Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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IPR’s dewatering plan saves the day at Iron Mine
Groundwater ingress combined with seasonal rainfall was creating such a challenge for a South African iron ore mine that the…
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Electrical Power Transmission Apparatus
When selecting an explosion-protected electrical apparatus for deployment in underground mines, the adage, “Better safe than sorry” should always apply.…
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Bespoke solutions for every industry
Leading tracking and fleet management solutions provider Ctrack offers a wide variety of solutions aimed at any industry that utilises…
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Mentoring certification is now mandatory for mining engineers – but this is not a bad thing
By Roland Innes, Group CEO at DYNA Training As of January 2023, the Mine Engineer’s Certificate of Competency requires a…
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Chute design for coal mines
Coal dust impacts on the efficiency of coal handling systems, hence productivity and profits. Alwin Nienaber, Technical Director of South…
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Cost-effective Solution for Acid Mine Drainage
High-pressure and high-tensile, Carl Hamm’s ZSM duplex stainless-steel coupling system enables rapid coupling and uncoupling of pipes, which in turn…
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Good reasons behind growing popularity of modular substations
Modular substations are fast becoming the format of choice in many applications from industrial sites to data centres to mining…
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How Madagascar bandits helped to modernize the mint of St. Petersburg
Russian monarchs thought broadly, but often dependently. For example, Peter the Great adopted from the British East India Company not…
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The lack of qualified artisans is a constraint to economic growth
By Zizile Lushaba who is Human Capital & Skills Development Executive at the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern…
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Marijuana testing in the workplace
Despite the decriminalisation of marijuana for personal use in 2018, it is still important for companies to test employees before…
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