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Probabilistic Vulnerability Analyses of Two Profiles in an Active Pit - Full Paper

Franco Oboni, Cesar Oboni - September 15, 2025

This paper presents a probabilistic vulnerability analysis of two pit profiles within an active mine in Austral Africa.

TAGS: Factor of safety, ORE2, slopes methodology, Poisson projections, ALARP conditions, probability of failure, slope stability
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#AfricaDay: Integrating Technical Solutions With ESG to Advance Modern African Economies

Andrew van Zyl - May 26, 2025

Good technical solutions lie at the heart of mining and industrial projects that are advancing modern African economies.

TAGS: Mining, Sustainability, Climate Change, ESG Integration, Technical Solutions, multidisciplinary approach, Digital Technologies, Permitting and compliance, Mining Infrastructure
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Low PGM Prices Drive Efficiencies, Consolidation

Joseph Mainama - May 15, 2025

With depressed platinum group metal (PGM) prices, there is plenty of scope for optimism and opportunity.

TAGS: South Africa, PGM, Platinum Group Metals, Competent Person’s Report, Mining Project Evaluation, Mining Economics, Financial Modelling, Mining Feasibility
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Optimizing Tailings Dam Safety: Integrating Human Factors and Evolving Hazards

Franco Oboni, Cesar Oboni - April 15, 2025

The mining industry faces significant challenges in managing both inactive and active tailings storage facilities (TSFs), which vary widely in size, environmental parameters, and maintenance issues.

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Probabilistic Vulnerability Analyses of Two Profiles in an Active Pit

Franco Oboni, Cesar Oboni - January 23, 2025

Four scenarios were analyzed for two pit profiles in challenging geological conditions located in a mine in Southern Africa. The analysis intends to reflect real-world conditions throughout the life of the pit and thus facilitate risk-informed decision-making.

TAGS: Factor of safety, ORE2_Slopes methodology, Poisson projections, ALARP conditions, probability of failure, slope stability
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