About the Association

About us

The Association of Mine Managers of South Africa was formed in 1892 and through the years the Association become a forum for discussion and evaluation of technical ideas, debating various minerals policy issues and most importantly, building and nurturing a camaraderie which is at the core of one of the greatest industries in the world.

More about the association's history, objectives, membership, funding, structure and activities.

Districts

AMMSA has four districts covering the gold, platinum and diamond industries in South Africa:

• Central district
• Eastern district
• Western district
• Free State district
• Northern Cape

Policies and key documents

Constitution and Rules of the Association of Mine Managers of South Africa

Download full Constitution and Rules (PDF - 42KB)

Code of conduct

Download Code of conduct (PDF - 14KB)

Safety & health

Safety in the workplace is paramount, particularly in the mineral industry, where seismicity and mining at depth, among others, present daily challenges.

We commit to the following health and safety targets:

• Zero rate of fatalities and injuries
• Elimination of Silicosis
• Elimination of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

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