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Non-explosive Rock Breaking (NERB)

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“Non-stop production, zero harm, no waste mining”
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Non-explosive Rock Breaking (NERB)

The goal of the Non-Explosive Rock Breaking programme is to identify, develop and support the implementation of solutions that will enable the continuous breaking of rock from tabular, hard-rock orebodies.

Systems will be implemented to ensure that the fragmentation of rock is easily loaded, transported and processed. The system will be incorporated into a layout that maximises extraction by reducing waste mining and reducing or eliminating the need for pillars. The layout, support design and operation of systems will ensure that workers are not exposed to unnecessary rockfalls or seismic risk, thereby supporting the industry goal of achieving zero harm. The energy and consumable requirements of the system will be limited to allow for the cost-effective implementation of the system.

 

Continuous production with minimal waste mining is necessary for the continued viability of South African mines, and it has the potential to revolutionise mining in South Africa and the region. It has the potential to spark the growth of a local equipment manufacturing industry and will position the South African mining research community as world leaders in the field.

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NERB Projects

Diamond Wire Cutting
Diamond Wire Cutting
Thermal Spalling
Thermal Spalling

Longevity of Current Mines (LoCM)

The Longevity of Current Mines programme is aimed at improving mining practices and procedures, particularly for established mines that are…

Longevity of Current Mines (LoCM)

Non-explosive Rock Breaking (NERB)

The goal of the Non-Explosive Rock Breaking programme is to identify, develop and support the implementation of solutions that will enable…

Non-explosive Rock Breaking (NERB)

Mechanised Drill and Blast (MDB)

The Mechanised Drill & Blast programme is targeted at providing sustainable mechanised solutions to the gold and platinum mining…

Mechanised Drill and Blast (MDB)

Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK)

The Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) programme is aimed at providing mine planners, rock engineers, geologists and other decision-makers…

Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK)

Real-time Information Management Systems (RTIMS)

The Real-Time Information Management Systems programme aims to improve data transmission, storage, dissemination, and information…

Real-time Information Management Systems (RTIMS)

Successful Application Of Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP)

The Successful Application of Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP) programme places people at the centre of all mining-related…

Successful Application Of Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP)
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