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Research

Our research seeks to understand the issues and intersections between people, environment and the development of technology related to mining, using a holistic systems-based approach. The five Centres investigate these questions, challenges and opportunities through different lenses, while developing the human and technological capacity to address them.

Responsible Mining Laboratory Advances ESG, environmental stewardship, mine closure, community wellbeing, and safe, inclusive practices across the mining lifecycle.
The Skills Accelerator Delivers industry-aligned postgraduate training and tailored short courses to develop a future-ready mining workforce.
Successful Application of Technology Centred Around People (SATCAP) SAMERDI SATCAP Research Centre that aims to contribute to a productive industry through sustainable relationships and shared value for people in a modernising minerals sector.
Real Time Information Management Systems (RTIMS) SAMERDI RTIMS Research Centre that is aimed at advancing 4IR readiness through foundational digital research and real‑time data platforms that support decisions, safety, and operational performance.
The Sibanye Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) The Sibanye‑Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) is a state‑of‑the‑art facility that develops and tests digital mining systems, advancing the future of underground mining through simulation and smart technologies.
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