The Zambia Chamber of Mines invites researchers, industry experts, and academics to submit papers for the 10th National Conference on Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) .
This year’s theme, “Innovative Solutions for Zero Harm: Integrating Technology, Sustainability, and Community Well-being in Mining,” focuses on the transformative role of AI, automation, and wearable technology in achieving safety excellence, as well as extending operational responsibility to neighboring communities.
Submission Guidelines
We are seeking original research, industrial experiences, and project reports relevant to the conference theme.
- Submission Deadline: Abstracts must be submitted by Monday, 31st August 2026 .
- Format: Full papers (if selected) must be in MS Word, 12pt Times New Roman, single-spaced, following the specific margin requirements detailed in the full call.
- Requirements: Papers must include a title, author affiliations, a ≤300-word abstract, ≈5 keywords, a main body, conclusions, and Harvard-style references.
Thematic Areas & Contacts
Please submit your abstracts to the respective leads based on your paper’s category:
| Stream | Lead Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health | Dr. Mieke Mulenga | mieke.mulenga76@gmail.com |
| Safety | Justin Mpesa | justin.mpesa@barrick.com |
| Environment | Eric Ngandu | ericn@greenearthzm.com |
Note: Please copy your submission to Yewa Kumwenda (kumwenday@mines.org.zm), Dean Mwelwa (dmwelwa2007@yahoo.com), and Stanley Mayonde (Stanley.Mayonde@fqml.com).
Review and Publication
All submissions will undergo a rigorous review process focusing on quality, relevance, and impact on the mining industry. Accepted papers will be published in the official Conference Proceedings Report .
For more information, please reach out to the organizing committee using the contact details provided above. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this year’s discourse on sustainable mining.
