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further notice. Watch this space for an upcoming announcement regarding our new office location.
capacity and capability in our researchers.
innovation
Developing localised technological solutions for uptake by local mining equipment manufacturers.
Fostering co-creation and collaboration between the research community, mining companies,
government and equipment manufacturers.
The Mandela Mining Precinct is a Public-Private Partnership between the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Minerals Council of South Africa. It is an initiative aimed at revitalising mining research, development and innovation in South Africa to ensure the sustainability of the industry.
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Our Programmes
“The Mandela Mining Precinct has been established to provide a community of researchers with an opportunity to work together in one space. The Mandela Mining Precinct initiative is implemented through six research-based programmes, all of which are aimed at improving the safety of mines and introducing innovative technologies to the industry.”
Longevity of Current Mines
(LoCM)
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Mechanised Mining Systems
(MMS)
Advanced Orebody Knowledge
(AOK)
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Real-time Information Management Systems
(RTIMS)
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Successful Application Of Technologies Centred Around People
(SATCAP)
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Our Mission and Vision
Our vision is to maximise the returns of South Africa’s mineral wealth through collaborative, sustainable research, development, innovation and implementation of mining technologies in a socially, environmentally and financially responsible manner that is rooted in the wellbeing of local communities and the national economy
TEST MINE
Developing innovative mining technologies
The Mandela Mining Precinct is currently investigating a test mine that can offer a site at which technologies and systems developed by the Mandela Mining Precinct, Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA), or any of our key stakeholders, can be tested.