MAPLA International Mining Plant Maintenance Meeting is organised to provide an international forum where mining professionals, operators, researchers and suppliers can meet to exchange, interact, analyse and discuss experiences and recent innovations in maintenance and asset management of mining plants and smelters.

The objectives of the meeting are to:

• Promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences in the design, management, engineering and advanced techniques related to the maintenance of equipment used in concentration plants, hydrometallurgical plants and mining smelters.
• To discuss the emerging developments and identify and analyse the best maintenance practices as well as the technologies and procedures leading to successful applications.
• Generate a collaborative network of support and technical exchange among maintenance professionals in benefit of the mining industry and its members.