Crocodile River mine restart project, South Africa – update

The company plans to restart mining using a hybrid method to a peak production rate of about 1.02-million tonnes a year. Previous mining methods failed because of inefficient stoping methods and ...

Mining Ventilation Services

In 1991, Mining Ventilation Services 2 CC shifted focus onto marketing and manufacturing. The business has expanded extensively over the years and MVS 2 CC now employs thirty full time employees. Mining Ventilation Services 2 CC has always felt indebted to our social responsibilities and due to this fact, we are a major employer of …

Environmental Engineering in South African Mines

Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa. The Society, 1982 - Environmental engineering - 987 pages. ... m³ kJ/kg liquid m³/s manometer measured mechanical methane method moisture content normal operating orifice plate P₁ P₂ particles pipe pitot tube pressure loss pressure survey psychrometric psychrometric chart pump radon refrigeration ...

The importance of underground mining ventilation

The aim of underground ventilation. Underground mining ventilation aims to control the environment by providing enough air to dilute and remove contaminants such as dust, diesel fumes, heat, and bad air. There are many types of ventilation fans used in mining depending on the size and scale of the operation, but all fans work to do the same ...

Mining Ventilation

As with any ventilation system, mining ventilation systems consist of air movers (fans) and an air distribution system. Main fans are usually installed on the surface to make installation, access, maintenance and testing easier. It also helps to safeguard the fan in a dangerous situation. ... Cape Town, South Africa (HQ) 3 Parin Road, Parow ...

Mine ventilation improvements build greater energy efficiency

In 2012, an initial mine ventilation optimisation project at our Goedehoop colliery in South Africa resulted in a variety of energy-efficient ventilation changes achieving considerable energy savings. A number of relatively low-cost energy savings were realised through maintenance improvements.

Journal of the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa

The causes of South African coal mine fires during the period 1970-1985 are examined and the results are compared with those given in a previous publication dealing with the period 1970-1979.

IMPORTANT BASICS OF MINE VENTILATION AND …

Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa Annual Conference: Managing the Basics February 2003 CSIR, Pretoria. 1. INTRODUCTION The objective of this paper is to …

Terramin | Underground Mine Ventilation and Safety Solutions

TERRAMIN designs and manufactures underground ventilation products, including PVC ducting, airmovers, ventilation curtains, stoppings and bratticing to direct airflow …

Terramin | Underground Mine Ventilation and Safety …

TERRAMIN is a mine ventilation equipment and solutions provider. We innovate and develop products to use "on-face" underground and in confined spaces throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and globally. With an established market presence of over 43 years, we provide unparalleled solutions backed by well-tested intellectual property (IP) and …

Dubaco Safety Systems Cc | Ventilation Curtains / Brattices

Joseph Kachelenga is an experienced mine ventilation and occupational Hygiene Practitioner. He has worked in the gold mines involved in shaft deepening projects (Elandsrand and Southdeep), worked for the Department of Mineral Resources as a mine inspector and also in the coal industry as the MHSA Section 12.1 Appointee responsible …

VENTILATION PLANNING LAYOUTS FOR LARGE …

Split-Mine Ventilation Of the three ventilation methods, split-mine ventilation is the simplest in terms of layout and design, as the mine is split into separate intake and exhaust sides. Split-mine ventilation is a mine-wide ventilation method designed to deliver the bulk of the main mine fan's airflow to the last open crosscuts near

IMPORTANT BASICS OF MINE VENTILATION AND …

Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa Annual Conference: Managing the Basics February 2003 CSIR, Pretoria. 1. INTRODUCTION The objective of this paper is to review the important basics of planning mine ventilation and cooling systems. As such it is as much concerned with the planning process and

KFP Projects | Pipe Fabrication Company South Africa

Here are some key aspects of pipe manufacturing for the mining industry: Materials Selection: Pipes used in the mining industry must withstand harsh operating conditions, including abrasion, corrosion, and high pressure. Therefore, selecting the right materials is crucial. Common materials used in mining pipes include high-density polyethylene ...

Permanent Ventilation Seal

We provide a wide range of services and products to the mining industry across South Africa with the focus of our business being the supply and installation of our market leading patent product Permanent Ventilation Seal. ... Permanent Ventilation Seal is a patented product developed specifically for underground mining ventilation application ...

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We are a trusted world leader in mine and tunnel ventilation because our 'Quality Makes a Difference'. We are a division of ABC Canada Technology Group Ltd. ABC Ventilation Systems 1802 Quebec Avenue Saskatoon, …

Mine Ventilation Solutions

Divestic Mining Services offers reliable energy-saving underground mining ventilation services and products. We ensure our products and services meet and exceed health …

Last blast of new ventilation shaft celebrated

Underground mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation and its client Palabora Mining Company (PMC) completed the last blast in the development of the miner's new ventilation shaft at PMC ...

Mining Equipment South Africa | Mining Supplies | Wolfram Mining …

Wolfram Mining Supplies has built itself up, over 30 years, as a trusted supplier of mining equipment in South Africa, as well as key services for mining facilities that ensure safety and reliability of equipment used.. We work closely with our clients to bring them solutions that fit the needs of their facilities, whether they require welding, high capacity pumps, …

Mining Ventilation – Spirotech International

Spirotech International is a leading manufacturer of mine ventilation equipment and accessories in both steel and flexible PVC products. Read More. Ventilation And Associated Services. The full range of …

Mine Ventilation Systems

We design efficient mine ventilation systems, from concept level through to execution. Our team has experience designing main fans, auxiliary ventilation, natural cooling, refrigeration and heating, ventilation on demand, and heat recovery systems. ... Nickel Rim South . Sudbury, Ontario . North of 60 Environmental Consulting Agreement ...

Helm Engineering is one of South Africa's largest …

Helm Engineering established in 1989 is one of South Africa's largest Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ventilation, Louvres, Flashings, Closures, and Industrial Rainwater Goods. Our areas of operation include the Mining, Industrial, Commercial, Retail and Residential Sectors in South Africa, Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands and further abroad.

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Special Ventilation Systems – Underground & Industrial Steel fabrication workshop for the design, detail and manufacture of the following items: Dust Plants and Air Filtration Units

Africa's Leading Mining Ventilation Specialists

Air Blow Fans produces custom-designed extractor fans & bespoke mining ventilation systems for the Southern African & global markets. Skip to content +27 11 452 0726 | [email protected]. HOME; ABOUT. Our Expertise; ... Air Blow Fans was formed in South Africa in the wake of the country's first democratic elections, in the latter half of ...

Africa's Leading Mining Ventilation Specialists

Air Blow Fans produces custom-designed extractor fans & bespoke mining ventilation systems for the Southern African & global markets. ... Air Blow Fans was formed in South Africa in the wake of the country's first democratic elections, in the latter half of the 1990s. We have since expanded our footprint across Africa, into Asia and both ...

Underground ventilation systems

We can partner with you from design to installation to help you achieve maximum performance with a lower cost for tunnel ventilation and mine ventilation. Maximize uptime Our global service network, with components on hand, assures that your ventilation in tunneling and mining will always be running at top capacity.

Underground ventilation systems

Epiroc offers a complete ventilation solution for tunneling and underground mining operations, including system design and installation of fan stations and ducting. Our …

South Africa remains a leader in the evolution of cooling in

By Russell Hattingh, MD of BBE Consulting, and Steven Bluhm, founding member of the BBE Group Along with ventilation, mine cooling is an integral part of any mining operation, as it is central to ...

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In 1998, the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa (MVSSA) was a signatory, together with several other mining professional associations, to a memorandum of understanding devised to assist the MQA in the registration of mine-ventilation related qualifications that would substitute the Chamber of Mines certificates. The journey …

Howden tapping into South African deep mining …

With increased depth, comes increased ventilation and cooling needs, a fact Howden knows well from its experience of working with the deepest mines in South Africa. Originally founded in 1854 by …