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Dakar Technical Workshop – Engineering & Survey

Date

November 11-12, 2025

Venue

Novotel Dakar, Senegal

Enhancing Mining Operations through Mine Planning and Measurement

Maptek is delighted to be bringing a technical workshop to Dakar, Senegal, focused on the latest in engineering and survey. Join us to hear from our experts and gain hands-on experience with Maptek solutions. With a range of sessions, this two-day workshop will provide valuable insights into how Maptek can help transform your mining operations.

Please note: spaces are limited, so be sure to register your interest soon. If you would like to register more than one person, please specify in the comments box.

Register your interest before 17th September to qualify for an early bird rate of 500 USD.

The workshop is priced at 600 USD per person. Lunch and refreshments will be provided on both days.

For further information, contact felipe.dille@maptek.co.uk

Is this workshop for you?

Boost Mining Efficiency

Join us and gain practical skills to enhance your engineering and surveying workflows. This hands-on event is your chance to explore the latest Maptek tools, see new developments in action, and connect with mining professionals across the region.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Use Vulcan, PointStudio, and more to improve design, modelling, and survey efficiency
  • Streamline workflow and decision-making through automation
  • Apply best practices tailored to West African mining conditions

Ideal for: Mine Engineers, Surveyors and Technical Teams of Open Pit Operations.

Please note that in order to fully engage with this session you will need to bring a laptop with Vulcan pre-installed (training/demo license to be issued from Maptek).

Agenda

Day One

  • 09:00 – Welcome & Orientation
  • 09:30 – Medium Term Scheduling using Maptek Technology
  • 10:00 – Short Term Production Scheduling – Synchronizing Drilling, Loading and Transporting Machinery in Open Pit Mines
  • 10:30 – Coffee Break
  • 11:00 – Ore Quality Tracking – Delivering the Correct Blend to the Plant
  • 11:30 – Guest Speaker
  • 12:00 – Lunch Break
  • 13:00 – Drone Surveying
  • 13:30 – Surveying Rock Fragmentation
  • 14:00 – Concurrent hands-on Sessions: Engineering & Surveying
  • 17:00 – Happy Hour

Day Two

  • 09:00 – Automation of Mining Surveying
  • 09:30 – Surveying – Mine Design x Mine Execution
  • 10:00 – Surveying – Mine Compliance to Geotechnical Parameters
  • 10:30 – Coffee Break
  • 11:00 – Making accurate survey data accessible to all Stakeholders
  • 11:30 – Minimizing Blasting Cost meeting fragmentation and vibration limits
  • 12:00 – Guest Speaker 
  • 13:00 – Lunch and end of workshop

Meet Our Experts

Our team of industry professionals will be available to answer questions and guide you through our suite of solutions.

Ahmed Mohamed Saleh
Mining Engineer

Felipe Dille
Customer Development Consultant

Nick Harrop
Mine Measurement Specialist

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If you are interested in registering more than one person for the workshop, please specify this in the comments box.

   November 11-12, 2025
Novotel Dakar, Senegal

If you are interested in registering more than one person for the workshop, please specify this in the comments box.