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Equipment / ToolsHand Tools
The SAPS have recovered stolen mining equipment at Driekop Mine outside Burgersfort
Concerted efforts by the South African Police Service in Limpopo to deal with illegal mining continue to yield positive results, following mining equipment recovery …
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Dangerous GoodsVentilation
Mines that are looking to lower their energy costs could do so by improving their secondary ventilation systems
Energy makes up a considerable portion of operational mining costs with operators increasingly looking for ways to reduce consumption as energy prices continue to …
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BurnEMS
Government calls for improved safety measures at mines to mitigate the risk of conveyor belt fires
Conveyor belts used in underground and above-ground mining operations to transport bulk solids can often be a leading cause of fire and consequent fatalities …
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Training
A single standard safety induction model can save mining houses millions in annual onboarding costs
As one of the most dangerous industries in the world, it is for good reason that there are strict health and safety protocols in …
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Personal Protective Equipment
Honouring women in industry during Women’s Month starts with addressing the PPE gender gap
The limited availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for women is a critical workplace health and safety issue. In addition to undermining efforts to …
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Vehicle Fitness
New Bridgestone appointment aims to accelerate shift to services focus in mining sector
Bridgestone Southern Africa has appointed Carl Martins as Executive Manager: Mining Services with effect from 01 July 2022. Carl has fulfilled various roles in …
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Legal / Labour / Finance
Lifting mining sector SMMEs out of the single industry dependency trap with ESD initiatives
While Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) has played a critical role in the development of many Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), dependency on …
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Equipment / Tools
Preventative infrastructure maintenance is key to saving costs and driving safety in smelting and processing sector
Mining remains a key contributor to South Africa’s economy, with the country currently ranked fifth in the world in terms of mining contribution to …
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Along with ventilation, mine cooling is an integral part of any mining operation, as it is central to creating a suitable climate for miners …
