MMP newsletter April 2026_
The MMP participated in the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, held from 9–13 February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) Emerging Technologies exhibition stand. The event provided a valuable platform to showcase MMP’s 2030 strategy and its role in advancing a modernised mining […]
The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP), through its Real-Time Information Management Systems (RTIMS) programme, has taken a significant step toward contributing to a more resilient, innovative, and globally competitive mining sector in South Africa. In response to rapid changes across the industry including the rise of automation, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies, as well as increasing […]
Kamogelo Baloyi, an AOK intern, graduated with a Master of Science (MSc) in Geophysics from University of the Witwatersrand in December 2025. Her research focused on using open-source Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR), a freely available satellite technology that tracks changes in the Earth’s surface over time. By comparing images taken at different points in […]
On 26 February 2026, the MMP Successful Application of Technologies Centred Around People programme hosted a webinar titled “How to Build a Skills-First Approach in Organisations.” The session featured insights from PwC representatives, based on their research into evolving workforce models. Drawing on their findings, PwC highlighted the growing limitations of traditional job-based organisational structures […]
The MMP Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) Programme is making steady progress in developing a digital tool that will transform how underground data is captured, making it faster, more consistent, and easier to use. By enabling structured data collection directly at the mining face, the tool will support safer operations and more informed decision-making. The […]
The MMP Mechanised Mining Systems Programme is advancing safer and more efficient multi-reef mining through the use of advanced numerical modelling for pillar design. This approach provides critical insight into how stress develops within rock formations, enabling more informed extraction planning that protects workers and optimises performance in complex, multi-reef environments. The study analysed three […]
MMP Executive Director, Julie Courtnage, recently participated in a Creamer Media webinar titled “Efficiency Gains: Mining Machinery and Know-How at the Cutting Edge.” During the session, she highlighted the critical role of collaboration in the development and deployment of new mining technologies, emphasising that innovation depends on the effective flow of information across the industry. […]
The MMP Longevity of Current Mines (LoCM) Programme continues to make meaningful progress in supporting the development and commercialisation of mining technologies. A key milestone is the establishment of a Proof of Concept (PoC) for the National Mining Technology Readiness Level (NMRL) information-sharing platform. This initiative aims to improve how new mining technologies are developed […]
By: Marius Auret, RTIMS Programme Manager Following our recent trip to China to explore non-Western technologies, one of our TSC members, George Nell from Goldfields, challenged us, stating “Our local mines are more on par than you think – come and see for yourselves.” He was absolutely right. On 19 February 2026, an MMP delegation, […]
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