MSHA will host the 2025 Ground Control in Mining Industry Seminar at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy. Presentations and workshops, including those submitted for the 44th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, will highlight improvements in ground control technology to increase the safety and productivity of new and existing underground mines.
The Seminar on Thursday will provide an overview of current ground control best practices for coal and stone mines, hands-on software training, and networking opportunities for coal and stone mining professionals and mining engineering students. On Friday, Technical Support will provide instructional compliance assistance workshops highlighting the tools that are used to develop roof and ground control plans. These tools include the Analysis of Mine Roof Support (AMRS), Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS), and S-Pillar software.
The programs are available from: http://www.minegroundcontrol.com/ground-control/
Up to 10 PDH credits are available for attendance at this instructional workshop.
Registration and Lodging: Seminar registration is free, but space is limited. To reserve a seat, please complete the form at:
https://forms.office.com/g/1KFJgznh8D