Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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Precision mining the next challenge for industry
The next phase of successful and sustainable mining will be delivered by unlocking the benefits of precision mining, says global…
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Terex washing systems for Africa
A thirty-year partnership between Terex Washing Systems and multi-franchise distributor, ELB Equipment, has led to customers in southern Africa delivering…
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Leading the PDS and CPS evolution in coal mining
With a strong understanding of the coal mining industry, proximity detection system (PDS) and collision prevention system (CPS) specialist Booyco…
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Kwatani says real customer support must reduce TCO
While low total cost of ownership (TCO) is a function of product quality, it is also about predicting maintenance intervals…
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Good transfer point design saves on spillage, belt costs
In a compact and congested transfer point area in a Limpopo platinum mine’s screening house, Weba Chute Systems recently applied…
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Preventing rockfalls on surface mines
Falls of earth are among the main safety risks on mines requiring the utmost care and expertise to protect mine…
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Gender justice in mining industry
Women in mining are subjected to numerous challenges not least of which are violence and abuse in the workplace and…
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‘Getting real’ about virtual reality and how this can fast-track welding training in SA
From pilot simulation in the aviation industry to learning how to operate heavy machinery, virtual and augmented reality training has…
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Attracting youth is construction’s next big task
Having spent a very busy 40 year career in the construction business, AfriSam Construction Materials Executive Avi Bhoora is concerned…
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Bearing starting Torque Measurements Down to -100°C
Bearings are used in the mechanisms that will deploy the REASON antennas. These antennas use stored strain energy in springs…
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