Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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Social media scams on the rise
Facebook Marketplace and social media scams are on the rise and potential buyers should be aware of items, especially vehicles,…
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DRC mining gathers momentum but sustainable solutions urgent
Following rapid development in recent years, the momentum of mining growth in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making…
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Another fatality-free landmark for underground mining specialist
A hard-won culture of safety has earned Murray & Roberts Cementation the accolade of seven million fatality free shifts from…
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Beer brewers avoid grease contamination
A study by RWTH Aachen University and igus recently quantified the financial and environmental benefits of using lubrication-free polymer bearings…
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5 steps to decarbonising and digitising your fleet
By: GoMetro, Justin Coetzee, CEO To anyone who has been paying even the slightest bit of attention to the global…
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Mining: Why widespread adoption of ventilation on demand remains elusive
By Hannes Potgieter, Specialist Ventilation Consultant at BBE Ventilation on Demand (VoD) is an innovative technology designed to optimise airflow…
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Benefits of Overband Magnet Armoured Belts
The highest wear part on an Overband Magnet is the belt that transfers the separated metal away from the conveyor…
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AES: Energy assessments provide powerful insights which ‘fuel’ change
When a production or manufacturing facility is built, everything is new and operating optimally. Over time, equipment deteriorates – or…
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Manufacturing continuity: Finding stability in unstable conditions
Louis Botha, Country Manager for Aggreko, South Africa looks at some of the ways in which manufacturing organisations can manage…
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Noddy McGeorge, principal mining engineer at SRK Consulting (South Africa), examines the ideal conditions in which surface miners can be employed and where traditional methods may be more suitable
Surface miners are an adaption of the method of rock cutting that utilises a drum with picks attached to break…
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