Booysendal Mine is an underground mine located on the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa. It is one of the largest producers of Platinum Group Metals (PGM’s) and the biggest underground Devex emulsion customer for Enaex Africa. The operation presents unique challenges, especially when dealing with equipment repair and maintenance.
“The new Enaex workshop has eliminated environmental hazards, hazardous material are well controlled, Illumination is good – night work is safe, Hygiene will be of high quality after the sewage connection. It is a safe place to work on less breakdowns.”
Kgalemo Lentswe,
Operations Surface Foreman – Booysendal North Mine
Recognizing the important role that efficient equipment plays in a mining operation, Enaex introduced a solution: The On-Site Technical Workshop. This dedicated space was specifically designed to tackle the equipment challenges head-on, allowing for immediate repair and maintenance of the Devex Charging units at the Booysendal Mine. The Devex Charging units are used to manufacture Emulgex explosives, which is a mixture of Devex base emulsion and Devex sensitising agent and charge up shot holes in underground mines.
With the establishment of the On-Site Technical Workshop, repair times were reduced. This ensured that equipment downtime was minimized, leading to better operational efficiency and productivity. More importantly, the need for technicians to travel the hazardous roads was eliminated, reinforcing safety as a primary concern.
By understanding the client’s unique challenges and actively working towards a solution, Enaex showcased its commitment to not just being a service provider, but a true partner.
At Enaex, our purpose is to humanise mining by having a positive impact on all aspects of the blasting process.
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With a proven track record of providing the global mining industry with flexible, tailor-made blasting solutions, Enaex is the preferred blasting solutions partner.