University of Pretoria to launch research centre for mechanised mining systems

Posted on March 09, 2022

UP is set to host the SA Mining Extraction, Research, Development and Innovation Research Centre for Mechanised Mining Systems, which will conduct research to modernise the mining sector.

Mining Engineering alumna inaugurated as President of the South African Colliery Managers’ Association for 2022

Posted on March 09, 2022

Nozipho Dlamini was inaugurated as the first black female President of the South African Colliery Managers’ Association (SACMA) for 2022 at the association’s Annual General Meeting, held at the Johannesburg Country Club in Auckland Park on 25 February 2022. This follows her term as...

The mine of the near future

Posted on December 06, 2021

The mine of the near future will include remote control of most activities, autonomous or near autonomous driverless vehicles, 3D printing of designs, and an emphasis on non-technical skills, writes UP's Prof Ronny Webber-Youngman.

University Of Pretoria’s Department of Mining Engineering celebrates its diamond jubilee

Posted on November 04, 2021

In celebration of the diamond jubilee of UP's Department of Mining Engineering, the Department has launched a commemorative publication of its development and achievements over the past 60 years.

Mining Engineering HOD appointed to Council of global mining body

Posted on October 19, 2021

Prof Ronny Webber-Youngman, Head of the University of Pretoria’s Department of Mining Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, has been appointed to the Council of the international Society of Mining Professors (SOMP).

Exxaro partners with UP in cutting-edge technology programme to drive safer, more sustainable mining

Posted on October 01, 2021

Exxaro Resources and UP’s Mining Engineering Department have established the Exxaro Chair in Extended Reality Technology to address challenges in the mining industry and to identify the best available technologies for solutions.

Mining alumni in conversation with UP Vice-Chancellor

Posted on July 20, 2021

Alumni from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Mining Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, together with Head of Department, Prof Ronny Webber-Youngman, took part in an online discussion with the University’s Vice-Chancellor...

Research in rock engineering paves the way for sustainability in the mining sector

Posted on July 07, 2021

The Department of Mining Engineering in the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology congratulates Prof Francois Malan on his promotion to full professor. In his inaugural address, delivered virtually on 29 July 2021, Prof Malan discussed...