The way we operate in the mining industry is evolving at a rapid pace. From designing economically viable mines for complex ore bodies, to running the digital race and keeping up with new technology, the pressure is on to develop a highly skilled workforce that can deliver the necessary needs of the industry. While academic …
PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE: DRIVING TRUE WORKPLACE SKILLS IN MINING Read More »
Operating equipment efficiently and optimally is vital for maximising long term mining throughput. It is to the detriment of the entire mineral processing operation if even a single units operation is performing sub-optimally. Therefore, continuous optimisation is required to achieve operational excellence. In the mining sector, especially throughout Africa, water is a scarce yet critical …
THICKENER OPTIMISATION MAXIMISING MINING THROUGHPUT Read More »
After more than 21 years in operation, the Kroondal 1 Plant managed by Minopex for Sibanye-Stillwater – is still breaking production records. According to Herbert Mmola, Plant Manager of the Kroondal 1 Plant, this operational team has demonstrated the power of hard work and dedication; combined with several key operational principles that drive success. Key …
MINERALS PROCESSING: THE SECRETS TO OPERATIONAL SUCCESS Read More »
????By Lance Baldwin?? Group Procurement and Commercial Manager at Minopex In traditional mining, supply chains are often viewed as non-value adding activities that unnecessarily add to overhead costs. As a result, recruiting top talent for supply chain positions is not prioritised, leading the departments to underperform. This reinforces the idea that supply chain management is …
By Johan Oelofse Running a mine efficiently is often the difference between meeting targets or not. Enabling excellence in mineral processing operations requires dedication and ongoing commitment to optimisation. In the digital era, achieving optimisation requires a multi-pronged approach, relying on a dedicated team of engineers and frontline staff to ensure plant optimisation, while implementing …
Working together with partners, clients and communities has always been a big part of how we do business. We respect our local communities and our role in crafting a better tomorrow. To honor Mandela Day 2022, we reached out to two Johannesburg nursing homes; Salvation Army and Gerald Fitzpatrick, to donate basic necessities for …
In May 2021, News24 reported that the mining sector contributes 8.2% to South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In a highly competitive market, attracting and retaining specialist skills is a critical component to success. According to Patrick Metswi, Group Services Manager (Head of HR, Legal and Compliance) at Minopex, a DRA Global Company, one of …
WINNING THE WAR FOR TALENT IN A COMPETITIVE MINING ENVIRONMENT Read More »
Yahnique Petersen, a Metallurgist at Minopex ??? Gamsberg Mine, participated in a career exhibition at Pofadder High School. A number of schools from the Khai-Ma district in the Northern Cape attended the exhibition. Yahnique encouraged students to consider a career in metallurgy, the positive and negative aspects of the occupation, the required skills and also …
