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Grade Modelling With Local Anisotropy Angles: A Practical Point Of View

David Machuca, Oy Leuangthong - May 2015

Publication - Published Paper

Resource geologists often find geostatistical algorithms that rely on a single stationary model of spatial continuity inadequate for modelling grades in structurally complex deposits.

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Improvements in Rock Engineering Reduce Accidents

William Joughin, Andrew van Zyl - November 2020

Publication - Article

Rock-related accidents have reduced significantly in recent decades, owing to incremental improvements in rock engineering practice, says independent consulting firm of engineers and scientists SRK Consulting chairperson William Joughin.

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Opinion: Tech Can Boost Infrastructure Recovery

Steve Bartels - March 2021

Publication - Article

As COVID-19 and financial constraints hinder South Africa's plans for infrastructure development, there is likely to be greater reliance on applying innovative technologies.

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Mining Sector Needs To Attract More Women

Roger Dixon - March 2021

Publication - Article

Beyond improving gender ratios, mines should focus on strategies to nurture women’s progress and leadership in skilled careers. The mining sector needs to make itself more attractive to women as a way of securing the high-level technical and professional skills and leadership

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ESG in the Nordic Region

Fiona Cessford - May 2021

Publication - Article

Change is happening! Mining companies and regulators across the Nordic region are adapting to new global expectations around ESG.

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Keeping Abreast of New Technologies

Andy Thomas, Jarek Jakubec

Publication - SRK News Article

SRK continues to be involved with new technologies in the field of geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics for underground and open pit mining.

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Power Play-Energy Can Make or Break Project Viability

Jaco van Graan, Andrew van Zyl, Norman McGeorge, Kenny Mahuma, Chris Smythe - October 2022

Publication - Article

In this third in a series of three articles, SRK Consulting emphasizes that energy efficiency strategies are vital considerations for new mining projects or brownfield expansions. As such, they need to be carefully balanced with technological certainty and sustainability goals.

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Can Mining Be Made Renewable

Andrew van Zyl - September 2022

Publication - Article

The mining industry is one of the heaviest users of Eskom's electricity. Clearly, then, the impact of load shedding has been felt by this industry in a major way, so it is no surprise to learn that many are considering a shift to renewable energy.

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SRK’s Teamwork Benefits Firms in DRC

Cyprien Susa Maleba, Pengfei Xiao, Wouter Jordaan - September 2022

Publication - Article

With technical expertise, language and cultural understanding, SRK Consulting has been able to offer greater support to companies from China operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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Responsible Mining in Africa Demands Multidisciplinary Teams

Andrew van Zyl, Peter Shepherd, Bruce Engelsman - December 2022

Publication - Article

Global trends toward decarbonisation are raising demand expectations for battery minerals, and geopolitical tensions suggest that Africa may become more of a focus for sourcing these critical commodities.

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