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INNOVATION HUB: How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers Cover story by Mining Weekly's Sabrina Jardim: https://bit.ly/4f4gJvU University of the Witwatersrand Wits Mining Institute Sibanye-Stillwater Minerals Council South Africa Ahsan Mahboob Alex Fenn (Pr.Eng.) Mustak Ahmed Ally #DigiMine #Mining #Engineering #Education #ESG #Sustainability #Innovation

INNOVATION HUB: The October 11 – 17 edition of 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 & 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 covers efforts made by the Wits University-based Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory to foster modern and tech-smart mining engineers, as well as how it confronts industry challenges. This week’s edition has features on Mining in West Africa; Motors, Drives & Mechanical Power Transmission; Pumps and Transport Month. Tetra Pak Southern Africa MD Klaus Plenge is featured in this week’s Business Leader profile. #EngineeringNews #MiningWeekly #Engineering #Mining #Industry #MiningNews #MiningAfrica #MiningSouthAfrica #DigiMine #MiningInnovation #MiningEducation #WitsDigiMine #SibanyeStillwaterDigiMine

When it comes to mining and resource extraction, we need to take an ‘ecosystems thinking’ approach. This means considering the full lifecycle and impact; not just the short-term economic benefits, but also the environmental, social and governance (ESG) implications. We have a responsibility to use evidence and science to inform decision-making. In his keynote speech on the seminar’s second day, DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius pointed out the importance of mining companies implementing “realistic” ESG initiatives. He stressed the need for mining companies to prioritise land rehabilitation during operations, rather than delaying it until the end of asset lifecycles. As a company already contributing to the circular economy, DRDGOLD focuses on improving operations and reducing the financial costs of environmental restoration. Pretorius said that there were economic opportunities for mining companies to implement relevant ESG initiatives, such as reducing potable water consumption and investing in programmes that support the informal economy. This proactive approach, he said, has helped DRDGOLD lower its risk profile, build a stronger reputation, and ensure long-term financial sustainability. To read the full article click on the link below or visit the WhyAfrica website, your one-stop-shop for on-the-ground information and business intelligence about Africa. WhyAfrica specialises in the sustainable utilisation and responsible extraction of Africa’s natural resources. WhyAfrica supports and covers the empowerment of African communities, especially women and the youth, through sustainable development projects. In picture: In deep-level underground mining there is no room for error. Image credit: Leon Louw for WhyAfrica Leon Louw Wits Mining Institute Sally Braham #whyafrica #whyafricaroadtrips #africa #mining #exploration #quarrying #equipment #agriculture #farming #forestry #ESG #infrastructure #watermanagement #energy #tourism #sustainability #carbonemissions #naturalresources #environment #naturalresourcemangement #environmentalmanagent #biodiversity #conservation #travel #climatechange #extremeweatherevents  https://lnkd.in/d6bDiMqC

Students from Southern Africa and Japan have spent a week with the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) at the Wits Mining Institute as part of the collaborative Smart Mining Programme. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMrqgqem #smartmining

The Wits Mining Institute is part of the partnership with #MQA to drive the mining and minerals sector through research. University of the Witwatersrand

The Wits Mining Institute is running a Fundamentals of OHS in #Mining to provide health and safety practitioners a handle on the building blocks of #OHS. This course is followed up by the OHS Practice where the building blocks are put to practice. By doing this, Wits Mining Institute aims to building capabilities of professionals to ensure "everyone gets home safe, healthy and well and that they stay that way". The programme looks beyond the mine fence, but emphasise the importance of creating #safe and #healthy environments for host #communities.

Mr Jean-Jacques Verhaeghe, RTIMS Programme Manager at Mandela Mining Precinct is facilitating a panel discussion on Digital Technology and Cybersecurity at WMI Seminar 2024 underway at the Wits Origins Centre University of the Witwatersrand. Some key takeaways include: #Data is an important element of digital technology. #interoperability and data ownership needs to be at the centre to avoid uncertainty so that dat is managed and data is transmitted effectively. #modernisation means how do share data among #OMEs , mining houses and within the mining organizations. #integration of technology systems is important and there is therefore need for collaboration beyond what is only convenient. #Flexibility and agility: organisations have to look at their entire business model, including structures that support digital transformation. #Business case : we need to look at Digital Transformation with a lens beyond just Rands and Cents but look at people and the broader case based on value such as stakeholder expectations. Smaller things are big gains when we look at the potifolia as a whole. Every idea that comes starts from what drives value? Then see how can digital transformation creates the value as such opportunities are not always apparent. The way we have imagined business case has to change. #Ready to fail: digital transformation is a process that calls for courage to try and fail. #Gaming can play a role in testing technology #Agent based system integration provides huge opportunities to deal with the concerns of OEMs regarding the challenges of legacy systems. #Enterprise architecture may be accepted in the broader organisation when looked at as a solution architecture to avoid the complexity that comes with comprehending this abstract concept. #AI will transform the way we do business but it is important to imagine the extent to which models are transferable in different situations. #people will not lose jobs because of AI but because of people who know AI #Ethics become critical when we think about AI #partnerships with academic institutions will be important for mining value chains #There are huge opportunities for mining companies and other stakeholders to collaborate and create a sustainable industry #integratedsystems #enterprisearchitecture #systemsinterface

Dr Ahsan Mahboob, Head of Sibanye Stillwater DigiMine at Wits Mining Institute gave an insightful presentation emphasising the important role that AI plays for Mining but also what mining contributes to the advancement of AI. There is need for accelerated mining to advance AI. The presentation is part of the #wmiseminar2024 #mining #digitalinnovation #AI

The Wits Mining Institute is hosting their annual industry seminar on 29th and 30th August 2024.  Alex Fenn (Pr.Eng.) Head of Innovation at Sibanye-Stillwater will deliver the keynote address. Fenn is a professionally registered mechanical engineer. He has a broad range of experience in engineering, innovation, technology development and adoption, as well as digital transformation. His primary focus in the past 10 years has been on the mining and metals industry. Alex is wholly involved in the South African mining innovation ecosystem as a member of multiple initiatives driven by industry and institutions such as the Minerals Council of South Africa. His current focus at Sibanye-Stillwater is on innovation culture and capability and he leads a portfolio of initiatives that include the group’s broader research and development efforts through academia and other partnerships, corporate incubation and development, as well as innovation strategy and culture enablement, amongst others. Find out more about the 2024 WMI Seminar