IN THE turf war over union membership in the platinum sector, one employee matters more than any other: the rock drill operator. Rock drillers are the lifeblood of mining operations. Without their back-breaking and dangerous work, operations simply come to a halt. They are responsible for drilling...
The reason for the high level of failure is companies neglecting planning and early stages of analysis, which in turn causes a downward spiral of negative consequences, such as failing to keep to schedules, missing deadlines and failing to complete projects. “As a result the company’s...
Anton Burger OIM International, Director at OIM Operations Solutions Schedule slippage, quality flaws and budget overruns are all warning signs that a project is in trouble. When it comes to the implementation of technology-related projects, such problems are often due to poor planning and poor management...
Recent conflict at Lonmin’s Western Platinum operations in the Rustenburg area has claimed the lives of at least 44 people, including two policemen as tension spiralled out of control. The violence marks an escalation of pressure that has rocked Lonmin’s Marikana mine since last Friday,...
