Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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Embedding ESG in Mining
The mining industry’s consistent focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, once again a central theme at the Investing…
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SLIDING THROUGH TIME: Lubrication from stone age to modern age
In part one of Lubrication from Stone Age to Modern Age (WearCheck Technical Bulletin 88), we slid through 5,000 years…
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Drug testing dilemma: urine detection vs. saliva testing – how to outsmart the ‘cheat’ to ensure reliable results
By Rhys Evans, Managing Director at ALCO-Safe Drug testing is a critical pillar of workplace safety and productivity. Among the…
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Safety milestone for Venetia from bold new approach
At the end of December 2023, De Beers’ Venetia Mine near Musina celebrated reaching 10,2 million Fatality Free shifts, a…
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AES: branching out with energy plant and biomass optimisation in the timber sector
Large timber and paper companies have led the way when it comes to generating their own power using steam turbines.…
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How cultural assessments drive behavioural change for safer operations in high-risk industries
By Louise Woodburn, GM Risk Solutions, KBC Health & Safety The roar of heavy earthmoving machinery, the shouts of workers…
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Fitting the right packaging to oversized metal items with Cortec ® VpCI ® Film!
VpCI ® -126 Film and Bags are an easy way to package and protect many different types of metal parts.…
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WearCheck LUBE TIPS: Volume 4
Source: WearCheck Lube tip: identifying commercial oil brands QUESTION: Why can’t my condition monitoring lab specify which brand of oil…
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Putting people at the core of PDS implementation
With the implementation of Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) technology set to gather pace as surface mines seek to comply with…
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Soon, your factory roof will power your delivery vehicles
South African businesses’ large solar installations to overcome load shedding could fuel their road fleets in future, says Justin Coetzee,…
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