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16th April 2024

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19th March 2024

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Proximity detection systems adopted by mines
8th March 2024

There is an increased focus on rolling out proximity detection systems (PDS) as surface mines seek to comply with gazetted regulations, notes PDS specialist Booyco Electronics. Company CEO Anton... 


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Booyco
23rd February 2024

South African pioneer of proximity detection systems Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, the... 


Booyco Electronics embraces positive disruption
Booyco Electronics embraces positive disruption
6th February 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Mine safety equipment manufacturer Booyco Electronics is embracing the concept of positive disruption to redefine the African mining industry. In a video interview with Mining Weekly at this year’s... 


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Live testing of large equipment made safer
31st October 2023

The live testing of mining vehicles and equipment is essential for maintenance but can be hazardous and time consuming.  A new solution developed in Australia aims to make testing processes on mine... 


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New software solution for mine data analysis
27th October 2023

A software suite from proximity detection solutions provider Booyco Electronics is set to transform the way mines process and evaluate captured data. The Booyco Electronics Asset Management System... 


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Proximity detection system technology continues to advance
3rd August 2023

Proximity detection systems (PDS) have become central to helping mines improve safety and are also being employed to optimise productivity and efficiency. Booyco Electronics says that PDS data... 


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PDS data evolving beyond original use case
30th June 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

The data captured by original equipment manufacturer Booyco Electronics’ proximity detection systems (PDS) not only helps enhance safety at surface mining operations but can also be used to improve... 


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Using sensor technology to improve health and safety
11th March 2023

Proximity detection systems (PDS) can give a range of insights that can be used to create safer workplaces. These include gathering and analysing site-specific data that allows for the planning of... 


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Booyco Electronics
24th February 2023

Booyco Electronics, South African pioneer of proximity detection systems, continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. An acknowledged leader in the field, the... 


PDS technology will continue to develop, particularly leveraging advancements in areas such as the Internet of Things and other technologies
Expanding the value proposition of the PDS
6th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

That Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology has over the years ushered in a new era in mine safety management is no overstatement. Given the pace of development in the past two years, Booyco... 


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Innovative technology improves mine safety
12th January 2023

Collision avoidance systems (CAS) have become integral to mining safety by ensuring safe distances between people and mobile equipment on surface mines. CAS specialist Booyco Electronics says that... 


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Booyco Electronics continues to play pivotal role in Zero Harm
7th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

South African proximity detection system (PDS) pioneer Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for Zero Harm in the mining sector. An acknowledged leader in the field, the... 


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Booyco Electronics
24th June 2022

Booyco Electronics, South African pioneer of Proximity Detection Systems, offers safety solutions for underground and surface mining, quarrying, construction, forestry and materials handling.... 


Booyco Electronics builds capability, skills in SA economy
9th June 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Driven by stringent mine safety requirements underpinned by legislation, South Africa is a global front-runner in proximity detection systems (PDS) with Booyco Electronics as a... 


New collaboration opens international doors for Booyco Electronics
1st April 2022

Booyco Electronics will quickly transition into a fully-fledged international service provider of proximity detection systems (PDS) in 2022. This follows the conclusion of a collaboration agreement... 


Apply PDS planning and engagement, urges Booyco
31st January 2022

Putting a proximity detection system (PDS) or collision prevention system (CPS) in place in a mining operation is a process that cannot be rushed, says Anton Lourens, CEO of leading PDS and CPS... 


Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics
The key role of training to drive automation in Africa
28th January 2022

While South Africa’s mining sector is still unsure of exactly what future safety legislation will require in terms of proximity detection systems (PDS) or collision prevention systems (CPS), there... 


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South African company leads advances in proximity detection technology
3rd December 2021

The use of proximity detection systems (PDS) or collision prevention systems (CPS) is seen as a major contributor to improved safety in the mining sector and a number of technological advances have... 


Booyco Electronics’ CXS proximity detection system
Partnerships crucial to perfecting proximity detection
5th November 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid an increasingly digitalised and connected environment, mining customers are demanding integrated solutions in the mine health and safety space, which necessitates partnerships.  


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Optimising technology enhances mine safety and productivity
9th September 2021

Technologies such as collision prevention system (CPS) or proximity detection system (PDS) are now seen as integral to the improvement of safety and productivity in the mining sector. South... 


Booyco CXS PDS spreads wings into South America
5th July 2021

South African proximity detection system (PDS) specialist Booyco Electronics has further extended its global reach with a recent contract to a surface gold mine in Chile. According to Anton... 


THE BOOYCO CXS
The Booyco CXS is a comprehensive integrated response to Level 7, Level 8 and Level 9 safety levels as defined by EMESRT
Booyco CXS PDS installed in Chile
2nd July 2021

South African proximity detection system (PDS) specialist Booyco Electronics has further extended its global reach, having secured a recent contract with a surface gold mine in Chile. The project... 


The Booyco Electronics Asset Management System allows data to be analysed for patterns which indicate unsafe behaviour
Proximity detection systems help to make mines safer and more productive
1st December 2020

Using proximity detection system (PDS) hardware and monitoring devices to centralise information, can help mines to become safer and more productive, asserts PDS solutions company Booyco... 


SAFETY FIRST
Level 9 compliance dictates that trackless mining machinery in certain environments be able to slow down and stop when detecting a potential threat
Covid-19 must not derail Level 9 compliance
6th November 2020

Efforts to advance safety in the mining sector through improved collision avoidance standards have been severely hampered by the Covid-19 lockdown, says electronics manufacturer Booyco Electronics... 


Production at Booyco Electronics is going strong to meet customer demand
Booyco continues technology drive despite Covid-19
3rd August 2020

While the Covid-19 lockdown has forced many companies serving the mining sector to downscale, Booyco Electronics is continuing to apply and develop its technologies for safer, more productive... 


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Level-9-ready PDS system installed in platinum mine
28th May 2020

The mining industry is striving to meet Level 9 proximity detection systems (PDS) compliance, in order to enhance safety levels. At this level, electronic systems are required to take mechanical... 


EARLY WARNING SYSTEM
Booyco Electronics' control unit provides audio and visual displays
PDS provider ready to implement Level 9 systems
22nd May 2020 By: Nadine James

South African-based equipment supplier Booyco Electronics is well advanced in testing its proximity detection systems (PDS) to comply with Level 9 safety standards – despite the fact that, while... 


Booyco On Track With Deadline For Proving Level 9 Safety
Booyco On Track With Deadline For Proving Level 9 Safety
23rd March 2020

South African-based Booyco Electronics is well advanced in testing its proximity detection systems (PDS) to comply with Level 9 safety standards. In the light of impending safety regulations... 


ANTON LOURENS As the 2020 deadline approaches, many late adopters are going to rush to be made compliant
Imminent surge in demand for PDS anticipated
29th November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Mine safety equipment supplier Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens is anticipating a surge in demand for proximity detection systems (PDS) next year. In 2017, the Department of Mineral Resources,... 


Booyco Electronics
15th November 2019

Booyco Electronics offers industry a turnkey, fully integrated underground and surface safety solution for machinery and personnel. The Booyco Proximity Detection System (PDS) represents the latest... 


Large Booyco Aftermarket Team Right Where Customers Need Them
Large Booyco Aftermarket Team Right Where Customers Need Them
11th July 2019

With a large aftermarket team of technically skilled and competent field staff, Booyco Electronics is walking the talk when it comes to assisting customers optimise uptime and productivity. The... 


South Africa tech tie-up takes proximity detection to new heights
25th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Proximity detection systems (PDS) specialist Booyco Electronics is once again raising the bar for safety, quality and local content in the mining sector,through a technology collaboration with... 


Company Annoucements:Locally Developed Intrinsically Safe Barriers Pave The Way For Safe Communication In Hazardous Mine Areas
7th October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Stringent occupational health and safety regulations prohibit the use of non-compliant equipment on coal mines, chemical and petro-chemical plants. With the risk of explosions always top of mind,... 


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