Mandela Mining Precinct "Modernisation of mining" Join the conversation at the CSIR conference 11-12 November, online
The mining industry in South Africa is a key contributor to the South African economy, however a year-on-year decline in the overall profitability of the industry has been observed. This panel session will focus on research and development conducted by the CSIR in collaboration with academic institutions, facilitated by the Mandela Mining Precinct, towards modernising existing conventional narrow reef underground operations in South Africa. Mandela Mining Precinct Programme Manager: Longevity of Current Mines, Martin Pretorius shares the successes from his programme in improving the longevity of mines.
Register: https://csir75.co.za/
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2020 Time: 13:00-13:50
Panel discussion: Re-imagining mining and the role of research and innovation in the journey
The sustainability of the mining industry in South Africa is under threat due to pressures such as high production cost low profit margins, labour unrest and rising demands by government. Modernisation of the mining industry can lead to the required transformation and return to productivity. Minerals Council South Africa Senior Executive: Safety and Modernisation, Sietse van der Woude shares his insights on the role of RDI in driving modernisation in the industry.
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2020 Time: 14:00-14:50
Launch: Technology Availability and Readiness Atlas
The Technology Availability and Readiness Atlas (TARA) has been punted as the Autotrader° of South African mining equipment and makes access to the selection of local mining equipment seamless. In its vision to maximise the returns of South Africa's mineral wealth, and in so doing, stimulate the production of local mining equipment, the Mandela Mining Precinct has, through its Real-time Information Management Systems (RTIMS) research programme developed the TARA online database. Join RTIMS programme manager, Jean-Jacques Verhaeghe in launching this first-of-its-kind OEM database.
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2020 Time: 13:00-13:50