Geology and health
Geological setting can have significant health effects on human, animal and plant life, writes Nicolaas C. Steenkamp. Photos by Leon Louw […]
No support for alluvial miners
Alluvial diamond miners are hampered by lack of government support, funding and inappropriate regulations, writes the South African Diamond Producers Organisation (SADPO). Photos by: SADPO […]
Coal mining’s star shines bright
The future of coal mining in South Africa looks bright, despite fervent opposition by environmental groups, writes Leon Louw. […]
Not all doom and gloom
The South African mining sector is facing many challenges, but regulatory certainty and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration could spell a new dawn for the industry, writes Allan Reid, director and mining sector head in the corporate and commercial practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. The tough operating environment for South African miners is evidenced by subdued merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the sector, which has plateaued over the past few [...]
Mining with software
By Dineo Phoshoko The mining industry has recognised the value of implementing digital and autonomous solutions in both open pit and underground operations. Such elements have created opportunities for the development of software to assist and support various technological innovations in the mining industry. The industry has seen software companies introducing various solutions which not only enhance technological innovations, but also complement existing technologies currently being used in the industry. [...]
Riding the digitalisation wave
By Dineo Phoshoko The face of mining has changed drastically since digitalisation came into the picture. Dennis Gibson, chief technical officer for Black & Veatch’s mining business, explains the role of digital infrastructure in mining, and the potential impact it has on the industry. Digital infrastructure will help to improve safety, productivity and efficiency in the mining industry. So says Dennis Gibson, technical officer for Black & Veatch’s mining business, [...]
Remember Burnstone
There has been a lot of talk about mechanisation, but mechanisation has failed in certain instances, writes Leon Louw. […]
Underground mining — automate or die
Technology is changing the face of underground mining, writes Leon Louw and Dineo Phoshoko. […]
SA’s fields of gold
Contrary to popular belief, great opportunities still exist for gold miners in South Africa. In fact, the country might be sitting on the world’s next great gold deposit. But we won’t know until the drill rigs are unleashed, writes Leon Louw. […]
Tailings dams technology: learning from failure (Part 3)
By Adriaan Meintjes In his third article on tailings storage facilities, Adriaan Meintjes looks at how technology can address the challenges. […]