About the Mandela Mining Precinct
The Mandela Mining Precinct is a public-private collaboration between the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Minerals Council of South Africa. It is an initiative aimed at revitalising mining research, development and innovation in South Africa to ensure the sustainability of the industry.
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Expression of Interest for Identification of Research Partners for the SAMERDI RTIMS Research Programme
Expressions of interest are hereby invited from suitably qualified institutions, based on the evaluation criteria below. The aim is to increase the number of Research, Services and Solution Providers for collaboration in the SAMERDI programme and projects. Only institutions with relevant capacity, expertise, experience, resources and necessary facilities /equipment will be considered.
Expression of Interest for Identification of research partners for the SAMERDI programme
Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified institutions, based on the evaluation criteria in the EOI document. The aim is to increase the number of Research Institutions for collaboration in the mining projects. Only institutions with relevant capacity, expertise, experience, resources and necessary facilities /equipment will be considered.
Collaboratively enabling real-time communications in SA mining
Developments in efforts to enable network connectivity solutions for underground, hard rock mines have reached a pivotal stage. A suite of solutions, which include those developed by original equipment and technology manufacturers, will be tested to leverage efficiencies and value in a timely manner.
Our programmes
The Mandela Mining Precinct has been established to provide a community of researchers with an opportunity to work together in one space.The Mandela Mining Precinct initiative is implemented through six research-based programmes, all of which are aimed at improving the safety on mines and introducing innovative technologies to the industry.
