This collaboration with the universities of Limpopo and Venda asks how observable rock properties can improve decisions about mining equipment and process performance.
Earlier research developed mineralogy-informed brittleness indices for UG2 reef. The current drillability work measures hardness, porosity and strength alongside mineral content so that drilling response can be understood across mine lithologies.
Big ideas, a little mystery. We respect our students’ privacy while sharing their research. Until they choose to introduce themselves, we use illustrated avatars and purely fictional names, and keep their real names, faces and contact details private.