The saying "patience is a virtue" is certainly true when it comes to drilling through rock. Whether it is sandstone, volcanic rock, coral, or granite, these mineral masses can frustrate contractors ...

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – An investigation is under way after a rock-drill operator died and two other employees were injured in an incident at dual-listed Lonmin’s K3 shaft on Friday. Lonmin ...

SHOVA ROOF BOLTER By using the new roof bolter system, rock drill operators can operate the system remotely, from up to 3 m away, thus ensuring their safety Local pumps and rock drill manufacturer ...

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) on Monday launched an open-innovation challenge to rapidly develop a new deep-level mining rock drill by the beginning of next year. MMP co-director Alastair ...

Sudden rockfall is a leading killer in the country’s hazardous mines. Are there now ways to eliminate the threat? By Ed Stoddard/Undark Published Nov 28, 2022 9:00 PM EST This article was originally ...