South Africa, Sun City (October 1 – 5, 2023)

The 11th IMRB conference was held in Sun City, South Africa and was aligned with the 100th anniversary of Mines Rescue Services, South Africa.  SA MRS was the first IMRB nation to repeat as host and they did not disappoint attendees.

Registrants that opted for the extended program were treated to a tour of Capetown in vintage automobiles followed by a motorcycle ride across the gorgeous landscape.

A total of 654 individuals participated at the conference where 21 papers from 9 nations were presented.

Access to the presentations are available through the Members Only section of the website.

 

 # Presenter Organization Country Presentation Categories & Topics
1
 Mannas Fourie Mine Rescue Services South Africa South Africa Holistic Mine Emergency Preparedness and Response Opening Ceremonies
2 Ali Emiroğlu & Hamit Özen Turkish Miners Association Türkiye Turkish Mine Rescue Engagement at the February 2023 Earthquake Incident Report
Emergency Management
3 Neels van der Merwe BBE Consulting Mine Ventilation Society South Africa Simulation of Conveyor Belt and Vehicle Fires in South African Coal Mine New Technology
4 Allen Durpee Compass Minerals USA Training and Development of Mine Management Education
5 Axel Bahr Marketing Manager | Segment Mining | Dräger Safety Germany Vehicle Supported Emergency Response Plan Emergency Response
6 Jodi Pelders Council of Scientific and Industrial Research South Africa Efficacy of gel-based body cooling garment in abnormally hot environments New Technology
7 Maarten van Koppen VP Product Management Maclean Engineering Canada 2019 Lithium Battery Fire Occurred on a Suspect Battery Emergency Response
8 Alaster Wylie General Manager | Mines Rescue/Regulation & Compliance NSW Australia Implementing a Wireless Emergency Response Radio System for the NSW Coal Industry and How NSW Mines Rescue is Assisting Mine to Enhance Their First Response Systems New Technology
9 James Janse van Rensburg Impala Platinum Limited South Africa Underground Conveyor belt fire at Impala Platinum Limited Emergency Response
10 Tom van den Berg Senior Vice President Sibanye-Stillwater South Africa Fatality of Rescue Team Members during Rescue Operations Emergency Response
11 David Carey Queensland Mines Rescue Services Australia Risk Around Mines Entries During a Mine Explosion Risk Assessment
12 Chen Yihui Executive Deputy Director General of National Work Safety Emergency Rescue Center (NWSERC), China China Give Full Play to the Professional Edges of National Mine Rescue Teams, Work Together in Response to Major and Complex Mine Accidents Emergency Response
13 Jaco van Dalen University of Johannesburg South Africa Transforming Mines Rescue with Remotely Operated Vehicles and Virtual Reality Solutions New Technology
14 Michael Heilmeier BGRCI Germany Germany Tactical Medical Mining Rescue – Advanced First Aid for Mining and Remote Areas New Technology
15 Helge Trabert Dräger Safety Germany Long Duration Breathing Apparatus Regulatory Approvals, Certification and Quality Assurance Testing Education
16 Kari Lentowicz Managing Director Canada Diamonds in the Rough: Paving the way Education
17 George Artur Gaman Insemex Romania Romania Mobile Training Systems for Mines Rescue New Technology
18 William Taylor Executive Vice President Sibanye-Stillwater South Africa Deep level Gold Mine underground Fire, Rescue & Firefighting Risk Assessment
19 Norman Ladouceur Agnico Eagle Canada The Importance of Mutual Aid in Emergency Response Education
20 David Carey Queensland Mine Rescue Services Australia Development of the QMRS Shaft Winder New Technology
21 Serhii Bytsko Mines Rescue Services Ukraine Ukraine Blackout at a Mining Enterprise Emergency Response