Archives: Mining people

Werner Baller and son Mark have been nominated to the International Technology Mining Hall of Fame in the Bulk Handling category for the WEBA Chute System. Werner is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the South-African based company. This leading global producer of customised bulk material transfer chutes serves hundreds of clients in more[…]

The accelerating use of internet-enabled remote devices, sensors, predictive analytics and machine learning in the mining industry is providing companies with unprecedented insight into their operations, as outlined in Goldcorp’s 2017 Sustainability Report, just released. “While the Internet of Things (IoT) enables better utilisation of assets and improved decision-making, many companies face the problem of[…]

The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) has released the Standard for Responsible Mining, a precedent-setting global certification program for industrial-scale mine sites. “With growing awareness and demand for ecologically and socially-responsible products, jewellers, electronics businesses, auto makers and others have sought assurances that the minerals they purchase are mined responsibly. The Standard seeks to[…]

Conserving large tracts of land for biodiversity conservation and research is one of the important ways that the De Beers Group ensures its overall impact on the environment is positive, according to De Beers Senior Environmental Manager Dr Patti Wickens. Its properties near Kimberley in the Northern Cape and near its Venetia mine in Limpopo[…]

August 1, 2018 is the closing date for papers to be submitted for the 2019 SME Annual Conference. Organised by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), the event is being held from 24-27 February 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The conference theme is SMART Mining: Resources for a Connected World, however abstracts can be[…]

ALROSA’s management has decided to revise output plan at its International underground mine as the company toughens its approach to health and safety management, though 2018 production plan remains unchanged. Results of the audit conducted following the Mir mine accident back in 2017 led to revision of the construction project for the International mine. The[…]

We will be closing the nominations for the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame in August. Do you wish to nominate someone who has contributed in an outstanding way to technology development in exploration or efficiency, safety, productivity, etc.in that discipline? Contact [email protected] about nominations. The chosen nominees will be inducted at the International Mining[…]

The last day of this year’s Euro Mine Expo highlighted, among other things, a look into the future with a presentation by Jan Moström, CEO of the Swedish mining company LKAB and a morning meeting focused on how to become a supplier to the mining industry. Day 3 of Euro Mine Expo started with a[…]

Refuge chambers are a significant but much-needed investment. Erin Mackle, Europe Service Coordinator at MineARC Systems asks: “With the growth of safety requirements, refuge chambers have become commonplace for the safe retreat of personnel engaged in tunnelling and underground construction. As these are finite projects, what happens to a chamber upon completion?” Extending the life[…]

During yesterday’s Euro Mine Expo, there was discussion, among other things, about how the mining industry will be better at diversity. Uneven gender distribution can be a sign of a dysfunctional organization, says Lena Abrahamsson, Professor of Working Science at Luleå University of Technology and chairman of Georange. “The organization can still be ok, but it[…]