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3D_GPR_URBAN

Author: Van Schoor, Michael Date: Oct 2021 The versatility of ground penetrating radar (GPR) to solving different subsurface detection problems in urban settings is demonstrated. In particular, the advantage of the 3D approach to GPR surveying and how it complements the traditional ... Read more
Communications and engagement tool for local suppliers and small, medium enterprises

Author: Naidoo, S ; Khan, Sumaya ; Swettenham, T ; Ramparsad, S Date: Jun 2023 With mining modernisation, the awareness of communities' social and economic needs is important for a sustainable socio-economic environment. Meaningful engagement and communication with communities is critical. This project entailed the ... Read more
Community social-needs assessment tool

Author: Likaku, Y ; Pelders, Jodi L ; Bull, S ; Swettenham, T ; Ramparsad, S Date: Jun 2023 Mining, mining modernisation, and eventual mine closure have impacts on mine communities, and an understanding of community socio-economic needs is necessary. This understanding is further important for the conceptualisation of communities ... Read more
Community social-needs assessment tool

Author: Likaku, Y ; Pelders, Jodi L ; Bull, S ; Swettenham, T ; Ramparsad, S Date: Jun 2023 Mining, mining modernisation, and eventual mine closure have impacts on mine communities, and an understanding of community socio-economic needs is necessary. This understanding is further important for the conceptualisation of communities ... Read more
Cost-effective in-mine seismic experiments to image platinum deposits and associated geological structures at Maseve platinum mine, South Africa

Author: Rapetsoa, MK ; Manzi, MSD ; Westgate ; Sihoyiya, M ; James, I ; Onyebueke, E ; Kubeka, P ; Durrheim, RJ ; Kgarume, Thabang E Date: May 2022 The detection of mineral deposits and their related geological structures is of great importance to the mining industry as structures (such as dykes and faults) can affect the safety, cost and efficiency of mining. With the goal of testing ... Read more
Deep-level Gold and Platinum Mining - The Application of Geophysics in South Africa

Author: Van Schoor, Michael ; Nkosi, Nomqhele Z ; Magweregwede, Fleckson ; Kgarume, Thabang E Date: Aug 2022 This book provides the basic know-how and guidance to effectively exploit non-destructive geophysical technologies and apply them in the underground mining environment to optimise mineral extraction and to contribute to safer mining. The ... Read more
Experimental and in-situ physical properties measurements from a seismogenic zone in a deep South African mine

Author: Nkosi, N ; Manzi, M ; Roberts, David P ; Durrheim, R ; Ogasawara, H ; Ziegler, M ; Liebenberg, B ; Onstott, T Date: Sep 2022 Since the 1990s, South Africa has experienced several sizeable earthquakes occurring in mining regions at depths ranging between 2 km and 4 km below the surface. These consist of the Welkom (ML 4.2) and Stilfontein (ML 5.3) earthquakes, which ... Read more
The influence of stemming practice on ground vibration and airblast

Author: Mpofu, Mvikel ; Ngobese, Sibusiso SG ; Maphalala, B ; Roberts, David P ; Khan, Sumaya Date: Jan 2021 This paper details an assessment of stemming practices at a South African opencast coal mine and their influence on ground vibration and air blast. Quantitative and qualitative analysis methods were used for the study. The parameters assessed ... Read more
Integration of in-mine seismic and GPR surveys to gain advanced knowledge of Bushveld Complex orebodies

Author: Onyebueke, EO ; Manzi, MSD ; Rapetsoa, MK ; Kgarume, Thabang E ; Westgate, M ; Durrheim, RJ ; Pienaar, M ; Sihoyiya, M ; Mpofu, Mvikel ; Van Schoor, Abraham M Date: Aug 2023 Improving the exploration of deep-seated mineral deposits and assessing the stability of the mine pillars require that geophysical techniques are deployed in a fast and cost-effective manner with minimal environmental impact. This research ... Read more
Mitigating the rock fall and rockburst risk in South African gold and platinum mines through advanced knowledge of the ore body

Author: Pienaar, M ; Durrheim, RJ ; Manzi, MSD ; Nwaila, GT ; Grobler, HCI ; Kgarume, Thabang E ; Pretorius, Dean D ; Van Schoor, Abraham M ; Oberholster, AJ Date: Oct 2023 The Mandela Mining Precinct was launched in 2018 with the goal of modernizing the South African mining industry. It comprises three major initiatives that seek to improve efficiency, health and safety in current mining operations; develop ... Read more
Optimization of shift cycles in the South African mining sector

Author: Pelders, Jodi L ; Magweregwede, Fleckson ; Rupprecht, SM Date: Aug 2021 Increased depths of conventional gold and platinum mines, longer travelling times as working places move further from the shaft, and ancillary activities taking place in the mining cycle reduce the useable time spent at the workface. Current ... Read more
Physical property studies to elucidate the source of seismic reflectivity within the ICDP DSeis seismogenic zone: Klerksdorp goldfield, South Africa

Author: Nkosi, Nomqhele Z ; Manzi, MSD ; Westgate, M ; Roberts, Dave ; Durrheim, RJ ; Ogasawara, H ; Ziegler, M ; Rickenbacher, M ; Liebenberg, B ; Onstott, TC Date: Jul 2022 Petrophysical properties of cylindrical core specimens from three boreholes from the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program, the DSeis project, measured at ambient pressure and room temperature conditions in various laboratories ... Read more
Selected case studies in Engineering Geophysics

Author: Van Schoor, Michael ; Turnbull, TV ; Maphalala, B Date: Nov 2022 All geophysical methods have a specific niche application(s); however, some methods are more versatile than others and are applicable to a wider range of earth science problems. This is particularly true in the case of the GPR method, which ... Read more
Stakeholder inclusion in the design and development of equipment for the modernizing mining sector in South Africa

Author: Ngobese, Sibusiso S ; Pelders, Jodi L ; Botha, W ; Magweregwede, Fleckson ; Schutte, I Date: Apr 2023 A people-centric, systematic approach that involves different stakeholders is considered necessary to successfully address changes associated with modernizing the South African mining industry. In this paper we discuss the inclusion of various ... Read more
Worker inclusion in equipment development processes in the modernizing minerals sector in South Africa

Author: Pelders, Jodi ; Schutte, S Date: Feb 2021 Worker participation in equipment development can result in improved user acceptance and product quality. This paper focuses on worker engagement in equipment development processes in the South African minerals sector. Qualitative data was ... Read more

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