Leading underground mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation has achieved an extraordinary milestone of 8 million fatality free shifts in January 2025, marking over a decade without a single fatality. This accomplishment highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to safety, supported by significant investments in training, advanced technologies, and fostering a culture where safety is integral
“Leading” underground mining contracting company, Murray & Roberts Cementation achieved a remarkable milestone at the end of July 2023 when it successfully reached the 1 000m mark on its contract to sink the 1 200m ventilation shaft at Palabora Mining Company’s (PMC) Lift expansion. This significant feat stands as a testament to the company’s exceptional
The mining sector plays a prominent role in the South African economy. With the increased demand for raw materials such as Manganese, Chrome, Nickel, Platinum and Coal from various consumers in a global economy, the need to mine cheaper, faster and more productively has never been more prevalent.
Sandvik’s newly launched xCell Cyclops is a convergence system designed for ground support in underground mining. The system provides wireless, continuous, remote and real-time measurement of ground movements and features built-in notifications and alarms to support a safer and more sustainable work environment.
The launch of Epiroc DTH drill bits signals a new era in down-the-hole drilling. Thanks to a new design and the use of the new Epiroc carbide, these drill bits improve productivity and profitability while ensuring better workdays for operators.
As the development of the technology progresses and the benefits for process industries such as mining become clearer – there has been a growing interest in and demand for Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer, or Ethernet-APL for short. An increasing number of users across the globe have been approaching the experts at Pepperl+Fuchs with questions regarding
Last year on 20 December it was announced that Komatsu has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH (GHH). Based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, GHH has a range of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment which it manufactures and which will bolster the offerings already provided by Komatsu.
Mining and tunnelling equipment manufacturer GHH offers a comprehensive range of load haul dumpers (LHD) and dump trucks to suit the needs of any earthmoving operation. Now, the company builds upon the success of the LF-10 LHD, a well-established product in its class, to unveil the LF-10 NEO – a powerful and compact 10-ton loader
Komatsu’s WX03 LHD provides solutions to demanding underground mining environments with a rugged design, manoeuvrability, safety features and various customisation options.
Prayers have been answered for three schools struggling with an unreliable water supply near Phalaborwa in Limpopo province. Working with the Palabora Mining Company, well-known underground mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation sponsored boreholes for each school. This is an investment in the country’s future leaders, according to senior project manager Fred Durand.
