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Mandela Mining Precinct Showcases Better Rock Drills Uptake Sa Mines

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)Ref: https://www.csir.co.za/mandela-mining-precinct-showcases-better-rock-drills-uptake-sa-mines

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Collected on 21 September 2026

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This is a CSIR news article about the Mandela Mining Precinct showcasing two new rock drills in Johannesburg. The drills, made by Hydro Power Equipment and Novatek through the Isidingo Drill Design Challenge, were tested at Impala Platinum in Rustenburg and are presented as technology for possible uptake by South African mines.

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Better rock drills for uptake by SA mines

Two lighter, faster, quieter and more energy-efficient rock drills are being showcased as new technology that South African mines could adopt. The drills were tested underground and demonstrated that they could be used in the harsh underground mining environment.

Who it is for: South African mines
How to act on it: Mines can consider uptake of the showcased rock drills; the document provides no application, ordering or contact procedure.

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Mandela Mining Precinct showcases better rock drills for uptake by SA mines

Facts

Places

North West, Rustenburg Local Municipality, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.csir.co.za/mandela-mining-precinct-showcases-better-rock-drills-uptake-sa-mines

Key Takeaways

Mandela Mining Precinct showcased two new rock drills
Hydro Power Equipment (HPE) and Novatek manufactured the drills
Isidingo Drill Design Challenge
Underground tests at Impala Platinum in Rustenburg
Showcase held in Johannesburg
Technology available for uptake by South African mines
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP)
Hydro Power Equipment (HPE)
Novatek
Impala Platinum