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Staying on top of the ever changing demands of industry coupled with the pending changes to South African legislation requires a dynamic approach when it comes to Pedestrian Detection Systems (PDS). One of the biggest challenges is to get customers to understand the different technologies and what each can do, and then to get them[…]

Tenova Pyromet is developing a landmark technology solution for South African platinum miner, Northam Platinum. Demonstrating its long-term commitment to the South African platinum industry, Northam is expanding its smelter facilities in Thabazimbi, South Africa to support its planned growth in PGM production. The expansion called for an innovative approach to increasing the group’s processing[…]

Earlier this month, Clareo Managing Partner Peter Bryant (a judge for the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame) addressed a special session at Mining Indaba in Africa where he discussed the future of mining in Africa and how the Development Partner approach could positively impact the industry. He also moderated a panel on the subject[…]

A company creating Bluetooth devices to help the mining industry run more efficiently is expanding its technology for use in everyday life. South Australian company Daelibs is working in the field of ambience intelligence and is the first in the world to develop Bluetooth beacons as a location attendance device. The technology is being used[…]

Geologists have found evidence of mineral ‘footprints’ that may point to undiscovered, high-grade zinc deposits hiding underneath known deposits in the Northern Territory’s prospective McArthur Basin. CSIRO researchers studied existing drill cores and found that the geology around the McArthur River zinc mine is replicated in older rocks underneath. It is evidence that similar geological[…]

Joy Global says it is honoured to be a 2016 recipient of the Gold Well Workplace Award from the Wellness Council of America. The Well Workplace Awards recognise the nation’s leaders in corporate health by monitoring their adherence to a rigorous set of criteria outlined in WELCOA’s seven benchmarks to a result-oriented Well Workplace. This[…]

General Kinematics says that its new PARA-MOUNT II Vibrating Feeders are now available in “pre-engineered, quick ship sizes.” The company states: “With simple, heavy duty construction, GK Feeder s are renowned for their years of trouble free service. This streamlined design offers a robust & reliable solution for quick turn-around and an easy installation.” This new line of PARA-MOUNT II Standard Feeders are engineered[…]

VersaDrill will make the official launch of the new VersaDrill GT8 at the forthcoming PDAC in Toronto from March 6-9. The GT8 is described as “a compact and sturdy diamond drill strong enough to perform mining drilling, yet versatile enough to be used in geotechnical applications.” The drill has a best-in-class torque with maximum speed[…]

Hecla has been investigating the potential benefits of using a Spendrup/Compact Filter Technic (CFT) diesel filtration system to remove diesel particulate matter (DPM) from the mine atmosphere to optimise use of the available air. America’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has evaluated the scrubber efficiency for dust and DPM. A new mining[…]

Balanced-skip haulage systems are one of the mining industry’s most mature technologies. Now thyssenkrupp is offering with its new Skip Way System it says “the advantages of rope running incline skips to open pits and quarries where haul truck operating costs are reducing profitability.” The capital and operating economics of that system are very compelling,[…]