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AfriRock 2017 AfriRock 2017 Closed ISRM International Rock Mechanics Symposium Dates: Saturday, September 30, 2017 - Friday, October 6, 2017 Venue: Cape Town Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa The 2017 ISRM International Rock Mechanics Symposium is to be held in Cape Town. The conference theme is 'Rock Mechanics for Africa'. Mining has traditionally been a mainstay of African economies, while Oil and Gas industries are rapidly growing throughout Africa. Infrastructure is being developed to support these industries. Rock engineering design is and therefore will continue to be essential for the growth of the continent. Prior to the conference, the ISRM Board, Council and Commission meetings will take place. Technical visits are being arranged for after the conference. Website: http://www.saimm.co.za/saimm-events/upcoming-events Venues Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) Convention Square 1, Lower Long Street Cape Town 8001, Cape Town South Africa Tel: +27-(0)21-410 5000 https://www.cticc.co.za/ Organizers Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) Chamber Of Mines Building, 5th Floor 5 Hollard Street, Cnr Sauer & Marshall Street, Johannesburg South Africa Tel: +27-(011)-834-1273/7 http://www.saimm.co.za/ Future Dates: AfriRock 2025 7/19/2025 - 7/24/2025 Rustenburg, South Africa Previous Dates: Related Events: Nigeria Mining Week 2026 10/12/2026 - 10/14/2026 Abuja, Nigeria Mining & Minerals Expo 2026 10/13/2026 - 10/15/2026 Kiev, Ukraine Africa Mining Week 2026 10/14/2026 - 10/16/2026 Cape Town, South Africa IMPC 2026 10/18/2026 - 10/22/2026 Cape Town, South Africa Mill Operators Conference 2026 10/19/2026 - 10/21/2026 Brisbane, Australia More Events ...