Institute of Mine Surveyors of Southern Africa - IMSSA

The Canadian Supreme Court (SSC) ruled that public companies must adopt a dynamic (vs periodic) approach to reporting material changes via timely disclosures to the public.

https://www.millerthomson.com/en/insights/mining/the-supreme-courts-lundin-mining-decision-redefines-the-meaning-of-material-change-for-public-companies/

This is to protect the investor during the period that the material change occurs until the next scheduled public reporting date.

It means that the SSC prescribed a special announcement if a material change occurs which affects the share price of the company. In our JSE terms: a special SENS announcement.

Please note that mine surveyors in charge of mine planning must flag these to their senior managers and boards. Examples are strikes, failures, stoppages, flooding etc.

The question is: “Would this change affect a possible investment decision?” If the answer is Yes, the material fact and the material change must be reported to the public.

The Supreme Court’s Lundin Mining decision redefines the meaning of material change for public companies | Miller Thomson The Supreme Court of Canada’s Lundin Mining decision broadens the definition of “material change” for reporting issuers, requiring faster and more proactive disclosure of operational events. Learn how the SCC’s two-step test reshapes securities disclosure obligations and increases scrutiny f...

She was involved in many important missions including surveys. She is succeeded by S A Agulhas II.

Historic SA Agulhas research vessel to be auctioned One of South Africa’s most iconic research vessels, the SA Agulhas, is set to go under the hammer in a judicial arrest auction next month.

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Math error or survey error?

Actively proceeding with the arrangements for XiX ISM Congress in 2026. Today, we worked on the draft technical visits and the social tours. It will be quite an experience. One of the events will be a visit to Boschendal wine estate to experience a true South African braai !🥩🍗🍖🍜

Please note that the Regulations to the Geomatics Profession Act (Act 19 of 2013) were gazetted via GG53658 on 12 November 2025.

The results of the September 2025 MSCC exams, now including Survey 2 results.

Absenteeism from exams 33%
Absenteeism from the day 15%
Pass rate for the exams 14%
Zero marks for the exams 18%

The IMSSA Botswana Branch held a successful 3-day colloquium in Jwaneng last week, which included a site visit, a technical program, and the AGM. Many thanks to the organisers and the sponsors. We are looking forward to next year!

The importance of maintaining safe pillars and probe drilling for accumulations of water and gas cannot be overstated: https://www.wtrf.com/news/missing-miner-found-dead-in-west-virginia-was-trapped-3600-feet-underground-and-search-lasted-nearly-6-days/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTRF_7News&fbclid=IwY2xjawOEaEhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpd09qRTVHRXVWZ3YyRWFPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiM7xOF5odyNz7HgAHjGdrww0SpWfq5LWSGUOvW7UbPEtMIESWrweFVQHrqi_aem_YNFd0XOGa0w4a7mVqX6e2Q

Missing miner found dead in West Virginia, was trapped 3,600 feet underground and search lasted nearly 6 days NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. — The six‑day search for a missing miner at the Rolling Thunder Mine has ended after rescue crews located the body of foreman Steve Lipscomb early Thursday morning. Lipscomb …

Southen Lights tonight - Aurora Australis. Solar flares meeting Earth's magnetic field. Bad time for GPS surveys as this plays out in the ionosphere.

Look up! The southern lights may be visible from South Africa | Review Experts say parts of South Africa could witness a rare Southern Lights display as a G4 geomagnetic storm peaks this week.

An opportunity exists for a junior mine survey consultant. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TCZJRM9. Note that this has been received from a fellow professional body, and that the Institute has not checked its veracity with the source.

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