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Assess risk, plan ahead before deciding on PDS
21st April 2021

As mines work to improve the safety of their trackless operations, the starting point remains a detailed risk assessment that will guide the correct selection of technology and proximity detection... 


Booyco expands its coal footprint as Level 9 looms
29th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Coal mines were among the first customers of proximity detection system (PDS) specialist Booyco Electronics, and the company continues to grow its footprint in this sector as mines work towards... 


Wireless tech enhances comms, safety
26th March 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

In addition to real-time communication and monitoring, wireless technology can improve and enhance the safety of mining operations by integrating with several solutions, such as proximity detection... 


Bell expands collaboration in autonomous control project
1st March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A focus on improving ease of operation to provide more efficient and safer Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) has consistently kept Bell Equipment at the forefront of innovation. The global ADT... 


Booyco ready for global leap in mining vehicle safety
9th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Responsible mining companies the world over are moving steadily towards safety Level 9, and Booyco Electronics is at the forefront of fit-for-purpose proximity detection and collision avoidance... 


Booyco expands PDS footprint to Namibian mine
7th December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Proximity detection leader Booyco Electronics is equipping 19 mechanised mining machines with its latest Booyco CXS proximity detection solution to enhance safety during the development phase of... 


SAFETY FIRST
Level 9 compliance dictates that trackless mining machinery in certain environments be able to slow down and stop when detecting a potential threat
Covid-19 must not derail Level 9 compliance
6th November 2020

Efforts to advance safety in the mining sector through improved collision avoidance standards have been severely hampered by the Covid-19 lockdown, says electronics manufacturer Booyco Electronics... 


Hazardavert®, global name in PDS
Hazardavert®, global name in PDS
13th October 2020

Strata’s HazardAvert® for surface and underground, has become a leading global brand in proximity detection and collision avoidance. With tried and true electromagnetic technology, the system... 


Booyco boosts in-house engineering team
17th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Investing heavily in expertise by actively growing its engineering department will ensure that Booyco Electronics, as the local pioneer of proximity detection systems, remains ahead of the pack. At... 


EARLY WARNING SYSTEM
Booyco Electronics' control unit provides audio and visual displays
PDS provider ready to implement Level 9 systems
22nd May 2020 By: Nadine James

South African-based equipment supplier Booyco Electronics is well advanced in testing its proximity detection systems (PDS) to comply with Level 9 safety standards – despite the fact that, while... 


Preparing effective traffic management plans
6th May 2020

Traffic management planning has come under the spotlight recently as requirements for Proximity Systems (PDS) and effective risk management interventions become enforceable under the provisions of... 


SECOND-HAND SUPPORT
Mines that decide to buy machinery on auction are those that have strong maintenance teams that can undertake on-site rebuilds
Consider compliance when buying second-hand TMMs
24th April 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Mining companies buying second-hand trackless mobile machines (TMMs) on auction need to ensure that only proximity detection systems (PDSes) from suppliers that have been approved by the... 


Quick installation brings mine up to speed with PDS REGS
8th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Taking advantage of the mining industry slowdown over the Christmas period, Booyco Electronics equipped another South African platinum mine with its latest Level-9 Ready PDS system. According to... 


Booyco Electronics
Booyco Electronics
24th January 2020

Understanding evolving customer needs as well as the legislative compliance requirements of differing sectors ideally positions Booyco Electronics to offer application-specific and safety-related... 


ANTON LOURENS As the 2020 deadline approaches, many late adopters are going to rush to be made compliant
Imminent surge in demand for PDS anticipated
29th November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Mine safety equipment supplier Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens is anticipating a surge in demand for proximity detection systems (PDS) next year. In 2017, the Department of Mineral Resources,... 


COMPLIANCE GUARANTEE
Procuring equipment from an Aspasa associate member will ensure compliance with the Mining Health and Safety Act of 1996, as well as the Consumer Protection Act of 2009
Importance of supplier engagement emphasised
21st June 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Surface mining association Aspasa is encouraging suppliers, service providers and contractors, such as those in the materials handling and logistics sector, to become associate members of the... 


Surface miners seek full engagement of suppliers
6th May 2019

Surface mining association, Aspasa, has called on suppliers of the industry and those who make use of its products to become more involved and assist in the shaping of the industry to meet future... 


Schauenburg launches Artificial Intelligence Camera for Mine Safety
Schauenburg launches Artificial Intelligence Camera for Mine Safety
4th April 2019

Schauenburg Systems, a South African Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for mine/industry safety and productivity solutions, together with dotNetix, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) product... 


TMM solutions for surface mines
15th November 2018

Mining association, Aspasa, is working closely with Government and role players to ensure its members understand and adhere to new requirements relating to proximity detection systems (PDS) for... 


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