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I am humbled to be in the company of great academics in rock mechanics
Top research award for Wits academic
29th March 2019 By: Nadine James

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has awarded another accolade to the School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) by awarding a C2 rating to staff member... 


Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) chief inspector David Msiza
Mine fatalities decrease by 10% in 2018
1st March 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Following the notable regression of mine health and safety in 2017, which resulted in the death of 90 mineworkers, the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) chief inspector David Msiza on Friday... 


Epiroc anchors down on safety and productivity with new Cabletec SL
31st January 2019

Epiroc understands that safety and productivity are fundamental to a mine’s sustainable future and this was the inspiration behind the design and development of the latest ground-breaking fully... 


Professor Bryan Watson
Wits School of Mining Engineering appoints Bryan Watson as associate professor
8th November 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Professor Bryan Watson has been appointed associate professor in the School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). He has been an adjunct professor at the school since... 


Epiroc sponsors Wits students on their Mine Engineering journey
20th June 2018

Epiroc South Africa along with its divisions URE, SED and ADS, sponsored 120 jackets to support final 4th year Wits School of Mining Engineering students on their 2018 mine tour from 11 to 14 June... 


Atlas Copco supports Wits to engineer the future of final 4th year mining students
Atlas Copco supports Wits to engineer the future of final 4th year mining students
12th July 2017

Atlas Copco South Africa together with business areas, Mining and Rock Excavation Technique and Construction Technique, sponsored jackets, beanies and scarves to support final 4th year Wits School... 


Lily Mine rescue operation to resume in three weeks
18th February 2016 By: News24Wire

It may take up to three weeks for rescue operations to resume again at the Lily Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga where three employees are still trapped underground, Mineral Resources Minister... 


GREATER CONTROL While deep-level mines are still exposed to significant seismic risk levels, these are increasingly being controlled through research and its implementation
Research results in fewer incidents at SA deep-level mines
3rd April 2015 By: Bruce Montiea

There have been major improvements in safety at South Africa’s deep-level mines over the past 19 years because of focused industry initiatives, as well as government-funded research and the... 


Resources Watch
3rd May 2012 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week: Mining industry doyen Brian Gilbertson is bullish on platinum-group metals. The shortage of rock engineers is an increasing problem. And, steel specialist VR Laser Services moves to its... 


Simmers focuses on collective approach to safety improvement
9th November 2007 By: Brindaveni Naidoo

Working together to ensure a transparent approach to the problems posed by deep-level mining, will further improve safety conditions in mines, says gold-miner Simmer & Jack (Simmers) CEO... 


Laser measurement technology improves safety at PPRust
22nd June 2007

UK laser measurement technology and software supplier, 3D Laser Mapping, has supplied Anglo Platinum (Angloplats) with a solution to improve the safety of operations at the Potgietersrust Platinum... 


Gold Fields' new overarching South Deep-Western Areas-Kloof regioal study embraces "even those holdings outside of the current mining permit"
15th June 2007 By: Martin Creamer

The world�s largest gold resources company Gold Fields is casting its net �even outside of the current South Deep mining permit� in its new regional study, which embraces South Deep-Western... 


Gold Fields launches new regional South Deep study
6th June 2007 By: Martin Creamer

The world's largest gold resources company Gold Fields had launched an exploration project team which would take a new regional approach to South Deep, Kloof and contiguous ground holdings,... 


Miners dig to record depths to find more gold
1st June 2007 By: Irma Venter

No fighting here. South African mining bosses seem in agreement that the persistently high gold price is reason enough to go hunting for more of the yellow stuff. Most of them have already spent... 


Miners dig to record depths to find more gold
1st June 2007 By: Irma Venter

No fighting here. South African mining bosses seem in agreement that the persistently-high gold price is reason enough to go hunting for more of the yellow stuff. 


Mining proves a mainstay for global consulting company
27th April 2007 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Offering a wide range of specialist services, South African founded SRK Consulting (SRK) has grown to become a global entity, with almost 75% of its business focused on the mining industry. 


Gold major to review Driefontein depth expansion
6th April 2007 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The revised feasibility study for the depth expansion of mining giant Gold Field 


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