Modern Mining August 2016

ELECTRA MINING AFRICA

Africa 2016

in Australia, the US, Canada, Chile and Russia – will be demonstrating a number of ground- breaking new developments. “Star of the show will undoubtedly be the unveiling and demonstration of our brand new CYBERMINE Workforce Excellence (WX) training management platform,” says Adam Smallman, Regional Vice President of Europe, Middle East and Africa at ThoroughTec. “This ‘first-of-class’ system will serve as a foundation for the measurement and improvement of mine operator performance through full-spectrum, KPI-driven training. “Naturally, we will also be demonstrating the latest version of our CYBERMINE high- fidelity Full Mission Simulator (FMS), in this case for the training of Komatsu 930E haul truck operators. These advanced, fourth gen- eration simulators remain the cornerstone of our integrated training system, allowing for highly-realistic, ‘practical’ training in a safe, cost-effective and controlled environment.” One of the regulars at Electra Mining, Becker Mining South Africa , will again be exhibiting a wide range of mechanical, electrical and electronic products. “Our display this year will showcase the company’s communication and automation solutions, energy distribution systems, mechanical, electrical and electronic mining products, as well as transportation and roof support systems,” says Tom Searle, the company’s Senior General Manager: Mechanical, Gold and Export. Becker’s equipment is manufactured by three wholly owned South African manufac- turing companies – EMIS for electrical energy distribution systems; Bellambie Mining & Industrial for hoist rope attachments, roof sup- port systems and lifting equipment; and Becker

ThoroughTec will be demonstrating the latest version of its CYBERMINE high-fidelity Full Mission Simulator (FMS), in this case for the training of Komatsu 930E haul truck operators.

Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa (LEEASA). “Many professionals visiting the show will use Electra Mining Africa to network, exchange ideas, share information and develop partner- ships,” says Gary Corin, MD of the organisers, Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery. He adds that – as is traditional – many exhibitors will be launching new products and that there will be daily live demonstrations of machinery and equipment, interactive product displays, simu- lation booths and technical presentations. For the first time ever, Electra Mining Africa will offer free-to-attend seminars. These will be held in association with the SAIMechE and will address various topics including the lat- est technologies and cutting-edge solutions helping delegates stay ahead of the pack and run sustainable, productive operations. One of the topics is entitled ‘Has 2016 been the year of reversing the downward trend?’ and will include discussion around what the lead- ing strategy is for miners today, the effect of unusual market conditions, rallying prices and consolidation, and the outlook for 2017. Turning to the equipment on display, leading training-technologies provider ThoroughTec Simulation – based in Durban but with offices

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