Wits mining institute

“Our research agenda aims to support the industry to give mine workers and management the right information to make the right decisions."

While AI is a much touted technology in mining, it would seem that the sector is yet to fully embrace this advance technology.

A smart blasting system was officially handed over to the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) in November 2019 by electronic blast initiation specialists, DetNet.

Wits University's Centre for Sustainability in Mining and Industry has joined forces with the Wits Mining Institute to take forward the university’s research and development for 21st century mining.

In a technology-focused partnership that will help make mines safer and more productive, the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) at the University of the Witwatersrand and major mining company Sibanye-Stillwater have launched the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital...