digitisation
News
Digital solutions enhance productivity
Technology company Continental is actively driving the development of digital solutions for the mining sectors of the future.
Business and policy
How R&D is shaping the mining sector
Industry experts discuss their current research and development programmes and how new technology will drive their businesses in the future.
Central Africa
A change of mindset will realise the benefits of technology
With the rapid development of new technology and the advent of the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution' data is becoming a hot commodity.
Magazine Articles
MICROMINE: using technology to make mining easier
The mining industry is becoming a more technology minded sector; with an emphasis on safety, longevity, efficiency and higher profitability.
Health and safety
Digital technology: automation at the forefront
Digital mining technology and automation are driving the African mining industry towards efficiency to optimise production within deep and narrow reefs.
Coal
Awards Section: Excellence in coal
Exxaro Resources broke ground at Belfast coal project in Mpumalanga last year. This is one of the last substantial coal deposits remaining in Mpumalanga.
Business and policy
Exxaro commits to R20 billion investment in South Africa
Exxaro believes investment is needed to help drive a brighter future and has committed R20 billion to building and expanding its production portfolio.
Features & Analysis
Smart, hands-free mining solutions for safety through wearables
Mining safety is an ever-present concern for mine operators, and we are seeing more of our clients adopt tools to improve the safety of staff.
Coal
Exxaro Resources: the rise of the ‘digital’ coal mine
Exxaro Resources broke ground in July at its Belfast coal project in Mpumalanga. The mine is being largely driven by innovation and digitisation.
Features & Analysis
Mining industry’s first AI expert user group
IntelliSense.io, has launched its Next Generation Mining Technology Expert User Group, to help mining professionals gain significant digital skills.
