Transforming the way that drilling is traditionally carried out in the mining industry, Rosond of Midrand is combining automation, software and data analytics and machine learning to create a next-generation drill rig as it transitions into a drilling technology provider. “We really believe that this is going to be a future game changer,” comments MD…
Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore Limited (“Kumba Iron Ore”) and South African-based drilling services provider Rosond have entered into a R2 billion multi-year agreement, to develop and implement the next generation drilling contract. The partnership is a culmination of a long-term relationship between Rosond and Anglo American that spans 40 years. The agreement follows an…
Mining services company Rosond has teamed up with Tyre Management Company Otraco Southern Africa to help improve access to water for the Steve Biko settlement in Shongoane Village, Lephalale. There are approximately 25 000 people living in and around the Steve Biko settlement, and the community has long struggled due to a lack of available…
Mining services company Rosond is in the process of acquiring a new fleet of exploration drill rigs that will increase the safety of operators, and lead to the recruitment of their first all-women drilling crew. According to Rosond’s Operations Director Ricardo Cravo Ribeiro, the new drill rigs are fully remote controlled, with operators working while…
Mining services supplier ROSOND has donated a vehicle and office container to the Age of Hope Centre in Postmasburg. ROSOND’s Nhlanhla Mahlangu presented the car keys to the centre in an event on the 11 May 2018. This was attended by Tsantsabane councillor Mr Elroy Phete. The Age of Hope Centre for Vulnerable Children and…
ROSOND has acquired a drill rig, the first in the company’s new generation fleet set to substantially change the company’s approach to drilling. The rig features two power packs – one diesel and one electric, one of which is selected for use depending on the operation at hand. The power pack can be detached from…
Several drilling sites operated by Rosond have successfully achieved a full year of ‘zero harm’. Rosond employs more than 1600 people who work under physically demanding and risky conditions. This safety achievement bolsters the successful implementation of Rosond’s health and safety processes by management and employees. The following sites; Anglo American Platinum’s Dishaba and Tumela…
