Case Studies
Review a collection of case studies that showcase real-world examples of how South African mining operations have addressed falls of ground incidents and adopted leading practices to manage ground stability risks.
Each case study highlights challenges encountered, solutions applied and key lessons learned, providing valuable insights for industry professionals seeking to improve underground safety. Sharing these experiences fosters collaborative learning and drives ongoing improvement in fall of ground management throughout the mining sector.
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Ledging planning, execution and monitoring leading practice (Ledging LP) case study (Rowland)
- 2021-12-15
- 3.27 MB Size
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Trigger action response plan (Tarp) – fall of ground (FOG)
- 2021-12-15
- 2.28 MB Size
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Ledging planning, execution and monitoring leading practice (Ledging LP) case study (Kloof)
- 2021-12-15
- 1.07 MB Size
Permanent mesh support case studies
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Leading practice permanent workface areal mesh case study at Sibanye-Stillwater
- 2025-07-17
- 2.1 MB Size
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Nets with bolts case study - Impala Platinum
- 2025-07-01
- 1.54 MB Size
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Leading practice in-stope permanent mesh support case study at Masimong Mine
- 2022-10-10
- 3.74 MB Size
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Leading practice in-stope permanent mesh support case study at Bambanani Mine
- 2022-10-10
- 3.04 MB Size