Coalbed methane extraction potential
The potential of utilising coalbed methane as a short-term energy source in the SADC region is being investigated, writes Dr Nicolaas C Steenkamp. […]
Stemming fatalities on South African mines: Part 4
By Sharyn Macnamara Sharyn Macnamara met with Dr Joseph Matjila, Group Manager Health and Safety, of Exxaro, on the back of the company reaching a five-year fatality free milestone to discuss what their secret to [...]
Digitalisation in Mining: Autonomy continues to revolutionise the global mining space
Mining operators face a considerable task as they look to overcome the complex challenge of delivering reliable and unfailing network connectivity to all corners of the mine, writes Marnus Kruger, Sales Director – Africa at [...]
Redefining mine ventilation
Compiled by Leon Louw Underground ventilation is a cost intensive operational need and companies specialising in underground ventilation and fans had a challenging two years. One company, though, has stayed true to form. [...]
Dealing with Covid-19
Despite positive advancements, Covid-19 continues to affect the mining industry, writes Nicolaas Steenkamp and Leon Louw. …read on, in our digital copy of The African Mining, Incorporating Mining Mirror November 2021 issue. Underground mining requires [...]
Into the deep
Underground mining is a harsh environment, and the necessary cooling is essential to ensure a sustainable and safe operation. Image credit: Leon Louw Edited by Leon Louw Twenty years after it pioneered modular [...]
Smart technologies supporting safe underground mining
Maptek sensing hardware combines with powerful modelling software to deliver a safe, accurate solution for geological mapping and geotechnical analysis. Photo by Maptek Edited by Leon Louw Underground mines rely on smart technologies [...]
Enhancing Water Sustainability
Supplied by AECI WATER The growing focus on the identification and use of alternative water sources to bridge South Africa’s forecasted 17% gap in drinking water supply by 2030, has driven water treatment specialist AECI [...]
Blasting progress accelerated by digital technology
Omnia Holdings - BME Operations Kalalushi Mine Zambia With over four decades of successful innovation fuelling its growth, South Africa-based blasting, and explosives company BME continues to leverage digital technology in advancing its [...]
MTE meets the challenge
MTE Exhibitions got their 2021 campaign underway in the Emalahleni Coalfields of Mpumalanga on Wednesday 21 April 2021. This was the first time the MTE team had ventured outside their office building since December last [...]