More attention should be give to the functionality and usefulness of trapped miner locating systems. This is the opinion of Anton Lourens, managing director of Booyco Electronics, who says that the mining industry has become increasingly more receptive to the use of this type of product. Read the rest of this entry »

“Miners trapped underground in rock fall.” Headlines such as this are all too familiar in the mining fraternity, particularly in South Africa where deep hard rock mines such as those in the gold industry predominate. Booyco Electronics’ new Trapped Miner Locator promises to make a hugely positive impact by facilitating and accelerating the process of establishing the whereabouts of miners trapped underground. Read the rest of this entry »