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PROGRAMMES

Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK)

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“Glass rock - Seeing into the rock”
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Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK)

The Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) programme is aimed at providing mine planners, rock engineers, geologists and other decision-makers with information and knowledge that will contribute to optimal extraction and zero harm objectives. This knowledge is required ahead of mining to adequately inform day-to-day tactical as well as long term strategic decision-making.

The Advanced Orebody Knowledge programme is implemented in four phases:

  1. Review – This entails gaining a better understanding of the relevant in-mine environments, to refine the user requirements, thereby enabling the matching of potential technology solutions to specific problems.
     
  2. Technology assessment – Conducted in parallel with the first phase with the aim to assess the state of technology, and it will involve comprehensive testing of promising technologies and quantifying the value that these solutions might offer.
     
  3. Optimisation / Implementation / Integration – Increased focus on developing the most promising technologies to work more effectively and efficiently, and integrating technologies with the mining production cycle.
     
  4. Knowledge transfer – The final phase of the programme will focus on demonstrating solutions to industry and disseminating and transferring knowledge.
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AOK Projects

Technologies Ahead of the Mining Front
Technologies Ahead of the Mining Front
Testing Alternative Technologies to Replace Current Belt Sampling Methods
Testing Alternative Technologies to Replace Current Belt Sampling Methods
Testing of Promising Technologies
Testing of Promising Technologies
Technologies on the face and associated platforms and in-mine positioning systems
Technologies on the face and associated platforms and in-mine positioning systems

Longevity of Current Mines (LoCM)

The Longevity of Current Mines programme is aimed at improving mining practices and procedures, particularly for established mines that are…

Longevity of Current Mines (LoCM)

Non-explosive Rock Breaking (NERB)

The goal of the Non-Explosive Rock Breaking programme is to identify, develop and support the implementation of solutions that will enable…

Non-explosive Rock Breaking (NERB)

Mechanised Drill and Blast (MDB)

The Mechanised Drill & Blast programme is targeted at providing sustainable mechanised solutions to the gold and platinum mining…

Mechanised Drill and Blast (MDB)

Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK)

The Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) programme is aimed at providing mine planners, rock engineers, geologists and other decision-makers…

Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK)

Real-time Information Management Systems (RTIMS)

The Real-Time Information Management Systems programme aims to improve data transmission, storage, dissemination, and information…

Real-time Information Management Systems (RTIMS)

Successful Application Of Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP)

The SATCAP research agenda is framed around developing the framework for a modern workforce for a modern mine.

Successful Application Of Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP)
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