Modern Quarrying Q2 2024

Jeremy Hunter-Smith, Chairman of the IQSA handing over the award for Best Paper to Kirath Isiripershad from AfriSam.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION QUARRYING PROFESSIONAL The Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa (IQSA) is actively seeking to build and grow the quarrying industry’s next generation professionals and leaders. Every year at least two young professionals are invited to present a paper at the annual IQSA conference. A winner is chosen and given the opportunity to join other young professionals internationally to gain insight into how other quarrying industries function and use new technology.

C hairman of the IQSA, Jeremy Hunter-Smith says this initiative enables a younger member to build a profile locally and to gain insights internationally. “Presenting at the conference gives younger members the confidence to present and share their experiences with the industry,” says Hunter-Smith. “The best paper is selected by delegates, and the winner announced at the following year’s conference,” he says. “IQSA has been working on a young member programme with

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