The SSC was invited to participate in Day 2 of the annual DMPR workshop, where Tania Marshall, Joseph Mainama, and Sifiso Siwela delivered a comprehensive presentation to an audience of 20 regional managers from across South Africa. The session was chaired by Khangwelo Mphaphuli, who also serves as the DMPR representative on the SSC. Key topics covered included:
- Recent developments in the SAMCODES framework
- Updates to the Industrial Minerals Guidelines
- Best practices in bulk sampling and reporting of Diamond Resources
- An overview of the state of diamonds in South Africa
The session fostered valuable engagement, with participants providing constructive feedback and recommendations to support the ongoing evolution of the DMPR’s strategic direction.