Providing fresh air to underground workers, removing dust and noxious gases, regulating temperature, there are few aspects more critical to a modern mine than an effective ventilation system
With worker safety now one of the most paramount concerns of mining companies, it has never been more important for them to ensure an effective, well-planned underground mining ventilation system is in place.
Fortunately, there are a range of innovative equipment and service providers who are able to support mines as they seek to provide air flows in sufficient quantity and quality to ensure their workforce is safe. Take the likes of Unique Ventilation and Support Systems (UVSS), one of the largest ventilation manufacturing companies in Africa. With a client based across the continent – working with household names such as Anglo American, Goldfields, Sibanye, Impala, and more – UVSS boasts more than 85 years of experience in the sector, and is utilising this in its mission to become the market leader in Africa for the design, development, fabrication and supply of total integrated mining and industrial related ventilation systems, underground support and ancillary equipment.
African Review held a short Q&A with Jeremy Pettitt (JP), group - sales & business development manager at UVSS, to understand more about this vital service the company provides to the sector. Discover the full article in the November issue of African Review here
Vital ventilation on African mines
PVC ducting installed at a site. (Image source: UVSS)
