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DSI, CSIR and Mandela Mining Precinct to showcase innovations at Mining Indaba
25th January 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) will showcase technologies that have been developed... 


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Mandela Mining Precinct celebrates five-year anniversary
4th December 2023 By: Darren Parker

The public-private partnership Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) celebrated five years of mining research, development,and innovation (RDI) at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)... 


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Sector can flourish – association
27th October 2023 By: Halima Frost

Despite small-scale surface miners being negatively affected by the prevailing subdued economic climate in South Africa, surface mining nonprofit organisation Aspasa director Letisha van den Berg... 


MOSA MABUZA
The compilation of the information found in the gold and PGMs atlas is vital for resource classification
Atlas to boost geoscience management
20th October 2023

A Gold and Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Resource Atlas developed through public-private collaboration between the Department of Science and Innovation and Minerals Council South Africa, has been... 


RESOURCE ADVANCEMENT
The WMI aims to promote research and innovation in the exploration, extraction and processing of critical raw materials
Summit to highlight critical minerals processing
8th September 2023

Mining technology, critical mineral processing, and skills to drive a low carbon future and just energy transition will be discussed at an upcoming summit hosted by the Wits Mining Institute (WMI)... 


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Mandela Mining Precinct - Women in Mining
11th August 2023

Dr Sherin Ramparsad Position and Company Name: Programme Manager: Successful Application of Technology Centred Around People (SATCAP), Mandela Mining Precinct 


Manufacturing Excellence Award winners - Nico Mkhari of NTGR Engineering, SAM Kader of Buraaq Mining Services, Eugene Els CEO of Afromix, Johann Jordaan awards sponsor Syspro, Lehlohonolo Molloyi MEMSA CEO, Sayeeda Mayat of Buraaq, Muhammad Kudoos from Buraaq (absent Bell Equipment)
MEMSA brings together key mining, manufacturing industry role players and equipment manufacturers at 2023 Mind Shift Conference & Awards
7th July 2023

South Africa has a long intertwined history of mining as well as the manufacture of equipment for mining and has been a site for innovation for the mining industry since its early beginnings.... 


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I’ll somehow re-emerge in the mining sector at some point in the future, says Baxter
13th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

I’ll somehow re-emerge in the mining sector at some point in the future, outgoing Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter said on Tuesday, when spoke to Mining Weekly in a Teams interview.... 


Study presents considerations for service and solutions providers in the mining industry
25th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mandela Mining Precinct Real-Time Information Management System programme manager JJ Verhaeghe has outlined key insights for the manufacturing industry, gleaned from learnings from a survey on the... 


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Is there a future for exoskeletons in SA mining?
5th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

While the world’s attention has been focused on the exponential advances being made in robotics and artificial intelligence, technological development in mechanical exoskeletons has largely been... 


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Is there a future for exoskeletons in SA mining?
5th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

While the world’s attention has been focused on the exponential advances being made in robotics and artificial intelligence, technological development in mechanical exoskeletons has largely been... 


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Emerging trends shaping the future of mining demand collaboration – Memsa
28th April 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Facing fierce international competition and a digital revolution, local manufacturers need to innovate, collaborate and find finance solutions. It is no secret that South African manufacturers of... 


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Sustainability, innovation centred at awards
28th April 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Winners of this year’s Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Awards will be announced next month during Memsa’s Mind Shift Conference on May... 


MMP advancing applied research
28th April 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) has shifted its focus from an investment and research perspective, and is now more focused on applied and longer-term research, as opposed to early-stage... 


South African miners still finding their feet on their digital journeys
12th April 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Professional services firm PwC has confirmed in the second edition of its 'State of Digital Transformation in the South African Mining Industry: Ten Insights into the Fourth Industrial Revolution... 


DRILLING THE WAY Hydro Power Equipment’s Isidingo Drill is believed to be the lightest high-performance rotary percussive rockdrill in the world and paves the way for female operators
Local interest soars, despite obstacles
7th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Local deep-level mining equipment manufacturers are noticing increased interest in their product offering on the back of Russian sanctions, but are being weighed down by the country’s ongoing... 


Rock Hazard Identification and Safe Removal Innovation Challenge showcases winning technology
Rock Hazard Identification and Safe Removal Innovation Challenge showcases winning technology
15th March 2023

The winner of a technology innovation challenge geared towards improving underground mine safety was recognised and showcased at a ceremony in Johannesburg last month. Darren Parker tells us more. 


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No fall of ground fatalities so far in 2023
23rd February 2023 By: Darren Parker

So far this year, no fall-of-ground (FoG) fatalities have been recorded in South Africa’s mines, Mandela Mining Precinct advanced orebody knowledge programme manager Michelle Pienaar said on... 


Minerals Council CEO Roger Baxter
New report to be released on the state of 4IR, ESG in the South African mining industry
23rd February 2023 By: Darren Parker

The Minerals Council South Africa, in collaboration with accounting firm PwC and the Mandela Mining Precinct, will soon release its new 2022/23 report on the state of digitalisation, the Fourth... 


MMP director Johan le Roux
Modernising SA’s mineral extraction sector through research development and innovation
6th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP), will again this year form part of the South African Pavilion at the “Investing in African Mining” Indaba exhibition, jointly with the  Department of Science and... 


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Reutech Mining wins fall-of-ground technology challenge
13th December 2022 By: Darren Parker

Geotechnical monitoring radar systems company Reutech Mining has been revealed as the winner of the Rock Hazard Identification and Safe Removal Innovation Challenge, an initiative by the Mandela... 


MEMSA Manufacturing Excellence Award announces winners, recognises companies delivering value to the mining industry
18th November 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Following the inaugural MEMSA Innovation Awards in April this year, Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA) is delighted to present its inaugural Manufacturing... 


Samerdi research centres officially launched at three universities
3rd November 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Minerals Council South Africa, through the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP), officially launched the South African Mining Extraction Research,... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
South African mining industry on track for a record low fatality rate in 2022
13th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

South Africa is on track to achieve a new record low in mining fatalities for the year, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said during the Mine Occupational Health and Safety... 


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South African miners seek tech innovations to address falls-of-ground
7th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Minerals Council South Africa and the Mandela Mining Precinct plan to announce the finalists of an open innovation challenge – championed by Sibanye-Stillwater and Impala Platinum – to identify... 


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Royal Bafokeng applauds President’s energy plan, nears decision on solar
2nd August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Royal Bafokeng Platinum CEO Steve Phiri on Tuesday applauded President Cyril Ramaphosa’s energy plan, which involves the introduction of new generation capacity to the grid as quickly as possible... 


Mandela Mining Precinct making progress with its objectives
27th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There has been much progress at the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) in terms of achieving its key objectives, as well as those of its research and development (R&D) collaborators, and several... 


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On-The-Air (20/05/2022)
20th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

A very promising new platinum operation emerged this week with the first tons being produced by the K4 shaft in Marikana; More than R250-million was raised this week by a company that is going to... 


Sibanye-Stillwater receives SA Innovation League award
20th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Precious and battery metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater has achieved second place in innovation consultancy Innocentrix’s 2021/22 South African Innovation League awards in the large organisations... 


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Test site provides platform to trial innovations under real mining conditions
20th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Public–private partnership for innovation the Mandela Mining Precinct’s (MMP’s) test mine is poised to deliver value to mining companies, original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other... 


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Test site provides platform to trial innovations under real mining conditions
20th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Public–private partnership for innovation the Mandela Mining Precinct’s (MMP’s) test mine is poised to deliver value to mining companies, original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other... 


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Resources Watch
18th May 2022

This week: Murray & Roberts continues raise boring activities in Africa; CSIR working on multitude of new tech, world-class capabilities; and, Mandela Mining Precinct focusing on rebuilding mineral... 


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Collaboration needed to make South African mining globally competitive again – CSIR
18th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Concern about mineral resource scarcity is widespread and, at the same time, many countries, such as Australia, Canada and China, are investing significantly in strengthening their mining-related... 


Probe Mining Group leading the way for integrated solutions for productivity, safety
Probe Mining Group leading the way for integrated solutions for productivity, safety
12th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

As escalating challenges erode profits, the pressure is on for mining organisations to achieve new levels of performance, efficiency and productivity, while maintaining safe and sustainable... 


MMP director Johan Le Roux
Mandela Mining Precinct focusing on rebuilding mineral extraction industry - director
9th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) focuses on, among others, facilitating the rebuilding of the mineral extraction industry, as well as research, development, and innovation (RDI) within South... 


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Project unpacks 4IR skills-related needs
29th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Industry cluster organisation Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa’s (Memsa’s) Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Skills Study Project seeks to understand the 4IR skills-related needs of... 


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Bridging the gap between tech and its understanding
29th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

To unlock the full benefits and capabilities of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and ensure successful uptake, training programmes need to first assist mining operations and their... 


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Precinct pursues implementable solutions
29th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Public–private partnership Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) has strengthened its focus on developing and sourcing implementable solutions for the mining industry. The precinct has shifted its focus,... 


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Precinct follows people-centric approach
29th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Public–private partnership Mandela Mining Precinct’s (MMP’s) recent mining research has resulted in increased capacity to analyse how modernisation and technology affect the people in the industry... 


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Memsa Innovation Award announces winners, recognises innovative tech in South African mining
6th April 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

In recognition of the innovative spirit of Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa’s (Memsa’s) members, in particular, and the manufacturing industry as a whole, Memsa on April 6 awarded six... 


Minerals Council acknowledges Black Rock’s 13-year fatality-free achievement
6th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Minerals Council South Africa says the safety performance of Assmang’s Black Rock mine is “remarkable and deserving of the highest praise and accolades” after the mine achieved 13 years and... 


RBPlat’s Maseve to serve as test mine for tech demonstration, research
1st April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) to establish a “test mine” at RBPlat’s Maseve mine, 50 km north of Rustenburg, in... 


Mandela Mining Precinct showcases newly trialled drilling innovation
25th March 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) this week displayed two lighter, faster, quieter and more energy-efficient rock drills at its premises in Johannesburg, showcasing new technology that could... 


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