Booyco Electronics emphasises that advanced safety technologies such as Proximity Detection Systems are playing a critical role in reducing risk across modern mining operations by improving real-time awareness and enabling proactive interventions. CEO Anton Lourens stresses that the full value of these systems is only realised when they are supported by continuous workforce education and a strong, site-wide safety culture.

Pebble recirculation is standard practice in mining operations. This approach is costly, energy-intensive, and can limit overall plant performance. In some operations, pebbles can represent up to 30% of the mill feed, increasing complexity and reducing efficiency. SRK Consulting and TOMRA Mining explain in this article that pebble streams are not uniform, and that selecting what to process can improve performance. In documented cases, this has delivered up to a 6% increase in throughput, along with clear economic benefits.

Sealing water fissures underground is a specialised capability requiring advanced engineering, drilling precision and carefully selected grouting technologies to control groundwater ingress in underground mines. Cementation Africa has an established track record in delivering engineered water-sealing solutions that stabilise underground environments and allow mining operations to continue safely and efficiently.

Dual-listed Sibanye-Stillwater and the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) have announced their research collaboration.

Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to 700 km, this is a new benchmark for electric heavy-duty trucks.