This report examines the future of South Africa's mining and metallurgy sector, identifying key research and technology areas that could significantly benefit the country's economy and quality of life over the next 10 to 20 years.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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Department Of Science And Technology (South Africa) |
| Authors: | Dr N A Barcza |
| Geographic focus: | South Africa |
The research method involved a survey distributed to stakeholders in the mining and metallurgy sector. The survey aimed to assess the importance of various research and technology topics, South Africa's comparative standing, the likely time frame for realization, acquisition of technology, key constraints, and the confidence level of respondents in evaluating the topics.
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The report identifies ten technology themes that could impact South Africa's mining and metallurgy sector, including automation, robotics, refrigeration, cooling, insulation, mining equipment, transportation, information technology, mineral processing, health and safety, surface environment, and advanced exploration techniques. It recommends short, medium, and long-term strategies for developing these technologies to maintain the sector's competitiveness and address wealth creation and quality of life issues.
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Categories: English publication language | South Africa geographic scope | automation | cooling | environment | equipment | exploration | foresight | health | information technology | innovation | insulation | metallurgy | mining | processing | refrigeration | research | resource | robotics | safety | science | technology | transportation