SAIMM ESGS Conference 2026

Day 1 - Wednesday, August 26, 2026

11:00 – 11:05 

Session Introduction

Session Introduction and Scene Setting

Philippa Burmeister, Principal Engineering Scientist, SRK Durban

11:25 - 11:55

Session 1: 
Technical Presentation

Developing Climate-Adjusted Projected Rainfall Records to Support Mine Water Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning

Joss Cahi, Hydrologist, SRK Durban
 

13:55 – 15:45

Session 4:
Roundtable

Adaptation Through Nature

Speakers: 

Day 2 - Thursday, August 27, 2026

09:40 - 09:45 

Session Introduction

Session Introduction and Scene Setting

Philippa Burmeister, Principal Environmental Scientist, SRK Durban

11:10 – 12:40

Session 8:
Roundtable

Addressing the Risk of Tailings Through Meeting the Requirements of the GISTM by Taking Climate Change Risks into Account from Design to Closure.

Speakers: 

Other SRK Participation

Event Organizing Commitee

  • Philippa Burmeister, Principal Environmental Scientist, SRK Durban
  • Lindsay Shand, Principal Environmental Geologist, SRK Cape Town