Author Archives: Staff Writer

Tunnel boring machines in hard rock mining From the proceedings of the MVSSA 2013 conference: The Art of Precision Abstract Historically, mine planners have recognised the benefits of using Tunnel Boring Machine [TBM] technology to facilitate rapid access to ore … Continued

The effect of automated mining on the occupational environment From the proceedings of the MVSSA 2013 conference: The Art of Precision Abstract Underground mining has changed dramatically over the last century reaching depths in excess of four kilometres. Mining operations … Continued

Human Vibration, from theory to practice From the proceedings of the MVSSA 2012 conference: ‘ENGINEERING: A Solution to mine ventilation challenges Abstract The health and safety challenges that the mining industry faces are ever increasing. Humans interact on a daily … Continued

Fire detection and suppression on underground conveyor belt installations Background On 20th September 2004, a fire occurred on a conveyor belt installation underground at a platinum mine in the western limb of the Bushveld Complex. Nine people died during the … Continued