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New mine technologies on show

11th October 2024 Mining solutions provider Weir recently showcased its all-of-mine offerings while also unveiling a range of new technologies and solutions at MINExpo 2024. The company launched its ESCO NEXSYS GET lip system for rope shovel dippers, which is engineered to lower lip maintenance requirements,... →

State-of-the-art mining technologies on display

25th July 2024 Mining technology company Weir has outlined its planned exhibit for this year’s Electra Mining Africa show, noting that monitoring and control technology will be a major focus. A fully mobile crushing and screening plant, the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP) and the latest digital solutions for... →

Weir’s fully mobile plant

Increasing use of fibre-reinforced shotcrete in mining applications

24th May 2024 The South African mining industry has become a major user of fibre-reinforced shotcrete for underground support. This is according to CHRYSO Southern Africa technical sales consultant Willie Nel, who reports a growing uptake for the CHRYSO CSF 6000 high performance macro-synthetic fibres in this... →

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Fibre reinforced shotcrete application in an underground tunnel

Transfer chute maintenance on mines remains critical

17th May 2024 During times of declining commodity prices, the mining industry routinely prioritises cost cutting by suspending capital expenditure, however, the continuation of comprehensive maintenance programmes during times of financial constraint is said to be essential for ensuring the reliability and... →

Electrification of the mining industry makes progress

26th April 2024 Multinational technology company ABB recently announced its collaboration with Boliden and Epiroc in the development of a fully battery electric truck trolley system. Said to be the first of its kind, the underground hauling fleet electrification system has been tested on an 800-m-long track,... →

Battery-electric truck trolley system

Dredging system takes on heavy duty jobs

28th March 2024 A newly launched dredging system is described as the most efficient and cost-effective electrically powered floating dredge system currently available. The locally manufactured SlurrySucker MK III from IPR is used to clean process water ponds, return water dams or other water storage areas and... →

The SlurrySucker MK III pump from IPR

Circular economy solutions showcased

1st March 2024 A range of mining and industrial product, technology and service solutions were recently featured by SKF at the Mining Indaba 2024, highlighting the company’s drive towards a circular economy and its efforts in assisting customers to achieve economic and environmental sustainability goals. SKF is... →

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SKF showcased its circular economy product, technology and service solutions at Mining Indaba 2024

Automation platform for mass mining applications

23rd February 2024 A comprehensive automation platform is set to support the transformation from manual to autonomous mining. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced AutoMine Core, is designed to support customers moving towards fully autonomous production, while improving productivity and safety. →

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AutoMine Core assists in the transition from manual operation to fully autonomous production.

Deep learning solution to transform ore sorting technology

15th February 2024 Sensor-based ore sorting technology provider TOMRA has unveiled its latest innovation for high-capacity ore sorting at the Investing in African Mining Indaba exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa. This ground-breaking software, known as OBTAIN is a cutting-edge solution that leverages deep... →

TOMRA's software, known as OBTAIN, is a cutting-edge solution that leverages deep learning

Mine hoist management upgraded

15th February 2024 An updated digital monitoring and optimisation suite is said to improve the performance and reliability of mine hoists. ABB Ability’s Smart Hoisting allows for further integration to cloud solutions and includes new features such as the ABB Drive System Monitoring and additional key performance... →

ABB Drive System

Mobile rock trommels introduced locally

13th December 2023 Mobile heavy duty rock trommels are now available to the mining and quarrying sectors across Southern Africa. The rotating barrel design of the trommels allows mineral-bearing materials to be manipulated and more easily processed. The action of the trommel on coal and diamonds helps to liberate... →

The MDS M515 track trommel

Customised dewatering solutions for mines and quarries

13th December 2023 Dewatering solutions are essential to remove excess water from mines or quarries to allow operations to continue while safeguarding operators and maintaining productivity. Every operation’s requirements vary and present unique challenges and Weir Minerals Africa GM pump products Marnus Koorts... →

New software solution for mine data analysis

27th October 2023 A software suite from proximity detection solutions provider Booyco Electronics is set to transform the way mines process and evaluate captured data. The Booyco Electronics Asset Management System (BEAMS) software centralises information from various sources, including a mine’s proximity... →

Diagram of the Booyco Electronics Asset Management System software suite and its functions to help mines process and evaluate data

The Booyco Electronics Asset Management System software suite helps mines process and evaluate data

Software tool to promote health & safety on mines

20th October 2023 Mine ventilation and refrigeration specialist BBE recently launched its software package designed to streamline ventilation and occupational hygiene reporting functions. The VUMA HUB software system was specifically developed for underground mines and uses industry-approved standards, stores... →

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VUMA HUB software tool from BBE

Ongoing training crucial for evolving mining sector

12th October 2023 Technological advancements, evolving safety standards and the need for a more skilled workforce in the mining sector demand that safety training is constantly updated. Murray & Roberts Cementation Training Academy, near Carletonville, says that it aims to implement effective strategies focussed... →

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Murray & Roberts Cementation Training Academy implements a range of methods

Partnership for improved training in mining technology

3rd September 2023 A global framework agreement has seen mining contractor Redpath South Africa using state-of-the-art digital trainers from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in a partnership that is set to transform mining training and safety practices in Southern Africa. Innovative simulation technology aims to... →

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Redpath Mining South Africa provide interactive training in the mining industry

Improved autonomous bucket loading

21st July 2023 Autonomous loading technology has been enhanced with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ introduction of a new AutoMine feature. AutoMine AutoLoad 2.0 is designed to enable fully automated production cycles for loaders operating in fixed drawpoint and dump point mining applications. The technology... →

Sandvik's AutoMine AutoLoad 2.0 assists autonomous bucket loading

Flexible autonomous mining improves productivity

12th May 2023 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced a new feature for its AutoMine underground system that enables alternating safety zone states between autonomous and manual operation. The AutoMine Flexible Safety Zone enables autonomous mining equipment to operate continuously in an automated... →

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Sandvik has introduced its AutoMine flexible safety zone

Free e-book highlights benefits of sorters for mining operations

28th April 2023 A new, free-to-download publication outlines how digital sorting data services can help mining operations stay in control, take quicker action, and build stronger collaboration across teams and departments. The electronic book (e-book) is entitled The Benefits of Data-driven Quality Control and... →

New eBook highlights TOMRA Mining sorters

Carbide drill bit recycling programme

11th April 2023 Sandvik is introducing what it says is an industry-first ‘opt-out’ recycling programme for carbide drill bit users. The company says its initiative aims to transform the use of a material expected to run out within 40 years to 100 years, if consumption rates continue unabated. Tungsten, a key... →

Sandvik has introduced a recycling programme for carbide drill bits

Mining automation forging ahead

30th March 2023 The goal of autonomous mining is to create a safer and healthier environment for workers by removing them from potential high risk areas while also making mines more productive by increasing output in available operating time. To this end, De Beers has devised an autonomous mining roadmap for its... →

The Sandvik DD422i drill rig machine

Advancing digital transformation in mining

3rd March 2023 A range of innovative geoscience software solutions designed to enable critical, strategic decisions across the lifecycle of mining operations, aims to foster digital transformation in the mining industry. Seequent says its software portfolio provides mining operations with new ways to solve... →

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Seequent’s Imago software can be used in the field

Innovative technology improves mine safety

12th January 2023 Collision avoidance systems (CAS) have become integral to mining safety by ensuring safe distances between people and mobile equipment on surface mines. CAS specialist Booyco Electronics says that by capturing and processing more data in real time there is growing potential for these systems to... →

Collision avoidance systems help make surface mining safer

Water control door for underground mine

2nd December 2022 The first of six water control doors designed to counter water ingress has been completed for the De Beers Venetia Underground Project (VUP). The huge water control door has a steel frame 8 m high, 8 m wide, and 1 m thick and is designed to hold back a 100 m head of water. Its construction has... →

A water control door completed by Murray & Roberts Cementation for the De Beers Venetia Underground Project

Mining automation accelerates across Africa

18th November 2022 A marked rise in demand for digital solutions and automation in mining has led to increased impetus to accelerate this drive across Africa. Sedna Industrial IT Solutions recently affirmed its commitment to the technological advancement and development of Africa’s mining sector by signing a... →

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Sedna and Nokia are partnering to advance mining automation solutions across Africa

Underground drill deepens mining automation

3rd November 2022 A fully autonomous, twin-boom development drill rig capable of drilling without human interaction, is seen as a major step towards autonomous mining. The AutoMine concept underground drill is a cabinless battery-electric drill that can plan and execute the complete drilling cycle from tramming to... →

Sandvik's AutoMine concept underground drill

Transfer point design saves costs on mine

7th October 2022 Operations in a Limpopo platinum mine’s screening house were recently strengthened with the implementation of a relevant and effective transfer point design. The mine had been experiencing difficulties with fines spillage and skew belt loading from two conventional chutes. The chutes transferred... →

The head section of the feeder to conveyor chute

South African solution for Madagascan mine

23rd September 2022 High levels of wear in mine-to-plant pipelines and other equipment were causing costly downtime and repairs for a mine in Madagascar and it turned to local process equipment specialist Multotec for a solution. The company shipped a cyclone test unit to site and conducted two weeks of testing,... →

A Multotec cyclone test unit was used to conduct on-site test work in Madagascar

Ramjack systems, services making ‘mine of the future’ possible

21st September 2022 By focusing on real operational challenges as well as niche technologies that can help the digitisation journey, mining consultancy Ramjack Technology Solutions says a pragmatic approach enables mine operators to realise the true value of their technologies. With this evolutionary approach,... →

Battery solutions for mining industry

13th September 2022 Energy costs are a large part of a mine’s total operating costs and South African mining companies are looking at innovative ways to reduce dependency on grid power, increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and be more environment friendly, says energy solutions provider First National... →

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First National Battery provides battery solutions for the mining industry

Redefined mine ventilation offerings on show

30th August 2022 An innovative range of ventilation solutions will be showcased at this year’s Electra Mining Africa, with mining and industrial ventilation supplier TLT-Turbo Africa exhibiting offerings designed to enhance mining operations while ensuring the health and safety of employees underground. TLT-Turbo... →

TLT-Turbo Africa will be exhibiting its range of ventilation solutions at Electra Mining Africa

Fire-suppression solutions for the mining industry

30th August 2022 Fires present a real and serious threat to mining operations and the use of effective design and operational procedures is essential, however, an effective fire suppression system ensures a further level of protection that helps to minimise fire risks. All diesel-engine operated vehicles and... →

An engine protected by FOGMAKER's water-mist fire suppresion system

Next generation automation solution

13th August 2022 An innovative new product designed to maximise productivity and improve safety of autonomous vehicle navigation in underground mining operations has been introduced to the market. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ AutoMine Mapping Solution operates by utilising mapped data, enabling a vehicle to... →

Image of Sandvik's AutoMine Mapping Solution on a tablet screen

Sandvik's AutoMine Mapping Solution has been launched

Patented crushing and milling equipment to be unveiled

21st July 2022 Mining equipment manufacturer Energy & Densification Systems (EDS) has developed and patented its new technology crushing and milling equipment, the EDS Multishaft Mill. The compact vertical mill uses high-speed impacts to break down particles with large reduction ratios, low energy consumption... →

EDS has patented its Multishaft Mill

Intelligent instruments optimise mining operations

18th May 2022 A portfolio of intelligent instruments designed to solve specific process challenges and enable optimisation for minerals and hydrometallurgical processes is now available. Covering the entire flowsheet, Metso Outotec’s Sense series instruments are suited to both new and existing operations.... →

Metso Outotec Sense series offers intelligent instruments for optimising mining operations

Smart, wearable devices help improve mineworker safety

22nd April 2022 The innovative use of smart technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) is seen as key to improving health and safety in South Africa’s mining industry. Vodacom Business conducted a trial of its Connected Worker solution in a mining operation last year. “The solution centres on a connected,... →

Image of Vodacom's smart device that aims to improve mine worker safety

Vodacom's smart device aims to improve mine worker safety

Steering mines towards automation and connectivity

31st January 2022 A new platform to convert data into useful, actionable information for mines has recently been unveiled. Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, in partnership with ASI Mining, has introduced Mobius for Drills, designed to display data in an... →

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The Mobius system enables multi-vehicle command, control and monitoring

Alcohol education and testing improves workplace safety

26th January 2022 Addressing consumption of alcohol in the workplace is a critical aspect of ensuring workplace safety, as alcohol can significantly impair the ability to drive and operate heavy machinery with accuracy. ALCO-Safe MD Rhys Evans asserts that workplace interventions such as regular alcohol testing... →

ALCO-Safe supplies a range of alcohol breathalyser testing equipment

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