"The MassMin Series of conferences remain the pre-eminent global bulk mining event, attracting hundreds of delegates from all major mining companies and countries. It’s an unparalleled forum for networking of management, technical and operational industry players making it a “must attend event” for those in the space of bulk mining metalliferous. The MassMin 2012 comes at a time when bulk mining is entering a new era of large scale bulk mining with a range of innovations designed to ensure efficient and effective bulk mining." - Gideon Chitombo

"In the next decade many large tonnage, low grade block caving operations will be needed to replace production of open pits, which will reach their economical limits. The technical and economical challenges. MassMin offers a unique opportunity to learn about the latest developments in bulk mining and to meet colleagues who are dealing with similar challenges." - Hans de Ruiter