Modernisation:
Towards the mine of tomorrow

“Modernisation will help to improve safety and health, facilitating the quest for zero harm.”

Turning to account South Africa’s mineral resources in the safest, healthiest, most efficient, cost-effective and sustainable manner possible
Recognising that people are at the heart of our industry with focus on improving skills, health, quality of life and fulfilment of employees
Conservation of natural resources, preservation and restoration of the environment
Contributing to the development of local and labour-sending communities
Recognising that metals and minerals are valuable, useful and necessary
Transformation and growth as key imperatives of the mining industry and the nation

Framework

A study, drawing on the estimates of South Africa's three principal gold companies.

The primary objective of the Mining Innovation Hub is to be a partnership that advances the mining cluster through:

Co-ordinating research and development with initial focus on future underground narrow-reef, hard-rock mining systems
Developing South African mining manufacturing that supports the country’s narrow-reef, hard-rock mines and promotes export potential of locally manufactured mining equipment
Facilitating skills development for future narrow-reef, hard-rock mining systems