOCKING INTRINSIC VALUE

COURSE OBJECTIVES: ➢ Geovia Whittle Software with 30-day Evaluation License for Educational Purposes➢ OptimalSlope Software with 30-day Evaluation License for Educational Purposes➢ OptiSim is an Educational Partner of Dassault Systemes, OptimalSlope & WAIMM➢ Course is Available for Onsite and Online Delivery upon Request➢ Understanding the principal concepts of strategic mine planning and improvingeconomic performance such […]

International Geoscientists Webinar

The WAIMM in collaboration with the AIPG, GSSA and other organizations welcome GEOCIENTISTS and other industry professionals to a webinar session on zoom with the details below: Webinar topic: INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT TRUTHS Date: 12 MARCH 2025 Venue: Online ZOOM Time: 11:00 – 12:30 EST/18:00 – 19:30SAST / 4:00 – 5:30PM GMT This exciting and highly […]

5th WAIMM Geotech Conference 2024

The WAIMM is excited to extend a special invitation to you to participate in the upcoming 5th WAIMM Geotech Conference scheduled for the 13-14 November 2024. About the Conference The WAIMM annual Geotech Conference provides insight and knowledge into the technical planning, design, operations and monitoring of TSF (Tailing’s dam) which is a very important […]