Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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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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Trusted power solutions to keep mines at their peak4
Mining operations also require robust traction battery solutions to power their locomotives, drill rig machines, scoop batteries, hauler batteries, and…
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It’s not simply ‘plug ‘n’ play’ for BEVs: evolving risks in the mining industry
The technology powering battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is continually evolving and in order to protect operations, modern mining companies need…
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Spotlight on foundation failure in rock slopes
While slope failures in open pit mines occur mainly due to kinematic instability or shear stresses within the slope exceeding…
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Virtual reality opens new doors for engineering training
Digital technologies are creating various new opportunities in the learning environment, and virtual reality is proving its value in the…
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First Cut and GSI women: ‘making the cut’ in gas safety training, cutting and welding sectors
While many may still think that the cutting, welding and grinding industry is an exclusively male domain, five women in…
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Audits assist with sustainable mining practices
ASPASA’s long-running environmental auditing program has been revamped to become an invaluable tool to assist mines in meeting Environmental and…
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Guidelines to combat dust
The release of surface mining industry association, ASPASA’s, latest dust control guideline raises interesting concerns whether local miners are doing…
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Apathy could sink the mining industry in SA
Disappointment and disbelief have marked the latest crime fighting initiative on mines, even on the back of sterling work done…
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Fresh projects are needed for mining to meet demand
Times are good for the mining sector, but more exploration and mine development is vital if it is to keep…
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