The current information age is built upon a skeletal framework of fiber optic cables capable of delivering data across vast distances at mind-boggling speeds. This modern day miracle is achieved by encoding laser light and sending it through these optic superhighways, but as the world marches boldly into the future, these networks will need to find innovative […]

If you visit a commercial mining operation anywhere in the world today, some sights and sounds – workers descending in elevators to underground shafts, the roar of truck engines – will be much the same as they have been for decades. But, like many other industries, mining is changing. Digital mining involves the use of

Innovative applications of fibre optic cable technology can provide a proactive solution to detect potential risks associated with tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and improve protection of the associated environment, thereby vastly improving monitoring of the sensitive assets, reports test and measurement solutions specialist TANDM. To find out more about this article please visit: https://www.miningweekly.com/article/fibre-optic-cables-improve-monitoring-safety-2024-04-04 Resources: https://www.miningweekly.com/

“Distributed acoustic sensing” looks for disturbances in fiber to detect earthquakes and even insects. Can it also improve rail safety? To find out more about this article please visit: https://www.wired.com/story/fiber-optics-bring-you-internet-now-theyre-also-listening-to-trains/ Resources: https://www.wired.com/

Pressure to innovate is mounting from all sides. Government regulation, public sentiment and shareholder activism are putting new sustainability demands on mining companies in South Africa. Miners can no longer rely solely on financial performance to measure success. They need to prove the value they bring to the communities where they operate and provide transparency

Mining in South Africa | Despite a drop in profits, mining companies are progressing positively by investing in their future operations. Since the post-COVID-19 economic rebound, South African mining companies have enjoyed record levels of performance and shareholder returns. To find out more about this article please visit: https://www.miningreview.com/base-metals/mining-in-south-africa-adapt-to-thrive/ Resources: https://www.miningreview.com/

Fibre optics is a technology that has been around for decades, but in recent years, it has become increasingly popular around the world. Fibre optic cables use light to transmit data and have a number of advantages over traditional copper cables. One of the main advantages of fibre optic cables is speed. Fibre optic cables

The Rand gained as much as 2.8% (ZAR17.22/USD) on the news that he had succeeded in his bid and was able to secure most of the ANC’s leadership positions for his allies. The outcome provides momentum for South Africa’s presidency to pursue much-needed economic reforms before citizens go to the polls in 2024. Despite new

The next decade will be pivotal for the mining sector in Africa and there are many reasons to feel optimistic about deal-flow and transactions on the continent in the coming years, says Shirley Webber. While African producers and governments – including South Africa – have enjoyed a windfall from buoyant commodity prices in the latter part

Mining companies are among the hardest hit by mass power cuts, as Eskom presses ahead with stage four load shedding this week. Eskom implemented stage four power cuts from 1pm on Monday through to 5am on Friday due to generation capacity shortages. Stage two power cuts would then be implemented until further notice. Generating units