Posted on August 21, 2019
The Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Pretoria has revealed that approximately 95% of its 2017 and 2018 graduates are currently employed in various fields of the minerals sector, as well as at consultancies and financial institutions.
Posted on May 29, 2019
The Minerals Council of South Africa hosted their Pre-AGM dinner on 21st May 2019
Posted on April 09, 2019
Prof Rodrigo Peroni from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul visited the Department of Mining Engineering of the University of Pretoria
Posted on April 08, 2019
Department visit by new Vice-Chancellor Professor Tawana Kupe
Posted on April 08, 2019
Siemens visit to the Department of Mining Engineering
Posted on April 08, 2019
The EBIT Week is a four-day holiday programme presented by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) biannually for learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12.
Posted on November 13, 2018
UP engineer Dr Michael du Plessis is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Rocha Medal, awarded to him by the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM) at the 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium in Singapore.
Posted on August 20, 2018
The South African gold mining industry has recently experienced a number of rock burst accidents. This has resulted in renewed focus on methods that can be used to mitigate this risk.
Posted on August 08, 2018
The midyear recess saw our 3rd year mining engineering students visit several surface and underground mines as part of the B.Eng curriculum. The first week of the tour started off with visits relatively close to Pretoria, Ogies, Rustenburg and the east Rand. The second week we all headed off to...
Posted on July 27, 2018
Final year students proudly wearing jackets which were generously sponsored by Bulk Mining Explosives (BME)
Posted on June 06, 2018
On Friday 25th May, the Mining Alumni Society (MASUP) help their Annual General Meeting for 2018.
Posted on March 06, 2018
The Department of Mining Engineering hosted its annual HOD forum on the 26th of February 2018.
Posted on February 27, 2018
WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has elected 83 new members and 16 foreign members, announced NAE President C. D. (Dan) Mote, Jr., today. This brings the total U.S. membership to 2,293 and the number of foreign members to 262.
Posted on February 15, 2018
Welcome first years, we hope you will enjoy your stay in the Mining Department!!
Posted on November 06, 2017
In June 2013, the University of Pretoria (UP) established a research chair in Rock Engineering in the Department of Mining Engineering. The initial aim was to conduct research on specific rock engineering issues, in an attempt to provide a safer working environment in deep level hard rock mines.
Posted on October 16, 2017
TMS is proud to release the first issue of the Tuks Mining Society Newsletter.
Posted on October 10, 2017
Prof Webber-Youngman with Association of Mine Managers’ Presidential Tour to Zambia 19-25th September
Posted on October 10, 2017
Mining students are virtually transported to the proverbial coalface at the University of Pretoria’s Virtual Reality Centre, writes Leon Louw.
Posted on September 15, 2017
Mining students are virtually transported to the proverbial coalface at the University of Pretoria’s Virtual Reality Centre, writes Leon Louw.
Posted on June 30, 2017
Hot topic on Industry 4.0 draws on expertise within the Mining Resilience Research Centre (MRRC)
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