Following the December 2022 gazetting of the Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) regulations by South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), Schauenburg Systems reports a spike in demand for CAS technology. In line with its ‘innovation that saves’ mantra, the company has over the years evolved its offering to meet the industry’s quest for safety without compromising productivity. By Munesu Shoko.
As South African quarries and surface mines at large prioritise the implementation of proximity detection systems (PDS) in line with the regulator’s directive, Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics, stresses the importance of managing the human side of change to ensure successful adoption of the technology. By Munesu Shoko.
Following high levels of compliance and implementation of practices and principles exhibited in the 2023 ISHE Audit, ASPASA members have once again demonstrated their commitment to the health and safety of employees and interested parties affected by their operations. By Munesu Shoko.
With sourcing of sand from natural sources such as rivers and coastlines outlawed in many African countries, manufactured sand is proving to be the most economical and ecological alternative. Renowned for its efficient rock-on-rock crushing principle, the vertical shaft impactor (VSI) crusher can play a critical role in the production of high-quality manufactured sand with a consistent shape and gradation. By Munesu Shoko.