Articles The Mandela Mining Precinct’s Mechanised Mining Systems research programme has successfully tested and proven the effectiveness of a real-time monitoring regime for ventilation on demand at Siyanda’s Union mine 4 South Decline shaft. The focus of the Mechanised Mining Systems (MMS) Programme is to develop or demonstrate solutions that will lead to the increase […]
Inaugural collaborators forum held to encourage and enhance partnerships for greater impact in mining research and development Partners from various research and development (R&D) organisations met at the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) in Johannesburg, on Wednesday 27 July, to share knowledge and discuss key issues affecting the various partnerships at the organisation’s inaugural collaborator’s forum. […]
The Mandela Mining Precinct’s (MMP) Successful Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP) Research Programme successfully hosted a women’s immersive and inspirational event at the University of Pretoria’s Gordon’s Institute of Business Studies (GIBS) earlier this month. The aim of the event was to empower, immerse and appreciate female researchers who are contributing to mining modernisation research, […]
The MMP embarked on a benchmark study to investigate international applicable technology developments for SA hard rock mining application, covering mechanical cutting and drill & blast methodologies. As well as to meet relevant stakeholders to strengthen collaboration efforts. The study included visits, by MMP Research Programme Manager Martin Pretorius, to ASSMANG Black Rock Mine Operations […]
The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP), through the Successful Application of Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP) programme, showcased Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related projects, which were made available for industry transfer through a hybrid event held at the MMP offices in Johannesburg on 2 March 2023. “SATCAP was requested by mining companies, through the SATCAP […]
Fall-of-ground incidents have historically been cited as one of the leading causes of worker fatalities within the mining industry. In an effort to reduce these incidents and improve worker safety even further, in 2022, the Mandela Mining Precinct and the Minerals Council South Africa (Minerals Council), in collaboration with Sibanye-Stillwater and Impala Platinum, set out […]
The state of digital transformation in the South African mining industry: Ten insights into 4IR 2023 report is now available. The report provides new insights, validates existing insights from the previous report, and articulates the mining industry’s commitment to using digitalisation and technology for the ultimate creation of business value in the mining sector. The […]
The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) participated in the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) Digital Transformation in Mining Conference, which was held in Johannesburg in June 2023. SAIMM is a professional body whose aim is to disseminate knowledge and assist its members to source information regarding technological developments in the mining, metallurgical and […]
Value Creation Through Advanced Orebody Knowledge Research and Innovation – GSSA Bushveld Branch Talk MMP Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) Programme Manager, Michelle Pienaar, delivered an insightful presentation on Value Creation Through Advanced Orebody Knowledge Research and Innovation during the Bushveld Branch GSSA talk at Impala Bafokeng Exploration Core Yard in June this year. The event […]
